How To Articles Index

The informative How To Guides will help make sure you get exactly what you need. Just starting out? Upgrading? Gift giving? No Worries! Find the item that’s just right for your requirements. The OpticsPlanet How To Pages are a great research tool and will help bring you up to speed fast. All the articles featured on this page are written by our knowledgeable Product Specialists. Find out the basics of each type of product that we sell and match the planned use of the instrument with price range. You will even get specific product selection suggestions!

Visit our How To Guides:

• Binoculars:
  • Binocular Information
  • How to Understand and Buy Binoculars
  • How to Understand the Numbers on the Binoculars
  • Astronomy Binoculars
  • Birdwatching Binoculars
  • Digital Binoculars
    • Bushnell ImageView Digital Binocular Troubleshooting
• Digital Cameras:
  • How to buy Digital Cameras
  • How to Buy Guide - Resolution & Digital Pictures Memory Cards Capacity
• Flashlights:
• How To Choose A Flashlight
• Frequently Asked Questions about BlackHawk Night-Ops Gladius Flashlight and Warranty
• Why Buy SureFire Weaponlights and SureFire Flashlights
• Goggles:
  • How to Buy Ski Goggles and Snowboard Goggles
• HeatSeekers:
  • How to Buy a Heatseeker - The Truth About Infrared Detection
• Loupes & Magnifiers:
  • How to Choose a Loupe or Magnifier
• Microscopes:
  • How to Buy a Microscope
  • Microscope Guide for Beginners
  • Using Your First Microscope: Ten Easy Steps
  • LOMO Invertoscope Microscope
  • Configuration Table for LOMO SF-100 Microscope
• Monoculars:
  • What is a monocular
• Night Vision Device:
  • How to Buy a Night Vision Device
  • Info on Night Vision Goggles, Scopes, Binoculars, and Other Equipment
  • How Does Night Vision Work
  • How Starlight Technology Works
  • Gen. 4 Night Vision Devices
  • Bushnell Night Vision FAQ's
  • Yukon Night Vision Specifications
• Radar Guns:
  • Bushnell Velocity Radar Gun FAQ's
  • Baseball Glove Radar
    • Testimonials
    • Proper Throwing Techniques
    • Attachment of the Glove Radar™ to any Glove
    • Measuring Ball Speed
    • Frequently Asked Questions
• Rangefinders:
  • How to Buy a Laser Rangefinder
  • Bushnell Laser Rangefinder Info
  • How to use Opti-Logic LH Series Rangefinders / Hypsometers
• Riflescopes:
  • How to Buy a Riflescope
  • Rifle Scope Expert's Guide to Firearm Optics
  • Importance of a Secure Rifle Scope Mounting System
  • Kahles TDS Tri-Factor Reticle System
• Spotting Scopes:
  • Spotting Scope Terminology
  • What is a Spotting Scope
  • How to Buy a Spotting Scope
  • How to Select a Spotting Scope
  • Spotting Scopes for Target Shooting
  • Attaching Spotting Scopes on a Digital or Film Cameras
• Sunglasses:
  • How to Choose & Buy Sunglasses
  • Frequently Asked Questions When Ordering Prescription Eyewear
  • How to Read Your Sunglasses Prescription
  • Bolle Sunglasses Technology
  • Serengeti Sunglasses Information
  • Wiley-X Sunglasses & Goggles Lens Technology
• Telescopes:
  • A Dozen Telescope Observing Tips For Beginners
  • How to Buy Telescope
  • How to Buy Telescopes - Frequently Asked Questions
  • Telescope Information
  • Telescopes FAQ - How to Setup & Use a Telescope
  • Hubble Space Telescope
  • Telescope Optical Design
  • Celestron NexStar 8i Special Edition Telescope FAQ and Support
  • Celestron SkyAlign Technology
  • Meade ETX-90AT, ETX-105AT, & ETX-125AT Astro Telescopes
    • Meade ETX-90AT Information Page
  • Meade Telescopes with Meade Ultra-High Transmission Coatings
  • Meade Virtual Classroom - Meade Instructional Videos
    • Meade AZ Series Videos - Virtual Classroom
    • Meade DS-2000 Series Videos - Virtual Classroom
    • Meade EQ Series Videos - Virtual Classroom
    • Meade ETX Series Videos - Virtual Classroom
    • Meade ETX Premier Edition Videos - Virtual Classroom
    • Meade ETX-60 & ETX-80 Backpack Observatory Videos - Virtual Classroom
    • Meade ETX-80-TC Videos - Virtual Classroom
    • Meade Deep Sky Imager Videos - Virtual Classroom
  • TeleVue - How to Select Telescope Eyepieces: Plossl Radian Nagler Zoom Eye Pieces
• Other:
  • 10 Reason to Start Birdwatching Today
  • Bullet Drop Compensator
  • Coronado Safety Guide
  • Digiscoping, Astrophotography Scopes, Camera Adapters, Cameras, Computers
  • High Power Observation for Home or Office
  • How to Buy Holsters
  • JIS Grades of Water and Dust Resistance
  • Military Products and Tactical Gear
  • How to choose Laser Bore Sights, Boresighter Kits, Arbors