There’s no shortage of good compact binoculars on the market, but the tradeoff is this: to make binoculars compact, manufacturers have to reduce the size of the objective lens, which is the piece of ...

Trying to zoom in on distant feathered friends using regular binoculars can be a shaky proposition. Fujifilm has launched some binoculars aimed at birdwatchers that have built-in image stabilization ...

I love gear that solves a real problem. But I doubly love gear that solves two or more problems with elegant solutions. The brand-new Nikon Stabilized Binocular is a pipsqueak of an optic, and the ...

This Compact Lightweight Binocular Set is only $17.99 (91% off) with this Lightning Deal at Amazon right now! These are great to have at games, concerts, wildlife viewing and on vacation. The set ...

For peering into a condor's nest at Pinnacles National Monument, tracking a fiery space shuttle ascent or inspecting erotic temple carvings in Kathmandu, a good set of compact binoculars is a must.

One of the joys of hiking is the close observation of the natural beauty of the wilderness, and a good pair of hiking binoculars can help. High quality optics allow you to view the songbirds providing ...

I realized the true power of binoculars about seven years ago when I took up birdwatching and received a pair of Nikon Prostaff 3S bins as a Christmas gift. Outfitted with my new optic on a walk at ...

Lots of choices out there, Joe. General rules of thumb: Get something with seven- or eight-power magnification for all-around use. Ten-power can be better for something like bird watching, but can ...

When you’re packing your rucksack for a long walk in the countryside it’s important to keep the essentials to a bare minimum. That means keeping the weight down, so a compact pair of binoculars can be ...

Compact binoculars are a boon for any stargazer. The models we've chosen are powerful enough and allow in enough light to make surveying the night sky a breeze. Thanks to their size, they slip easily ...

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