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Bintel Glebe
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Bintel 84 Wentworth park road, Glebe, 2073, NSW
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Swarovski CL Binoculars
The Swarovski CL binoculars are designed for on-the-go observation, offering lightweight construction and a compact design that makes them easy to carry anywhere. Perfect for birdwatching, travel, hiking, and outdoor adventures, these binoculars deliver bright, sharp views and true-to-life colours without weighing you down.
Enjoy all-day comfort with an ergonomic design that fits naturally in your hands. Explore the Swarovski CL binoculars collection for premium optics in a portable, travel-ready package.
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$1,455.00
CL Pocket 10x25
Wild Nature
Big on quality, small in size. A folding compact binocular that disappears into a jacket pocket, yet delivers the crystalline image you expect from Swarovski Optik.
Always ready for
the wonders of nature
Four reasons the CL Pocket is the compact binocular that goes everywhere — and performs like it shouldn't.
Pocket-Sized Design
Folds flat to fit in almost any pocket. Just 350g, ready for a jacket, a day pack, or a handbag.
Precision 10× Optics
10× magnification with 88% light transmission delivers sharp, high-contrast images at close range and distance.
2.5m Close Focus
Razor-sharp detail on butterflies, dragonflies and flowers just 2.5 metres away. A macro window on the natural world.
Made in Austria
Hand-assembled in Absam, Tirol. Waterproof to 4m depth, nitrogen-filled, built to outlast every trip.
Crystal-clear views,
from a pocket-sized instrument
Every lens surface is fully multi-coated with Swarovski's proprietary coatings. The result is an image with the bright, high-contrast character that defines Swarovski Optik — and 88% light transmission so that detail holds up well into last light.
A 5.6° true field of view shows you enough of the scene to locate birds quickly, then lets your 10× magnification resolve the plumage detail once you've framed the subject.
(98m at 1000m)
Folded flat,
always with you
The CL Pocket's dual-hinge bridge design folds the barrels in underneath, collapsing to a footprint that disappears into a coat pocket or day pack. The rubber-armoured aluminium chassis is balanced in the hand and steady at 10×.
The twin hinges also provide an unusually wide 48–74mm interpupillary range, so the same binocular fits children, adults, and every eye-spacing in between. Small enough that you'll actually bring it with you.
Pocketable in a jacket or day pack
A macro lens
for the natural world
Close focus down to 2.5 metres turns the CL Pocket into something more than a distance tool. Dragonflies resting on a reed. Butterflies working a garden. Spiders on a web. Fungi at the base of a tree.
It's the detail you'd normally need a macro camera to see — except here it's live, moving, and framed in your hands. For nature-curious travellers and birders who love the small stuff, close focus is transformative.
17mm of eye relief,
full view for every user
17mm eye relief with adjustable twist-up eyecups gives eyeglass and sunglasses wearers the full field of view — not a cropped ring like lesser compacts.
±5 dpt diopter adjustment lets you match the optic exactly to your eyes. Nitrogen-filled, pressure-tested, and waterproof to 4 metres — operate confidently from the snowline of the Alps to a summer garden in Queensland.
Nitrogen filled · sealed for life
Big on quality, small in size — a folding binocular that fits in the palm of your hand and delivers the image quality we expect from the Swarovski name.Swarovski Optik · Absam, Austria
The Wild Nature Package
Your CL Pocket 10x25 arrives in the Wild Nature bundle — a green-themed accessory package designed for field use from day one.
CL Pocket 10x25
Green-armoured compact binocular, folded design, Swarovski Optik coatings
Wild Nature Field Bag
Green carrying case for protected, quick-access transport in the field
Neck Strap
Lightweight and designed for all-day comfort in the field
Eyepiece Cover
Protects objective lenses and eyepieces from dust and grit when stored
One binocular,
every adventure
From a backyard birding session to a weekend in Tasmania — the CL Pocket adapts to how you use it.
Birdwatching
10× magnification for plumage detail, with close focus for feeder work
Travel & Hiking
Pocketable weight and weatherproof build for every expedition
Nature & Wildlife
2.5m close focus for butterflies, dragonflies and botanical detail
CL Pocket 10x25 vs 8x25
Choosing between the two magnifications? Here's how the 10x25 and 8x25 compare — same chassis, different optical experience.
The 10× is the detail-forward choice for birding and wildlife. The 8× has a wider field and brighter exit pupil for handheld stability and low light.
Every pocket
deserves a Swarovski
Hand-assembled in Austria, built for a lifetime of observation, and small enough to carry every day. This is the binocular that goes everywhere you do.
Swarovski CL Pocket 10x25 Binocular · Wild Nature Package · bintel.com.au
$1,405.00
CL Pocket 8x25
Wild Nature
Big on quality, small in size. The 8× companion version of the CL Pocket, with a wider field and a brighter, steadier image — ready for the jacket pocket and the long day out.
Always ready for
the wonders of nature
Four reasons the CL Pocket is the compact binocular that goes everywhere — and performs like it shouldn't.
Pocket-Sized Design
Folds flat to fit in almost any pocket. Just 350g, ready for a jacket, a day pack, or a handbag.
Precision 8× Optics
8× magnification with a 3.1mm exit pupil and 88% light transmission — a brighter, steadier handheld image that holds detail into last light.
2.5m Close Focus
Razor-sharp detail on butterflies, dragonflies and flowers just 2.5 metres away. A macro window on the natural world.
Made in Austria
Hand-assembled in Absam, Tirol. Waterproof to 4m depth, nitrogen-filled, built to outlast every trip.
Crystal-clear views,
from a pocket-sized instrument
Every lens surface is fully multi-coated with Swarovski's proprietary coatings. The result is an image with the bright, high-contrast character that defines Swarovski Optik — and 88% light transmission so that detail holds up well into last light.
A generous 6.8° true field of view shows you 119m of scene at 1000m — roughly 20% wider than the 10×. That width makes it easier to locate moving birds, scan flocks, and track subjects through foliage at 8× magnification.
(119m at 1000m)
Folded flat,
always with you
The CL Pocket's dual-hinge bridge design folds the barrels in underneath, collapsing to a footprint that disappears into a coat pocket or day pack. The rubber-armoured aluminium chassis is balanced in the hand and the 8× magnification is exceptionally steady handheld — no tripod, no shake, just a clean, settled view.
The twin hinges also provide an unusually wide 48–74mm interpupillary range, so the same binocular fits children, adults, and every eye-spacing in between. Small enough that you'll actually bring it with you.
Pocketable in a jacket or day pack
A macro lens
for the natural world
Close focus down to 2.5 metres turns the CL Pocket into something more than a distance tool. Dragonflies resting on a reed. Butterflies working a garden. Spiders on a web. Fungi at the base of a tree.
It's the detail you'd normally need a macro camera to see — except here it's live, moving, and framed in your hands. For nature-curious travellers and birders who love the small stuff, close focus is transformative.
17mm of eye relief,
full view for every user
17mm eye relief with adjustable twist-up eyecups gives eyeglass and sunglasses wearers the full field of view — not a cropped ring like lesser compacts.
±5 dpt diopter adjustment lets you match the optic exactly to your eyes. Nitrogen-filled, pressure-tested, and waterproof to 4 metres — operate confidently from the snowline of the Alps to a summer garden in Queensland.
Nitrogen filled · sealed for life
Big on quality, small in size — a folding binocular that fits in the palm of your hand and delivers the image quality we expect from the Swarovski name.Swarovski Optik · Absam, Austria
The Wild Nature Package
Your CL Pocket 8x25 arrives in the Wild Nature bundle — a green-themed accessory package designed for field use from day one.
CL Pocket 8x25
Green-armoured compact binocular, folded design, Swarovski Optik coatings
Wild Nature Field Bag
Green carrying case for protected, quick-access transport in the field
Neck Strap
Lightweight and designed for all-day comfort in the field
Eyepiece Cover
Protects objective lenses and eyepieces from dust and grit when stored
One binocular,
every adventure
From a backyard birding session to a weekend in Tasmania — the CL Pocket adapts to how you use it.
Birdwatching
Wider field and a brighter image for fast pickup on warblers, finches and forest birds
Travel & Hiking
Pocketable weight and weatherproof build for every expedition
Nature & Wildlife
2.5m close focus for butterflies, dragonflies and botanical detail
CL Pocket 8x25 vs 10x25
Choosing between the two magnifications? Here's how the 8x25 and 10x25 compare — same chassis, different optical experience.
The 8× is the wider-field, brighter and steadier everyday choice — best for quick pickup, flocks, forest birds and low light. The 10× is the detail-forward option for distant and stationary subjects.
Every pocket
deserves a Swarovski
Hand-assembled in Austria, built for a lifetime of observation, and small enough to carry every day. This is the binocular that goes everywhere you do.
Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25 Binocular · Wild Nature Package · bintel.com.au
$1,350.00
THE CL CURIO ARE THE LIGHTEST AND MOST COMPACT BINOCULARS IN THEIR PRODUCT RANGE, DESIGNED BY AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER MARC NEWSON – EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The CL Curio are the lightest, most compact binoculars in their class – small, handy, and foldable. They are intuitive to use, combining excellent viewing comfort with unrivalled optical performance. Designed by award-winning designer Marc Newson, the CL Curio stand out thanks to their clear styling. Expect the unexpected.
3.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED.Designed by award winning Marc Newson, the CL Curio boasts inimitable styling that’s timeless, elegant, and simple. This is a pair of binoculars that will bring you much closer to the beauty of nature.
INTERVIEW WITH THE DESIGNER
Something might look simple at first glance or seem to work very easily, but incredible things can be hidden beneath the surface. Expect the unexpected – both in nature and when you hold the CL Curio in your hands for the first time. With these binoculars, we have worked with Marc Newson on the art of translating exceptional optics into a compact and timeless design. Considered one of the most influential designers of his generation, Marc Newson tells us about this truly remarkable collaboration.
CL Curio 7x21 Technical Data
SIZE & WEIGHT
ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS
$81.00
The CA-Bs clamp adapter connects the CL binoculars with the VPA 2. With the included insert rings, the clamp adapter can be adjusted to perfectly fit the respective size of the CL binoculars.
Please note - Swarovski VPA2 required!
Included items
- CA-Bs clamp adapter for CL binoculars
- insert ring 1 for CL Curio
- insert ring 2 for CL Pocket
$1,350.00
THE CL CURIO ARE THE LIGHTEST AND MOST COMPACT BINOCULARS IN THEIR PRODUCT RANGE, DESIGNED BY AWARD-WINNING DESIGNER MARC NEWSON – EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The CL Curio are the lightest, most compact binoculars in their class – small, handy, and foldable. They are intuitive to use, combining excellent viewing comfort with unrivalled optical performance. Designed by award-winning designer Marc Newson, the CL Curio stand out thanks to their clear styling. Expect the unexpected.
3.BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED.Designed by award winning Marc Newson, the CL Curio boasts inimitable styling that’s timeless, elegant, and simple. This is a pair of binoculars that will bring you much closer to the beauty of nature.
INTERVIEW WITH THE DESIGNER
Something might look simple at first glance or seem to work very easily, but incredible things can be hidden beneath the surface. Expect the unexpected – both in nature and when you hold the CL Curio in your hands for the first time. With these binoculars, we have worked with Marc Newson on the art of translating exceptional optics into a compact and timeless design. Considered one of the most influential designers of his generation, Marc Newson tells us about this truly remarkable collaboration.
CL Curio 7×21 Technical Data
SIZE & WEIGHT
ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS
$2,340.00
Swarovski optics.
Jacket-pocket weight.
490 g of Austrian precision. The CL Companion 8×30 packs Swarovski’s full optical heritage — SWAROTOP coatings, 90% light transmission, 3 m close focus — into the compact birding binocular you will actually reach for every time you head outside.
View specifications Key featuresThe world’s best compact binocular. Handcrafted in Absam, Austria. Light enough to carry everywhere. Sharp enough to demand nothing less.
Brilliant optics. Nothing unnecessary.
The CL Companion 8×30 distils Swarovski’s Austrian craftsmanship to its essence: exceptional optical performance in a roof-prism body that slips into a day pack without a second thought.
Bright from first light to last. Every surface coated.
Swarovski’s proprietary SWAROTOP and SWARODUR multi-coatings on every optical surface push light transmission to 90%. The result is a rich, colour-accurate image that remains bright from dawn chorus to dusk chorus, with far less eye strain than cheaper binoculars.
metres minimum focus. Dragonflies, butterflies, orchids — the CL Companion brings the closest subjects into razor-sharp relief.
16 mm eye relief.
Full field of view whether you wear glasses or not. Twist-up eyecups lock to your preferred position.
Sealed to 4Â m depth.
Nitrogen-filled to prevent internal fogging. Ready for coastal spray, tropical downpours, and misty highland mornings.
132Â m at 1,000Â m.
An 8° real field of view is wide for a compact binocular. Find fast-moving birds instantly and hold them in frame — exactly what a birder needs on the move.
Made to be used every day. Not saved for the trip.
The CL Companion has been Swarovski Optik’s most beloved compact binocular since its introduction — and the reason is simple. It is light enough that you stop noticing it. Bright enough that you never wish for more. Sharp enough to hold up against binoculars twice its size.
Rubber armour over a rigid aluminium housing. Available in Mountain Green, Desert Orange, and Safari Brown — three colourways named for the environments this binocular was built to reveal.
Choose your terrain. The optics are the same.
Each colourway reflects a different habitat. The choice is yours — all three deliver identical Swarovski optical performance.
All three colours available in-store at Bintel, Sydney, and online. Contact us for stock enquiries.
Swarovski precision. Compact enough for every walk.
8× magnification with a wide 132 m field of view for rapid bird finding and landscape scanning in Australia’s open habitats.
SWAROTOP, SWARODUR and SWAROCLEAN lens coatings for brilliant brightness, scratch resistance, and easy cleaning in the field.
490Â g with a compact roof prism design. Light enough for all-day wildlife walks, travel, and safari; ideal compact binoculars for birdwatching.
Waterproof to 4Â m depth, nitrogen-filled, and fog-proof. Reliable in every Australian climate from tropical north to alpine south.
Close focus of 3Â m for insects, flowers, and low-canopy bird species. An unusually versatile range for a compact binocular.
16 mm eye relief with twist-up eyecups. Full field of view for glasses wearers — a consistent Swarovski design priority.
BaK-4 roof prism with phase-correction and anti-reflection coatings. The optical foundation behind Swarovski’s legendary image quality.
Handcrafted in Absam, Austria. Compatible with Swarovski’s VPA 2 variable phone adapter for digiscoping and smartphone photography.
Every number that matters.
Austrian precision. Backed by Bintel.
Bintel is Australia’s authorised Swarovski Optik dealer. Over 40 years of expert advice from working astronomers and passionate naturalists in Sydney.
$2,395.00
10× reach.
Jacket-pocket weight.
500 g. 10× magnification. 90% light transmission. The CL Companion 10×30 does what most binoculars twice its size cannot — delivering sharp, distant detail in a compact body that goes wherever you do, with full Swarovski Austrian optical quality.
View specifications Key features10× precision. Handcrafted in Absam, Austria. Everything Swarovski stands for — in the binocular you can carry every single day.
Pull the horizon closer. Go anywhere.
10× in 500 g. Austrian-made optics that bring distant detail into sharp relief, with the SWAROTOP and SWARODUR multi-coatings birders rely on for colour fidelity from dawn to dusk.
90% light transmission. No compromise at 10×.
Swarovski’s proprietary SWAROTOP and SWARODUR multi-coatings on every optical surface extract maximum brightness from the 30 mm objective. Distant birds snap into rich, colour-accurate detail — in a body that weighs barely over a pound.
metres minimum focus. A 10× binocular that also handles butterflies, dragonflies, and wildflowers at arm’s length.
14 mm eye relief.
Full field of view with or without glasses. Twist-up eyecups lock to position.
Sealed to 4Â m depth.
Nitrogen-filled for permanent fog resistance. Built for coastal spray, tropical rain, and cold highland mornings.
6.6° angle of view.
99 m at 1,000 m. Spacious for 10× power, letting you track moving birds and follow fast-changing wildlife scenarios.
The compact 10× that travels. Without the compromise.
Most 10× binoculars require 42 mm or larger objectives to maintain brightness. The CL Companion 10×30 achieves 90% light transmission in a body that slips into a jacket pocket — a feat made possible by Swarovski’s decades of Austrian optical engineering and SWAROTOP multi-coatings across every lens surface.
Nitrogen-filled and sealed to 4Â m depth for all-weather reliability. Available in Mountain Green, Desert Orange, and Safari Brown. Compatible with the Swarovski VPAÂ 2 phone adapter for digiscoping.
Your environment. Your colour.
Mountain Green, Desert Orange, Safari Brown. Three colourways inspired by the habitats this binocular was designed to reveal. The optics are identical across all three.
All three colours available in-store at Bintel, Sydney, and online. Contact us for stock enquiries.
Reach further. Carry less.
10× magnification with 99 m field of view for distant bird identification and wildlife spotting across open Australian habitats and wetlands.
SWAROTOP, SWARODUR and SWAROCLEAN coatings for maximum brightness, durability, and easy field cleaning. Professional-grade optical performance.
500 g with a compact roof prism design. Delivers 10× magnification without the bulk. The ideal travel and expedition binoculars for birdwatching.
Waterproof to 4Â m depth, nitrogen-filled, fog-proof. Ready for salt air, tropical downpours, and alpine conditions across Australia.
3Â m close focus. Handle nearby subjects with the same precision as long-distance views. Versatile from rainforest floor to open coast.
14Â mm eye relief with twist-up eyecups. Full field of view for spectacle wearers. A priority in every Swarovski compact design.
BaK-4 roof prism with phase-correction and anti-reflection coatings. The optical precision that sets Swarovski apart from other compact binoculars.
Handcrafted in Absam, Austria. Compatible with the Swarovski VPAÂ 2 variable phone adapter for digiscoping and smartphone documentation.
Every number that matters.
Austrian precision. Backed by Bintel.
Bintel is Australia’s authorised Swarovski Optik dealer. Over 40 years of expert advice from working astronomers and passionate naturalists in Sydney.
$3,370.00
The CL Companion Habicht 8x30 was created to celebrate the 75th anniversary of SWAROVSKI OPTIK. It combines the proven quality of the compact CL Companion with the design of the first binoculars from SWAROVSKI OPTIK, the Habicht. The 8x magnification brings the crucial details even closer to you.
CL Companion Habicht - the anniversary binoculars
75 years SWAROVSKI OPTIK: The CL Companion Habicht is our compact CL Companion with a unique design reminiscent of the first binoculars which we produced in series – the Habicht.
Limited anniversary edition
The CL Companion Habicht is limited to unique 1,000 pieces. Each individual pair f binoculars comes with its own certificate and is numbered by hand. This way you can be sure to get a unique one-of-a-kind.
The natural differences in the appearance of leather products can lead to slight variations. However, this is a quality feature and has no negative impact on the optical quality or durability of the binoculars.
Sustainably manufactured
The leather for the CL Companion Habicht comes from sustainable production in Europe and is vegetable tanned. Extracts from olive leaves are used for this gentle process. We also pay attention to sustainable regionality when it comes to accessories: The high-quality bag is made of cloth loden (sheep wool), which is produced in Germany, as well as Nappa leather and is lined with cotton.
Specifications
| Objective Lens Diameter | 30mm |
| Magnification | 8x |
| Exit Pupil | 3.8mm |
| Eye relief | 16mm |
| Field of view degrees | 7.6 degrees |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 3m |
| Light Transmission | 90% |
| Twilight factor acc. to ISO 14132-1 | 15.5 |
| Pupil distance | 55-74mm |
| Length | 127mm |
| Width | 118mm |
| Height | 55mm |
| Weight | 490g |
Included:
- CL Companion Habicht
- CL Habicht bag
- CL Habicht carrying strap
- Microfiber cloth
- Optics lens-cleaning cloth
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