Helios 2x40 Starfield Binoculars

[FLO]

If you have ever wanted a Japanese-made Vixen SG 2.1x42 widefield binocular but didn't like the price, you will like this 🙂 

Helios have released a very similar product at a significantly lower price. Only £89! 

Helios 2x40 Star Field Binoculars

The low 2x magnification and multicoated optics provide huge, bright, high contrast views of the night sky. Perfect for observing the Milky Way and star fields. I like them, but binoculars like these are undeniably a Marmite product. 

They are not like regular binoculars. They use a modified Galilean optical system so do not have a clearly defined circular field and the viewing area is not sharp and flat to the edge. That is not what they are designed for. Indeed I am not sure they should even be called a binocular. They occupy ground somewhere between spectacles and binocular. Perhaps they are best described as a visual aid. 

They do however provide wonderful views of the night sky. Everything is easier to see and appreciate vs naked eye, whether you view from a city or under a dark sky, and they cost only around the same as a decent eyepiece. So we recommend them 🙂 

Steve 

[Laurin Dave]

They look great ....  Just ordered a pair

Dave

[gorann]

This post really worked because they are allready out of stock!

EDIT: Sorry, I clicked on the Vixen link, and it were them that were out of stock!

Edited September 25, 2020 by gorann

[Victor Boesen]

I've been looking at the Vixens for a long time but held back from purchasing because of their price. These could very well become a part of my inventory some time in the future;)

Thanks for stocking!

[FLO]

Just now, gorann said:

This post really worked because they are allready out of stock!

Not sure where you are looking. We have plenty of stock 🙂 

[Victor Boesen]

Just now, gorann said:

This post really worked because they are allready out of stock!

Still says 24 available on my end

[FLO]

1 minute ago, Victor Boesen said:

Still says 24 available on my end

That is 24x 🙂 

 

[gorann]

I just edited my post - I had clicked on the Vixen link. I have just added the Helios to my basket and am going to the checkout!

[FLO]

I have removed the Vixen link from my post 🙂 

Thank-you for your order. 

[geeklee]

Yeah, I've been umm and ahhh'ing over something like these for a while.  I do enjoy scanning the sky with naked eye, so a little oomph sounds perfect.  Mixed reviews in another thread kept me on the fence but it's worth a punt at this price point.  Ordered.

Edited September 25, 2020 by geeklee

[HollyHound]

7 hours ago, FLO said:

That is 24x

@FLO Love the fact that your stock system, now shows the exact stock level for a product... very helpful, thanks 👍

[Victor Boesen]

Anyone that purchased these that has had an opportunity to get a first light with them? Would love to know some more about their performance!

Edited October 3, 2020 by Victor Boesen

[John]

36 minutes ago, Victor Boesen said:

Anyone that purchased these that has had an opportunity to get a first light with them? Would love to know some more about their performance!

I started a thread about them a few weeks back. It got deflected by those who were thinking of making their own version but there might be some useful information in it:

I have not as yet purchased or used any of these.

[Victor Boesen]

9 minutes ago, John said:

I started a thread about them a few weeks back. It got deflected by those who were thinking of making their own version but there might be some useful information in it:

I have not as yet purchased or used any of these.

Thanks John, definitely useful information;)