Captureview binoculars from meadeWhat are capture view binoculars?... Made by Meade Binoculars, they’ve a built-in digital camera so you can capture what you see ... The Meade Company specializes in the development of visual enhancement and magnification, their primary products being telescopes designed to see into outer space.But Meade has taken the technology it uses to achieve crisp, clean images with its telescopes, applied it to binoculars, and come up with an interesting variety - from cheap through to mid-price range. Meade binoculars include such series as their rugged Glacier, affordable Travel View, and powerful, distant-viewing Astro.But perhaps the Meade binocular which has most caught the attention of the general public - for better or for worse - is their Meade Capture View Binocular. On this page, we take a look atthem ... Meade 8x22 capture view binoculars reviewdescriptionThese rather attractive folding, compact binoculars have a built-in digital camera.This means you're able to instantly capture whatever you're viewing through the binoculars.Not only do they take pictures ... they'll also take up to 2 minutes video.Be they pictures or video, you can upload these to your PC as you would any other digital camera images.They're run off two simple AAA 1.5V Alkaline batteries, and features and items include:• fully-coated optics• roof prism• 16MB internal memory• LCD viewfinder and variable focus• cd rom with image editingsoftware• USB cable• carrying case• neck strap• cleaning clothadvantagesYou'll find CaptureView binocularsattractive, lightweight, and easy-to-use.The AAA batteries needed to use them are a common battery type and easily available.The camera functions well in low light, and the binoculars are waterproof.They're also affordable, and would make a great gift -especially for youngsters.drawbacksCustomers' complaints include the fact that the batteries don't last very long and, if they run out, you can loose your picture.Image quality has also been criticized.Another disadvantage is the warranty. As with most warranties on Meade binoculars, it only lasts one year, so you'll need to look after them.ConclusionThese are a good buy for the price, but are not really suitable if you need to produce highly professional images and video clips.I think the average travel/opera/birdwatcher/sport/outdoor enthusiast would enjoy them greatly. Also youngsters.If you're wondering what to buy friends and family as a slightly unusual gift, they could be your answer.Remember to keep an eye on the batteries and to carry plenty of spares.
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