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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7326 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Meade
• Model: 8x22 VGA
• Dimensions: 4.00" h x 6.25" w x 8.75" l, 1.50 pounds

Features

• Prism - BK7 Roof
• Aperture - 22mm
• Camera Magnification & Resolution - 8x - VGA
• Internal Memory - 16MB
• Field of View @ 1000 Yards - 381 feet

From the Manufacturer
Binoculars and camera in one ... the Meade CaptureView series represents the latest advancement in binoculars. The digital camera's automatic exposure, and focus-free settings makes it perfect for capturing sports, racing events, or distant wildlife. Everything is supplied to download CaptureView images to your PC to be edited, printed, and e-mailed. The redefined CaptureView 8x22 compact delivers more memory and higher optical performance. The digital camera's VGA resolution and the 16MB of internal memory can store up to 80 still images or 200 seconds of video. Precision ground fully coated 22mm optics deliver bright, sharp images.

Features

• Fully coated optics.
• 16MB of internal memory.
• Optimum imaging range from 49 feet to infinity
• Capture up to 80 images at the full .6 megapixel resolution. More images can be stored at the lower resolution setting.
• Capture up to 200 seconds of video with internal memory.
• 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 CaptureView offers easy USB connectivity.

1. What can I view with my CaptureView Binoculars?
   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. Do I need a special driver to use the camera?
   Necessary drivers can be downloaded from our Website or installed from the included CD.
3. 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 temperatures may not allow the camera to function normally, and may cause the batteries to lose their charge more quickly.
4. I have more than one USB port on my computer. Does it matter which one I use to connect the camera?
   You can use any USB port. But it is important to note that you will have to install the "Scopecam" Driver each time you use a new port other than the original port you connected the camera to the first time.
5. 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. top
6. 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.

Top View: 1. Eyepieces 2. Mode Button 3. Shutter Button 4. LCD Panel 5. Objective Lens 6. Barrel Front View: 7. Camera Lens		Bottom View: 9. Diopter Scale (on right eyepiece) 10. Focus knob 11. Battery Compartment Lid Rear View: 12. USB Port

Customer Reviews

Poorly Engineered
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.

Cheap Construction
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.

Lousy, disappointing
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.