Vortex Diamondback HD 10x42 Binoculars vs Maven B1.2 10x42 Binoculars

Question Hi,  I sat watched and listened to the livestream today but didn’t raise a question until it was too late.   I will go back to listen to the discussion around value for money and 10x42 binoculars, which are very relevant to me.  I am currently using Vortex DiamondBack HD 10x42 and looking to upgrade.  […]


Binoculars for Watching Golf  – Advice & Recommendations

In this article, the advice and recommendations on choosing binoculars for watching golf come from the response to a question that I received from a patron supporter. I have included it here on the BBR website as I thought that it may be of use to others: Question: Firstly may I say that I think […]


Colour Fringing on Hawke Binoculars

Hi Jason, I have been using your website while looking for a new pair of binoculars, and of course, I noticed the section about the Patreon offer to help with finding a pair of binoculars. Now I am unsure how much background I should give – so hopefully what I say will explain what I am […]


Binoculars for Birding & Hiking in the Mountains

Question Thank you for all of the content that you put out. It has been very helpful to me in learning more about binoculars, how they work, and what I should be looking for. With that being said, I don’t have access to the right stores or the time to test out various binoculars, and […]


ED vs HD Binoculars – What’s the Difference?

As I am sure this will be of use to many who are looking at buying binoculars and trying to sift through all the marketing jargon Here is my answer to a question sent in by a long time BBR Patron Supporter Warren: Question: What does HD mean on binoculars & is it different to […]


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 […]


Best 10x30 Binoculars for Hiking in the Alps

The following BinoWizard question comes from someone looking to get themselves a good quality binocular for hiking in the mountains: Hi Jason, thanks for the awesome work you are doing with your binocular reviews. I am on a look for a pair myself, and I am in a bit of doubt. I want something lightweight, […]


Bresser Condor vs Celestron TrailSeeker 10x42 Binoculars – Which is Best?

Question I have looked at a number of your reviews with regard to low-end binoculars and have pretty much decided that I want to purchase a 10x42 piece of equipment and was now wondering which one? I am an infrequent user but want something for travel to view wildlife on cruises etc and locally to […]


Which Hawke Endurance ED Scope: 20-60x68 or 25-75x85?

This question on Hawke Endurance ED Spotting Scopes comes from BBR Patreon supporter Gary: Question I am new to optics and planning a spotting scope as an X-Mas gift. The use will be wildlife viewing, particularly at Yellowstone NP which is in our backyard. I read your reviews and I thought you had made my […]


Does Age Affect Image Brightness in Binoculars?

This week I received an interesting question from Andre in the Netherlands who wants to know if your age affects how bright an image you are able to see when looking through binoculars with different configurations: Question Hi, Andre from holland. In your tests, I see nothing about if you are a little older then […]