Average customer rating:
- A drain on batteries
- What I disliked ,,, A LOT!
- Not what you expect - don't use this for special moments
- Meade 8x30 mm Capture View Binocular
- One of the best toys for kids
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Meade Captureview 8x30 3.2 Megapixel Waterproof Digital Camera Binocular
Manufacturer: Meade
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics
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Product Features:
- Includes - Meade 8x30 3.2mp Waterproof Capture View Digital Camera Binocular, USB cable, instructions, neck strap, cleaning cloth, carry case, CD-ROM with image editing software
- 3.2 Megapixel, Up to 2272 x1704 resolution, 640x480 VGA, 320 x 240 QVGA
- Internal Memory - 32MB Memory
- External Memory - SD/MMC Memory Card - J&R Recommends purchasing a 512MB SD Card or greater for more practical usage
- 8x magnification
ASIN: B0009XUWOM |
Product Description
Ever find yourself tired of saying to your friends and family, you should have been there and saw what I saw. Now you can capture digital images or video clips with the CaptureView 8x30 3.2 Megapixel Waterproof Digital Camera. Use the exclusive Flash back feature to save the last 5, 10, 15 or seconds of recording and instantly replay what you just recorded. The new Micron sensor allows your CaptureView to work even in low-light conditions so you can show your friends and family what you saw when you were on vacation. 30mm Objective Lens Diameter Folding Roof Prism Optical Design Fully-Coated Optical Coating Binocular close focus - 16 feet Camera focus from 30 feet to infinity 367 feet at 1000 yards Field of View F4.0 Aperture Fixed Lens 7.9 degrees Angle of View 1.5 Inch Color LCD Display, view an instant replay of what you recorded 2x AAA 1.5V Alkaline Battery Minimum Systems Requirements - IBM compatible, 32MB RAM or higher, Pentium II 266MHz or faster, Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, 200MB free hard disk space, CD-ROM drive
Customer Reviews:
A drain on batteries.......2007-01-14
The design and overall function of the binoculars and built-in camera were as expected but the device used way too much of the AAA battery power. I used high quality batteries (Duracell) but could only get 6 to 8 pictures before the low battery indicator came on. Overall picture quality was low. Hard to get a crisp picture, especially for far away subjects. My advice to Meade is improve the power usage or design it to run off a high-quality rechargeable battery. My advice to potential buyers, wait until the power source is improved, unless you work for a battery company. After I went thru two packs of batteries I packed it up and sent it back. By the way, returning it was hassle-free.
What I disliked ,,, A LOT!.......2007-01-04
This is the actual letter I sent the MEADE co.
Sir's,
Who designs these things? I purchased a cv-6 yesterday and returned it today. Prior to choosing what manufacture to buy, I read many reviews, and thought the cv-6 was a pretty good one. Do you guys write the reviews for these mags? For me, there were several issues; (1) The buttons are all too small. When attempting to take a photo it's impossible to hold the unit steady while attempting to press down in the correct spot to snap the shutter. All of the control buttons should be larger both in diameter and in height / profile. I even laid the unit down on the handrail of my deck for steadiness. That helped, but how often can one rest the unit to take a pic. (3) It eats batteries! One brand new pair of Energizers lasted only 12 pics!! Put in a 9v. (4) The focus knob for the binoculars is tucked up inside so far, and is hard to operate as it is very stiff. That makes it impossible to hold steady on the subject while focusing. (5) The camera focus ring did not "click" into any position as the manual said it should.
I didn't set out to bust anyone's chops. I really thought this would have been a good choice for me - especially after all of the research I did prior to purchasing. The above is simply my honest opinion of the product.
Not what you expect - don't use this for special moments.......2006-11-21
I received this as a gift. No investment except for the SD card. I'm not pleased. It took 3 battery changes in an hour (117 shots). In perfect lighting conditions at the beach with a cliff view around 10 AM maybe 10 shots were keepers. The keepers were the ones with subjects furthest away. Tried some actions shots of gliding seagulls. Good luck getting timing down. Shutter delay is slow. You'd be better off with a comparable priced 5 mp digital camera and cropping ambient items in a shot to get a better close up keeper. Every shot at 100 ft or less was weak. Even as binoculars, it is hard to get excited about this item. The third eye used by the camera doesn't seem to see what you see with the binoculars. Note: when batteries get low, the LCD goes black but you can still squeeze off another 20 shots. I waited until I got to my computer to really analyze the quality. Great concept, poor on delivering on expectations. Why two stars? It a generosity rating based on the novelty of being able to capture shots with binoculars. Don't bother if you are on the 50 yard line, row 10. Every close up was blurry. You need to be in nose-bleed section to get reasonably decent shots. Oh and if you have any shadows - fugedaboutit. This item needs bright light to provide any chance of a fair photo.
Meade 8x30 mm Capture View Binocular.......2006-03-10
I have only had a few days to learn the operation of this capture view system, but it is great. I ordered this as a replacement to an earlier version of a Meade CaptureView Binocular which I believe that they no longer market. My problem with that was that it had a virtual memory meaning that if I did not download the pictures promptly I was at risk of losing them if the batteries weakened or were removed. The new system solves that problem with a removable memory card (SD/MMC). The big plus is the list of things that I had not even been looking for. These are waterproof, so photos in a stream, lake, beach environment is at a lower risk than before. I did not think that I would ever use the MPEG recording of video until I started using it. I took these on a ski trip last weekend. I came across a training session where the Taos Avalanche Patrol was training the Avalanche Dogs. I was able to get some really neat MPEG files of the dog's antics and enthusiasm. As you can see from my star rating, I am very pleased with this purchase.
One of the best toys for kids.......2006-03-01
I've got this for my kid and it appears to be the one of the best toys for him :-)
perfect design and construction.
Just a few comments on it:
1)binocular optics is perfect and clear;
2)little bit difficult for kids to adjust focus, as when it's "closed" (i.e. distancebetween eyes is short:-))) it's difficult to access focus adjustment roller, located from bottom side;
3) Digital camera is not using original optics for taking x8 zoomed pictures, but as I suggest has separate path (possible it is not optical and just fixed X8 digital zoom), thus if you aren't using tripod, pictures apear to be kinda disfocused;
4) easy navigation menu (easy even for kids);
5) it isn't waterproof (fully waterproof), but I think at least "rainproof", i.e. it differs, when you use it in rainy weather and drop it into a water can :-))))
all in all it worth it!!!
Product Description
The MEADE CaptureView 8x42 2.0D combines a high performance, full-size roof prism binocular with a 2.0 megapixel digital camera to capture stills or video clips. Large, 42mm multi-coated objective lenses deliver super bright images even in low light. A 1.5" diagonal color LCD flips up for composing or reviewing images and video instantly. Dimensions - 5.7 x 5.2 x 3.1 Weight - 26 ounces
Amazon.com product description
The CaptureView 8x42 2.0D is a binocular that takes pictures. Now you can view the action up close and capture it in digital images or video. Easily download the files to your PC, then print your snapshots or email them to family and friends. It comes with a carry case, USB cable, and image editing and archiving software, and operates with only 2 inexpensive, user-supplied AA alkaline batteries. Plus, you get a full one-year limited warranty.
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You get plug-and-play performance
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The CaptureView 8x42 2.0D combines a high-performance, full-size roof prism binocular with a 2.0 megapixel digital camera to capture stills or video. Large, 42mm multi-coated objective lenses deliver super bright images even in low light. A 1.5" diagonal color LCD flips up for composing or reviewing images and video instantly. Add an optional SecureDigital memory card to add image storage capacity. The CaptureView 8x42 2.0D is perfect for action sports, concerts, nature studies, industrial site inspection, or security and investigation applications, when the greatest amount of detail is desired both visually and digitally.
Features:
- Fully coated optics.
- 32MB of internal memory.
- Optimum imaging range from 49' to infinity.
- Plug-and-play performance with Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP. No additional software or drivers required.
- Capture up to 40 images at the full 2.0 megapixel resolution. More images can be stored at the lower resolution settings
and/or with optional SD card.
- Capture up to 90 seconds of video with instant replay with internal memory, or more with optional SD card.
- Minimum interpupilary distance is 57mm, great for those who require narrower lens separation adjustment.
- Standard equipment includes: USB cable; carry case; neck strap; cleaning cloth; complete instructions; CD-ROM with image-editing and archiving software.
The Nuts and Bolts
1. Diopter Scale (on underside of right eyepiece)
2. SD Card Port
3. Eyepiece
4. Menu Button
5. Shutter Button
6. Left Button
7. Right Button
8. LCD Screen
9. Objective Lens
10. Camera Lens (not visible, see #10 on other view)
11. Barrel
12. USB Port
13. Battery Compartment Lid (see other view)
14. Focus knob (not visible, see #14 on other view) |
1. Diopter Scale
10. Camera Lens
13. Battery Compartment Lid (squeeze and pull back to remove)
14. Focus knob |
FAQ
What can I view with my CaptureView Binoculars?
A: 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.
What programs can I use to manipulate my images? Can I use them to download images from my Camera?
A: You can use the software programs that are provided on the CD Rom that comes with the CaptureView Camera to manipulate and download images. If you are already using other Photo programs on your computer to manipulate images, they will also work with the CaptureView Camera.
How many images will my CaptureView hold?
The CaptureView 8x42 Camera will hold up to 40 images at 2.0 Megapixel Resolution with Built-In Memory. There is also a 3 Megapixel (interpolated) setting that will hold up to 20 images. The 1 Megapixel mode will hold up to 60 images. The VGA mode up to 120.
These cameras have a Movie Mode. How long can the movies be?
The movies are taken in Windows AVI Format and can be up to 90 seconds @QVGA (320 X 240 pixels). Use this mode to capture not just a moment, but the mood and feeling of an event.
What is an SD card?
An SD card is a Secure Digital Memory Card. This card will allow you to expand the amount of memory on the CaptureView camera up to 256 Megabytes. These cards are available in various sizes and can be purchased from any computer retailer. The CaptureView 8x42 will also work with Multi-Media Cards (MMC) up to 256MB.
Can I use the CaptureView 8x42 Camera on a Macintosh Computer?
If using a SD card you can download the images onto a Macintosh computer by using a flash card reader. You can also download your images to a Unix system. When using a flash card reader, the flash card looks like a Hard drive to your computer. Note: You cannot load to a Mac or Unix system using the camera's USB port - the USB port only can download to a Windows operating system.
How do I focus the Camera?
The camera is always in Focus from 66 feet to infinity. If you take pictures of objects closer than 66 feet they may appear fuzzy or blurry. When looking through the binoculars you will need to focus them for your eyes, but the camera will always be in focus.
What is the Flashback Feature?
A: The FlashBack feature records a movie for a user-selected period of time (5, 10, 15 or 20 seconds). You can record for as long as you like, but you will only save a recording for the period of time you have selected. For example, if you chose 10 seconds, only the last ten seconds of the recording will remain in memory and be saved--the rest of the recording is discarded.
An example of using the FlashBack feature would be to record a baseball pitcher throwing a pitch. Select 10 seconds from the FlashBack Period submenu. Press the shutter button to begin recording while the pitcher prepares. After the pitcher throws the ball, click on the shutter button again to turn off recording. You'll have saved only the last ten seconds of the pitcher's activity.
Customer Reviews:
Meade Can Do Better.......2007-07-20
I recently bought this camera new and also own another Meade Binocular 2002 model that I like much better. Fact: Older one is smaller yet takes brilliant pics. Fact: Is not made with cheap plastic.
I paid $79.00 for my 2002 model. Over $130.00 plus S/H. for this mess. This model is large and very poorly made. Cheap plastic. The LCD screen will not stay in place(flops open & shut)....ruining shots.
Where are the parts made may I ask Meade? Who puts them together?
I plead for Meade to do better. Oh I sound like a poet..plead? meade? lol
Fast delivery and in good condition!.......2007-06-11
Fast delivery and arrived in good condition! This was a gift to someone, so I can't comment on the quality or the functionality of this product and that is why I did not give it 5.
Great camera binoculars!.......2007-01-12
Gift for husband. Uses it for work. He carries it with him everywhere.
Photos are taken for reference, not for high-end photo duplication.
Video is very helpful.
Pleased with quality.
When it's good, it's very good...when it's bad, It's pretty bad.......2006-07-01
I did a lot of research before choosing the Meade CaptureView 8x42 2MP Digital Camera Binocular. This one offers the most for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, the one reason you're probably looking to buy it will be nothing at all like what you were expecting.
As binoculars go, the CaptureView 8x42 works fantastic. It's easy to tune to your own eyesight, it's got a sharp, clear field of view, and the zoom level is as good as more expensive pairs I've looked through.
As a plug-and-play device, it's also really good: any computer I've plugged it into responds quickly, and files are easily accessed. There is software you can also use, but generally I don't have to have it in order to download images.
Ah, but there's the rub: the images. Digital binoculars don't actually use the binocular lenses to take a picture. I imagine there's not a way to easily do this, so the camera in the binoculars uses its own lens. As a result, the camera is really poor. Daytime images at a variety of ranges have come out with a milky white haze. Photoshop doesn't really fix this problem because it permeates the image, as if you're gazing through watery eyes or seeing a corona of white. On images that do not produce a haze, you have pictures about as good as you would see on a typical cellphone camera. Except that in low-light conditions, cellphones take better pictures. After taking picures in low lighting, and looking from darkness into a spotlight, I was amazed at how little light actually came through in the final image: even at a short distance, things that I knew to be brightly lit were blurry, grainy, and sunken in murky darkness.
If you are looking for a great pair of binoculars that you can also use to snap simple pictures while you are on vacation, the Meade CaptureView 8x42 is a good choice. If you're looking for a way to grab telephoto-quality pictures of faraway scenes, this will not live up to your expectations--a decent point-and-shoot digital camera will probably do better, especially in multiple lighting conditions.
Bad pictures, bulky to use........2006-04-03
The main reason for buying this camera is to be able to take good pictures from far away. The quality is very poor. The unit is very bulky to carry around your neck. The SD card slot has some block in it. I was not able to even insert an SD card. All in all, not satisfied at all.
Product Description
Bring the world up close and capture what you see with digital images or video clips. A built-in digital camera makes this binocular an excellent choice for sporting events, nature watching, sightseeing and more. Plus, the special Flashback™ video mode allows you to save the last 10 seconds from any given recording (SD memory card required).
Binocular Features:
- 8x magnification
- 30mm lens diamter
- 367 ft. at 1,000 yards field-of-view
- 16.4 ft. close focus
- Folding roof prism
- Fully coated optics
Digital Camera Features:
- 1.3-megapixel digital camera
- Save up to 12 pictures in high-res mode (1280x1024), 40 pictures in low-res mode (640x480) or 30 seconds of video (320x240)
- 16MB of internal memory
- Flashback video mode saves the last 10 seconds of recording
- SD memory card port
- Image-editing software
- USB cable
- Carrying case
- 64MB RAM or higher, Pentium® II, 266MHz or faster (Windows® 98SE/2000/ME/XP)
- 200MB free hard disk space
- CD-ROM drive
- Care Instructions: Wipe lens with a soft cloth
- Windows 98ME or above; 64 MB Ram; 600 MB free space; requires video card w/ 2 MB Ram; 200 MHZ or faster; 4X CD-Rom drive; USB Port
- 1 year manufacturer's warranty
This tremendously versatile binocular/digital camera features 16 megabytes of memory and includes image-editing software on CD-ROM. Capture, download, print or email your images. It's that easy to use – and that easy to enjoy!
Customer Reviews:
awful item, amazon has awful service - beware!.......2006-03-17
I ordered this item as a gift and it wouldn't take any pictures. Very disappointing. I tried to contact customer service here at amazon, and was promised to have a box out to return the item, but now, a couple months later, I have not received any way to return the item and amazon will not return my emails!!!! I am so dissapointed with this shopping experience and now have a broken item AND an extended warranty I purchased. Think twice about shopping through this site!!!
Stay away.......2004-04-27
The first camera died the day after Christmas. The second lasted four months longer, but only because we didn't use it in the interim. The problem was the same in both cases: for no apparent reason, the camera fails to turn on.
Gave it as a Christmas present didn't work.......2004-01-31
Not good a waste of money it didn't work. No power went to the camera so it did not work. Son in Law took it on Vacation useless.
Capture View.......2004-01-09
Instructions very poor. For exam ple, instr. do not tell you that batteries must be in camera and camera must be "on" in order to download to PC. Also not told that if you take batteries out ,will lose any pictures still in camera. Maybe this is elemenetary to a camera buff but not to a novice like myself.
Battery contacts in battery compartment not well designed or installed. Hard to make contact to activate camera.One spring terminal was "bent" when I got camera and had to be straightened to get battery in. Sometimes batteries will make contact and sometimes not.
Judging by the few pictures that I have been able to view, picture quality seems to be good, however.
I'd like a replacement but not sure how to expediently accomplish this.
An item to avoid.......2004-01-04
The Meade CaptureView has two features that should annoy most of us. First of all, it is powered by two AA batteries, but claims to be unable to prevent the batteries from discharging and harming the device if the batteries are left in while the device is off.
Secondly, its USB interface is apparently a version of the USB mass storage standard altered to prevent it from working with anything but Microsoft operating systems. For a company one often associates with scientific interests, active discrimination against users of Mac and unix seems unwarranted.
Average customer rating:
- Lousy, disappointing
- Poorly Engineered
- Best Digital Camera Binocular!!!!
- Cheap Construction
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Meade Captureview Binocular
Manufacturer: Meade
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Accessories:
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Monster Cable MB 4-DCRC AAA Ultra-High Capacity PowerCell Power 4-Pack, with Digital Charger
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3-Year Extended Service Plan - Covers Electronic Items $0-$200 - Replacement
Product Features:
- Prism - BK7 Roof
- Aperture - 22mm
- Camera Magnification & Resolution - 8x - VGA
- Internal Memory - 16MB
- Field of View @ 1000 Yards - 381 feet
ASIN: B00009N7CI |
Product Description
MEADE CVB1003 -- With 16MB of internal memory, this unique binocular can store up to 300 still images at full .3 megapixel resolution, or 200 seconds of video. Precision ground, fully coated 22mm optics deliver bright, sharp images. The CaptureView 8x22 VGA Binocular is the perfect gift, and an essential companion at concerts, sporting events, and while traveling. Exit Pupil - 2.75 Dimensions - 2.5H x 4.1W x 4.4L Weight - 13 ounces Package Includes - USB cable, carry case, neck strap, cleaning cloth, instructions, image editing & archiving software on CD-ROM Finish - Black & Silver
Customer Reviews:
Lousy, disappointing.......2005-12-27
My sister and her boyfriend bought this for me for Christmas. All of us expected what was viewed in the binoculars would be what was photographed, but no. This is a camera mounted on a pair of binoculars. The camera -- and not a very good one (slow and featurless) -- has nothing to do with the binoculars.
Imagine focusing the binoculars on a bird in a tree at some distance and then snapping a picture. The picture would be of the tree -- not of the bird. Presumably, the bird would be in the photo but the photo would not be what you saw in the binoculars.
One would do much better with a telephoto lens on a good camera.
Poorly Engineered.......2004-10-18
This is a poorly engineered product. The first sign of trouble was when I read the recommendation in the user's guide to remove the batteries when the unit is not in use. If you do not remove the batteries, they will discharge in 2 or 3 days. A 50 cent on/off switch would have largely fixed this problem.
The next problem is with the software. It does not work with XP. Meade provides a ridiculous Help Sheet for XP users on their web site, but it only provides jerry rigged half solutions. For all practical purposes the software does not work on Windows XP. I do not know how it performs on other versions of windows.
Then there is the digital camera. With a 50 ft MINIMUM focus and the low resolution VGA camera, do not expect to take the glorious closeups shown in meade's advertisements. The auto shutoff is also a problem. Unit will turn off between shots making spontaneous photography impossible.
This camera/binoculars may have some novelty value, but at 50 to 60 dollars it is not a good value. Meade should be ashamed.
Best Digital Camera Binocular!!!!.......2004-07-04
What a great Innovation!! At a recent baseball game we shot over 200 photo's!! This camera is loaded with so much memory its hard to run out. I recommend it for anybody into sporting events. We didn't miss a shot. The download to the computer afterwards was easy, and the photo's were great!
This is a great deal!
Cheap Construction.......2004-06-17
I cannot tell you about picture quality for these binoculars because I couldn't get past the cheap construction. I bought these for my husband for hunting and the races but had to send 2 pair back before even using them. The body is cheap silver looking brushed plastic and it had dents and dings. The battery cover wouldn't even close. That was my first pair. I got the second and the battery cover still wouldn't snap closed. VERY POORLY MADE. Now my husband is disappointed and so am I. I suggest shopping around. I know I will.
Average customer rating:
- SAD
- Disappointed - disgusted
- Not sure I like it yet
- A good camera
- Shame on Meade...
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Meade CaptureView 8x22 Digital Camera Binocular (Compact)
Manufacturer: Meade
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Accessories:
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Nikon Lens Pen Cleaning System
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Nikon Binoc-U-Mount Universal Tripod Adapter
Product 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
ASIN: B00006FROK |
Product Description
This tremendously versatile 8x22 compact binocular with it's 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.
Amazon.com Product 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
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What can I view with my CaptureView Binoculars?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
- Diopter Knob (on underside)
- Center Focus Knob
- Objective Lens
- Power/ModeButton
- Shutter/Select Button
- USB Port
- Eyepiece
- Camera Lens
- LCD Screen
- Battery Compartment Lid
- Barrel
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Customer Reviews:
SAD.......2004-06-13
Internal timer with no controls? No 'OFF' switch. Turn it and take pics...great. As long as you keep taking pics all is well.If you loose track of the 2 minute window..it turns off! RATS No way to extend the 2 minutes? Looking thru binocs you have no hint (is the camera on or off?)
PROBLEMS:
1) Internal timer-that can be fixed with a firmware download but if you extend the timer to 30 minutes..ya can't turn it off.Well you can by removing the battery cover. And that's another problem.
2) plastic battery cover.A toy .Not long for this world
3)no cover for memory slot or USB port or lens covers (5)
4) Beeper? What beeper? I can't hear any beeper.
5) Battery labels? + and - are confusing for first time
Just turned it on,took one picture..it turned off. Turn it on, take another picture,set it on the counter..it turned off??????
Grrrrrrrrr
Disappointed - disgusted.......2003-09-08
Received as a gift, tried first time at a full daylight baseball game. Camera auto-shutoff between pitches makes it impossible to get quick action shots. Difficult to retrieve the photos, due to the poor driver software that locks up your PC, requires disconnecting other USB devices. Defective photos: images have jagged horizontal lines in neon colors bisecting the middle (where the interesting part of the photo should be). The (partial) images below the jagged horizontal lines have incorrect colors - baseball fields are not deep purple! I'm sorry I wasted my time with it.
Not sure I like it yet.......2003-08-26
I opened the box and installed (or tried to install) the software for this piece of equipment, and found that the software loaded ok, the driver installed properly, but the Tutorial WOULD NOT RUN. I am VERY disappointed in the documentation (instructions for the software and technical info for the camera/binocs)! As another reviewer stated, the thing shuts off after 10 seconds of non-use - a pain in the neck when you are out 'birding' and trying to catch the perfect shot - and that is NOT DOCUMENTED anywhere!
I will keep trying with this...I have a trip coming up and plan to take my REAL camera, too. I am sure the technology on these things will get better. I hope to contact Meade and let them know how disappointed I am.
A good camera.......2003-06-07
This camera is excellent for birdwatching & catching those great shots. The perfect picture is about 16 feet from you- I have taken some prize winning photos with mine.
It is fixed focus and takes some time to learn to perfect your technique- but by and all I am pleased with the price and the product. My boyfriend also bought one and we enjoy taking pictures together and comparing.
A good product- a good price.
Shame on Meade..........2003-05-10
Thank goodness I [paid less], although I don't like throwing away any amount of money. Oh Capture View, how do I dislike thee? Let me count the ways:
1. Binocs cannot be adjusted for someone like me with fairly close eye spacing--camera is in the way, so I cannot fuse left/right images. Duh!!
2. The on/off/shutter buttons are prominent and thus easy to accidentally press...of course this is why the [people] who designed this thing have it automatically shut off after 10 seconds of idling (unbelievable!!). This latter attractive behavior is not (that I could find) mentioned in the instructions.
3. The quality of the pics at "hi-res" is terrible---the product is just [not good] in this regard. Even resting on a support to prevent motion the pics are of such lousy clarity that they are practically useless. My regular digicam at 640/480 produces vastly better images. In fact, holding my digicam up against the eyepiece of my regular binocs and shooting thru the binocs gives much better pics than the Meade pics. This is my big disappointment with the device...I had hoped to get nice hawk pics, but I see it is virtually useless for a subject with any detail at all.
4. The need to reboot the computer after disconnecting the camera, before re-connecting it. Huh?? This makes the USB hot-swap feature useless.
Oh well...whaddaya want for [money]?? My sincerest condolences to those who wasted [more than] that.
Shame on Meade for putting their name on this piece of... And shame on them for absurdly hyping it in their ad copy.
Product Description
Share with family and friends the amazing sights you view through your binoculars by snapping a digital photograph or video clip. Because it's not always possible to anticipate when that exciting moment is going to happen, an exclusive Flashback™ feature saves the last 5, 10, 15 or 20 seconds of any recording, then lets you view an instant replay of what you recorded. With its waterproof design, this latest CaptureView is the worry-free choice for boaters, bird watchers or any outdoor enthusiasts.
Binocular Features:
- 8x magnification
- 30mm lens diameter
- Waterproof for outdoor & boating use (not diving/underwater)
- 367 ft. at 1,000 yards field-of-view
- 16.4 ft. close focus
- Folding roof prism
- Fully coated optics
- Care Instructions: Spot clean lenses
Digital Camera Features:
- 2.0 megapixel digital camera (3.0 with software interpolation)
- Store up to 40 pictures at 1600x1200 resolution; 70 images at 1280x1024 resolution; 140 images at 640x480 resolution or 90 seconds of video at 320x240 resolution
- 16MB memory built-in
- Flashback video instant replay
- Plug and play
- Zoom and pan images in preview mode
- 1.5" Color LCD with power-off option
- Image effects: Black & White or Classic
- Color balance control for different environments
- USB connectivity
- 64MB RAM or higher, Pentium® II, 266MHz or faster (Windows® 98SE/2000/ME/XP) with CD-ROM drive and 200MB free hard disk space
- Leather carrying case
- 1 y
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Bushnell Image View 8x30 Binocular w/3 MP Camera + Accessory Kit
Manufacturer: Bushnell
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics
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- Bushnell Image View 8x30 Binocular w/3 MP Camera
- 4 Ni-MH Rechargeable AAA Batteries w/Rapid Charger
- 512 Megabyte Secure Digital Memory Card
- Deluxe Cleaning and Care Kit
ASIN: B000VSBI8O |
Product Description
The Bushnell 8x30 Image View Roof Prism Binocular with Built-in 3.2 Megapixel Digital Camera boast fully coated lenses and has an incorporated digital camera which allows you to record exactly what you observe as still images. Using streamlined roof prisms, the Image View binocular is compact enough to carry in a pocket, making it ideal for sports fans, outdoor enthusiasts, adventure travelers, or anyone with a desire to view and record whatever experiences come their way. Furthermore, the camera easily connects to a PC via a built in USB interface or you can view your images on a TV with the video output feature. +PLUS+ ACCESSORY KIT: - 4 AAA Rechargeable Batteries w/ Charger - 512 MB SD Card - Deluxe Cleaning Kit
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Meade Instruments CVB1003-2 8x22 CaptureView DigiCam
Manufacturer: Meade
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics
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Product Features:
- 8 Degrees Camera Angle of View, 7 Degrees Binocular Angle of View
- Binocular Field of View - 400 feet at 1000 yards
- Camera Optimum Range - 49 feet to Infinity
- Battery - 2x AAA 1.5V Alkaline
- Automatic Exposure and White-balance control
ASIN: B000VMPKJ8 |
Product Description
This tremendously versatile 8x22 compact binocular with its integrated 640 x 480 resolution digital camera is perfect for anyone who wants to view all the action up-close and capture the memory. The built-in digital camera captures what you see in the 8 power view of the binocular. The digital camera's automatic exposure and focus-free settings makes it perfect for capturing sports, racing events or distant wildlife. Folding Roof Prism Binocular Optical Design 16 feet Close Focus Take up to 40 pictures with VHI resolution (640 x 480) or 100 pictures with LO resolution (320 x 240) Operating System - Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows ME & Microsoft Windows XP Dimensions - 4.5 x 3.5 x 2.2 inch Weight - 7.1 ounces
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Meade Instruments Simmons Captureview 8x30 3.2-megapixel Digital Camera Binoculars
Manufacturer: Meade
ProductGroup: CE
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| Home Automation & Security
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Product Features:
- High-quality optical glass and fully coated optics deliver bright, sharp images
- Folding roof prism design
- Exclusive FlashBack feature
- Plug-and-Play feature permits easier downloads to your computer
ASIN: B000W4RZ98 |
Product Description
What a great idea. Say goodbye to the phrase, You should have been there. Whether it's a mountain goat leaping a gorge, a record-breaking home run, or a rafting trip through the rapids of the Colorado River, now you can view the action up close and capture it as digital images or video clips. Use the exclusive Flashback feature to save the last 5, 10, 15 or 20 seconds of any recording, then view an instant replay of what you recorded. Pick up a CaptureView for the bird watcher, elk hunter, sports fan or outdoor enthusiast in your life. Simmons features a full line of CaptureView models for almost every consumer use.
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Bushnell Image View 8x30 Binocular w 2.1 MP Camera + Accessory Kit
Manufacturer: Bushnell
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- Bushnell Image View 8x30 Binocular w 2.1 MP Camera
- 4 Ni-MH Rechargeable AAA Batteries w/Rapid Charger
- 512 Megabyte Secure Digital Memory Card
- Deluxe Cleaning and Care Kit
ASIN: B000VSBFSM |
Product Description
The Bushnell 8x30 Image View Roof Prism Binocular has fully coated lenses and a built-in 0.35 Megapixel (VGA) resolution Digital Camera. This allows you to record exactly what you observe as still images. Using streamlined roof prisms, the Image View binocular is compact enough to carry in a pocket. This makes it ideal for sports fans, outdoor enthusiasts, adventure travelers, or anyone with a desire to view and record whatever experiences come their way. The camera has 16MB of built-in memory which can store up to 3 photos or you can add a Secure Digital (SD) Card and expan dthe memory to over 1GB. It also has a tripod socket and a remote shutter cable. +PLUS+ ACCESSORY KIT: - 4 AAA Rechargeable Batteries w/ Charger - 512 MB SD Card - Deluxe Cleaning Kit
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