Meade CaptureView 8X42 2MP Digital Camera Binocular with LCD Screen

You get plug-and-play performance with Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, or XP.

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.

Very easy to use, high quality product. I was concerned that the unit might not work with my Windows 98 based system, but the included software had a DirectX upgrade that I installed that made my system compatible. The box said Windows 98SE or better was needed but my original Windows 98, not SE, works perfectly. Apparently, newer versions of Windows support the binoculars with no upgrades needed.

Excellent still pictures too, but I love the instant replay capability. This new Meade digital binocular is the best digital binocular on the market.


INSTANT REPLAY DIGITAL BINOCULAR W/DISPLAY & VIDEO   September 5, 2003
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

THE PRODUCT IS USER FRIENDLY. I WAS ABLE TO USE ALL FEATURES COMFORTABLY AFTER LESS THAN AN HOUR SPENT READING THE MANUEL AND BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE BINOCULARS! I LOOK FORWARD TO USING MY CAPTURE VIEW BINOCULARS FOR INSTANT REPLAY OF SPORTING EVENTS, FISHING, HUNTING, HIKING AND FOR OTHER ACTION ACTIVITIES ALL OF WHICH ARE PERFECTLY SUITED FOR VIDEO RECORDING AND INSTANT REPLAY.


Great camera binoculars!   January 11, 2007
Film Crew Hawaii (Hawaii)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

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.