Feathers Optics

I was looking for a new scope and Feathers got a Swarovski ATX65 in for me quickly and I was able to test it with my old tripod and compare it against y binoculars (and other scopes had I chosen to do so). It was what I needed and I also got hold of a two tripods (one light for hiking and one more stable). I was very impressed with the service and facilities, even a cup of tea. Will be going back again.

Looked for Opticron Discovery binoculars on Google and found Feathers to be very competitive in price. Decided to purchase from them as they appeared to be a small business and it would make a change from Amazon. Very pleased with the order process with a couple of emails from them regarding addressing and packing etc, to my requirements, which was carried out and very promptly. Excellent!

Easy to navigate website, binoculars purchased were very competively priced and arrived exactly as promised. Very pleased with purchase and would not hesitate to recommend.

Despatched very promptly and arrived well packaged. Item as described. Would use this company again.

OPTICRON COUNTRYMAN 8x32 BGA HD. A very well made and priced binocular, I can only compare to those that I own or have owned. HANDLING… Nice size for medium to large hands the hinge tension is reassuringly tight something that seems to be a problem for a lot of manufacturers at his price level and above. So we are off to a good start, eyecups are of decent quality and comfort (40 mm diameter) and once set fully out or at their intermediate position lock by retracting very slightly into a detent within the eyecup mechanism and are secured. They are a little heavy; I would expect the chassis to be aluminium rather than magnesium at this price point, which is for me preferable to whatever name you care to give plastic. The focuser, two important points here, firstly the dioptre adjustment is contained within the focuser and has an unnecessary series of protrusions to aid finger grip and adjustment they can annoy me whilst focusing this may be no problem to others but worth pointing out. The other problem is high focus tension, when very fine adjustments are required this may be something that will improve over time or could be part of the focuser design, at this time I cannot say, but I have only little trouble, and can compensate for this fairly small flaw without too much bother, again worth pointing out. ACCESSORIES…Standard strap, nice leather soft case with its own strap, lens cloth, also a nice pair of objective stay on covers I am not sure if these come standard or were added by Feathers Binoculars but a complete set of standard lens caps are also supplied. OPTICS…Well let me first say this little pair of binoculars punch hard, so hard in fact I’m a little dizzy. I put them above my Monarch M7 8x30 because of much better control of glare and maybe on a par or better than the Viper 8x32, to close to call without direct comparison. Resolution in the very wide sweet spot (80%) is excellent gives nothing away as regards apparent sharpness they loose a small amount of contrast compared to the M7 on the other hand they have a very strong resistance to veiling glare compared to the M7, but most of all they have a wider sweet spot neutral to mildly warm colour and for me are much more pleasurable to use. I highly recommend the Countryman 8x32 BGA HD Frank H.Moreexpand_more

I am very critical, and don't like buying on the internet. The goods were delivered on time exceptionally well packed. The overall service was first class, the price highly competitive. I just cannot fault anything. Brian Heath, Leicestershire.

Could not have asked for better service from this supplier.

It is as you say an exceptional service that you offer. The binoculars were dispatched swiftly and were very well packaged. I am delighted with the binoculars and the advice and description given on your website is everything to do with that. Thank you.

Excellent quick efficient service, delighted with my purchase.

I ordered a pair of binoculars and found the website really easy to use and the ordering part much faster than others with easy to use forms. I had a query and it was answered by e-mail the same evening that I asked it and the response was very friendly too. When the binoculars arrived they were very well packaged and they arrived promptly. I really recommend using Feathers.

Excellent service. The product arrived really quickly and very well packaged. The Opticron Discovery WP PC 8X42 binoculars were cheaper here than anywhere else, including Amazon. It was satisfying to deal with a smaller outlet rather than some impersonal megastore! No problem in recommending Feathers to anyone.

Bought two pairs of binoculars online - paid yesterday and received them this morning 11. 30. Prior to that receieved emails from Joe to let me know they were sent and then when to expect them. Extremely efficient and personal service. Thank you very much.

Excellent service, rapid delivery, goods well packaged and excellent bins. Thanks Mick.

Feathers, with its countryside views and busy bird feeders, is an ideal setting for trying out binoculars. I received very helpful advice on buying the right pair for my requirements, was free to take all the time I needed in a relaxed, unpressurised, atmosphere, and I got a very good deal on my final selection. Highly recommended.

Efficient and helpful personal service.

Got the best price for my sons new binoculars and quick, well packaged delivery with personalised updates, so why go to the big boys when you can have it all with Feathers.