Which Steiner Binoculars for Safaris

Today’s question comes from a very lucky person who is about to go on safari in Rwanda and Uganda, is looking for some safari binoculars and can’t decide between the Steiner Wildlife Pro 10.5×28 binoculars and the Steiner Wildlife Pro CF 8×30′s: Question In September I’m going to Rwanda. From there we will visit Uganda [...]

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Safari and Aircraft Binoculars

Today’s question comes from someone looking for Mid Priced Binoculars ($130 – $300 / £130 – £300) that are ideal for plane spotting near the runway as well as for taking on safari: Question I am looking for binocular for near runway (~600-800m) aircraft viewing as well as wildlife safari, with good low light performance. [...]

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Vanguard 8×42 Spirit ED Binoculars on Safari

I recently wrote about me taking a pair of Luna Optics Night vision binoculars with me on safari that worked incredibly well. But as well as these, I also obviously took a pair of “standard day-time” binoculars with on that trip as well. My usual choice and my general advice for a good pair of [...]

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Using Night Vision Binoculars on Safari

I used to work as a safari guide (field guide) in South Africa and that is where my interest in binoculars first begun. During that time, I never actually owned a pair of night vision binoculars or indeed any other night vision device, simply because back then they were much more expensive to buy and [...]

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Binoculars with Digital Camera

Yes, they sound like a brilliant idea, especially if you are trying to save space when going travelling on safari for example and that is why I get so many questions from people asking about about binoculars with digital cameras. I have already written a number of articles related to the subject, so I wont [...]

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Women’s Binoculars / Binoculars for Women

Having recently written a review on the Eschenbach 8×25 Club W Binoculars, designed especially for women, I thought it may be an idea to put a page together of a few of the best women’s binoculars to make finding them easier for you. Binoculars for Women? If you were hoping to find that a binocular [...]

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Binoculars for the Kruger National Park

This weeks question comes from a South African, who often visits game reserves in South Africa and in particular the Kruger National Park: Question I live in South Africa and regularly go to game reserves and, in particular, Kruger National Park. I am looking to buy a decent pair of binoculars in the next few [...]

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Steiner Binoculars for Safaris

Today’s question comes from someone looking to choose between two different models of Steiner binoculars, to take on safari. Question I can afford a Leica Ultravid compact but am also impressed (looks and review) with the Steiner 12×30 Wildlife Pro’s & the Steiner Merlin 8×42 binoculars. I am not a birder but am interested in [...]

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Steiner Predator Binoculars

Designed for the hunter and wildlife enthusiasts to help you to spot animals more easily in a woodland setting. The Predator series of binoculars from Steiner have a unique lens coating that set them apart from any other pair of binoculars for hunting and nature viewing. The Steiner Predator lens coating actually increases the contrast [...]

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New: Steiner Safari Pro Binoculars

The German optics company Steiner has re-introduced it’s popular Safari series of binoculars, this time the line will be known as “Safari Pro Binoculars” This line of binoculars is aimed at the travel an sporting market as the binoculars are all light weight with a tough armoured covering and offer bright image resolution. The Safari [...]

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