OpticsPlanet.com Holiday Gift Guide

Holiday Gift Categories from OpticsPlanet.com

Holiday Gifts by Price

Gifts by Category

Gifts for Gadget Lover

• Binoculars with Digital Cameras are the number one gadget gift this holiday season. We have the largest selection of Bushnell, Celestron, Carson,  Simmons, Konus, Naxos, Pentax and Meade Digital Binoculars Cameras.  The Bushnell 10x25 ImageView from OpticsPlanet.com is the most affordable digital camera binoculars on the market! Meade, Celestron and Pentax have the cool built-in LCD screens that allow you to preview the pictures that you have just taken.  Some Naxos and Meade binoculars also feature high resolution digital cameras with SD/MMC memory slots - Naxos 8x30 Binoculars with 1.3 MegaPixel digital camera, Naxos ViewCatcher2.1SD and Meade 8x42 Capture View with 2.0 megapixel digital camera have built-in memory AND a memory expansion slot.  Bushnell ImageView offers tremendous value with a pair of 10x25 binoculars and a digital camera with 64MB built-in memory for less than $70.  Read more in our digital binoculars section.
• Night Vision Goggles and Scopes always make a very unusual gift for people who think they have everything.  Night Vision devices can be used for most recreational activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and nature viewing, and for many professional uses such as surveillance, search and rescue, and property management.
• State-of-the-art computer-driven location and tracking GoTo capability and RVO Real Voice Output telescopes make star gazing easier and more fun than ever.  Our best selling Bushnell 3" Reflector Telescope, designed for the beginning astronomer. Bushnell 420x3 Reflector Telescope features all metal construction and everything you need to get started whether you observe at night or by day. We even include a Starry Night CD for your computer which supplies you with all the maps you need to navigate on your tour of the universe.
• Digital Navigation Systems - for less than $100 you can now get a very cool Bushnell DNS with Compass, Calendar, Clock, Thermometer, Stop Watch, Countdown Timer, Temp. Alarm, Altitude Alarm, and even Altimeter, and they come in very nice package too!
• ATN Autopark 1000 Backup Safety Car Parking System is a favorite for any gadget lover. ATN AutoPack is equipped with back up technology  the latest hi-tech additions to the automotive accessory market, which helps you park and avoid accidents.

Astronomy Lover Gifts

• Telescopes - There is nothing better as a gift for any night sky lover than a nice astronomical telescope.  We have amazing deals on Bushnell Telescopes. This season's favorite is Bushnell 3" Reflector Telescope, designed for the beginning astronomer, the Bushnell 420x3 Reflector Telescope features all metal construction and everything you need to get started whether you observe at night or by day. We even include a Starry Night CD for your computer which supplies you with all the maps you need to navigate on your tour of the universe.  
• Astronomy binoculars - Ok, your astronomy enthusiast loves stars, but already has a telescope?  Get them a pair of good astronomical binoculars  - they can take them on a trip and do some stargazing, and then use them to watch the wild life during day time. Our recommendation is Celestron 25x100 Skymaster Giant Astronomy Binocular which was designed for special demands of extended astronomical or terrestrial viewing sessions.

Nature / Birdwatching Gifts

• Nature / Bird watching binoculars - light, compact, inexpensive - specifically designed for hardcore birdwatchers from the world's best brands. We offer full line of bird watching binoculars by Bushnell, Zeiss, Nikon, Swift, Pentax, Oberwerk, Tasco, Minolta, Celestron, Audubon, Swarovski and Zhumell.
• Spotting Scopes  - Bushnell 20-50x50 Trophy Waterproof Spotting Scope and Bushnell 16-32x50mm Sentry Spotting Scope are two of Bushnell finest spotting scopes. Bushnell Sentry and Bushnell Trophy Spotting Scopes are superbly built with exceptional optics for nature lovers and bird watchers.

Baseball Gifts

• Speed Radar Guns - the latest in baseball training aid, and we have the largest selection available starting from inexpensive Radar Gloves and Laser Ball and going to Bushnell Speedster Guns, Bushnell Velocity Radar Guns, Sports Radars, SpeedTrac Radar Gun and the best of the best - JUGS radar guns.
• JUGS Baseball/Softball Products - the best pitching machines and other training equipment in the world.

Ski Gifts

• Bolle and Rudy Project Ski Goggles - professional and cool ski gear at affordable price.
• Bolle Ski Helmets - for adults and kids - 2004 models - super cool.

Photography Lovers

• 35mm camera - Pentax IQ ZOOM 80S Date 35mm Film Camera- offers everything for quick, effortless zoom photography. Day or night, indoors or out, it performs with quality and in style.
• Pentax Digital Cameras - unbelievable prices on great Pentax Optio S50 Digital Camera 5MP  in stock for the holidays!
• 35mm Film SLR cameras - take full control of your pictures!

Sports Fan Gifts

• Binoculars - Sporting Binoculars - Bushnell 5x25 Xtra-Wide Binoculars - super wide field of view - Perfect for spectator sports enthusiasts who want to see all of the action without constant movement! Xtra-Wide field of View binoculars are ideal for tracking fast-moving action across wide areas such as football fields, racetracks and wilderness terrain.
• Digital Binoculars Camera - capture the greatest moments with Bushnell Instant Replay Digital Binoculars Camera. Don't forget to check out our  digital camera binoculars section for more products from Bushnell, Celestron, Carson, Meade, Pentax, Konus and Simmons.

Hunting Gifts

• AimSHOT HeatSeeker 3500 - a very unique HeatSeeker  / Infrared heat sensor / Spotter is an awesome gift for any hunter - it works by detecting heat sources and motion of heat to help find the game.
• Rifle scopes, Red Dot Sights and the latest Holographic Sights make a great gift for any hunter.
• Hunting Spotting Scopes and Hunting Binoculars - rugged, water-proof, fog-proof - something no hunter can live without.
• Hunting Laser Rangefinders from Bushnell, Leica, Nikon, Opti-Logic, Swarovski and Pentax.
• Swarovski HD-ATS80 HD High Definition Angled Spotting Scope is the best spotting scopes in the world!  In stock and shipping!

Marine Gifts

• Binoculars - Tasco OffShore OS21 Binoculars 7x50mm Marine - believed to be the best pair of marine binoculars on the market today, fully equipped for boating, sailing, hunting and nearly any outdoor activities.
• Marine / Stabilized Binoculars - take a pair sailing! Bright, powerful, waterproof, with optional Compass and Optical Image Stabilizer features.

Outdoorsmen Gifts

• Digital Navigation Systems - Handheld Bushnell Digital Navigation DNS Pro with Altimeter, Compass, and a Map Light - very unique and original!
• Hanging Hamacha Hammock from Parachute Silk - super-lightweight and durable, the perfect sleeping solution for hiking, camping, biking, kayaking, traveling or for backyard powernaps!
• Tamarack ATV Boxes, Bags, Baskets- ultimate gear for any ATV vehicles.
   

Golf Gifts

• Bushnell PinSeeker 1500 Laser Rangefinder PINSEEKER 1500 is the best golf rangefinder on the market today. Check out our wide selection of digital laser rangefinder and take your best shot with confidence and help of Bushnell Elite 1500 Laser Rangefinder.
• Non-Laser Golf Scopes from Bushnell and ATN - very useful inexpensive gift for any golfer!

Gifts for Students

• Microscopes - Celestron Educational Microscope and Meade 8200 Microscope is the best student microscopes on the market today, guaranteed to be in stock.
• Meade Children's Combination Telescope / Microscope Kit - is a veritable child's entertainment center, offering twice the fun by doubling the activity. It make possible the exploration of both outer-space and inner-space. It will make a great gift for any child interested in astronomy or biology.

Gifts for Police and Military Personal 

• Willey X and ESS Sunglasses Goggles - the eyewear we supply for U.S. Military Special Forces and Law Enforcement agencies.  Tested in Iraq.
• Military & Law Enforcement Night Vision Goggles & Rifle Scopes - the best Gen III night vision optics in the world.
• Large Serengeti Aviator Sunglasses - the most popular model of Serengeti Sunglasses for men and women - feature Serengeti's Drivers Gradient lens, THE preferred choice of military and commercial aviators.
• AimSHOT Xenon Illuminator Tactical Flashlight - bright and shatterproof, the best tactical flashlight available.

Gifts for Ladies

• HAMMAKA Hammock Air Chair - the most comfortable chairs on the planet!
• Opera Glasses & Theater Binoculars  - style and comfort in a compact binoculars. See the beauty!
• Brand Name Sunglasses - everyone needs a pair!

Gifts for Children

• Microscopes - Konus 300X Konuspix Digital Toy Microscope - unbelievable value for someone to start the journey into the micro world - there is no better microscope for less than $100!
• Bushnell RVO Talking Telescopes - come with everything you need and tells your kids about the stars with Real Voice Output!
• Carsons Optical Toys - guaranteed fun for any child.

Specialty Gifts

• 35mm Multi-Lens Photo Cameras - Lomographic Color Splash 35mm Film Camera is the next step in the continuing development of the Lomographic battery of very unique film cameras. In the Colorsplash world you can manipulate the colors on your pictures at the moment you are taking it - with a colored flash by day or at night, by playing on the colored artificial lighting at night, by varying the type of 35mm film you use.

Gifts by Price

Gifts below $30

• Monoculars - Tasco 5x20mm Monocular 514FMYD - superb little telescope that fits in a pocket.
• Binoculars  - Bushnell 8x21 Powerview Binoculars - combines contemporary styling designs with traditional Bushnell quality, are durable fully-coated optics. Expect bright, crisp clear viewing for the price point.
• Non-Laser Golf Scopes from Bushnell and ATN - awesome little gifts for any golfer.

Gifts $30 to $50

• Binoculars - Bushnell 5x25 Xtra-Wide Binoculars and  Tasco 10x25 World Class waterproof Binoculars are a great gift for a birdwatcher of a sports fan.
• 35mm Multi-Lens Photo Cameras - Lomographic CyberSampler Action Sampler 2.0 Camera takes the photos a fraction of a second apart, creating an "action sample" that shows the sequence of motion. This gives you something akin to movie stills that can even be set on your computer to flash like a mini-movie.
• Hanging Hamacha Hammock from Parachute Silk - create your favorite hanging spot anywhere!
• Bushnell Digital Navigation System (DNS) Handheld Compass - equipped with latest and greatest navigation technology allows quick and easy access to essential information in one small package.

Gifts $50 to $100

• Binoculars - Nikon 8x25 Travelite V Compact Binocular - lightweight body and durable black rubber armor make this Nikon Binoculars perfect for bird watching and hunting.
• Telescopes - Bushnell 675x60 Deep Space Refractor Telescopes  and Bushnell 3" Reflector Telescope are a great value for both the beginner and intermediate astronomer.
• Radar Guns - Bushnell Velocity Speed Gun is our hottest selling product for the past 2 years. Bushnell Velocity Sports Radar Gun is very easy to use and could be used for baseball, softball and tennis.
• Spotting Scopes - Bushnell 16-32x50mm Sentry FLP WP Spotting Scope- compact, lightweight package, the fully coated optics provide impressive light transmission and image brightness. Available in two models CAMO and Green. It is a great deal, and it is really worth way more than $100. 
• Konus Konuspot-90 2.6" 65mm Maksutov-Cassegrain Spotting Scopes are designed to be rugged and have a strong fixed 30x-90x zoom eyepiece and comes complete with a table tripod.
• Digital Binoculars Camera - Bushnell 10x25 ImageView Digital Binoculars Camera - enables you to exploring nature beyond what is readily available to the naked eye and save these images for a lifetime.
• HAMMAKA Hammock Air Chair cradles the body with near perfect pressure distribution allowing hours of relaxation - for a limited time get $80 off and Free UPS Ground shipping.

Gifts $100 to $150

• Night Vision  - LOMO ELF-1 Night Vison monocular -  - It is hard to believe that 500x light amplification can come from a device size so small. Good 1st generation resolution, excellent battery life, infra-red emitter, high sensitivity and interchangeable lens mount.
• Speed Radar Guns - SpeedChek Non-Handheld Radar Gun - super-popular radar gun for hockey, soccer, tennis, cricket, lacrosse, squash, cycling, skating, racquet ball, other and sports.
• Spotting Scopes - KONUS KONUSPOT 20-60x100 Zoom Spotting Scope - is one of the best 100mm spotting scopes for a fraction of the cost.
• Telescopes - Bushnell 612 x 3" Go To Reflector Telescope - features advanced motorized "go to" technology enables the computer to automatically find and follow any object from its 20,000 object database.
• Tasco 1000x114mm Galaxsee Reflector Telescope - is powerful, compact, reflector telescope for serious beginners or intermediate-level astronomy enthusiast.
• Celestron PowerSeeker 114 EQ Astronomical Telescope - is a 114mm diameter Newtonian refractor. Power Seeker 114EQ Telescope is a great way to open up the wonders of the Universe to the aspiring astronomer!
  Binoculars - Bushnell 7x50 WP Marine Waterproof Binoculars w/ Rangefinder - is standard equipment for boating, sailing, hunting and nearly any outdoor activity.
• Nikon 10-22x50 Action Zoom XL Porro Prism Binoculars - has a 50 mm objective offers lots of light for bright, sharp images.
  Steiner 8x22 Predator Binoculars - are a perfect pair of binoculars for hunting trips.
• Digital Binoculars - Bushnell 8x30 ImageView Digital Binoculars - this pair of digital camera binoculars not only provide sharp 8x magnification with its fully coated optics, but also captures 1.3 mega pixel digital stills that can be downloaded to your computer from the built-in memory.

Gifts $150 to $250

• Digital Binoculars Cameras - Meade 8x42 CaptureView binocualrs with an built-in digital camera with LCD Screen, 3.0 Mega Pixels CCD, and SD/MMC Memory Card Slot Digital Binoculars is the best Binoculars with Digital Camera available on the market today.
• Bushnell Instant Replay Digital binoculars camera - Bushnell Instant Replay is the only digital binocular camera that takes pictures through the actual binocular lens, and it means you capture EXACTLY what you see with the same magnification.
• Bushnell 8x30 Imageview 3.0mp Digital Camera Binocular - uses fully multicoated optics provides this digital camera binoculars with quality pictures.
• Binoculars - Pentax 8X42 DCF HR binoculars - If you're a serious binocular user . . . and we know you're out there, the slim roof-prism DCF HR series from Pentax was designed for you. Combining the superb ergonomics with remarkable light gathering and the razor-sharp images, the DCF HRs were made to satisfy the most demanding optics connoisseur with a great deal.
• Telescopes - Tasco 1000x114mm Galaxsee Reflector Telescope  - 500x, powerful  and compact, great for serious beginners or intermediate-level astronomy enthusiast.
• Night Vision - Bushnell 2.5x42 Night Vision Audio Scope - it comes with an Audio Boom Microphone & Headphone, so not only you can see at night, but you can also hear sounds from 90 yards.
• Spotting Scopes - KONUS KONUSPOT 20-60x100 Zoom Spotting Scope - is one of the best 100mm spotting scopes for a fraction of the cost.
• Rangefinders - Osprey Laser Range Finder 7x 600 yard range w/ Speed Finder - offers all of this incredible performance for less than most units engineered with half of the features.
• Bushnell Yardage Pro 500 laser rangefinder - takes the guess work out of measuring distances, accurate within one yard.

Gifts $250 to $500

• Telescopes - Bushnell 675X4.5" Motorized GoTo Northstar Reflector Telescope (RVO) is a quantum leap for the modern computerized telescopes. Bushnell NorthStar Reflector Telescope offers novice telescope users a plethora of celestial views at the touch of a button. Also available in smaller 525X3" model!
• Rangefinder - Bushnell PinSeeker 1500 Laser Rangefinder - is the newest rangefinder from Bushnell with three targeting modes. Bushnell Pinseeker is offers 7x magnification and is rain guard coated, making great for any weather.
• Bushnell Elite 1500 Laser Rangefinder - accurately measures distances from 5 to 1500 yards, and fully multi-coated optics for superior resolution, make this Bushnell Rangefinder great for any user.
• Nikon Monarch Laser800 Team Realtree Waterproof Laser Rangefinder - feature a blend of cutting edge technology, painstaking design and rugged construction to provide hunters with a new level of ranging accuracy.
  Night Vision - ATN Night Jaguar Night Vision binoculars - A comfortable, ergonomic design makes the Night Jaguar one of the best-looking night vision binoculars on the market. Since looks aren't everything, ATN used two top of the line 1st generation plus light intensifier tubes, with super-fast optics to make the Night Jaguar the best functioning, 1st generation binocular.
• Night Vision - ATN Viper Night Vision Goggles Headset -  - If what you need is a hands free night vision, we have the unit for you. The ATN Night Viper goggle and headset is designed primarily to be a goggle system. This unit can also be used as a compact monocular as well.
• Night Vision  - ATN Night Shadow Generation 1 night vision bi-ocular -  -The Night Shadow offered by OpticsPlanet.com comes standard with ATN's cutting edge "Smart" technology. This technology consist of a computerized proximity sensor, digital controls and a long-range infra-red illuminator. Sleek design and clear generation 1 image.
• 35mm camera - Pentax *ist 35mm SLR Camera - world's smallest Film 35mm SLR (Single Lens Reflex) camera.
• Red Dot Sight - EOTech HOLOgraphic Weapon Sight 500 w/ Standard 2D Reticle - is designed as large, see-through patterns to achieve lightning quick reticle to target acquisition without covering or obscuring the point of aim.
   

Gifts $500 to $750

• Binoculars - Bushnell 10x35 Stableview Image Stabilized Binoculars - deliver high 10x magnification and wide-field viewing 260 ft. at 1,000 yds. with eye relief of 12mm and 35mm Objective lens provides very clear and bright images.
• Vixen Giant Waterproof 12 x 80 BCF Binoculars - provide new design with incorporates the highest quality optics, coating and waterproofing techniques.
• Canon 12x36 IS II Image Stabilized Binoculars - feature rubber skin for a better grip and are water and fog proof.
• Digital Cameras - Pentax Optio 33L Digital Camera is a full-featured 3.2 effective megapixel digital camera with a versatile,
  bright, 1.5 inch LCD monitor that both swings up and rotates a full 180 degrees. Equivalent to a 38-114mm lens in 35mm format, the high-performance 3X optical (2.7X digital) zoom lens combines high quality imaging capability
  with low-level distortion and offers and an impressive 8X combined zoom.

• Rangefinders - Leica Rangemaster 1200 Rangefinder - has a stronger laser beam also provides even more accuracy, even under unfavorable circumstances, like rain, haze or strong sunlight.

Gifts $750 to $1000

• JUGSpeed JUGS Speed Cordless MPH Radar Gun - the best sports radar gun in the world.
• Leica Digital Cameras - extraordinary, fast and easy-to-use digital camera with outstanding imaging quality
• Swarovski STS65 Straight Spotting Scope Body - awesome spotting scope for any hunter.
• RangeFinders - Swarovski Laser Guide 8x30 Laser Range Finder -combines the highest quality standards of Swarovski SLC binoculars with the latest Swarovski laser range-measuring technologies, packaged together in a comfortable, compact, lightweight water-proof .
• Binoculars - Bushnell Elite 8x43 Binoculars - 100% waterproof, fog proof and dustproof, o-ring sealed binoculars, with Rain guard and PC3 phase coating and superior quality BaK4 roof prisms, makes this Bushnell Binoculars truly elite.
• Spotting Scopes - Bushnell Digital Imaging System - utilizes a built-in CCD imaging system and optical beam splitter to allow visual monitoring and electronic monitoring simultaneously from a spotting scope.
• Telescopes - Meade ETX 105 AT Telescope - is a perfect telescope for newbies in astronomy, this telescope will be a very helpful piece of combined electronics and telescope technology to help you to enjoy your new freedom in observing night sky.

Gifts for people who have everything, want the best of best, and money is not an object

• Generation II and Generation III Night Vision - see through the night with the best!
• Oberwerk 25/40x100mm Military Observation Binoculars - a must have for any upscale home with a beautiful view.
• Bausch & Lomb 35x76 Harbormaster Refractor Brass Telescope - fine optical quality and classic proportions. Made from solid brass with engraved serial number and certificate of authenticity
• Canon IS AW All Weather Stabilized Binoculars - Canon's super cool image stabilization system.
• Night Vision - ATN PVS 7 Gen.3 64lp grade A tube High Perf. Night Vision Weapon Goggles - model adopted as a standard issue to US Army ground troops, designed to assist viewing provide reliable service in the most unfavorable conditions.
• Swarovski Spotting Scopes, Binoculars, Riflescopes - the BEST Sport Optics in World. Period.
• Digital SLR Camera or Single-Lens Reflex Digital cameras - mind blowing optics and feature set, 6+ Mega Pixel CCD.
• Rangefinders - Leica 10x42 Geovid BRF Binocular Laser Rangefinder - our finest rangefinder from a name you can trust to work in any weather condition.
• Binoculars - Swarovski 10x42 EL Binoculars - the state of the art, newly designed optical system gives intense sharpness of image and totally natural color reproduction.
• Spotting Scopes - Swarovski ATS65 HD High Definition 45 Deg. Angled 65mm Spotting Scope Body - these extremely easy to handle and compact spotting scopes have a robust aluminum housing and fully rubberised armoring which delivers a unsurpassed performance offering all-round, color-fidelity with strong contrast-rich images.
   

Gifts for people who are looking for the best value and the best deals ever

• Bushnell Factory Demo Products - Full Warranty on unbeatable deals!
• Specials, Closeouts, Promotions, & Super Deals - the best holiday deals are found in this section.