JAS
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Reged: 02/26/08
Posts: 33
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It's tax rebate time, and I'm shopping for a pair of these, given the reviews I've read here.
I stumbled on an online vendor, Eagle Optics. Are they reputable? I ask because they list Fujinon Polaris 10x50 FMT-SX binoculars for $599.00 (armored or unarmored). Everyone else offers them for $660.00 to $700.00 or more.
Buying binoculars is one time that I do not want to be blinded by stars in my eyes. So, thanks in advance for your advice and observations.
 js
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KennyJ
Reged: 04/27/03
Posts: 9939
Loc: Lancashire UK
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Jas ,
I don't live in America , and have never purchased from Eagle Optics , nor have I any connection with the company , but I have a few American friends who HAVE purchased from the company , and I've heard nothing but good things about the vendor .
Regards
Kenny
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Nikon 10 x 42 Superior E
Swift Audubon Kestrel 10 x 50
Helios 15 x 70 Observation
Strathspey 20 x 90
Televue 76 APO
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hallelujah
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Reged: 07/14/06
Posts: 1407
Loc: Colorado Rocky Mt. High
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Eagle Optics is one of THE best! 
I have purchased binoculars for myself and my wife, and their service is excellent. Their return policy is A+. 
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Pentax 12x50mm PCF WP II asph FMC/WP/FP
Pentax 16x60mm PCF WP asph FMC/WP/FP
Pentax 20x60mm PCF WP II asph FMC/WP/FP
Orion 15x70mm Little Giant II FMC/Japan
Orion 16x80mm Giant FMC/Japan
Orion 30x80mm MEGAView FMC/Japan
Barska 30x80mm X-Trail LW FC
Burgess Optical Series II 20x90mm FMC/WP/FP
Edited by hallelujah (05/20/08 06:16 PM)
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mooreorless
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Reged: 07/05/05
Posts: 1455
Loc: Cornpropst Mills,Huntingdon,Pa
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Jas, I have to agree with Kenny. I have bought two thing off of EO. One was a good buy on a Nikon 20-45x60mm Fieldscope and the other was a 2 1/2 power extender that fit my 10SE as well as other binoculars. I was happy and glad to do business with them. I had a chance to use the Fujinon 10x50 FMT-SX and found it excellent. By all means order it.
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Regards,Steve M
"the eights are better" Jim Carmichel of Outdoor Life magazine
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BarrySimon615
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 03/01/04
Posts: 822
Loc: New Orleans, LA
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I concur, Eagle Optics is a good company. Very nice to deal with over the phone, and good prices and service.
Barry Simon
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RHoward42
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Reged: 01/13/08
Posts: 29
Loc: Jacksonville, Florida
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Jas,
I ordered my FMT-SX 10x50s from eagle optics. No problems at all. Heard nothing but postives about them.
Rick
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10x42 Nikon ATB
12x50 Bushnell Legend Roof
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10x50 Fujinon FMTR-SX
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Wes James
Carpal Tunnel
Reged: 04/12/06
Posts: 2289
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Ditto- Thumbs up for Eagle Optics.
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Wes
Atlantic Beach, FL
Some bino’s from Miyauchi 5x32 Binon's up through Garrett 20x110 Signature's,
Some telescopes from a Stellarvue 80mm NHNG up through a couple of 8” reflectors…
And a wonderful 4.25" Delmarva Shiefspiegler!
Some good friends, made here on C/N.
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ngc6475
Fearless Spectator
Reged: 03/02/02
Posts: 4790
Loc: Northern Sierra Foothills
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I've had good luck with EO as well as the Fujinon 10x50.
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Walter
"Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
-Mark Twain
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RichD
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Reged: 11/08/07
Posts: 157
Loc: Derbyshire, UK
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I would have gone with Eagleoptics as they seem to be the cheapest and everyone says only good things about the service, but they don't ship overseas. In the end i went with Company7.
I'm sure you'll have no problems.
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Clear skies
Rich
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edwincjones
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Reged: 04/10/04
Posts: 4102
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Just a negative comment about the weight.
I have no experience with the 10x50s, but I did have the 7x50 fujis and decided to sell them. Of course, the optics were great, the build like a tank; but for me they were just too heavy to handhold and too small for a tripod.
On the positive side, they were the binoculars that I took to the east coast to view the Transit of Venus in 2004, and to New Zealand in 2003 to see the southern skies due to build, durability, and optics.
edj
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n w arkansas
Binocular, Solar, General Amateur Astronomy
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mike1946
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Reged: 05/16/07
Posts: 10
Loc: California
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I also got my Fuji 10x50's from Eagle Optics. Great price and great service!
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