The naked eye can only see so far, and radar can’t tell you what species of birds are diving on the horizon. The key is choosing the right binoculars for your needs, balancing magnification, lens ...

Most consumer point and shoot digital cameras say something like, "5x optical zoom," or "9x optical zoom" on the box. But, when you move up to micro-4/3s and SLRs, you lose that. It makes sense - the ...

What do binocular numbers mean? may seem like a simple question. But the truth is that it can be as simple or as complicated as you want. If you’re just talking about the numbers in “10×42” or “8×32,” ...

Although set at quite a low price point, we found the Celestron Nature DX 8x42mm Binocular a solid performer, given its magnification power. It’s tough in design and seems to be able to soak up a few ...

We've tested many image-stabilized binoculars — here's our expert verdict on whether you should bite the bullet and buy a ...