binoculars
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How to Tell If You Need a Telescope or Binoculars to See Cool Things in Space
When people think about astronomy — even amateur, backyard astronomy — the first piece of equipment that probably comes to mind is a telescope. And that makes sense, given that they’re what we see the pros using in observatories, and have become pop culture shorthand for a person (usually a child or young adult) who…
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A Simple Adaptor Turns Your Binoculars Into A Smartphone Zoom Lens
Camera-equipped smartphones aren’t quite the perfect replacement for a digital camera just yet. They lack manual controls, use tiny sensors, and their simple lenses lack the ability to zoom. (And, no, digital zoom doesn’t count.) But if you already have a powerful set of binoculars, this simple adaptor will turn them into a powerful telephoto…
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These Stabilised Binoculars Compensate For 98% Of Your Shakes And Shivers
Adapting its military-grade gear for the consumer market, Fraser-Volpe’s STEDI-EYE Mariner binoculars promise to remove up to 98 per cent of unwanted motion from shaky hands or vibrations from a moving vehicle. It’s weatherproof and packs night vision too, making it an uber-expensive accessory for serious bird watchers.
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8 Tools To Keep You From Being Eaten While On Safari
Forget the tigers and bears, I don’t want one of these big cats nomming on my skull. These eight tools will help you stay alive — and possibly even let you enjoy — your trip to Africa.