|
|
Questions? Phone Order? Call us toll-free- 866-244-2460
|
****JavaScript based drop down DHTML menu generated by NavStudio. (OpenCube Inc. - http://www.opencube.com)****
Home Page > Latest News and Events
News/Events
- 12/29 2012 Oberwerk BT-100-45- Check out the new 2012 Oberwerk BT-100-45 Binocular Telescopes, with a new sleek-looking fork mount and softer edges on the tripod castings.
- 12/16 Christmas Shipments- We're working 16 hours a day through the weekend to insure all existing orders are shipped in time for Christmas. Orders received after 12/16 may require expedited shipping to arrive by 12/23.
- 12/16 25/40x100 "Contemporary" Sold Out Once Again- The most recent shipment of Oberwerk 25/40x100mm Contemporary-style binoculars is already gone due to many back-orders. Next shipment arrives mid-to-late-January. Order now to get on the list, your card is not charged until we ship.
- Oberwerk BT-80 and BT-120 Discontinued- Oberwerk's YunAo plant has discontinued production of the BT-80-45 and BT-120-45, in order to ramp up production capacity of the 25/40x100mm Long-Range Observation Binoculars and 100mm Binocular Telescopes (BT-100 and BT-100-45).
- BigBinoculars.com Gift Certificates- Our new Gift Certificates are the perfect stocking-stuffer. Choose any dollar amount- there are no fees or shipping charges, and they never expire. We'll mail the gift certificate and a catalog to the recipient, and the receipt will be mailed to the giver.
- 6/11 2nd Annual Oberwerk Garage Sale- Come see us at the 40th Apollo Rendezvous in Dayton, OH for the 2nd Annual Oberwerk Garage Sale. Bargains galore as we clear out our clutter.
- 3/31 Bogen Auto-Dolly for Oberwerk Tripods- We now can mount the Oberwerk wood tripod (25/40x100, BT-100, BT-100-45) to the amazing Bogen/Manfrotto 181B Auto-Dolly. Wheels raise/lower with a light press of the foot pedal, giving your Oberwerk binocular easy mobility. An added bonus is 6 inches of additional height!
- 2/20 Custom Tripod Engraving- Buying an Oberwerk Long-Range Observation binocular or Binocular Telescope? We can laser-engrave your tripod with up to three lines (90 characters max) of text.
- 2/20 Expanded Specials & Close-Outs Area- Check our expanded Specials & Close-Outs Area. Many of the items from the Clearance Area at our Russ Research Center showroom are now available online. We're also blowing out our remaining Discontinued Miyauchi Accessories at up to 40% off.
- 2/10 Astronomy Ultimate 5- In our showroom right now- a once-in-a-lifetime (no kidding) collection of highly-coveted binoculars. The Fujinon 40x150 ED-SX, the Miyauchi BR-141-90, the Oberwerk BT-120-45, BT-100-45, and BT-80-45. Click here to see them.
- 2/8 5-Star User Reviews Enabled- We invite customers that own our binoculars to post a review. Go to the page of the product you own, click "User Reviews", then click "Submit a Review". Check out the Oberwerk 25/40x100 page to see a couple reviews.
- 2/4 Website Updates- We are in the process of refreshing the look of the website and also adding new features. The biggest change is that we are adding "5 Star" user reviews for all the products we offer. Also adding shipping costs to each of the product pages.
- Miyauchi 90° BR-141!- The rarest production binocular we've ever offered, the 90° version of the Miyauchi BR-141 has never before been available in the USA. This binocular is the only BR-141 produced by Miyauchi in 2008. Because Miyauchi (the company) is now for sale, there will probably be no more BR-141's- unless a new owner decides to continue production.
- Bogen/Manfrotto 055DBX/128RC Tripod/Head Combo on Sale!- The Bogen/Manfrotto 055DBX/128RC Tripod/Head Combo is our most popular tripod/head for binoculars weighing less than 9 lbs. Now on sale for $30 off!
- Oberwerk Tripod with Bogen/Manfrotto 701 HDV Head- We've coupled the Oberwerk wood tripod normally supplied with the 25/40x100mm Long-Range Observation binocular with the new Bogen/Manfrotto 701 HDV Head. Ideal for heavier binoculars weighing up to 10 lbs.
- Oberwerk Hard Cases- We now have rugged molded hard cases with custom water-jet-cut foam interiors for Oberwerk 56mm and 60mm binoculars, or Oberwerk 70mm binoculars. Just $24.95.
- Just Say No to Zoom Binoculars- Kevin tells us what he really thinks about zoom binoculars, and it's not pretty. Not coincidently, Oberwerk has discontinued production of their two zoom models. The 10-30x60's are sold out, but we still have some 12-36x70's in stock for those that want one anyway.
- Travel Cases for Oberwerk 100mm Binoculars and Tripods- We now have a solution for those that want to travel with their Oberwerk 100mm binoculars. Check out the amazing Hardigg Storm Case, with custom water-jet-cut foam. The new Bogen/Manfrotto MBAG120 Padded Tripod Case is a perfect fit with the Oberwerk wooden tripod, as well as the Bogen/Manfrotto 475B and 3258 tripods.
- Trick My Truck- Our Oberwerk 25/40x100 Long-Range Observation Binocular was recently featured on CMT's latest episode of Trick My Truck. A custom safari truck, Derek Lepke's Big Game, has an Oberwerk 25/40x100 mounted to the cab roof, and is usable from the truck's observation deck.
- Oberwerk Sport RP Series- Little binoculars from BigBinoculars.com?? It's true- the new Sport RP (Roof Prism) Series are very compact and ergonomic. There's an 8x32mm, 10x42mm, and 12x50mm. These are high-quality, waterproof, rugged- and surprisingly affordable! Internal focusing means the eyepieces don't rack in and out, and they have the widest focus range of all Oberwerk binoculars (down to 8 feet)!
- Bogen/Manfrotto Tripods and Heads- After years of searching for less-expensive alternatives to Bogen/Manfrotto tripods and heads, we've decided that there's no such thing (especially when it comes to critical areas, such as crank-up elevators and fluid head smoothness). Therefore, we've negotiated better pricing on Bogen/Manfrotto, and are able to offer the lowest prices available on these excellent-quality products from Italy.
- FAR-Sight Mounting System- We now have the fantastic new FAR-Sight binocular-to-tripod adapters from Farpoint Astronomical Research. These are a must-have item for those with multiple binoculars.
- 3/21 YunAo Optics Update- Kevin Busarow, president of Oberwerk Corporation and major shareholder of YunAo Optics Co. Ltd., attended YunAo's Second Annual Board of Directors Meeting in Kunming, China. Kevin also spent a day with YunAo's engineers and assembly workers, exchanging methods and techniques for obtaining highest-possible optical performance from the Oberwerk BT Series of products.
- 3/8 "Why so HEAVY" Video- We are so often asked why the premium Oberwerk 100mm models weigh between 26 and 28 lbs. This new video attempts to answer that question. Check it out. Look for the video called "Why so HEAVY?".
- 1/30 OBERWERK® Lifetime Binocular Exchange Program- Oberwerk customers can now exchange an Oberwerk binocular, regardless of age or condition, for a new binocular at 40% off MSRP. When a binocular is seriously damaged or needs extensive repair, exchanging it for a discounted new unit is often less expensive than repairing the binocular. Click here for details.
- 12/06 Binocular Forum- We're implementing a customer forum for binocular discussion, questions, and answers. Check it out under the menu choice "Binocular Info & Support", or by going to www.binocularforum.com, and help us get the discussion started.
- 11/29 Oberwerk Jarrah Hardwood Tripods- Now in stock, beautiful jarrah hardwood tripods, available as an upgrade over the standard Oberwerk wood tripod normally supplied Oberwerk premium binoculars, or separately.
- 11/11 Kuhne/Nikko 30/60x180mm- From the late Kevin Kuhne's workshop in Torrington, Connecticut- the Nikko 180mm Cooke F/4.5 triplet featured in Dr. Hans Seeger's Ferngläser und Fernrohre (3rd edition, pg. 275), now on display at the BigBinoculars.com showroom. This was Kuhne's last WWII binocular restoration. Now fitted with Zeiss 30x and 60x oculars, Kuhne custom fork mount, brass counterweights, and Gibraltar pier. At 350 lbs. (with mount), it is believed to be the largest privately-owned binocular in the world. The beauty of this historic instrument, as well as Kuhne's incredible machine work, can't be described in words, so here are some pictures.
- 11/1 GiantBinoculars.com- For the homeowner-with-a-view, we have a new store called GiantBinoculars.com, that features just the models most appropriate for that usage- the Oberwerk Long-Range Observation binoculars and Binocular Telescopes.
- 9/1 25/40x100mm Range-Finding Reticles- Oberwerk is in the process of re-introducing range-finding reticles in the 25/40x100mm Long-Range Observation Binoculars. At this time, the "Classic" model is shipping with reticles installed, the "Contemporary" models are not.
- 8/20 Instructional Videos!- We're working on an exciting new project- a series of online videos that we think will answer most of the questions our customer have about purchasing and using our products. It's very preliminary at this point, we're just getting started. As we get better at this, we'll add a bunch more, and update and improve what's there now. Check it out. We welcome your ideas and suggestions on these videos.