Sony DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars
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The innovative Sony DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars give the bird-watcher, sailor, hunter or sports enthusiast the ability to capture full HD 1920 x 1080/60p 3D video through binocular style lenses. You can sit back and enjoy nature or watch the game from a distance and when the mood strikes, you can start recording or capturing digital still images. The DEV-5 features two G-Lenses, two BIONZ Processors and dual 1/4" 4.2 MP back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensors.
When you do decide to go from spectator to videographer/photographer, the DEV-5 supports 1920 x 1080/60p and 3D AVCHD video modes, as well as JPEG 7.1MP digital stills with a 4:3 aspect ratio and 5.3MP images in 16:9. For storing your work, the DEV-5 features a memory card slot that's compatible with both Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. Plus, there's a USB port, as well as a Mini-HDMI output for viewing your 2D clips on an HDTV or your 3D clips on a 3DTV.
Owning Sony's DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars also means you'll only need one device when heading out in the field to view and record the world around you. There's a GPS Receiver for charting your locations and you'll never miss a shot while out bird-watching. Plus, unlike traditional binoculars, the DEV-5 features both auto focus and Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode image stabilization. There's even a mic input, tripod hole and cold shoe for mounting accessories.
- Binoculars and recording equipment are combined into one item that can capture 1920 x 1080/60p full HD 3D video
- Auto focus, optical 10x with 20x total zoom and Advanced Optical SteadyShot w/ Active Mode image stabilizer
- Shoot 7.1MP digital stills in 4:3 and 5.3MP digital stills in 16:9
- Line-up your shots or enjoy the landscape through the dual 0.45" Electric Viewfinders with 852 x 480 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio and adjustable interpupillary distance via eye distance adjustment dial
- Imager features dual 1/4" 4.2MP back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensors
- Dual G-Lenses (f/1.8 - 3.4) and two BIONZ Processors
- Mini-HDMI (type C) port allows direct playback on a 3DTV or 2D HDTV
- GPS Receiver automatically geo-tags photos and videos
- Microphone input for attaching an external mic and USB port for uploading video
- DEV-5 memory card slot compatible with both Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
- Immediately capture photos and videos so you'll never miss a shot
- Tripod hole and cold shoe for mounting accessories
- Control dial for focus, exposure, SS, WB
- Strap hook with a convenient neck strap
- DEV-5 comes also comes with carrying case and large eye cups
| Imager | 1/4" 4.2MP Back-Illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor x 2 |
| Lens | G-Lens f/1.8 - 3.4 x 2 |
| Processor | BIONZ Processor x 2 |
| Recording Media | Memory Stick PRO Duo compatible SD/SDHC/SDXC compatible |
| Video Modes | 1920 x 1080/60p 3D AVCHD |
| Still Capture | JPEG 7.1MP / 4:3 aspect ratio JPEG 5.3MP / 16:9 aspect ratio |
| Image Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic Viewfinder x 2 0.45" (1.14 cm) 852 x 480 resolution 16:9 aspect ratio Adjustable interpupillary distance |
| Magnification | Optical 10x, 20x total zoom |
| GPS | GPS Receiver |
| Inputs | Mic-in x 1 |
| Outputs | USB x 1 Mini-HDMI (type C) x 1 |
| Battery Type | Supplied: NP-FV70 with up to 3.5 hrs recording time Optional: NP-FV100 with up to 6.2 hrs recording time |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight | Excluding Battery: 38 oz (1000 g) |
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Comments about Sony DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars:
This is an interesting idea, but I thought possible purchasers should be aware of this:
When I first saw this product, I thought they designed a binocular, which lens has much greater magnification than those of camcorder (and maybe still cameras), and added video and photo recording to it.
On detailed specs I saw elsewhere, it gave the "35mm equivalent" of the focal length. I asked Sony about this and, much to my disappointment, was told that this is basically a 3D camera shaped like binoculars, not binoculars per se which are designed to take photos and videos.
I'm sure this item will be useful for some people, especially those who want 3D. But my interest is videotaping migrating birds, and I have no interest in 3D. The 10x-20x zoom/focal length doesn't come close to the zoom of some standard definition camcorders.
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Comments about Sony DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars:
Some Cons : i think, Product Specification is wrong here because i searched this binocular on Sony authorised website and read the specification that its 1080i(60i) not 1080p(60p). so here specs is 1080p(60p) i think its wrong.
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