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Binoculars Vortex Vanquish Reverse Porro Prism Binoculars, $92 (save $58) Vortex Solo Monocular, $101 (save $89) Vortex Crossfire HD 10x42 Binoculars, $129 (save $100) ...

Key features: Reverse porro prism design, 12x magnification, 25mm objective lens diameter, 273-degree angular field of view, field of view 896 feet (273 meters) / 3,280 feet (1,000 meters), 15mm ...

Best for: higher magnification An absolute bargain, these roof prism binoculars offer 16x magnification, twice that of many compact models.

Celestron has upgraded the Pro models in its line of SkyMaster Porro binoculars with ED glass lenses and larger prisms. This review covers the 20x80mm model.

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In 1851 an Italian, Ignatius Porro, devised a very ingenious and yet simple arrangement of prisms by which the simple astronomical telescope might yield an erect image.