A longer-running version of Bresser’s digital binocular, for wildlife watching from a hide or a porch. The image is low resolution for the price.
Amazon $232.03
A binocular that doubles as head-mounted goggles, for walking and camp use as well as watching from one spot. Battery life with the IR turned up is short.
- 1xOptical
- 1280 x 720Sensor
- 850 nmIR
- 1.5 hRuntime
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Converts to hands-free goggles with the included head mount
- HD 1280 x 720 sensor and 640 x 360 screen
- Three-year warranty
- Only 1.5 hours with the IR on high
- Not waterproof
- Heavy on the head at 19.1 oz
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Specifications
| Model number | FF18001 |
|---|---|
| Image | |
| Type | Goggles |
| Sensor | CMOS |
| Sensor resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| Screen resolution | 640 x 360 |
| Optics | |
| Optical magnification | 1x |
| Digital zoom | 3x |
| Field of view | 20 ° |
| IR illuminator | 850 nm |
| Claimed range in darkness | 657 ft |
| Recording and power | |
| Video recording | 720p |
| Phone app / Wi-Fi | No |
| Battery | 4 x AA (included) |
| Runtime at night | 1.5 h |
| Build | |
| Head mount included | Yes |
| Water protection | No |
| Weight | 19.1 oz |
| Warranty | 3 years |
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