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by Christopher Witt · Posted
The Ares line of binoculars from Athlon gives users the performance discerning users require, at an exceptional value. The series comes in four models: 8x42 and 10x42;
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
Hey, there’s nothing wrong with a walk in the woods. Still, life is busy, and trudging to your trail camera every weekend to retrieve the SD card for image viewing at home can eat up a big chunk of time. Even worse, your visits to your cameras can push game out of the area.
With Spypoint’s Link-Dark trail cam, however, you don’t need to trudge anywhere. The images are sent straight to your smartphone or tablet, 24 hours a
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Vortex Optics has taken its venerable Viper HD binocular line and re-tooled three of the most popular models for improved performance in key categories. The 10x42 model gets upgraded with a wider field of view and longer eye relief. The 10x50 binocular and more
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
New and updated products for long-distance hunters and shooters for 2018 are out from Vortex Optics—new spotting scopes with premium optic elements, rangefinders with longer reach, and a western-style hunting binocular with high magnification and big lenses for the prime times of dawn and dusk.
The 18x56
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
A 12x binocular is powerful enough to reveal the details of far-off subjects—as long as you're not holding it in your hands. At that magnification, the shaking of even the steadiest observer will badly disrupt the viewing experience. If you're on a boat or in a moving vehicle, the problem is even worse. But the 12x28 Techno-Stabi Image-Stabilized Binocular from Fujinon frees you from the tyranny of the tripod. Its
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Building on the success of its predecessor, Leica has introduced refinements and improvements across the board to produce its new Rangemaster CRF 2700-B laser rangefinder. Up top is a longer metering range that reaches out to 2,700 yards, thanks, in part, to a narrower beam divergence, while staying with the same small CR2 battery previously used.
Still in place is the onboard inclinometer and environmental sensors that measure the
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Born from the ashes of World War II, Steiner Optics has a long history of performance and durability—and its latest offering, the new Military/Marine line of binoculars, speaks to the company’s continued commitment to these traditions.
The new line comes in three models: a small and lightweight 8x30, and two 50mm-objective versions, one with
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Power meets portability with Kowa’s new line of TSN-5 spotting scopes. Available in 20-40x50mm and 15-45x55mm options, with straight-through or angled viewing, they will quickly become a standard item in your birdwatching, hunting, or range kit.
Choose straight-through
by Christopher Witt · Posted
by Christopher Witt · Posted
As a member of the B&H team going on the road trip to Oregon to cover the eclipse (plus the resident uber-nerd amateur astronomer and the guy who’s been writing a lot of articles about the solar eclipse), I’m here with a reminder to grab your kit for the big show on August 21st early, before supplies run out (you don’t want to be waiting for the delivery truck on the day of the eclipse hoping it comes to your door before you miss it). If you need
by Morgan Lyle · Posted
Carson Optical’s new RD Binocular Series has an ergonomic open-bridge design that shaves off weight and allows for a more comfortable grip, making your day in the field more enjoyable. The five models feature BAK4 prisms and multicoated lenses for a bright, sharp image, and present generous fields of view. The two compact models are ideal for concerts, festivals, sporting events, and sightseeing: the
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Swarovski Optik adds to its growing family of CL-series binoculars with the 8x and 10x25 CL Pocket Mountain models. Built to the same exacting standards and with the same features as the other pocket iterations, the Mountains stand apart with their sleek two-tone black and green armoring, and an upgraded strap and carrying case.
To help offset the relatively small objectives, and to ensure bright and crisp views, the CL Mountains
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Striking a sensitive balance between compact and full-sized binoculars, Leica’s latest addition to the Trinovid HD family, the new 8x32 and 10x32 models enjoy the performance of the latter and the easy portability of the former—without compromise.
Engineered with the technology that we have come to expect from the brand, the Trinovid features P40 phase-corrected prisms treated with the HighLux system, to limit internal light diffraction
by Christopher Witt · Posted
Ideal for fast glassing on the go, Hawke Optics designed its line of 25mm objective Vantage binoculars in an assortment of colors and magnifications to meet just about any observation need. Available in 8x, 10x, and 12x, in either green or gray, they all share the same optical and construction details so all you need to do is decide on which one is best for what you’ll be using it for.
The
by Christopher Witt · Posted
As preparations for the upcoming North American Solar Eclipse gain momentum, Meade Instruments now offers a broad line of white-light solar and eclipse-viewing optics called the EclipseView series. Consisting of a variety of devices, this new batch of products is designed to give users a wide range of options for observing our closest star. The entire EclipseView line features ISO-certified film filters that block 99.999% of the intense light from the sun,