Optics
Celestron NV-2 Night Vision Scope
Mike Alibone steps beyond the twilight zone to evaluate Celestron's latest fusion of technology with optics.
19/01/2020
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Telescopes
Are you looking to invest in a telescope? Before you buy, read the latest reviews from the experts at BirdGuides. Every review provides technical specs and our verdict on quality and performance.
Telescopes
Opticron MM4 77 ED/45 fieldscope
Smaller, lighter, brighter and sharper? Mike Alibone takes to the field armed with the latest addition to Opticron’s renowned MM series of...
09/09/2019
Telescopes
Opticron MM3 60 GA travelscope
Is bigger necessarily better? Mike Alibone takes a look at Opticron's upscaled MM3 to discover more.
16/03/2019
Telescopes
Kite SP65 telescope
Is there a trend towards downsizing in the telescope market? Mike Alibone takes Kite's recently launched small scope out for a test run.
23/12/2018
Telescopes
Swarovski BTX binocular spotting scope
Are two eyes better than one? Taking viewing comfort to the next level, Swarovski's innovative new binocular spotting scope appears to...
07/10/2018
Telescopes
Vortex Razor HD 85 mm telescope
With its attractive price point and high-quality optics, the updated Razor is a sure contender. Mike Alibone brings Vortex’s advanced...
28/07/2018
Telescopes
Zeiss Victory Harpia 85 mm telescope
Could the revolutionary Harpia from Zeiss set a new reference standard for telescopes? Mike Alibone casts a critical eye over the company’s...
09/05/2018
Telescopes
Vanguard Endeavor HD 82A telescope
Vanguard’s redesigned front-runner telescope has all the looks, but how does it measure up in the field? Mike Alibone puts the model...
26/03/2018
Telescopes
Celestron C5 spotting scope
Top image quality is not restricted to state-of-the-art optical technology, as Mike Alibone discovered when he ventured out with something...
15/01/2018
Telescopes
Hawke Nature-Trek 16-48x65 telescope
Now more compact, Hawke's traditional Nature-Trek spotting scopes have been redesigned and upgraded. Mike Alibone sees how the smallest...
29/11/2017
Telescopes
Celestron Regal M2 80ED telescope
Celestron has increased its Regal range with the reasonably priced M2. Find out what Mike Alibone thought of the model when he took it out...
21/02/2014
Telescopes
Pentax PR-80 EDA telescope
The latest scope from Pentax is aimed firmly at the birding market and it has plenty to recommend it, says Mike Alibone.
16/01/2014
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