http://theopticsreview.com The Latest in Optics Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:36:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The most widely used research telescope on earth now comes with the most advanced optical system in space. Meade’s all new LX200R brings Advanced Ritchey-Chrétien optics within reach of aspiring astronomers everywhere. Nearly every observatory reflector in the world is a Ritchey-Chrétien, including NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope. Now you can ... http://theopticsreview.com/2007/11/26/meade-lx200r-telescope/ Barska Tactical 1x30 Rifle Scope Barska Optics is proud to release the Barska 1x30 IR M16 Electro Sight AC10984. The Barska Electro Sight Rifle scopes are ideal for numerous firearms, from slug shotguns to advanced combat guns such as M16 or AR-15. Made with superior quality optics, unlimited eye relief and ... http://theopticsreview.com/2007/11/19/barska-tactical-1x30-rifle-scope-review/ The Night Storm 4 is a comercially developed waterproof night vision scope designed for boating, camping and other recreational uses. Generation 3 performance in a robust exterior shell makes Night Storm equally ideal for Homeland security and outdoor applications. ATN Night Storm 4 features all-glass six-element lens system with ATN ... http://theopticsreview.com/2007/11/09/atn-night-storm-4-review/ Sony's new a700 (officially known as the DSLR-A700) displays the evolution of the Maxxum SLR camera line after Sony's acquisition of Konica-Minolta technologies in 2005. The a700 is based on the Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D yet expands that camera's capabilities with a myriad of new ideas from Sony. I suspect ... http://theopticsreview.com/2007/11/08/sony-dslr-a700-camera-review/ ATN Ranger Eye 1500 The Ranger Eye 1500 is an advanced laser range finding system that rapidly provides an accurately measured distance out to 1500 yards.      The Ranger Eye 1500 is an advanced, yet simple to operate optical device that combines a 7X binocular with a laser distance-measuring instrument – a ... http://theopticsreview.com/2007/11/07/atn-ranger-eye-1500-review/ Celestron 8-IN CPC Celestron's new 8-inch CPC Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope offers new alignment technology, advanced engineering, and a bold new design at a low price! In fact, Celestron's Professional Computerized (CPC) Series scopes with revolutionary SkyAlign Alignment Technology redefine everything that amateur astronomers are looking for. They offer quick and simple alignment, ... http://theopticsreview.com/2007/11/06/celestron-8-inch-cpc-telescope-review/ Olympus has finally announced their long-awaited flagship DSLR camera, the E-3. Billed as a pure pro camera, the Olympus E-3 is really more comparable to the cameras by Olympus's competitors that we've been categorizing as semi-pro, such as the Pentax K10D, Canon 40D, and Nikon D200. Whatever you call it ... http://theopticsreview.com/2007/11/05/olympus-e-3-review/ Bushnell Northstar 127MM Telescope The Bushnell Northstar 127mm is a good first telescope for an individual or family. Many scopes at the low end of the price range, known as first time scopes, are poorly designed, cheaply manufactured and have poor optics. The Northstar 127 doesn't suffer from any of these ... http://theopticsreview.com/2007/11/02/bushnell-northstar-127mm-telescope-review/ If you want the best in Night vision binoculars available then look no farther than the ATN Night Scout These binoculars come with a high resolution 1st generation intensifer tube, which give you a light amplification of 35,000 max.  The computerized proximity sensor, when activated turns the unit on when in ... http://theopticsreview.com/2007/11/01/atn-night-scout-binocular-review/ Rigel 2500 Binocular Review Specially manufactured for long range observation, the Rigel 2500 Night Vision Binoculars offers the highest possible magnificationin a 1st Generation handheld night vision device.  High powered 5.0 mgnification lenses make the Rigel 2500 night vision binoculars ideal for hunters, wildlife enthusiasts and security personel who demand to ... http://theopticsreview.com/2007/11/01/rigel-2500-night-vision-binoculars-review/