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Don't miss out on hundreds of dollars off the best skywatching optics and cameras in this week's Amazon Spring Sale.
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The big spring sale from Amazon is here and you can save hundreds of dollars on the best telescopes, binoculars, cameras and even night vision optics! It is running from Wednesday, March 25 until Tuesday, March 31 and we will see a huge range of products on offer.
This is our guide to all the deals that are active right now on products that we have tested. Our experts get hands on with astronomy and astrophotography gear so that you can trust the reviews in our guides to telescopes, binoculars and cameras.
The Amazon Spring Sale works a bit differently to Black Friday and Prime Day because there are different deals every day. We will keep this guide updated with the latest and greatest deals we spot but be warned that they may expire quickly.
Best Amazon Spring Sale deals
- Up to $50 Amazon gift card and up to 77% off + four months free NordVPN deal: Exclusive NordVPN deal
- Best telescope deals on Amazon: Save over 20%
- Best binoculars deals on Amazon: Up to 28% off
- Best camera deals on Amazon: $300 off Canon EOS R6 II and more
- Best streaming deals this Big Spring Sale
- Check out Walmart's own Big Spring Sale offers
- Best Buy also has deals worth considering
- Hot photography deals at Adorama
- Savings from B&H Photo
Telescope deals
Celestron StarSense Explorer DX 130 full review. Very user-friendly, and set up is highly portable but it has an undriven mount and is limited to basic astrophotography.
Celestron StarSense Explorer LT 114AZ telescope review. High magnification for moon and planets and affordable for budget-conscious. But it lacks precision and has chromatic aberration on bright objects.
Celestron Inspire 100AZ full review. This telescope provides sharp views of planets and the moon and has a handy smartphone adaptor but be warned its bearings lack precision and there is some chromatic aberration.
Celestron Astro Fi 102 full review. It has a very portable design and doesn't need any prior telescope experience but the optics and tripod could be better quality.
Celestron Astromaster 70AZ full review. This telescope avoids distracting false color and has a lightweight design but lacks precision and slow-motion controls.
Binocular deals
Canon 10x42 L IS WP full review. Excellent image stabilization and excellent quality optics but it is heavy and requires lots of AAA batteries.
Nikon Monarch HG 10x42 full review. Chromatic aberration pretty much non-existent and razor sharp views but could be improved with image stabilization.
Nikon Monarch M7 8x42 full review. Edge-to-edge optical sharpness and generous views but has some chromatic aberration and may outprice beginner observers.
Nikon Prostaff P3 8x42 full review. They have excellent optics and an easy-to-transport roof prism design but the neckstrap and lens caps could be better.
Celestron UpClose G2 10x50 full review. They are ideally sized for astronomy and easy to adjust but be aware of the narrow eyecups and minor image distortion.
Celestron Cometron 7x50 full review. They have good optics for a great price and a wide field of view but they are not drop or water proof.
Celestron Skymaster 25x100 full review. These binoculars have high magnification and come with a tripod adapter for stable view but they are very heavy and require their own tripod.
Celestron Trailseeker 8x42 full review. They have great quality optics and a useful harness strap but observations have a hint of color fringing and lack magnification for deep sky.
Celestron Skymaster Pro 20x80 full review. An excellent build quality combined with bright contrast-heavy images makes for good night sky observations but they can be too heavy to hold steady during long observations.
Celestron Skymaster Pro 15x70 full review. These are excellent for viewing larger deep-sky objects and they are nitrogen-filled to prevent internal misting but they are difficult to hold steady and the rubber eyecaps can come loose.
Camera deals
Canon EOS R6 II full review. Versatile features and excellent build quality but it only has a 24MP sensor and 6K video.
Sony Alpha 7R V full review. AI-powered autofocus and a versatile LCD screen but produces noise on high ISO images and burst speed is capped at 10FPS.
Sony Alpha 7 III full review. Brilliant autofocus and weather sealing for tough conditions but can feel unbalanced with heavy lenses and has a complicated menu system.
Sony Alpha 7C II full review. This camera produces impressive images for the spec and price and has accurate autofocus but it only has a single card slot and dedicated astro shooters might find there is too much noise.
OM System E-M10 Mark IV full review. It's incredibly lightweight with fast autofocus but it lacks a mic port and has a plastic feel to it.
Night vision deals
Nightfox Swift full review. The Swift has a lightweight design and rechargeable batteries but it lacks video capture and the field of view could be better.
Bushnell Equinox X650 night vision monocular full review. It has a 650-foot (200 meters) night-view distance and is capable of video capture but viewing quality isn't the best.
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Harry joined Space.com in December 2024 as an e-commerce staff writer covering cameras, optics, and skywatching content. Based in the UK, Harry graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in American Literature with Creative Writing from the University of East Anglia. A keen photographer, Harry has strong experience with astrophotography and has captured celestial objects with a range of cameras. As a lifelong skywatcher, Harry remembers watching the Perseid meteor shower every summer in his hometown and being amazed by the wonders of the night sky.

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Event: Amazon Spring Sale (March 25 - March 31)
Products on sale: Telescopes, binoculars, cameras, night vision optics
Retailer: Amazon
Other retailers with deals: Walmart, Best Buy, Adorama
Author: Harry (Space.com e-commerce staff writer)

Executive Summary

The article announces the Amazon Spring Sale, which offers significant discounts on various skywatching optics and cameras from March 25 to March 31. It provides reviews of several telescopes, binoculars, and cameras along with their pros and cons, and also mentions deals from other retailers like Walmart, Best Buy, and Adorama. The article is written by Harry, who joined Space.com in December 2024 as an e-commerce staff writer covering cameras, optics, and skywatching content.

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The article provides a summary of the Amazon Spring Sale offering discounts on various astronomical equipment and cameras. However, it is important to approach such sales with caution as there may be increased competition among retailers and potential for inflated prices or misleading deals. Additionally, the review section highlights both advantages and disadvantages of several telescopes, binoculars, and cameras which can help buyers make informed decisions but should not be taken as definitive recommendations without additional research and consideration of individual needs and preferences.
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