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The Optics is your trusted guide in everything related to optical instruments, from monoculars and binoculars to scopes and telescopes. How do night vision cameras work, how to aim with iron sights, how to choose the right monocular for bird watching — these and many more questions will not bother you anymore. We also hope that with our help, you’ll find what you are looking for among the top-rated products we review.
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David Hodge
David Hodge
David is a talented IT specialist and an experienced hunter. Apart from making the whole project possible technically, he's also the main expert when it comes to monoculars, binoculars, and scopes.
James Harper
James Harper
Being a professional journalist, James knows how to turn any topic into a comprehensive, easy-to-digest text. Even if you've never dealt with telescopes before, rest assured James will explain everything you wanted Read More

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