How to use Binoculars
Introduction Things that we do often or regularly become second nature and we do them without even thinking about it. It is because of this that I probably took it for granted that everyone would just...
View ArticleKuiu vs Badlands Bino Harness
Depending on your requirements, the ideal/perfect bino harness for you will largely depend on your specific needs or uses and the type or size of binocular and possibly other gear that you wish to...
View ArticleBest High Powered Binoculars for Hunting
I recently had a question sent into me by someone looking for a pair of binoculars for hunting where they specifically wanted them to be of high quality, have a powerful magnification and where weight...
View ArticleLeupold BX-5 Santiam HD Binoculars now available in 42mm versions
As well as their large, high power 15x56 model designed for long range use, Leupold have recently announced that they will extend their BX-5 Santiam HD binocular series to include the more traditional...
View ArticleUsing Binoculars for Astronomy
Most people associate telescopes and night-time with astronomy. On the other hand, binoculars are the instrument of choice for many astronomers, especially as a “grab and go” instrument or for viewing...
View ArticleViewing the Moon with Binoculars
Can you see the moon with binoculars? Answer: Most certainly! You can often get the best views of the moon through binoculars. In this guide we go through why, all the options, which ones are best for...
View ArticleWho makes RSPB binoculars? – Question Answered
I have had a number of requests recently from readers wondering where and who makes RSPB binoculars, so I thought it may be worth writing a short post about what I have managed to discover: Who After a...
View ArticleDo I need Binoculars for Safari Holiday? – Question Answered
From the days when I was working as a safari guide, to now running Best Binocular Reviews, I have been asked many times over the years if you need binoculars for a safari and my answer has never...
View ArticleViewing Planets Through Binoculars
The following guide to viewing the planets with binoculars was written by the astronomer Philip Pugh and is part of a series on using binoculars for astronomy that he has written for Best Binocular...
View ArticleBinocular Astronomy – Brightness & Magnitude
The following article on understanding the Brightness of objects in our night sky is part of a series of Binocular Astronomy guides written for Best Binocular Reviews by the astronomer Philip Pugh:...
View ArticleBest Athlon Binoculars for the Money
Athlon Optics have a large selection of instruments in a wide range of prices, so whilst the choice is there, it can sometimes make it difficult to not only find the right configuration for your...
View ArticleViewing the Pleiades with Binoculars
In this guide, the astronomer Philip Pugh takes us through how to find and view the Pleiades star cluster, what to look out for and you can expect to see using different configurations of binoculars:...
View ArticleBushnell Trophy Xtreme Binoculars
All About Image Brightness The Trophy Xtreme series from Bushnell Sport Optics is a really interesting one. Containing only three models, this mid-range, fairly low-cost series’ most characterizing...
View ArticleCosmic Distances – Binocular Astronomy
This guide to cosmic distances and how it relates to viewing the night skies using your binoculars was written by Philip Pugh and is part of his binocular astronomy series written for BBR: If you have...
View ArticleBushnell Legend L Series Binoculars Review
In this complete guide to the Bushnell Legend L Series binoculars, I will take you through each of the available models within the series, compare them against each other as well as some of the other...
View ArticleThe Beehive Cluster With Binoculars – Astronomy Series
This complete guide to viewing The Beehive Cluster with Binoculars was written in collaboration with astronomer Philip Pugh and is part of a series on binocular astronomy. It includes details on where...
View ArticleBest Opticron 10x50 Binoculars for Astronomy & General Use
Opticron SR.GA 10x50 binoculars In this guide, I take a look at the best Opticron 10x50 Binoculars for Astronomy as well as more general uses like birding, hunting and wildlife observation. I include...
View ArticleLeica Noctivid Binoculars Review
Leica Noctivid 10x42 Binoculars Scope of the Review In this guide to the Leica Noctivid binoculars, I will review the most important features, components, & specifications of both the 8x42 &...
View ArticleBest 7x50 Binoculars for Astronomy
Because the planets, stars, comets and even the moon are so far away from us, many people logically assume that you need a very high magnification binocular for astronomy and indeed giant high powered...
View ArticleExpensive vs Cheap Binoculars
This weeks question was asked by someone who I spoke to on my live chat. I thought that my answer would be of use to others and so have published it here: Question: I am a binocular novice looking to...
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