Celestron VistaPix 8x22 Binocular with Built-in 3.0 Megapixel Digital Camera with Video & Audio Recording and 1.5" LCD Display
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The Celestron VistaPix 8x22 Binocular with Built-in 3.0 Megapixel Digital Camera with Video & Audio Recording and 1.5" LCD Display gives you the best of both worlds - a high-quality powerful binocular for clear, sharp, bright views of the outdoors and a versatile digital camera - all in one! This particular model also records audio notes with the images and full motion video with sound. VistaPix images and video can be stored using its internal mass storage or add capacity with a Secure Digital (SD) memory card in capacities up to 1GB. Once the images and video clips are downloaded, Photobase 4.5 software lets users crop, re-size, manipulate color and much more - even create panoramic images.
- Compact Roof Prism Type Binocular with Integrated Digital Camera
- 3.1 Megapixel Image Sensor
- Digital Camera has a Normal Lens (50mm equivalent) and Includes an 8x Telephoto Adapter to Match Binocular
- Easy-to-use and Intuitive Menus
- Records Still Images, Still Images with Audio Annotation, or Full Motion Video with Audio
- 1.5" Flip-Up Color LCD Display
- Plug and Play with Mass Storage Compliant USB Interface, No Drivers Necessary
- Built-in FM Radio
- 16MB Internal Memory Stores up to 312 Lo-Res Files
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| Binocular | |
|---|---|
| Prism Type | Roof |
| Magnification | 8x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 22mm |
| Angle of View | 7.0° |
| Field-of-View (@ 1000 Yds) | 368' |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 10' |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 2.75mm |
| Eye Relief | 7.0mm |
| Relative Brightness | 7.6 |
| Twilight Factor | 13.3 |
| Focus Type | Individual |
| Weatherproofing | No |
| Tripod Socket | No |
| Digital Camera | |||||||
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| Image Sensor | 3.1 Megapixel CMOS | ||||||
| Image File Formats | JPEG | ||||||
| Recorded Resolution |
Hi-Res (2048 x 1536) Lo-Res (640 x 480) |
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| Video/Audio Recording | Yes/Yes | ||||||
| Lens Focal Length Equivalent | 50mm (400mm with 8x telephoto adapter lens - included) | ||||||
| Digital Zoom | No | ||||||
| Sensitivity | Auto (Range Not Specified) | ||||||
| Shutter Speed | Not Specified | ||||||
| Exposure Modes | Auto | ||||||
| Burst Capability | 1 fps up to 3 or 5 frames | ||||||
| Self Timer | 5 seconds | ||||||
| Date & Time Stamp | Yes | ||||||
| Built-in Memory | 16MB | ||||||
| Compatible Memory Cards | Secure Digital (SD) Card (up to 1GB) | ||||||
| Recording Capacity |
Includes 16MB built-in Memory
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| Power Source | 2x AAA Batteries (Alkaline, NiMH) | ||||||
| Computer Interface | USB | ||||||
| Direct Print Capable | No | ||||||
| Remote Control | No | ||||||
| Video Output | No | ||||||
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System ONLY*
*Compatible with Macintosh computers via Macintosh compatible SD card reader - sold separately |
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| LCD Display | 1.5" TFT Color LCD | ||||||
| Language Options | English | ||||||
| Playback Options | Single Image, Slide Show, Video/Audio Playback, Image crop, Delete | ||||||
| Dimensions | 2.3 x 3.8 x 4.0" without adapter lens | ||||||
| Weight | 11 oz. (312g) without batteries, SD card & adapter lens | ||||||
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Pros
- 1½" color LCD
- 1GB SD cardslot
- Compact
- Lightweight
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Bulky telephoto lens
- Zoom resets at power off
Best Uses
- At the beach
- Sporting Events/Concerts
Comments about Celestron VistaPix 8x22 Binocular with 3.0 MP Digital Camera with Video/Audio and 1.5" LCD Display:
There are now many binocular/digital camera combos available today. Most are bad. Anything $30 and under is outright junk, don't waste your time. Even more expensive units may have poorly mounted cameras, or really cheap bino optics, or good binos and a cheap camera etc.This unit come close to the best of both worlds.The Pros: Right now this unit is a good buy at only [$] (they were [$] when I purchased them). The binoculars are solid, they have independent eyepiece focus, and will flex to fit even narrow-set eyes (many of these devices won't do this). The digital camera is a true 3MP (it can also be set to 5MP interpolated), it is solidly mounted to the binos, it includes a flip-up 1.5" color LCD monitor, and an SD card slot (although an SD card is NOT included). The digital camera's software, while not being super-easy to see or use on the only 1.5" monitor, with a little patience it will get the job done (basically you set it and forget it).The Cons: Biggest is this - Because the camera does NOT use the bino's optics (none of these bino/cameras do, they're just pointed in exactly the same place) you have to set the camera's digital zoom until what you see in the LCD monitor matches what you see in the bino's eyepiece. AND, you have to re-do this each time you turn them off & on. Not as hard as it sounds, but still annoying. Also, unlike how it's pictured, you HAVE to screw a large telephoto lens onto the camera (and use the digital zoom a bit) in order for the camera/bino's images to match each other. This is annoying because:a) They don't fit back in the case with this lens attached.b) It makes the camera aspect less "stealthy" if you know what I mean. :)All in all this is still about the best entry level bino/camera unit I've found. Even with its shortcomings I'm still satisfied with it.
Pros
- Compact
- Lightweight
Cons
- Difficult To Focus
Best Uses
- Sporting Events/Concerts
Comments about Celestron VistaPix 8x22 Binocular with 3.0 MP Digital Camera with Video/Audio and 1.5" LCD Display:
IT'SGOOD BECAUSE IT'S LIKE HAVEING BINOCULARS AND CAMERA IN ONE. YOU NEED A STEADY HAND OR PICTURES DO NOT COME GOOD.
Pros
- Quality Lenses
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Safari
Comments about Celestron VistaPix 8x22 Binocular with 3.0 MP Digital Camera with Video/Audio and 1.5" LCD Display:
This is great for my African safari.
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- 8x Teleconverter Lens (for digital camera)
- USB Cable
- Bud Earphones
- Neck Strap
- Carry Case
- Lens Cleaning Cloth
- Software CD-ROM (Photobase 4.5 with Panorama Maker, Drivers)
- User's Guide
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
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