Are GPO and GECO the same binoculars?

This interesting question was sent to me yesterday: I’m looking at buying some Geco 10x32 with ED glass. I have been told they are just a rebranded GPO from the seller in New Zealand. Do you know if this is true? I have searched heaps all over the internet and can’t find anything. Thanks, Dusty […]


Best Value for Money 10x42 Binoculars for Hunting between $500 and $1000

This BinoWizard question was sent to me by Brandon, a new BBR Patreon supporter, who has a healthy budget of between $500 and $1000 and is looking to get the best value 10x42 binocular for hunting at this level: Question I am most interested in the western USA and Alaska hunting. You seem to focus […]


GPO vs Maven vs Zeiss vs Leica Binoculars for wildlife viewing

I want to thank you for the incredible amount of time and information you provide on YouTube and your website, it has helped me immensely already in narrowing down my choices. Question I am researching in order to purchase my first pair of binoculars. I am a member of a discount site for first responders […]


Shootout: 5 of the Best 10x42 Binoculars Compared

This BinoWizard question is from a reader who is struggling to make a choice between four of the very best 10x42 binoculars on the market: Question: I am conflicted on purchasing a new pair of 10x42 binoculars. Use: I use them mainly for birding. Background Story: I am upgrading from a pair of Nikon Premiere […]


Best Hand-Holdable Low Light Performance Binoculars

This question comes from Rob, a new BBR Patreon supporter who is looking to get a high quality, good value for money binocular for hand-held use in a variety of situations, but which must have an excellent low light capability: Question I have done a lot of research, on your excellent site as well as […]


Lightweight High-End 8x42 Binoculars for Birding & Wildlife Observation

Question First, thanks for having a great site with lots of content! I am looking for a second pair of binoculars to supplement our Minox BD 8x32 (bought in 2005). My criteria: 1. No more weight than our current Minox at about 23oz. My wife and I are ‘seniors’ so weight becomes a factor after […]


GPO Passion HD 10x42 vs 10x50 Binoculars

In this article and the embedded video below, I test and compare the GPO Passion HD 10x42 Binocular versus its slightly bigger brother, the 10x50 GPO Passion HD to discover which is best under different circumstances and for different uses like birding, wildlife observation, hunting, and travel. General Info on 10x42 vs 10x50 Binoculars Whilst […]


New 56mm GPO Passion Binoculars Announced

German Precision Optics (GPO), USA has just added two new 56mm models to their Passion series of binoculars. Superior Low Light Ability Available in either an 8x56 or a 10x56 configurations, the Passion series is aimed at the hunter, wildlife enthusiast or birder looking for a very high-quality instrument with superior light gathering ability. As […]


New GPO Passion HD Binoculars Unleashed

Those of you who have not heard of GPO (German Precision Optics) will be forgiven as they are a relatively new optics brand and one that has started with a big splash: Earlier on this year they announced the release of their flagship series, the Passion HD, which if the impressive list of specifications and […]