Binoculars

The  is a piece of basic equipment that the player receives in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha.

"Military binoculars made in USRR. It is equipped with stadiametric rangefinder and an independent focus-adjusting mechanism. It's main advantage over foreign competition is the price. The main drawback is the weight."

- Inventory description

Overview

 * Provided free at the beginning of the game.
 * Arguably the most useful piece of basic equipment after the Knife.
 * Zoom factor of 7.5x.
 * May be used in conjunction with Night vision accessories.
 * Differentiates NPCs according to their factional attitude (green for friendly, etc.)
 * Determines the location of mutants as well but with only white place markers.
 * Normally auto-attaching and 'undroppable'.
 * Do not degrade with use, nor are they upgradeable in any manner.