a motif that dates back to Nikon SLRs from the 1980s. The Z50II works with Nikkor Z series mirrorless lenses. It can use Z DX optics, which are designed to work with its sensor size, or with full ...

The Nikon Z50II is the company's latest entry-level APS-C mirrorless camera, built around a 21MP CMOS sensor. As with the original Z50, it's expressly aimed at stills and video creators looking for a ...

The days of the simple fixed 4X or variable 3-9X riflescope are behind us. Most modern riflescopes are much more than just a sight. Many have become complex optical instruments that, in addition ...

Jan. 30, 2025 — Researchers developed a new optical system that uses holograms to encode information, creating a level of encryption that traditional methods cannot ... Optical Fiber Sensor ...

I've hunted with many versions of Leupold VX-HD scopes. The VX-5HD and VX-6-HD held up on hellish horseback hunts in daunting terrain. Once, the leather strap on my scabbard broke, and my VX scope ...

Nikon started making 35mm cameras in 1948 (although the company’s history in optics dates back to 1917), and these were S series rangefinder models which established the company’s reputation for ...

With the promise of its stablemates, the Nikon 5x15 HG Monocular has a lot ... were comparable to images seen with top-end birding scopes. The colors were well rendered and distortion-free for ...

Just when I thought the trend of short, fast, illuminated rifle scopes was cooling, a new class of excellent low-power variable optics revived my affection for these do-everything scopes. The new ...

Founders Luke and Owen Buckmaster had three Dragons competing to invest. Luke and Owen Buckmaster, co-founders of Italian frozen pizza brand Doughboys Pizza, gained the support of Peter Jones during ...

Not long ago, thermal scopes were superfluous gadgets. Now, they’re essential kit for serious predator and hog hunters. This collection of thermal sights includes military-grade scopes that cost more ...

We independently test each product we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. The new Shot Scope PRO X rangefinder caught us a bit by surprise this week. Shot Scope uses ...

Now's a great time to pick up a scope, too. Throughout February, you can spot the lesser-known Lynx constellation, between Ursa Major and Gemini. Then, this February 24 you can watch Venus ...