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Choosing the best gear, from your first binocular right up to the latest digiscoping kit, can be a challenge. Let Birdwatch.co.uk help, with these product reviews from our team of experts. Please note that prices quoted are subject to change, and that models may be updated or their specification may change, with or without modification to the product name – please check with the manufacturer or retailer for further information.
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Guide to Birding Hot Spots of the United States
Posted: 01 Jun 2009This small guide to key US hot-spots provides an excellent introduction to the country's birding, writes Dexter Gordon.
Birds: the Art of Ornithology
Posted: 01 Jun 2009A collection of bird illustrations from the Natural History Museum impresses Keith Betton for the research work that went into it.
British Birds Video Guide
Posted: 01 Jun 2009A 16-hour DVD guide to Britain's birds impresses Keith Betton in its scope.
Consider the Birds
Posted: 01 Jun 2009Jonathan Elphick finds a cornucopia of birdlore in this book from zoologist Colin Tudge.
Clipmate binocular clip
Posted: 01 Jun 2009If you've ever needed the use of both hands while holding onto your bins to stop them banging against your chest as you stride from one hide to the next, this useful product could be a must-have accessory.
Birdwatching in Norfolk
Posted: 01 Jun 2009Ed Parnell finds a whole year in Norfolk packed into two hours, in this excellent DVD from Bird Images.
Leica APO-Televid 82
Posted: 19 Mar 2009Mike Alibone tests Leica’s highly anticipated – and very expensive – new scope. Find out if it how it performs, and if it’s worth the price tag.
Sigma 150-500 mm f5.6-6.3 DG OS HSM
Posted: 19 Feb 2009A unique zoom range, a host of useful features and some great shots – Steve Young finds much to praise in Sigma’s latest lens.
Bushnell Infinity 8.5x45 and 10.5x45 binoculars
Posted: 07 Oct 2008As manufacturers experiment with larger objectives for binoculars, Mike Alibone examines how well 45 mm lenses work on Bushnell's Infinity models.
Zeiss DC4 camera eyepiece
Posted: 24 Jan 2008Zeiss propels digiscoping another step forward with the release of an innovative camera eyepiece, which Mike Alibone puts through its paces.