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Telescope deals
These amazing Amazon Prime Day telescope deals are simply out of this world!

By Chris George Last updated

Prime Our top picks of the Best Amazon Prime telescope deals for beginners and serious stargazers

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Swarovski CL Companion 10x30
I'm an optics expert, and I'd buy these binocular deals in the Amazon Prime Sale

By Sebastian Oakley Last updated

Deals I’ve searched Amazon’s biggest binocular discounts to find the models that deliver the best combination of clarity, performance, and value.

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Leica Geovid Pro
This new Leica adapter turns your smartphone into a powerful digiscoping camera

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News Leica Geovid Pro binoculars get a new look and a smart smartphone photography upgrade

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Swarovski Optik AX Visio binoculars on a stone floor
Believe me, your next camera should be binoculars that take photos (and particularly if you are a birdwatcher)

By Gavin Stoker Published

Opinion With the news that Gen Z birdwatchers are flocking to nature reserves in greater numbers, I believe we could also see sales of binoculars that shoot photos and videos taking flight

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GoBirding Vision Master Smart AI Spotting Scope
The world’s first AI-powered smart spotting scope could change birding forever

By Sebastian Oakley Published

News GoBirding’s new AI spotting scope can identify birds while shooting 4K video

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Nikon Action Zoom 10-22x50 binoculars on a post
Nikon Action Zoom 10-22x50 review: binoculars with a built-in zoom to get closer to your subject

By Gavin Stoker Published

Review Can't make your mind up between binoculars with a wide field of view, or greater magnification to get you closer? Nikon’s Action range-topping binos have a zoom mechanism that allows you to do both!

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Person looking through a Leica Monovid 8x25 monocular
Leica Monovid 8x25 review: a pocket-sized monocular that goes extra-large on quality and features

By Gavin Stoker Published

Review When binoculars seem a little too bulky and portability is paramount, is the luxuriously styled Leica Monovid 8x25 monocular – with an additional close-up lens – worth considering as an alternative?

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Leica Noctivid Compact 10x25 binoculars in a person's hand
Leica Noctivid Compact 10x25 review: posh and portable binoculars for those who like the finer things in life

By Gavin Stoker Published

Review Do these premium-priced, well-built, yet very portable Leica 10x25 binoculars justify the investment for everyday observation?

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Nikon Action 10x42 binoculars in someone's hand
Nikon Action 10x42 review: bargain binoculars for birders on a budget

By Gavin Stoker Published

Review Can low-cost binoculars ever truly deliver a big performance? Let's see if these Nikons deliver the Holy Grail for wildlife watchers who also watch the pennies…

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Best solar eclipse binoculars
Best solar eclipse binoculars in 2026: safely watch the total eclipse this summer

By Jamie Carter Published

buying guide Get set for a close-up view of this summer's solar eclipse safely with a pair of specialist solar binoculars

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