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Canon ZOOM Monocular

Premium Canon glass, pocket-sized price: $170 off the Canon Zoom Monocular

By Sebastian Oakley published

Deal Small, sharp, and $170 Cheaper: Canon’s zoom monocular deal

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A sleek, modern white telescope mounted on a cylindrical base, angled slightly upward against a neutral background

Discover the Canon-powered US$99,000 smart telescope. Here's what happens "When you remove every limit" with Vaonis

By Kim Bunermann published

REALLY? A first look at Canon-powered Vaonis Hyperia – a smart telescope that brings professional observatory-level astrophotography into a single automated system

REALLY?
Two Girls with Binoculars in High Grass

The best binoculars for kids in 2026: Binos for all ages from toddlers to teenagers

By Gavin Stoker last updated

buying guide Feed that child's natural curiosity with a pair of the best binoculars for kids of all ages that you can buy

buying guide
Night Storm X3

DVX debuts 4K AI-powered night-vision beast with 1,500m range

By Sebastian Oakley published

News Meet the DVX Night Storm X3: The ultra-stealth 4K night-vision unit built for extreme darkness

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Leica Ultravid White Ocean 7x42

Leica unveils the Ultravid White Ocean – classic marine binoculars in the making

By Sebastian Oakley published

News Sailing in style: Leica launches premium White Ocean 7x42 binoculars

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Nikon 4x10D CF

Nikon 4x10D CF binoculars review

By Gavin Stoker published

Review Almost as small as a credit card, can this dinky Nikon offering hit its mark with theatergoers and anyone seeking an unobtrusive observation tool?

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Swarovski CL Companion Habicht 10\00d730

Swarovski’s 75th anniversary limited-edition binoculars are $850 off in the Black Friday sale

By Sebastian Oakley published

Black Friday Don’t Miss This: $1,649 for Swarovski’s Limited Edition Habicht 10\00d730 - One of the Best Deals of the Year

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DwarfLab Mini

DwarfLab reveals the smallest smart telescope ever

By Chris George published

news Dwarf Mini weighs under 2lb and costs under US$400

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Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x32 binoculars handheld with horse in background

Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x32 binoculars review

By Gavin Stoker published

Review Unassumingly compact yet capable of all-weather use, the premium look and feel of the Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x32 binos team a durable design with impressive-quality HD optics. But can even that justify the steep price tag?

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Zeiss SFL 10x50 binoculars on a rock

Zeiss SFL 10x50 binoculars review

By Gavin Stoker published

Review Can a huge 50mm objective lens help the surprisingly compact Zeiss SFL 10x50 stand out as the brightest – and lightest – binoculars in their class, or do the sum of their ultra-high-definition parts not quite add up?

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