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Order Processing Delays- We're currently experiencing record-setting sales levels. First of all, "Thank You" for your support. But all these sales are temporarily causing a back-up in order processing, specifically the thorough set up and testing of every binocular before shipping. Because this important step is one of the reasons for our success, we won't rush this process. Our normal 24-hour order processing time is currently averaging 3-4 days. We ask for your patience as we work long days and through the weekends to get your order shipped as soon as possible.

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.

See You at NEAF?- Our office will be closed Friday the 25th through Monday the 28th, while we show the latest Oberwerk products at NEAF 2008 (Northeast Astronomy Forum) in Suffern, NY. Sponsored by the Rockland Astronomy Club and Sky & Telescope Magazine.

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?".

2-10 Kuhne/Nikko 30/60x180mm- We've had a number of inquiries about the Kuhne/Nikko 30/60x180mm, and whether or not it is for sale. It is now listed on eBay, auction ends on 2/17. We also updated the Kuhne/Nikko page with more information, pictures and a video. UPDATE: Sold on eBay for $22,110.

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.

Christmas Shipping Deadlines- Last day to order in time for Christmas delivery (12/24) via UPS Ground ($5) is 12/17, UPS 2-day- 12/19, UPS Next-day- 12/20.

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.

9/14 Miyauchi 5x32's In Stock- Our latest Miyauchi shipment includes the new ultra-wide-angle 5x32's, with a 13.2° field of view!

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.

8/7 C Adapters are back!- Our exclusive C Adapters are back in stock.

7/16 Congratulations Helen!- Congratulations to Helen (our Shipping Manager) and Kevin McCarty on the birth of their daughter Abigail Jane McCarty. Both mom and baby are doing well.

7/6 Oberwerk / Yunnan Optics Joint Venture- Oberwerk is pleased to announce that we have formed a joint venture with our supplier of Long-Range Observation and BT-Series Binoculars. Yunnan Optics Co. Ltd. in Kunming, China, is now Yunnan Oberwerk Optics Co. Ltd. (YunAo in Chinese). This partnership will give us direct control over development, production and quality control at the source, as well as open new international markets to Oberwerk. More news to come soon...

7/4 Holiday Hours- Our offices will be closed on July 4th, as well as Saturday, July 7th.

6/7 Price Increases Coming August 1st- The high-end Oberwerk 100mm binoculars (25/40x100 Long-Range Observation and the entire BT-Series) will be increasing in price on August 1st. These models have not increased in price since 1999, even though our costs have risen substantially- so next month these models will have a modest price increase. Order before August 1st and we'll honor the current price.

6/7 Apollo Rendezvous Weekend Open House- We'll be holding an Open House at our facility at the Russ Research Center in Beavercreek, in conjunction with the 37th Annual Apollo Rendezvous Telescope Conference & Star Party on June 15th and 16th. Open House hours will be Friday 9:00am-9:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm.

5/24 Oberwerk BT-120-45- The new Oberwerk 45° 120mm Binocular Telescope has 5" objectives, for increased light-gathering and resolution. Includes 30x and 50x oculars, and 1.25" adapters, which allow the use of your favorite telescope eyepieces. Optional Hercules 12" fork mount and choice of Bogen 3258 or Oberwerk HD Surveyor tripod, for comfortable viewing from horizon to zenith. Order now, limited quantity arriving late June.

2/6 Clearance Area- We're cleaning out our showroom and have some new bargains in our Clearance Area. Check in often as we'll be adding more items to this list soon.

2/1 New Bogen 3258 Tripod for BT-100-45- We now have an alternative tripod option for the Oberwerk BT-100-45. The Bogen 3258 tripod (rated for up to a 45 lb. load), combined with our custom fork adapter, gives the BT-100-45 easy crank-operated height adjustment.

1/25 New Oberwerk 12x50mm- The new Oberwerk 12x50 is our second roof-prism binocular. Internal focusing eliminates the fragile ocular arms, and gives this model our widest focus range (focuses down to 10 ft.!). An ideal choice for birdwatching, hunting, and sporting events.

12/23 Back-Orders- All Oberwerk models are back in stock. Due to delays at the port in Los Angeles, 38 pallets of binoculars didn't arrive here until 9:00pm Friday (12/22). We apologize for the delay, but we will work through the weekend and ship immediately after Christmas to those of you waiting for back-ordered items.

11/30 Holiday Shipping- Last day to order in time for Christmas delivery via Ground shipping is Dec. 17th. After Dec. 17th., we recommend 3-day or 2-day shipping. Also please allow 24 hours for us to process and ship your order.

11/30 Gift Wrap Option- Is your purchase a gift for someone? Select our Gift Wrap Option and here's what we'll do- 1) We'll gift-wrap your item using a generic paper and bow, suitable for any occasion, then we'll bubble-wrap it and place it in a larger shipping box. 2). We'll enclose a note card with a message from you. 3) We'll mail the sales receipt to you instead of enclosing it in the box.

11/17 New Oberwerk Ultra Series 10x50mm- A 10x50mm is the newest addition to our Ultra Series, which are our highest-quality mid-size binoculars. We think these are the equal of the finest Japanese brands, yet are about half the price.

10/30 Kevin Kuhne Comments on the 10.5x70 Ultra- Noted military binocular expert and historian Kevin Kuhne said this about his new Oberwerk Ultra Series binocular- "I have to admit something. The 10.5X70 is one of the finest hand held glasses I've ever looked through. I can compare it to the WW2 German Zeiss, (code blc), 8X60, which is in my opinion the finest hand held binocular ever built."

10/13 New Miyauchi Shipment- We now have the Miyauchi 22x60 Pleiades back in stock, as well as the "Japan-market-only" 90° 20x100mm Bj-RB.

9/09 New Hours- We're Open Saturdays!- With the addition of Maria to our staff, we will be open every day of the week except Sunday, from 9:00am-5:00pm Eastern Time.

8/18 Welcome Maria Faler!- Maria will be assisting Helen with phone orders, order processing, and shipping.

8/09 Oberwerk Fork Mount- The same Oberwerk Fork Mount that comes standard with the Oberwerk 45° 100mm Binocular Telescope is now available separately. We also have a number of options that make it useful for any optical gear weighing up to 30 lbs.

Apollo Rendezvous Weekend Open House- BigBinoculars.com will be holding an Open House at our new facility at the Russ Research Center in Beavercreek, in conjunction with the 36th Annual Apollo Rendezvous Telescope Conference & Star Party on June 16th and 17th. The Open House will feature our first-ever Clearance Sale of demo products, returns, prototypes, and other items cluttering up our warehouse. Prices will be slashed to move these items out. Open House hours will be Friday 1:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm.

5/31 Miyauchi News- We have just received some long-awaited accessories for the Miyauchi Saturn III, as well as more Saturn III's. Also more of the super-wide-angle Binon 7x50's in this shipment as well.

5/21 New Oberwerk Ultra Series- Announcing the new Ultra Series, our highest-quality mid-size binoculars. Now in stock, the Oberwerk Ultra 10.5x70 and 15x70. We think these are the equal of the finest Japanese brands, yet are about half the price.

5/20 Move Completed- Our new facility is such an improvement! We welcome customers to stop by if you're in the Dayton area. Pictures coming soon...

5/9 Move Update- We're in our new offices! Things are not quite finished- still a number of contractors on site. We're just now able to resume processing and shipping orders- although our normal 24-hour turnaround is more like 2-3 days. By next week we'll be at full speed.

4/26 We're Moving!- Our offices will be closed the first week in May as we move to a much larger facility about 2 miles from our current location. We should be reachable by phone and email during the move, although responses may be delayed. Order shipping will stop at our current location on Friday, April 28th, and resume from our new location on Friday, May 5th.

4/15 NEAF News/We're Moving- Unfortunately we're going to have to miss NEAF (Northeast Astronomy Forum) this year. We're in the process of moving to a much larger facility about 2 miles from our current location. Our new location will be more "customer friendly" than our current warehouse, and will include a showroom where all products will be on display and available for demo. More details once the move is completed in early May...

3/12 New Oberwerk 40mm 1.25" Eyepieces- We now have Oberwerk 40mm eyepieces (4th item from bottom) in stock. The 40mm eyepiece gives the lowest-possible magnification and widest-possible FOV for Oberwerk BT Series binoculars- 13x in the BT-80-45, 15x in the BT-100-45, and 15.5x in the BT-100. This eyepiece's huge exit pupil will utilize your entire retina for the best possible view of the faintest of objects. Just $159.95/pair.

3/8 Oberwerk Heavy-Duty Surveyor Tripods- After a long back-order, our Oberwerk Heavy-Duty Surveyor Tripods are now in stock.

2/1 $5 Shipping!- Wow! Any order (Continental USA) ships for just $5!

12/29 New Miyauchi 26x100mm Bj-iCE- The new Miyauchi 26x100mm Bj-iCE 5-element ED APO is the successor to the Bj-iBF, Miyauchi's flagship for many years. Includes wide-field 26x oculars, with 37x available. Includes high-quality velvet-lined hard-shell case.

12/23 New Oberwerk 15mm 1.25" Eyepieces- We now have Oberwerk 15mm eyepieces (3rd item from bottom) in stock. These have about 60 degrees AFOV, with excellent sharpness to the edge. 35x in the BT-80-45, 40x in the BT-100-45, and 41.5x in the BT-100. Just $149.95/pair.

Christmas Shipping- At this time, we are well-stocked on all Oberwerk models, however- because we set up and test every binocular prior to shipping, please allow at least two days for order processing. If using UPS Ground, place your order by Dec. 16th. Orders placed between Dec. 16th and Dec. 20th may require UPS 2-day shipping to guarantee arrival before Christmas. Orders placed after Dec. 20th may not ship until the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve.

New Miyauchi Saturn III- The new Miyauchi 40x100mm Saturn III, the big brother of the highly-acclaimed 22x71mm Saturn II, is now in stock. Long focal length (f/7.5) gives excellent color correction and sharpness. Ships with 40x oculars, but 33x and 75x are also available. Includes Miyauchi hard-shell case.

New Stellarvue Multi-Reticle Finder- The new Stellarvue Multi-Reticle Finder is now in stock. With 4 selectable reticle patterns, 7 levels of brightness, and all-aluminum construction, it is a major improvement over the popular Red Dot Finder. Available with Oberwerk dovetail adapter to fit Oberwerk 100mm binoculars that normally use the 7x50 finder. Also works with our exclusive "C" Adapter.

New 45° 80mm Binocular Telescope in Stock- The new Oberwerk 45° 80mm Binocular Telescope is a scaled-down version of the 45° 100mm Binocular Telescope. The least-expensive binocular on the market that includes 45° viewing and 1.25" focusers (20x ocular pair included), which allow the use of your favorite telescope eyepieces. Optional fork mount and tripod, for comfortable viewing from horizon to zenith. Special- limited time, $100 off.

"Living in Style" TV Segment- Watch the Oberwerk 25/40x100mm Long-Range Observation Binocular segment from the cable show "Living in Style".

Next show- BigBinoculars.com will be at the 35th Annual Apollo Rendezvous & Telescope Fair at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton, OH, June 10th & 11th, 2005.

5/22 Oberwerk Wooden Tripod- We've modified the beautiful hardwood tripod normally supplied with the Oberwerk 25/40x100 Long-Range Observation Binocular by adding a 3/8" machined aluminum plate (black-anodized), with a 3/8" stud. Now this great tripod can be used with a variety of mounts and heads. Add the Bogen 501 head, and it's ideal for heavier binoculars, such as the Oberwerk 22x100 and Oberwerk 25x100IF.

4/15 See You at NEAF?- Our office will be closed Friday the 15th through Monday, while we attend NEAF 2005 (Northeast Astronomy Forum) in Suffern, NY. Sponsored by the Rockland Astronomy Club and Sky & Telescope Magazine.

4/12 Oberwerk 45° BT-100 In Stock!- It's here- the new 45Â° version of the highly-acclaimed Oberwerk BT-100, complete with a strong and smooth fork mount. Now you can have it all- freedom to use your favorite eyepieces and comfortable viewing from horizon to zenith.

4/5 Oberwerk-logo Golf Shirts- Wow, Oberwerk Golf Shirts are the finest in geek-chic casual wear. Available in a variety of sizes, and selling for close to our cost.

3/15 Oberwerk Mirror Mount Spacer Kit- The Oberwerk Mirror Mount (Large size only) now includes a spacer kit for use with bottom-mount binoculars from 80mm to 100mm. The spacer is also available separately for those that simply need more height for their bottom-mount binocular for certain types of tripod heads or binocular mounts.

3/11 New Oberwerk Aluminum Cases- Now Oberwerk 20x90 and 22x100 binoculars come with a very nice aluminum-framed hard case. Eventually we'll have extra cases available for sale to owners of older 90mm and 100mm binoculars.

3/5 Nervous about Online Shopping?- BigBinoculars.com meets the security recommendations of the Department of Homeland Security's National Infrastructure Protection Center (NIPC) and passes the FBI's Twenty Most Critical Internet Security Vulnerabilities test. Our servers are tested daily by ScanAlert (click the "Hacker Safe" logo at the top of the page). Still reluctant to enter credit card data online? No problem, just call us toll-free at 866-244-2460 to place your order.

1/18 Welcome Helen McCarty!- Helen will be handling phone orders and order processing.

12/26 Thanks for Another Record Year!- Thank You to our customers for another year of record sales. Our shipping dept. will be closed until Jan. 3rd. while we recover from the Christmas season. Sales/support office is open, but hours will be irregular until Jan. 3rd.

12/16 Holiday Shipping Info- We are working through the weekend to be sure all outstanding orders will be delivered by Friday the 24th. The last day to order to be sure of delivery by the 24th is Tuesday the 21st. Tuesday orders will be shipped on Wednesday, so be sure to specify 2-day shipping if you order this late.

12/12 New Hercules Fork Mount- Check out the new Hercules Fork Mount for the Oberwerk 25/40x100, 25x100 45-degree, and BT-100.

11/30 Order Processing- Orders are now coming in at a record rate, and we are working long hours to keep up. While we normally process and ship orders within 24 hours, we're currently running a day or two behind.

11/10 Oberwerk 20x80 Deluxe II- The new 20x80 Deluxe II is high-performance triplet-objective waterproof/nitrogen-filled binocular with built-in aluminum mount. Even includes a nice aluminum case. In stock now!

11/10 Oberwerk Mirror Mounts- The all-new Oberwerk Mirror Mounts are almost ready to ship, and we're taking orders now. Available in two sizes- Standard (binoculars up to 70mm) and Large (binoculars up to 100mm). UPDATE- Shipping begins Dec. 17th.

9/29 Miyauchi Shipment- Just in time for the holidays, a huge shipment of Miyauchi binoculars has arrived.

9/22 New Oberwerk 25x100 IF- The all-new Oberwerk 25x100 IF binoculars are in stock! The precise individual focusers make this model ideal for astronomical viewing. Because the focusers are sealed, the dry nitrogen stays in- and moisture stays out. Includes our deluxe aluminum case!

9/21 Online Chat Added- Have a question? Just click on the chat button found in the upper right corner on every page of this website. The icon shows if one of us is online and available to instantly reply to your questions.

9/9 Oberwerk Mariner Series- The Oberwerk Mariner Series binoculars are in stock!

9/9 Oberwerk Mirror Mount- The Oberwerk Mirror Mount has been greatly improved, and will soon be available with two mirror sizes. The smaller mirror handles up to 70mm binoculars, the larger mirror (1/4 wave) will work with binoculars up to 100mm.

7/28 Announcing the new Oberwerk Mariner Series- The Oberwerk Mariner Series are the highest-quality hand-held binoculars we've ever offered. This extra-rugged, waterproof, shockproof, mil-spec series include an 8x40mm (8.4° FOV!), a 7x50mm, and a 10x60mm. All models have a high-precision center focuser. In stock by early September.

7/22 Oberwerk 25/40x100 Featured on Entertainment Tonight- The Oberwerk 25/40x100 was featured on Entertainment Tonight (see picture on the upper left of the page) when they toured the new Maile Suite at the Four Seasons Resort in Maui. Book the Maile Suite and you too can have unlimited use of their 25/40x100- all for just $8700 a night!

7/4 Oberwerk Deluxe Aluminum Case- We are now offering the Oberwerk Deluxe Aluminum Case as an upgrade to the standard nylon case for the 25/40x100 Long Range Observation Binocular. Save $40 when purchased as an upgrade!

6/1 Miyauchi BR-141 APO- We just received a 25x141mm APO from Miyauchi. This might the only BR141 in the USA, and you can own it for just $12,495. Includes the fork mount, tripod, and 7x50 finderscope.

Next show- BigBinoculars.com will be at the 34th Annual Apollo Rendezvous & Telescope Fair at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton, OH, June 11th & 12th, 2004.

4/19 Faster Order Turn-around- We are now processing and shipping your orders from our warehouse. This will decrease the time it takes for us to have your order on the way. Even though every binocular undergoes thorough testing and check-out prior to shipping, in most cases, we will ship orders within 24 hours.

4/17 Photo Album- Check out the new BigBinoculars.com Photo Album. This is just a start, many more pics to come...

2/19 Miyauchi shipment arrived- We are now well-stocked with most Miyauchi binoculars and accessories. Only the fluorite APO models remain back-ordered.

2/18 Welcome Taylor Herrick!- Taylor is the newest full-time member of the BigBinoculars.com team, and will be responsible for order processing and shipping. We should be fully up and running in our newly expanded warehouse/shipping & receiving facility by Apr. 1st. Our goal will be to provide same-day or next-day shipping for every order.

Unimount Heavy-Duty Deluxe- We now carry the Universal Astronomics Unimount Heavy-Duty Deluxe parallelogram mount. Perfect for larger binoculars up to 12 lbs.

1/22 Here We Grow Again!- We are in the process of tripling our warehouse space. We'll then move shipping and receiving to the warehouse and have a full-time person there handling that. This will increase efficiency and decrease order turn-around time. In the mean time, we ask for your patience as we work on this while we are keeping up with order processing. There will also be times when we are at the warehouse and office phones are not being answered.

1/1 Record-Shattering Year- BigBinoculars.com experienced record sales growth in 2003, especially in the latter half of the year- greatly exceeding our most optimistic projections! Thanks to all our customers for your continued support as we begin our fifth year.

1/1 Oberwerk 80mm models- The Oberwerk 20x80 Deluxe has been discontinued, replaced by the new 20x90. We still have two 20x80's in our line-up- the 20x80LW and 20x80S.

100mm Tripod Pier Extension on Sale!- Need more heigth from your Oberwerk 25/40x100 tripod? Our 7" Pier Extension is now just $29.95 (was $49.95).

10/9 New Oberwerk 20x90mm- In stock- a new 20x90mm, similar to our 22x100mm. Under $300!

Miyauchi Products- BigBinoculars.com will be stocking several Miyauchi models. Miyauchi is highly regarded for their exquisite construction and exceptional optical quality, as well as their beautiful design. Because we are authorized to purchase directly from the factory in Japan, we can offer Miyauchi products at lower prices than have previously been available. We also stock items that are normally not available in the USA, such as the 90Â° 26x100 Bj-RB, the new 45Â° 22x71NBA (f/8), as well as Miyauchi fork mounts and piers.

Ohio Sales Tax Increase- Ohio residents- state sales tax increases to 7% effective July 1, 2003.

Next show- BigBinoculars.com will be at the 33rd Annual Apollo Rendezvous & Telescope Fair at the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton, OH, June 13th & 14th, 2003.

5/17 Oberwerk at NEAF- Come see us at NEAF 2003 (Northeast Astronomy Forum) in Suffern, NY May 17-18th. Sponsored by the Rockland Astronomy Club and Sky & Telescope Magazine.

5/8 New inexpensive 100m Oberwerk model- In stock- a new 22x100mm (based on our 20x80mm Deluxe).

4/11 JMI RB-66 Reverse Binocular- JMI has introduced a radical new binocular telescope, consisting of two aligned 6" (f/5) Newtonian optical tubes on an alt-az mount. You look down into the eyepieces, either sitting or standing, to see what is in the sky behind you. Now in stock.

4/2 Diners Club now accepted- BigBinoculars.com is pleased to accept Diners Club International, in addition to Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and PayPal.

3/31 Oberwerk 25/40x100's in Astronomy Magazine- That's our Oberwerk 25/40x100mm featured in Phil Harrington's article on Giant Binoculars in the May 2003 issue of Astronomy magazine (page 95).

3/19 Oberwerk lightweight 20x80mm in stock- Our new 20x80 is here. Huge 80mm objectives, yet just 3.6 lbs.! Fully broadband multicoated (an Oberwerk-exclusive feature) and under $200!

3/12 40x Option for Oberwerk 45° 25x100mm 40x eyepieces are now available for the Oberwerk 45° 25x100mm.

3/9 New Binocular Spec. Chart We have put a chart of all the binoculars we carry on one page, along with their specs. Sort the list by manufacturer, size, magnification, or price. Click on any model to get more info.

2/14 Oberwerk 8x42mm WA in stock- The new Oberwerk 8x42mm is our first roof prism binocular. Even though it's very compact, performance is excellent thanks to phase-coated prisms and broadband multi-coatings throughout! Features a 6°, long eye relief (20mm), and continuously adjustable eyecups (twist in/out).

1/18 Oberwerk Green laser pointers- Green laser pointers are fantastic for pointing out night sky objects to others- the bright beam appears to reach to the stars. The Oberwerk 5mW CW green laser pointer is the lowest-priced of it's type available anywhere. Now in stock.

1/06 Oberwerk 45° 25x100's- New for 2003, the Oberwerk 45° 25x100's now have the same broadband multi-coatings as the other newer 100mm models. We still have some of the 2002 models in stock and on sale in Specials & Close-Outs.

12/18 David Letterman's Christmas Present- Don't tell Dave- but Rupert Jee (owner of the "Hello Deli") called and ordered an Oberwerk 25/40x100mm Long Range Observation Binocular to give to Dave for Christmas. Dave isn't into astronomy (yet), but apparently has some great views from his home.

11/11 Gift Ideas- Just in time for the holidays, here are some gift suggestions, featuring BigBinoculars.com Gift Certificates.

11/2 SteadyMount- Check out the new SteadyMount, available in a variety of configurations.

11/1 New Unistar Light- We have new Unistar Light alt/az mounts from Universal Astronomics in stock. These are perfect for the Oberwerk 20x80mm Deluxe binocular. Affordable too at just $149.95!

9/20 Bigger Binoscopes!- Just arrived- a 6" Astromeccanica Binoscope (matched Helios 150mm/750mmfl) from Italy, complete with fork mount, slow-motion controls, and pier. Truly awesome!

9/14- Replacement Eyecups Available- We have factory-fresh eyecups for Oberwerk 15x70 binoculars in stock. These also fit most other Oberwerk models. They even make using the Oberwerk 20x80 with eyeglasses possible- simply remove the standard winged eyecups and the 15x70 eyecups will stretch-fit on the 20x80 oculars. Order from the Binocular Accessories page.

Weatherproof 25/40x100's- We now have new weatherproof 25/40x100's that were built for permanent outdoor mounting.

Great 100mm customer pic- Check out the pics we received from one of our customers in Hawaii. Scroll to the bottom of the page.

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