Optics
High-end spotting scopes
A team of 25 birdwatchers rank 16 of the best spotting scopes money can buy

By Matt Mendenhall
Published: August 20, 2010
BRD-PR0210-1-500

A team of experienced birdwatchers tells how eight mid-priced, lightweight 8x binoculars stack up

By Matt Mendenhall
Published: December 28, 2009
Many of our Photo of the Week photographers are using cameras and lenses the pros use
By Matt Mendenhall
Published: June 19, 2009
We asked 20 experienced birders to field-test 11 top-of-the-line birding binoculars and tell us if they're worth the money
By Matt Mendenhall
Published: April 24, 2009
We asked a team of experienced birdwatchers to test nine pocket-size spotting scopes and found a clear winner and one big surprise
By Matt Mendenhall
Published: December 26, 2008
Lens coatings are easy to overlook, but they're critical for seeing a bird's true colors
By Steve Sosensky
Published: January 1, 2008
Rock-solid advice for finding a stable tripod that's just right for your needs
By Ernie Mastroianni
Published: January 1, 2008
Would your binoculars survive a spill into a stream? Here's how to know.
By Fred Bieler
Published: January 1, 2008
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