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 […]


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 […]


Women’s Binoculars / Binoculars for Women

Having recently written a review on the Eschenbach 8x25 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? For the most part there is nothing that different […]


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 […]


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 12x30 Wildlife Pro’s & the Steiner Merlin 8x42 binoculars. I am not a birder but am interested in […]


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 […]