From British Columbia the summer home of a variety of tropical hummingbirds, this close and slow look at amazing hummingbirds. Soundtrack is ‘The Orient’ by Alex Yiannaras www.elixirion.com
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Winner of Outdoor Life Magazine’s Great Buy Award! The experienced optics test panel at Outdoor Life Magazine had this to say about the Pentax DCF NV Binoculars: “Given the bright crisp optics (especially when you consider the small objective) and tight solid build of this binocular we expected the price to be twice as high… You get a top-notch lightweight glass at a very accessible price point… (This binocular) performed brilliantly on our resolution range.” More About These Binoculars The Pentax DCF NV 10×36 binoculars offer the perfect combination of a semi-compact design with bright optics ideal for all around use. With high resolution phase-coated and super-reflective coated roof prisms that provide high contrast images the DCF NV models feature fully multi-coated lenses to increase light transmission and color quality. The 10×36 DCF NV offers a fiber reinforced polycarbonate design that makes this binocular extremely lightweight and durable. The rubber covered exterior of the DCF NC models provides a sure grip and protects the internal mechanisms and the inner-focus optical design adds to the durability.Nitrogen filled waterproof construction allows these binoculars to be used in the most extreme weather conditions and be submerged to 1 meterHigh-resolution phase-coated and super-reflective coated roof prism provide high resolution high contrast imagesFully multi-coated lenses increase light transmission and color qualityFiber reinforced polycarbonate design make these binoculars extremely lightweight and durableRubber covered exterior provides a sure grip and protects the internal mechanismsInner-focus optical design adds to the durablityHelicoid eyepiece ring with four click stops give the most comfortable eye reliefLong eye-relief for viewing with or without glassesClick-stop adjustment locks in the right eyepiece diopterCovered by the PENTAX Worry-Free Warranty
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Get great performance!Nikon’s 8×36 Monarch ATB binoculars provide incredible optical performance and ruggedness in an attractive package!The Nikon Monarch 8×36 ATB features phase-corrected prisms and fully multi-coated lenses for enhanced optical performance when you need it most: at dawn dusk and in poor weather. And state-of-the-art lightweight construction provides unparalleled strength and ruggedness in a package that is comfortable to carry all day in the field.Oversize focus knob and twist-and-lock eyecups make focus easy to maintain and the binocular a pleasure to use for extended periods.Waterproof fog-proof and shock-proof the Nikon 8×36 Monarch ATB binoculars will truly give you performance worthy of your outdoor spirit! High-Performance Features 100% waterproof/fog-proof/shock-proof for outstanding all-weather capability Ultra-rugged rubber-armored roof-prism design for safety and securityExtended eye relief and central focus for superior viewing convenienceFully multi-coated lenses for bright clear imagesPrecision-aligned optics for extended viewing
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I placed a Bluetooth wireless mike in the lilac bush and from 2 — 3 feet away I got this video of these incredible little hummingbirds.
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Get close to the game from a stadium seat with the Pathfinder 8×42 EXPS I. Designed for powerful performance outdoors this binocular brings in the play with crisp high-index standard Porro Prisms in a rugged body that can focus as quickly as the game changes. Ideal for astronomy bird-watching and hunting too. Features and BenefitsHigh-index prisms ensure bright crisp edge-to-edge images Multi-coated 8x lenses make for high image brightness contrast quality and reflection control Ergonomically designed rubber-coated body for convenient use anywhere Long eye relief for ease of use when wearing glasses Large center focus knob for fast easy focusing Built-in dioptric correction adjusts to individual eyesight
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