Buying Guides

Straightforward advice to help you choose the right gear with confidence

Sport Optics

BinocularBinocular guide

Binocular guide

Magnification, lens size, prism types and field of view explained

6 min read Read guide
Spotting ScopeSpotting Scope guide

Spotting Scope guide

Straight or angled, lens size, waterproofing and digiscoping

4 min read Read guide
Laser RangefinderLaser Rangefinder guide

Laser Rangefinder guide

Monocular or binocular, range, reticles and ballistic features

4 min read Read guide
Night visionNight vision buying guide

Night vision buying guide

Generations, styles, range and infrared illuminators

5 min read Read guide
Thermal ImagingThermal Imaging guide

Thermal Imaging guide

Resolution, sensitivity, field of view and lens size

3 min read Read guide

Other optics

TelescopeTelescope buying guide

Telescope buying guide

Aperture, optical designs, mounts and astrophotography

7 min read Read guide
MicroscopeMicroscope buying guide

Microscope buying guide

Compound or stereo, magnification and what you can see

5 min read Read guide
MagnifierMagnifier buying guide

Magnifier buying guide

The right magnification and type for reading, hobbies and inspection

4 min read Read guide

Other

Metal DetectorMetal Detector guide

Metal Detector guide

Coils, depth, pinpointers and gold or relic detectors

3 min read Read guide
Weather StationWeather Station guide

Weather Station guide

What to measure, where to install it and logging your data

3 min read Read guide

Photography

CameraCamera buying guide

Camera buying guide

Compact, bridge, DSLR and mirrorless compared

6 min read Read guide
Camera LensCamera Lens guide

Camera Lens guide

What the numbers on a lens mean: focal length, aperture and more

6 min read Read guide
TripodTripod guide

Tripod guide

Sizes, head types and when carbon fibre is worth it

4 min read Read guide

Still not sure?

Our team is happy to talk you through the options, or come in and try the gear for yourself before you buy.

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