What is Liquid Lens Technology?
Years ago, taking high-quality, in-focus photographs required expensive high-end cameras with equally expensive and fragile lenses. But that wasn’t enough. You also needed the skills and know-how to bring that bulky gear into focus on your subject. If your subject moved, your focus was ruined, and you had to re-focus the entire device. As cameras […]
Continue readingHow Do Binoculars Work? Explained
The Beginning When Hans Lippershey invented the first telescope in 1609, it would only be a matter of time before his technology was perfected and compacted into a device for both eyes. By 1825, French inventor J.P. Lemiere had applied for a patent on the first binoculars, but it wasn’t until 1854 that Ignacio Porro […]
Continue reading25 Gift Ideas for the Bird Lover & Bird Watcher in Your Life
Any bird enthusiast will love birding gear, but the world of bird enthusiasts is a wide one, and gift ideas abound. You may not be sure what to get the bird lover in your life, especially if they’re a bit of a curmudgeon, so we’ve devised this gift guide to spark some ideas and help […]
Continue readingBest Refractometers 2020 – Reviews & Top Picks
Whether you are a world-class scientist or are just starting to brew your own beer at home, there are many uses for a refractometer. As hobbies that use a refractometer become more popular, the number of different models on the market goes up. As such, we understand that shopping for one can be a bit […]
Continue readingBest Magnifying Glass for Reading 2020 — Reviews & Top Picks
Sometimes, the print in a book, magazine, or newspaper is so small, it seems impossible to read. Due to advanced age and certain eye problems, including macular degeneration, the inability to read small type becomes an important concern. In certain instances, such as the print on medication bottles, the information that needs to be read […]
Continue readingBest Porro Prism Binoculars 2020 – Reviews & Top Picks
Porro prism binoculars can offer a very high-quality viewing experience without breaking the bank. They are bigger and bulkier than roof prism models, but they also pack in more features at lower prices. We’ve tried as many Porro prism binoculars as we could find, and the differences between them are immense. But don’t think you […]
Continue readingBest Night Vision Glasses for Driving 2020 – Reviews & Top Picks
Many people struggle to see while driving at night. The dim light and glare from other headlights can impair your vision and lead to unsafe driving conditions. So if you’re looking for a useful pair of night vision glasses, you’re in good company. There are quite a few night vision glasses on the market. How […]
Continue readingBest Magnifying Lamps 2020 – Reviews & Top Picks
The right magnifying lamp will treat you to an up-close and accurate viewing experience. The wrong product will only be cloudy and frustrating. But how can the average consumer tell the difference between products that will enhance their lives and ones that will just frustrate them? This guide is certainly a good place to start. […]
Continue readingBest Night Vision Goggles 2020 – Reviews & Top Picks
It can be challenging to choose a pair of night vision goggles for personal use because there are so many different models available. There are multiple generations of night vision, and each generation has profound advantages over the last. Each successive generation is also much more expensive than the previous one. If you need help […]
Continue readingBest Night Vision Binoculars 2020 – Reviews & Top Picks
Human eyes aren’t exactly built for the dark. Luckily, technology can make up for our physical limitations. Night vision binoculars don’t just allow you to see clearly in the pitch-dark of the night; they can also magnify what you see in as much detail as possible. Whether you’re just observing nature or tracking prey, a […]
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