Editorial Review

Go night fishing, boating, or nature viewing with Night Owl's ExplorerPro viewing scope. It is a compact, easy-to-operate device that travels well forrecreational use. It's also useful for surveillance, search and rescue, andproperty management. You'll expand your viewing boundaries with the powerful 5xmagnification and high-level amplification. The Explorer Pro is also weather- resistant so when you are caught in the rain you can still view without damagingyour monocular. ... Read more

Features

• Ergonomic design and styling for comfortable night viewing
• Durable, covered power and IR buttons
• Weather-resistant
• Powerful 5x image magnification
• 15,000 image tube gain

Reviews (17)

Very nice unit
I have used several types of night vision, 3rd generation that is, but as many of us can see, 3rd generation aint cheap. I went with this particular n/v because of price, and a fellow Deputy friend of mine owns one, and said he liked his. I have only one complaint the weight, it's a little heavy, but well built. Turn on the I/R, and wham it's like turning on a spot light, nice unit, works well, and if your interested in a great little night vision unit, you can't go wrong, quality product great price. Hope this helped....

HUGE image defect near the center of the field of view.
Review:
Fair quality for the price.
This unit works well with a low amount of light.I would suggest to someone buying this unit to also buy a infared flashlight to compliment it. ... Read more

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Editorial Review

If you can think of no more perfect day than one that you've spent on the links, you’ve met your perfect match in Nikon’s newest product. The Nikon LaserCaddy golf rangefinder is the ultimate tool that should be found in every golfer’s bag or shirtpocket. The LaserCaddy delivers high resolution images and incredibly fast, highly precise and consistent distance measurements to the hard-to-range pin. A must-have for second club selection, the LaserCaddy’s unequaled level of precision is made possible by Nikon’s advanced digital processor and high grade optics. The LaserCaddy is water resistant so that weather is never an excuse. Ease of operation makes this the best choice for any golfer who is serious about their game. You’ve worked hard on your game. Trust Nikon to help you make it the best it can be.Read more

Features

• High resolution images in fast, precise, and consistent measurements
• Advanced digital processor and high grade optics
• Lightweight and compact at only 7 ounces
• Water-resistant design
• Uses one lithium battery

Reviews (8)

Shake, rattle and roll
I bought my Nikon LaserCaddy after trying a friend's Bushnell Pinseeker on a Florida golf trip. The Bushnell impressed me, but it seemed expensive, and I figured Nikon probably knows a thing or two about optics, so how big a risk could it be? I didn't want the "illegal" slope correction feature anyway, and that made the LaserCaddy a decent bet.
Nikon LaserCaddy 500G
Can't beat Nikon glass! Great optics. I've compared it to several Bushnell models and the Nikon is clearer. It give fast readings easily up to 300+ yds. There is slight magnification which is a nice feature. Easy to hold steady and best of all it's SMALL enough to fit in your pocket during play. It's a hassle trying carry around (with case/in/out of cart) the Bushnell 1500 during play. HIGHLY recommend!

Nikon Laser Caddy 500G
I have found that you need a very steady hand (much better than mine)as any movement from the flagstick will get variable readings. Clutter behind the flagstick will also cause variations in the proper yardage. I have only used it a few times as it takes more time to use than its' value. ... Read more

Editorial Review

I have been looking for an affordable night vision scope for years, and I believe I have found it in the aptly named Night Owl Explorer. The well-thought-out design and powerful optics make this scope a pure pleasure to use. Since finding it, I have spent many nights standing on my back porch exploring with my eyes the area around my home. Read more

Features

• Weather-resistant two-piece rubber-coated body; 100-percent waterproof for use in any weather condition
• Has ergonomic soft-touch control buttons and indicator lights
• Superior optical resolution
• Range of view is 650 feet
• Spectral sensitivity of 400-900nm (nanometers)

Reviews (3)

night owl night vision
nice scope, feels hefty and appears to be well made. glass optics good light gathering abilities.large objective lense with nice metal screw on lense protector. Only drawback I found was the battery compartment was tiny and kind of hard to screw the battery cap on.

Great bang for the buck.
I've only had this thing for 2 weeks but am quite impressed with it.the constuction, size and performace are what you would hope for at this price level. Superb
This thing delivers exactly what it promises: it enables one to see in darkness! Within a city you will hardly find a spot dark enough to fully appreciate the scope, but in the country side at night this thing is incredible. The built-in infrared light source allows one to see in pitch black. The image is monochrome (greenish) and is distorted towards the edges, sort of like if you are looking through a bubble. Even so, the effective viewing angle is wide enough for comfortable viewing. Also, I was quite impressed with quality of the optics: if you adjust the eye-piece to your eye, the focus ring allows to get a very sharp image from just a few feet to infinity! I found a minor defect, however: The battery lid appeared to not provide a good contact to the battery, so I had to tweak the lid slightly for the power to come on. The construction of the body and the objective's assembly, however, seemed smooth and very sturdy. ... Read more

Features

• Recommended Use:Hunting
• Reputation for top value and are great for target shooters, hunters, wildlife observers and birders
• 20-60x zoom provides higher magnification for more detailed viewing
• Light Wieght
• Tri-pod Mounting

Reviews (1)

Powerful Scope
This spotting scope seems to be very good for the money, it feels good and solid.The power is pretty impressive as well.60x magnification sounds like a lot, but its so much more than you realize...
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Features

• Extra power for extra range, this is the ultimate portable
• 100% waterproof rubber armor construction for hunting and birding
• Premium multi-coated optics
• Compact tripod
• Includes both hard case and soft case

Reviews (3)

Closest thing to a Telescope
This spotting scope from Bushnell is an excellent buy if you are an outdoors person or if you like watching the world from your window.
Product information incorrect - No Hard Side Carrying Case
I bought this spotting scope as a gift for my husband and one of his requirements was that it include a hard-side carrying case.Listed in the features section above it says "Hard-side and compact soft-side carrying cases included". Magni-ficent
Proving that there's life in the old dog yet, Bushnell have come up with this, the successor to the out-dated, poor-performing Trophy Splashproof Spotting Scope, and I have to say, it's a fantastic improvement. As soon as I took it out of the box I was impressed with its styling, shape, colour, and of course, waterproofness. I set it up in my front room and spent a happy couple of hours watching my neighbours coming and going, and they were oblivious to my surveillance. It's not the most subtle 'scope out there but stick a blanket over your head and you're laughing. Any one who has been caught out in the rain will appreciate this little beauties moulded plastic housing, as water really does roll off it like, erm, water off a duck's back. Stunning. ... Read more

Features

• Multi-Coated Optics
• Sight tube for quick targeting
• Soft Carrying Case
• Zoom Eyepiece
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

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Great Scope - Great Price by Comparison
I originally bought a Raven from Eagle Optics.But I returned it. Raven was $400.It had poor eye relief and poor image quality but very good scope construction (housing, cordura case etc).I went to Cabela's and tried the usual high-end suspects as well as Meopta, and Cabela's ED (Big Sky?).Thought I was going to have to resign myself to spend the big bucks 'someday'.But, I persisted and stopped by Ryder Hobby shop 'just to check it out'.Am glad I did.The Celestron Ultima 80 gave me the 'wow' factor I thought I was going to see in Raven and only saw in the highest end scopes.Well made, crisp images, you cannot beat it for the price.As good if not better than the Cabela's ($700) scope. I can recommend it.Bought it for $239.Also compared the C5 and other C90 scopes.Not nearly as good either.Would have been neat to check out the 80 ED, but they did not have it and it runs twice the price. I read all the same on-line reviews you probably have, and I can't figure out how this one did not figure much more prominently or how the Raven got such good reviews. Raven reminds me of my old Tasco binoc's.I'm very happy with the Celestron 80.Saw wood ducks, ring necks, Sand Hill Cranes all this evening approaching twilight with exceptional clarity.Even allows for T-ring mount for camera I read.Hope this helps. ... Read more

Features

• Multi-Coated Optics
• Rubber Armor Protective Covering for Secure Grip
• Water Resistant Case
• Internal Flip Mirror System for Terrestrial and Astronomical Use
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

Reviews (1)

Nice for the price!
This durable compact scope is equally at home viewing birds or planets. It has a tough rubberized exterior and a built-in lens cover. It also comes with a handy padded nylon case to hold the scope and accessories. This scope is really great for travelling and can be used with any 1/4-20 photographic tripod. With a T-adapter and T-ring (aka T-mount), the scope can be used as a manual 1200mm telephoto lens for your SLR camera. It can also take standard 1.25" telescope eyepieces and accessories as well as some other accessories made for SCT/Cassegrain telescopes.
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Features

• 100% waterproof
• Compact tripod for long-range viewing
• Car window mount
• Soft-side carrying case
• Hard-side carrying case available

Editorial Review

The Celestron 52254 Ultima 80 20-60 x 80 straight spotting scope offers a step up in aperture from the 65 millimeter scope, offering 50 percent brighter images. With this scope, you'll have a great, all-around optical instrument, perfect for viewing nature or outdoor sporting activities. Featuring a sight tube for quick targeting, excellent multi-coated optics, a portable and durable refractor design, and an 20x to 60x zoom eyepiece, the Celestron 52254 is designed to provide you with great performance under a wide range of viewing situations.Read more

Features

• Multi-coated optics for a clear view
• Zoom eyepiece for 20-60x magnification
• Straight through viewing angle
• Sight tube for quick targeting

Reviews (1)

Great Spotting Scope
This is a great spotting scope for the money.It has a nice field of view and excellent optics.I have used it for both birding and wildlife and find that it works equally well for both.It is minimally useful for celestial viewing.The included carrying case makes it convenient for field use and the lifetime waranty cannot be beat.Highly recommend. ... Read more

Features

• Lightweight,water resistant polycarbonate body.
• Fully multicoated optics for bright, clear image.
• Built - in sliding sunshade.

Reviews (6)

here is what i think
A caveat for kindred esthetes: my excitement in owning a silk tripod overshot my reading comprehension. This is a "slik tripod." As a previous reviewer noted this is not made clear on the product description. I must admit I couldn't even begin to fathom what a silk tripod would be like, nor whether it would prove sturdy enough to support this product, but it certainly appealed to my finer sensibilities.
Outstanding product
Great quality of vision, comes complete with tripod, a padded carrying case that opens so that it does not have to be removed to use the scope and zoom lens.
Brings the Maine islands alive!
I purchased this for my Dad for Father's Day, and he has not stopped raving about it.He can now look out his window in coastal Maine and read the names of sloops rounding islands far offshore.The price was so good, I hoped it wouldn't turn out to be cheaply made.Thankfully, the optics are powerful, and the housing is sturdily built for years of use.Note that a good tripod is included (not made clear on the product detail page).I'm VERY pleased with this purchase. ... Read more

Features

• Multi-Coated Optics
• Zoom Eyepiece
• Sight tube for quick targeting
• Soft Carrying Case
• Limited Lifetime Warranty

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Nikon Floating Neckstrap
I bought this strap to go with my binoculars. It is nicely made of what seems to be foam-filled neoprene. That is what makes it float. It is contoured at the neck in three sections which makes it more comfortable.
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Features

• Large 82mm objective lens
• Strong and lighweight polycarbonate construction
• 5 eyepiece options meet the needs of every user.
• Fully waterproof and nitrogen purged to prevent fogging of the lens.

Features

• Field of view: 340 ft. at 1000 yds.
• Exit pupil range of 5 at 10x
• Close focusing distance at 10 feet
• Protective rubberized surface
• Fully coated optics

Reviews (13)

wonderful
We had a bushnell that finally wore out after twenty years, and tech out paced it. I bought a pair of glasses from another vendor, and these. This is a superior set. Easy to adjust, powerful, in fact too powerful for our backyard feeders, we use the compact pair for the yard, and save this for the beach and bird walks. Bushnells are not super compact, but the compact 8 x40 model I bought is going on Ebay this week.
Nice binoculars
I have bought a few binoculars in the past couple of years. And have been satisfied with only a couple.These binoculars I am very pleased with. The clarity is very good and the price is terrific.I have wasted alot of money on some not so good Bushnell binoculars. But this pair was a pleasant surprise.

Excellent quality, economical buy
The NatureView 8 x 42 Roof Prism Binoculars are an incredibly good pair of binoculars.I searched around and compared the specifications of several Bushnell binos and I decided on these.I couldn't be happier with my choice.The field of view (330' @ 100 yrds)is perfect for birding, making it easy to follow a bird as it flies from perch to perch.The color optics are amazing, as I've never seen the plumage so clearly before.This binocular in particular is nicely streamlined on account of the roof prisms, not bulky like the NatureView Plus 8 x 42.I highly recommend purchasing these great binoculars. ... Read more

Features

• Capture your scope image into a VGA-quality digital still
• 16MB of internal memory holds dozens of images
• 15x to 45x magnification; large 50-millimeter objective lens
• Also includes retractable sunshade, tripod, and hard and soft cases
• USB connection with PhotoSuite software

Features

• Dual focusing with 3.5 and 14 turns
• Sophisticated optics with 3 lenses (Apo-Televid) for colour-fringe-free viewing even under extremely poor light conditions and at high magnification
• Waterproof, all-metal housing with partial rubber armouring
• All eyepieces for Televid 77 spotting scopes can also be used on Televid 62 spotting scopes.
• Choice of angled or straight viewing

Features

• 15-45x zoom magnification with multi-coated optics for a bright image
• Waterproof / Fogproof - Nitrogen filled body design
• Retractable sunshade and rubber armored design
• Table top tripod and nylon case

Features

• Field of view: 150 (at 15x) and 38 (at 45x) ft. at 1000 yds.
• Exit pupil range of 4 at 15x and 1.3 at 45x
• Wide field-of-view
• Protective rubberized surface
• Fully coated optics

Reviews (13)

wonderful
We had a bushnell that finally wore out after twenty years, and tech out paced it. I bought a pair of glasses from another vendor, and these. This is a superior set. Easy to adjust, powerful, in fact too powerful for our backyard feeders, we use the compact pair for the yard, and save this for the beach and bird walks. Bushnells are not super compact, but the compact 8 x40 model I bought is going on Ebay this week.
Nice binoculars
I have bought a few binoculars in the past couple of years. And have been satisfied with only a couple.These binoculars I am very pleased with. The clarity is very good and the price is terrific.I have wasted alot of money on some not so good Bushnell binoculars. But this pair was a pleasant surprise.

Excellent quality, economical buy
The NatureView 8 x 42 Roof Prism Binoculars are an incredibly good pair of binoculars.I searched around and compared the specifications of several Bushnell binos and I decided on these.I couldn't be happier with my choice.The field of view (330' @ 100 yrds)is perfect for birding, making it easy to follow a bird as it flies from perch to perch.The color optics are amazing, as I've never seen the plumage so clearly before.This binocular in particular is nicely streamlined on account of the roof prisms, not bulky like the NatureView Plus 8 x 42.I highly recommend purchasing these great binoculars. ... Read more

Features

• 12-36x50mm magnification
• Big, objective lens for enhanced light
• BK7 prisms, fully coated optics