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Meade CaptureView 8x22 Digital Camera Binocular (Compact)

Meade CaptureView 8x22 Digital Camera Binocular (Compact)

List Price: $79.99
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Features:
  • Binocular and digital camera combo
  • Binocular features include rubber armor coating, internal baffles, smooth central focusing, and coated optics
  • Digital camera features include 8 MB of memory
  • Two capture settings--low (320 x 240 pixels) and high (640 x 480 pixels)
  • Comes complete with editing software, carrying case, neck strap, and USB cable


Description:

Camera and binoculars in one: This tremendously versatile 8x22 compact binocular with its integrated 640x480 resolution digital camera is perfect for anyone who wants to view all the action up-close, and capture it digitally as well. The built-in digital camera captures what you see in the 8-power view of the binocular.

Features include:

  • Fully coated optics.
  • 8MB of internal memory.
  • Optimum imaging range from 49' to infinity.
  • Capture up to 40 images at the full .3 megapixel resolution. More images can be stored at the lower resolution setting.
  • Standard equipment includes: USB cable; carry case; neck strap; cleaning cloth; complete instructions; CD-ROM with image-editing and archiving software.

FAQs

  1. What can I view with my CaptureView Binoculars?

    USB port for easy PC connectivity

    Use your CaptureView Binoculars for Sporting Events, Bird-watching, Public Events, viewing wildlife. Anything you would use a standard pair of binoculars for, the CaptureView will see and give you the added advantage of capturing the image.

  2. Can I take pictures in cold weather?
    Your CaptureView Binocular is rated to be used from 41F - 104F (5 to 40C), 20%-85% relative humidity, non-condensing. Using your camera in below freezing tempertures may not allow the camera to function normally,
    and may cause the batteries to lose their charge more quickly.

  3. Can I use other programs to manipulate my images? Can I use them to download images from my Camera?
    You can use your other photo imaging programs to manipulate your images. The CaptureView binoculars will have no trouble downloading images to other software.

  4. How do I focus the Camera?
    The camera will be in focus no matter whether the image is in or out of focus for your eyes. The range for the CaptureView binoculars is from 49 feet to Infinity for photography. The Binoculars will focus on objects 16.4 feet away, but for effective use of the camera, take pictures of objects from 49 feet to Infinity.

  5. How many images will it hold?
    The CaptureView 8x22 Digital Camera Binocular will hold up to 40 high resolution images on the VHI resolution mode (640x480). The CaptureView will hold 100 images on the LO resolution mode (320x240).

The Nuts and Bolts

  1. Diopter Knob (on underside)
  2. Center Focus Knob
  3. Objective Lens
  4. Power/ModeButton
  5. Shutter/Select Button
  6. USB Port
  7. Eyepiece
  8. Camera Lens
  9. LCD Screen
  10. Battery Compartment Lid
  11. Barrel

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