Bushnell ImageView 10x25 VGA Digital Camera Binocular

Product Description

A good binocular can enhance your view; Image View binoculars will do the same for your memories. Bushnell Performance Optics has combined the high magnification and powerful performance of a Bushnell binocular with the advanced technical wizardry of a compact digital camera, giving you the option to capture and save any sight you experience. The Image View is ideal for sports fans, outdoor enthusiasts, adventure travelers, anyone with a desire to view and record whatever experiences come their way. Why settle for magnifying life when you can remember it for all time?

Amazon.com Review

Combining a pair of binoculars with a digital camera is a brilliant idea with endless possibilities, with useful applications from birdwatchers documenting their greatest "catches" to parents zooming in on their kids on the playing field. Unfortunately, Bushnell's Imageview digital binoculars, which integrate digital imaging into a pair of 10x25 binoculars, may be ahead of their time.

The image quality of the binoculars isn't a problem, as they employ clear optics that allow for sharp focusing at the fixed 10x zoom level. Build quality also is good, with thick rubber coating on the sides to ensure a good grip and fold-down rubber eyecups to accommodate eyeglass wearers. The small 25mm objective lenses, however, don't provide substantial light-gathering but do keep the design as small and light as possible

The built-in camera will be the real problem for most users. It uses a low-resolution CCD that snaps pictures at a fixed resolution of 640 x 480, which is fine for e-mail but not adequate for making prints. To make matters worse, most of the shots we took were grainy, with lots of compression artifacts and subpar color.

If you can live with those limitations, the camera does have the benefits of ease of use and plenty of image-storaging capacity. With 8 MB of built-in memory, we snapped nearly 150 pictures before connecting the camera to a PC. No image preview is available, but a basic black-and-white LCD display on top of the camera tells you how many pictures you've snapped and the selected mode.

With a better digital camera and removable memory slots, this idea of a high-quality camera-binocular hybrid could realize its full potential. However, the image quality compromises imposed by the Imageview will be too much for many to bear, regardless of the low price. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

Compact binoculars
Camera is easy to use and doesn't require two hands
Stores nearly 150 pictures in internal memory

Cons:

Low picture quality
No direct image preview or management
25mm objective lens means you need a lot of light to get the most out of the binoculars

Customer Reviews:

Not a bad gadget.......2007-08-20

I would give this 3 and half stars. I received one of these as a free gift, so free is good. I wouldn't advise paying full retail price else you may be disappointed. After reading the horrible reviews, I debated opening the box when it arrived. What I found best for all software which comes in the box, never open the CD! If you have any other OS, other than Win98, then just plug it in to a USB port and the camera memory will appear as a disk drive. You do NOT need and do not want the software which comes in the box. This is true for any digital camera.

As binoculars go, this pair isn't bad. It's small, rubberized, has a focus and rubber eye cups. Chromatic distortion is slight, good sharpness and detail, although there is some fogginess around the outside of the field of view. The built-in camera is a toy by all accounts. Bird watching? I think not. My suggested use is to collect evidence of the neighbor's dog going through your garbage or of a suspicious car parked across the street. It's good for what I use it for.

Really fun to own!.......2007-03-13

This camera binocular is great! Good magnification, light weight, with fantastically fun software! Comes with everything you need to take, save and edit photos.
Would have given it 5 stars but it is a little hard to hold the camera still while snapping a picture because the button is on top. Same with focusing, a little difficult for the same reason. All in all, it was a great buy, shipped fast to Hawaii, and a welcomed addition to our camera/binocular collection. Can't wait to use it in Yellowstone!

He'd love it if he used it.......2007-01-20

Got this for my hubby for Christmas. Someday maybe he'll decide to use it...he is technophobic! I think it's a great idea for the things we love to do...eagle watching, canyon trips, Hawaii...etc. If he doesn't use it I will! To be able to look through binoculers and then snap the picture seems like an excellent mating of old and new technololgy.

Garbage for photos.......2006-07-07

Complete crap. The installation as mentioned in many other reviews was next to impossible. I bought my mother this before she went on a trip to Alaska, thinking she could bring some nice close up shots to complement her other digital camera shots. But that was not the case, after spending hours trying to get it installed on XP the files were not even the right format. The picture quality was horrible. This product is a joke, I wish I could get my money back, the only good thing about it is that the binoculars work. Better off just buying a pair of those, skip this product and save yourself a headache.

Get what you pay for.......2006-07-01

The camera with this unit was hardly worth it the low cost. The optics are fine for the price, but built in camera was useless. Unable to obtain a clean shot. I brought it to try this out in the back yard and take some pictures. I figured if I like it I would invest in a more expensive model. In hindsight I should have just saved my money and buy a better model. Buyer beware!!!

Bushnell ImageView 7x18 VGA Pocket Digital Camera Binocular

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Bushnell ImageView 7x18 VGA Pocket Digital Camera Binocular

Manufacturer: Bushnell
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Objective lens: 18mm
Digital camera and binocular combination
0.35 megapixel sensor with VGA quality images
8MB internal memory holds up to 300 images
Magnification: 7x

ASIN: B0001GL09I

Product Description

Looking through a binocular can be magical. Taking in the details. Getting a closer look. Exploring nature. With Image View Binoculars from Bushnell you can save all of those wonderful images. How? Bushnell has combined a powerful, long-range binocular with a compact, digital camera and engineered a world of endless possibilities. One of Bushnell's most popular models, the Image View is ideal for sports fans, outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers that want to simultaneously view and record everything. Available in a variety of models, compact enough to slip into a pocket and packed with powerful performance features, the Image View makes a perfect gift.

Bushnell Image View 10x25 Binocular w/VGA camera & LCD viewer

Average customer rating:

Not a bad gadget
Really fun to own!
He'd love it if he used it
Garbage for photos
Get what you pay for

Bushnell Image View 10x25 Binocular w/VGA camera & LCD viewer

Manufacturer: Bushnell
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Take 640 x 480 VGA still pictures from your binocular image
8-MB of internal memory and LCD viewer screen
Convenient menu control panel to command camera functions
10x binocular magnification and 8x camera magnification
USB connection; powered by 2-AAA batteries

ASIN: B0007PEOLE
Release Date: 2005-04-01

Product Description

Taking in the details. Getting a closer look. Exploring nature. With Image View Binoculars from Bushnell you can SAVE all of those wonderful images. How? Bushnell Performance Optics' combined a powerful, long-range binocular with a compact, digital camera and engineered a world of endless possibilities. One of Bushnell's most popular models, the Image View is ideal for sports fans, outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers that want to simultaneously view and record everything. Available in a variety of models, compact enough to slip into a pocket and packed with powerful performance features, the Image View makes a perfect gift.

Customer Reviews:

Not a bad gadget.......2007-08-20

Really fun to own!.......2007-03-13

He'd love it if he used it.......2007-01-20

Garbage for photos.......2006-07-07

Get what you pay for.......2006-07-01

Bushnell Image View 10x 25 Binocular w/VGA Camera

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Bushnell Image View 10x 25 Binocular w/VGA Camera

Manufacturer: Bushnell
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

VGA still pictures, 8MB internal memory
SD card slot
Tripod socket
remote shutter cable
USB port, USB cable and software included

ASIN: B000PHMNR6
Release Date: 2007-05-15

Product Description

09-20-2007 - Brand New Item. Description - BUSHNELL 11 1026 IMAGEVIEW(TM) 10 X 25MM DIGITAL IMAGING BINOCULARS

Celestron VistaPix 8x22 - Green - Digital Binocular

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Celestron VistaPix 8x22 - Green - Digital Binocular

Manufacturer: Celestron
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Integrated binocular/camera design
Continue video capacity
Tripod adaptable
Plug and Play-with mass storage, no drivers are necessary
2-year warranty

ASIN: B0007UQNO0

Product Description

Celestron's VistaPix binocular/digital camera gives you the best of both worlds! VistaPix is a high-quality powerful binocular for clear, sharp, bright views of the outdoors and a versatile digital camera - all in one! VistaPix is all you need to view the world around you and save those memorable moments to share with others. VistaPix images can be stored using its internal mass storage.

Average customer rating:

This camera is horrible and customer service stinks
This Product Doesn't Deliver

Bushnell Trail Scout VGA Digital Camera

Manufacturer: Bushnell
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

Senses deer and other game up to 60 feet away
Positive toggle system indicates camera settings
Functions day, night, or all 24 hours
Records images, movies, and events onto SD card, 32MB card included
Weatherproof and rugged design; locks and software password keeps out thieves

ASIN: B0007PEOO6
Release Date: 2005-04-01

Product Description

Want great scouting technology and images at a great value? You want the Digital Trail Scout VGA. Its passive infrared sensor detects game up to 60 feet away, and can image game day or night. Weatherproof construction protects it from the elements; security cable, padlock, tree bracket and software password protect it from curious critters (both four- and two-legged varieties.)

Customer Reviews:

This camera is horrible and customer service stinks.......2007-08-16

I purchased two of these cameras for wildlife surveys and they both worked for about 1 week then one of them started to only take black images both day and night. So I sent it in for repair and they charged me 10$ to send it in even though it was under warranty then I got it back and it worked for a few weeks and it messed up again and I sent it in again and another 10$ and then it broke again so I gave up on this camera. The other system worked for about 1 month got some good images on it then it started doing the same thing as the first one so then I quit using either camera now they are just sitting and collecting dust. Probably should just throw them away. I have since purchased three other camera brands and would recommend the leaf river IR3-bu as my favorite IR flash camera even over the the other two cameras I have tried the no flash cuddeback and stealh cam I230IR.

This Product Doesn't Deliver.......2006-04-18

I have used the Bushnell Trail Scout Pro 2.1 MP for a little over two weeks now and it has been a disappointment. The unit has not produced a single in-focus picture in any of its operational modes. Although not described in the instruction manual, the device appears to use an infra red focusing light and receiver. The 'focusing' time interval is several seconds long before the camera snaps a picture which may suggest that the source/receiver aren't well matched or are underpowered. It may also be that Bushnell is using a single compromise algorithm for both visible and infra red light when focusing - the result of which is that the camera is never in focus.
Both the LED flash and the incandescent flash are so weak that almost all night images have to be extensively post processed just to see what is in the photo. The incandescent flash is good for about 15 feet while the IR flash is even less. This is unfortunate since the infra red motion detector works for over 30 feet even for small animals.
The unit I have is also erratic in performance: a fair number of photos are inexplicably overexposed while others (at night) are totally black and can't be processed at all. The instruction manual in the box and the Bushnell website have not been helpful. The worst of it is that the Bushnell folks are very hard to contact. They do not have a customer service email address posted on their website which leaves telephone fax or writing a letter. After telephone waits I have faxed them a number of times and am still waiting for a response.
The idea of this product is good and the equipment appears and feels rugged so if the folks at Bushnell can figure out how to make it work properly and then describe it with a better manual they will have something worth the price. Until then I suggest purchasers look to other sources for a better product, but I will warn you in advance - other solutions will be more costly.

Bushnell Image View 10x 25 Binocular w/VGA Camera (Clam Shell)

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Bushnell Image View 10x 25 Binocular w/VGA Camera (Clam Shell)

Manufacturer: Bushnell
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Binoculars | Hunting Optics | Hunting | Categories | Sports & Outdoors
Product Features:

VGA still pictures, 8MB internal memory
SD card slot
Tripod socket
remote shutter cable
USB port, USB cable and software included

ASIN: B000MX5SIE
Release Date: 2007-04-10

Product Description

10X25 Image View VGA Camera SD Slot C

Simmons CaptureView 8x22mm Binocular Digital Camera VGA

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Simmons CaptureView 8x22mm Binocular Digital Camera VGA

Manufacturer: Simmons Mfg. Co.
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

Product Description

Simmons CaptureView 8x22mm Binocular Digital Camera VGA Simmons CaptureView 8x22mm VGA Digital Camera Binoculars CV-1 822217 are an 8x22 full-featured binoculars integrated with a <

BinoCatch 4x28 Digital USB Binoculars with Integrated 640x480 VGA Digital Camera (Silver)

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BinoCatch 4x28 Digital USB Binoculars with Integrated 640x480 VGA Digital Camera (Silver)

Manufacturer: BinoCatch
ProductGroup: Photography
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

4x28 magnification power / PC camera / Digital still camera / Binocular objective / Digital video capture / Binocular magnification
1/4" color VGA (640x480 pixels) CMOS Image sensor / 10-second delay self timer / 0.5m to infinity focusing distance
1/6-1/5000 seconds shutter speed / F2.5 lens / 640 x 480 pixels VGA image resolution / 320 x 240 pixels QVGA image resolution / CMOS image sensor
Memory Capacity: 16 MB of RAM / 20 pictures available w/high resolution mode / 69 pictures available w/low resolution mode
Software: ArcSoft Photoimpression / PCCam / My DSC

ASIN: B000KGVNDM

Product Description

Don't be caught without one of these BinoCatch 4x28 digital USB binoculars with integrated 640x480 digital camerao! The BinoCatch DB-001 is great for use around the neighborhood, mountainous terrain, the beach, and more! This 4-in-1 binocular, digital camera, pc camera, and video camera makes a perfect gift for college students, travelers and more! Key features include a PC camera, 1/6-1/5000 seconds shutter speed, 640 x 480 pixels VGA image resolution and a F2.5 lens. Additional features include digital video capture, still digital camera, 16 MB of memory and a 10-second delay self-timer. We recommend observing local rules and regulations...Now go get your BinoCatch DB-001 binoculars today! Product Requirements: Windows 98/2000/ME/XP / Two (2) AAA batteries / Luminosity of 300 Lux or above required for good pictures / Available USB port

4x28 Binocatch Binoculars + Digital Camera + Video + Web Cam

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4x28 Binocatch Binoculars + Digital Camera + Video + Web Cam

Manufacturer: Binocatch
ProductGroup: CE

4x28 magnification power; F2.5 lens;
10-second delay self timer;
CMOS image sensor.
1/6-1/5000 seconds shutter speed;
640 x 480 pixels VGA, 320 x 240 pixels QVGA image resolution

ASIN: B000LR57SW

Product Description

Don't be caught without one of these BinoCatch 4x28 Digital USB Binoculars w/Cam and Video! The BinoCatch DB-001 is great for use around the neighborhood, mountainous terrain, the beach, and more! This 4-in-1 binocular, digital camera, pc camera, and video camera makes a perfect gift for college students, travelers and more! Key features include a PC camera, 1/6-1/5000 seconds shutter speed, 640 x 480 pixels VGA image resolution and a F2.5 lens. General Features: - 4x28 magnification power; - PC camera; - Digital still camera; - Binocular objective; - Digital video capture; - Binocular magnification; - 1/4" color VGA (640x480 pixels) CMOS Image sensor; - 10-second delay self timer; - 0.5m to infinity focusing distance; - 1/6-1/5000 seconds shutter speed; - F2.5 lens; - 640 x 480 pixels VGA image resolution; - 320 x 240 pixels QVGA image resolution; - CMOS image sensor. Memory Capacity: - 16 MB of RAM; - 20 pictures available w/high resolution mode; - 69 pictures available w/low resolution mode; Software: - ArcSoft Photoimpression; - PCCam; - My DSC; Regulatory Approvals: FCC, CE.

Average customer rating:

Don't Drop it!!!

The Rock

A Great CD Player

This is the best discman I have ever came across!!

Good value for your money

Philips AX5015 Personal CD Player with 45-Second Anti-Skip and Car Kit (Blue)

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Fellowes Nylon CD Wallet (224-Disc Capacity)

Product Features:

Headphone, car kit included

Jogproof with 45-second electronic skip protection

Up to 22 hours of playback with two AA batteries

Digital dynamic bass boost

CD-R and CD-RW compatible

ASIN: B00005AUU6

Product Description

The Philips AX5015 offers you a great basic personal CD player option with rich sound and a skip protection. It is perfect for listening, studying, and exercising. This player is Jogproof with a 45-second ESP as well as durable with a 22-hour playback time on 2 AA batteries. Great sound comes from the Digital Dynamic Bass Boost for different volumes. Enjoy your own CD mixes with the AX5015's CD-R/CD-RW compatibility. All CD modes are available (shuffle, repeat). Portability - no problem! The Cool Blue Heat Resistant Body lets you use this CD player anywhere - in your car, at the beach, pool, or outside on your deck. Use the included headphones and car kit for ultra portability.

Amazon.com Product Description

Ideal for active CD listeners, the Philips AX501517 personal CD player features fourth-generation, 45-second electronic skip protection for continuous music play and up to five times faster shock recovery than conventional systems. Additional, convenient features include CD-R/RW compatability and power-saving technology that extends battery playing time to 22 hours with two AA alkaline batteries.

Aside from being versatile, this CD player delivers top-notch sound quality utilizing a 1-bit digital-to-analog converter and digital dynamic bass boost. CD playback features include 30-track programmable, shuffle, repeat, and introscan modes, as well as CD music search that searches the CD at high speed while still producing low-volume sound, so you know exactly when to stop.

Auto power off, hold, and resume are also featured in the AX501517, along with an easy-to-read LCD display that shows CD track, time, bass, CD functions, and battery status. Car kit and over-the-head stereo headphones included.

Customer Reviews:

Don't Drop it!!!.......2005-10-01

I loved this discman, and it really is jog proof, just don't drop it!!! I only had it for a few months and I dropped it from maybe 3 feet and the top popped of and it no longer reads discs! I've had others that were half the price last longer!

The Rock.......2004-11-20

I agree with what everyone else is saying about this cd player. Good sound, decent features, good anti-skip. I also wanted to stress how durable this player is. I've had it for about THREE AND A HALF YEARS now. During this time I've dropped it on cement, off the top of bunk beds, you name it... All buttons and features still work flawlessly. The case isn't even cracked. I was waiting till this thing stopped working to justify buying a mp3 player, but I'm tired of waiting. Phillips has me sold.

A Great CD Player.......2003-07-29

This is a great CD Player for a number of reasons.

1 I play bass so with the digital dynamic bass boost I can really hear the bass.

2 I have dropped it a few times and there has never been any damage to it.

3 With the 45 Second Anti Skip you have to really try to get it to skip.

4 With some of my friends CD Players they take a second to go from being paused and to playing but with this CD player it plays instantly.

This is the best discman I have ever came across!!.......2002-07-13

Now I know you must of read those bad comments about this discman, however, do you notice they all have one thing in comman? - the owners all dropped them... you really don't expect something to work as designed after you have damaged it!. Anyway, I had this discman for about a year now and so far it has NEVER given me any trouble. It works great and one of the pros is that it displays the battery level all the time which to me is quite good, since you would not want to leave home not knowing where the battery stands - other discmans only display the battery strength when it is really low. Apart from that, the bass is great and the cdplayer doesn't skip (weather the skip protection is on or off). Furthermore, it plays CD-R's outstandingly. I would recommend anyone looking for a great discman to buy this... you won't regret it ...

Good value for your money.......2002-05-29

I've bought this discman primarily for it's car kit - it was a lot cheaper solution for listening CDs in the car, than "real" car CD player. It works perfectly, even on bumpy roads with ESP turned on.

I like to make my own CDs with favourite songs, so I record them all on 1-6x Teac CD-R. Philips has no problems whatsoever with those CDs. Also, I dropped it few times (2-3ft), and though you can clearly see scratches (on the transparent plastic cover), it works fine. Though, it looks pretty fragile, so be careful.

The only problem I've encountered is postion of Next and Previous (or F Fwd and F Bwd) buttons, which are "linked" and very near to Play and Stop buttons. So, instead of skipping the track, you could return it to the beginning, and when you drive, it's not really healthy to look at the CD.

Anyway, price is fine for what you get, and if I had to buy again - I would buy this player.

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