Experience
Pallid swifts identification with the ZEISS DTI 3
Jim’s attempt at his “Big Year” and how the new technology of the ZEISS DTI 3/25 thermal imaging camera became his trusted companion.
ZEISS DTI Thermal Imaging Camera –From the Idea to Market Entry
Exciting insights into the origins of the DTI, the demanding tests and the comprehensive range of services the company offers, even long after the purchase.
Interview with Dominik Eulberg
Dominik Eulberg, DJ, producer and NABU Bird Ambassador 2023 about his current projects and his connection to ZEISS.
Dynamics in birding: Ferruginous Ducks
Cherry Picking in flocks of ducks: Why a good spotting scope is essential for a reliable identification. The Ferruginous Duck (Aythya nyroca), a member of the group of diving ducks, was and still is a rarity in Western Europe. Ferruginous Ducks can sometimes appear in larger groups with double-digit numbers of specimens outside the breeding
Overview of Common European Waders – Part 2
Waders belong to the group of shorebirds and include a variety of species and genera. This article gives you an overview on a few of them who seem to look very similar at a first glance.
Identification of Curlews
If you see a large shorebird with a surprisingly long, downwardly curved bill, it is almost certainly a curlew, a group of birds distinguished by their bills. Male and female curlews are similar in size, but the female’s bill is longer. Ornithologists debate whether the genus Numenius comprises eight or nine species. All curlews breed
Overview of Common European Waders
They have an elegant appearance and impress with their long beak, with which they prefer to search for food on the shore.Waders belong to the group of shorebirds and include a variety of species and genera. In this article, we would like to give you an overview on a few of them who seem to
The ZEISS SFL: The new lightness of being
Peter Rass is a renowned ornithologist and bird photographer from Austria. He recently bought the new SFL40 and gave us feedback.
The 2022 lightweight surprise
Just when we thought that top-end binoculars could not be of any less weight, ZEISS comes up with an incredible high-performance binocular, the SFL.
What does UHD mean in the context of binoculars?
UHD stands for ultra-high definition and describes the optical performance of our ZEISS SFL binoculars. The UHD concept features particularly sharp, detailed imaging and natural color reproduction.