Bushnell ImageView 8x30 1.3MP Digital Camera Binocular

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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.
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- Binocular and digital camera combination with 8x magnification
- 1.3 megapixel still image quality
- 16 MB of internal memory with SD card slot
- 32-foot field of view at 1000 yards
- Powered by 2 AAA batteries, USB connectivity
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 "FAR EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS" 2009-04-09
By David M. Bowen (Conyers, GA)
Having relied on the Bushnell reputation for quality, I expected my Bushnell Camera Bincular to be a superior product. Once it was received (within a few days), everyone who sees them are impressed and remarks the high quality of their make and the quality of photos produced. You cannot go wrong with this product.



David in Conyers, GA

 "Fantastic up close photos and great binocular" 2007-12-08
By Rob (Lake Tapps, WA United States)
These are great binoculars! The binoculars are of the quality you would expect from Bushnell. The digital cameera is fantastic. We went to Alaska and now hav wonderful up close photos af whales, eagles and a rarely seen black fox. Also we now have a wonderful close-up of Ichiro blown up and posted in our son's bedroom. The one downside is you have to hold it steady. Some of the photos in Alaska were taken while rafting and they were blurred. We aren't big bird watcher fans....but I imagine this would be fantastic for bird watchers! Great Binoculars! I highly recommend purchasing a gig or more storage card as you will need it for lots of photos. Download and working with the photos are a snap. This was fun and a great product.

 "This is a piece of junk!" 2006-12-08
By SweetP (Evergreen State, Seattle, WA)
The second time I used it, two different pieces of the battery section, including the cover, broke: the metal sprial thing for one end of the battery just fell out when I opened the battery section; and the cover prong just broke off. Man, what a waste of $[...] plus dollars, and what a dissapointment.



I bought it to look at birds. Well, unless the bird is five feet in front of you, you can forget about it.

 "one flaw" 2006-07-25
By Robert B. Lineberger (Columbia, SC)
I used the image view to take 17 really good pictures. However, holding the binoculars in my hand as I walked to the beach, somewhere along the way the on/off switch simply fell out! I returned it for full credit but I would rather have had another pair. They were not in stock.

 "Cash for Trash" 2005-05-25
By Confederate (Bethesda, MD)
The optics used in these binoculars are semi-sharp in the middle and blurry around the edges, the quality of the images lack contrast and the life of the camera can be measured in weeks. Avoid Bushnell products in general. The optical quality has been horrible in every pair of binocs I've ever purchased (though I did like one of their easy focusing systems). On one pair, the images didn't even line up and it's not worth the postage to have them returned.






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Bushnell ImageView 8x30 2.1 MP Digital Binoculars with Accessory Kit

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Taking in the details. Getting a closer look. Exploring nature beyond what is readily available to the naked eye. All excellent reasons for owning a pair of Bushnell binoculars. But imagine being able to save those images to share with friends and family. Is that possible? Yes. Introducing the ImageView Digital Binoculars from Bushnell. A remarkable marriage of a powerful, long-range binocular and a compact, 2.1 megapixel digital camera. The applications are endless. This is the perfect choice for sports fans, outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers who want to simultaneously view and record the action. Compact enough to slip into a pocket, yet packed with powerful performance features like 8x magnification and internal memory holds 80 pictures at high resolution and 300 pictures at low resolution. The new ImageView is affordably priced - making it the perfect gift for friends or family. Objective lens: 30mm|2.1 megapixel digital camera and binoculars|Fully coated optics with fold down eyecups|16 MB of internal memory with SD memory card slot|Magnification: 8x|digital Binocular, carrying case, software, USB cable , instructions, Ultra comfortable neoprene neck strap, lens cleaning tool, cloth and solution"
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Technical Details

- 2.1 megapixel digital camera and binoculars
- Fully coated optics with fold down eyecups
- 16 MB of internal memory with SD memory card slot
- Magnification: 8x
- Objective lens: 30mm
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 "Great binoculars" 2008-04-05
By M. Caban (Saratoga , NY)
I love these binoculars. As soon as I got them I went out and bought the battery and a memory card for it. Then I took a walk through the park and shot some pictures with it. They are not crystal sharp pictures, but they're not bad either. For the fun of it, I took a video clip of the flag blowing in the breeze. I stood about 70 yards away from it when I did this, and it came out very well.

Keep in mind that whenever a picture is taken from far away, even with a zoom, you will lose quality then if you took a picture close up. For the price, this is a good item. I am rough with my stuff, so I was happy to see that this is well made.

I think this is a great buy for the person who loves to hike and doesn't want to lug both a camera and binoculars with them. This is a two in one deal and well worth it.

 "NOT WHAT I EXPECTED" 2005-07-08
By Fran Rosenberg
i didnt like the product as it had no screen to review the pictures and had problems getting it to download to the computer


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Bushnell Digital Stealth View 5x42 w/ Super Charged Infrared Monocular

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The new Stealthview¿ Digital Night Vision products use a powerful infrared spotlight to produce images with resolution rivaling that of Generation 2 and 3 optics. The view is sharp from edge to edge, and they're effective in complete darkness and at long distances. They're also invisible to game animals and observers.
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Technical Details

- CMOS vs image-intensifier tube
- 2-hour continuous run time w/IR on and 8 hrs without IR
- In-view B&W micro display
- Weather resistant
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 "no good" 2009-06-14
By Wendell Lynn (tx us)
i do not recamind this produck it is not as goos as my older bushnell night monos

 "Disappointed" 2009-03-09
By EuroHunter (Iceland)
I cannot recommend this product. The black and white low resolution display is the biggest disadvantage of the unit. Firstly, it will take your eye several minutes to get used to the dark after getting white light from the display to your eye. When out in the dark, the last thing you want is to get blinded by white light and I cannot understand why Bushnell came up with the b&w display. Secondly the display has low resolution, so details in the surroundings will not be seen. Thirdly, the display is small. When using the extra infrared illuminator, only things illuminated could be seen, not the surroundings. The on/off switch is placed in such a way that when the unit is in its carrying bag, one can accidently turn it on, resulting in 6 empty AA-batteris and unoperable monocular. It has happened to me several times that the unit is turned on, when opening its carrying bag. I happen to own Prowler 4.0 X 50mm, also from Bushnell, and that is a much better product (not a perfect one of course), giving you much better resolution and better image.

 "Amazing especially for the price." 2008-03-25
By T. Hofmann (USA, UT)
I was at first always kind of worried about getting a night optics thinking that it was just some expensive mockery that wasn't worth the money. Well I decided to buy this and just go for it, and was out right amazed and impressed. In complete darkness were I couldn't see my hand infront of my face or any light in the area, I turned this sucker on and without even useing the iluminator add on could see perfectly. The ability to change how bright the light intensity was really helped to so that the picture on the digital screen in the eye piece wasn't bled white. I haven't had the chance to try viewing something at a distance more than a hondred yards but so far I am really impressed and glad that I bought it. Also when you turn the spotlight IR on a circular white huh of all that is illuminated appears on the screen.

 "Impressive performance but not cheap" 2008-02-20
By John Godwin (Nepean, Ontario Canada)
Bushnell Digital Stealth View 5x42 w/ Super Charged Infrared Monocular



I purchased this scope in Canada; oddly enough when I went to order it from a US website they would not ship it here.



The image is very bright and can be a bit blinding in a dark location. When you remove your eye from the eyepiece it will take you a minute or so to regain your natural night vision in that eye; good job it's only a monocular, at least you'll have one working eye! One push button makes it brighter and another button dims it just as quickly; dimming it reduces the contrast. I got the impression that this is just a feature of infra-red viewing rather than a problem with the scope. After using the scope for a while I have learned to prefer a lower light level.



The only other two buttons are the on/off switch and the super IR switch, both of these are push buttons rather than slide switches. I would prefer a slide switch for the on/off function as it is too easy to turn the unit on simply by picking it up in its flexible case. A small and discrete green led indicates that the unit is on, it is not visible except to the user, and will flash to a indicate low battery. I haven't used it enough to say how long the 6 AA batteries last, but they claim 2 - 8 hours depending on how much you use the super IR.



I am used to using binoculars and found this unit surprisingly ergonomic for a monocular. You will have no problem operating it in darkness once you are familiar with the layout, the buttons are all on top where your fingers expect them to be. Make sure you adjust the dioptre focus properly or you will have a harder time adjusting the main focus tube. I found the main focus tube on mine too easy to turn and would have prefered a stiffer feel. A lens cap is supplied.



The super IR feature works very well. It is not adjustable and is focused at the factory for longer distance, so at short ranges the brightened target will be out of the field of view. But at short ranges the normal IR illuminator, which is always on, is more than adequate. There is no protective lens cap for the super IR lens.



The RCA output is a nice feature, and worked well with my camcorder. Actually what you get is a mini plugin jack attached via two inches of cable to a female RCA jack which is fine because it stores very easily in the case, and it is easily extendible with a regular RCA patch cable. The unit can be powered by an external 12 volt source, but they don't supply one.



Apart from an old TLR camera this is the only thing I own that is made in Russia. It is well finished and has a rubberized military look and feel to it, very solid. It is not waterproof. The warranty is 2 years. The manual covers everything you need to know but only briefly, OK these things are easy to use. There is no schematic or parts list.



Bottom line is I am impressed, which is why I bothered writing this review, something I don't normally do.

 "It's not a binocular, it's monocular" 2007-05-06
By Grzegorz Laskiewicz (IL, USA)
There is only one eyepiece to look through! Any 1st generation 4x50 scope surpasses this cmos based camera. I don't recommend it for any use. The only advantage is video output and external power supply input. Don't buy it.


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Bushnell Marine 7 x 50 Binocular with digital compass

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7x50mm Digital Marine Features a built-in 3-axis digital compass for true heading. Built to withstand extreme nautical enfironments. And float in them. The U.S. Coast Guard suggests you keep them on board, but we made our Marine series binoculars buoyant, waterproof and corrosion resistant, so a little dunking won't deep-six your day. You'll appreciate the ultra-bright, crisp views granted by their multi-coated optics and premium BaK-4 prism glass. Rugged rubber armoring provides a sure grip, absorbs shock and keeps them from sliding in rough conditions. They're essential equipment if you spend much time on deck, and aren't fazed by a little time off it.
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Technical Details

- BaK-4 porro prisms for bright, clear, crisp viewing, Fully multi-coated optics, 100% waterproof/ fogproof
- O-ring sealed and nitrogen-purged to keep out moisture, highly resistant to saltwater corrosion
- Non-slip, non-skid rubber armor cushions bumps and shock, prevents sliding and provides a firm grip when wet
- Hermetically sealed, Fold-down eycps
- 100% UV protection
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 "Marine Binoculars" 2008-05-08
By Benny the Geek (Oregon, USA)
I bought these for my (future) sailboat but in the meantime have used them for nature hikes and such. They produce pretty bright and sharp images. I'm sure there's better binoculars on the market but for the price (a close-out item when I bought them) I'd have to pay much, much more to get something superior to them.


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Bushnell ImageView 10x25 VGA Digital Camera Binocular

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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?
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Technical Details

- Binocular/digital camera combo
- 10x magnification, 25mm objective lenses
- 640 x 480 digital image resolution great for e-mailing
- 8 MB of built-in memory stores nearly 150 pictures
- Fold-down rubber eyecups to accommodate eyeglass wearers
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 "No driver or software download available, BEWARE" 2009-06-24
By GaiaGreenWitch (Gulf Coast)
The driver disk that I have will not work anymore, so I figured that I could download it online. However, it is not available anywhere for download. Now I am stuck with a product that is useless to me. Do not waste your money on this or any other Bushnell product, customer support is non-existent!

 "Basic binocu-camera toy" 2009-05-25
By Ray Sullivan (Greensboro NC)
Does your digicam give you 10x optical magnification? Do your binoculars store the images you are viewing? Likely the answer is no to both questions. Along comes the Bushnell 10 x 25 VGA Digital Camera Binocular. Now it is quite possible to buy a high-power spotting scope and put your camera lens right on the viewfinder and snap the image. I first saw a demo in Costa Rica by a nature guide pointing out a huge iguana sunning on a log 50-60 ft from us. But the spotting scope isn't nearly as portable. This binocu-camera combo does a reasonable job. The original software installed readily in my PC with Win XP Pro and those original software drivers work just fine. When it asks about the editing program, I simply asked it to use my Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0. and import the images after doing the transfer with no difficulty. Detailed editing proceeds normally. Are these National Geographic images suitable for framing? No way! Even with manual adjustments, you simply cannot correct them like a normal digicam shot. Colors are not true unfortunately. It's just a great little device for carrying in your backpack or pocket. For the price, it's just fine. Don't expect mind-blowing images folks. And don't forget to use a monopod to steady the device. It does NOT come with VR (vibration reduction). Telephoto shots are notoriously fuzzy because you simply can't hold the camera & lens that steady without VR built-in or something like a stump, tree, or monopod to make it rock-steady. My Nikon VR telephoto lens does an outstanding job even hand-held so I know that it is feasible with the right equipment. Maybe Bushnell will come up with a VR feature in the future. 3.5-4.0 stars (good to very-good)

 "A wonderful idea..." 2008-12-10
By Donna Kean (USA)
These binoculars are good, but they do have their limitations.



1. The camera DOES NOT adjust focus with the binoculars! It has a set focus range of 30 feet, which means that unless you are at least that distance away, your target will not be in focus in the photograph. I found this a particular problem as I wanted to use them for backyard bird spotting/photographing, but a lot of the time the birds were just too close. If they were further away, they were still out of focus because the camera would focus on leaves and trees that were at the 30 feet marker.



2. With the extra equipment between the two eye pieces, I couldn't look through both lenses at the same time... the binoculars wouldn't close in narrow enough for my skinny nose!



3. I felt that they also drained the batteries quite heavily.



The binoculars themselves are good enough. They focus like normal binoculars and I didn't have a problem with them (other than not being able to see through both lenses at the same time!)



The extra buttons and the on-screen menu for the camera were easy to understand. The little preview screen was very useful - I would search for my target through the binoculars, then center it on the screen before I took my picture.



I'm not sure why other people are having trouble previewing their pictures. I was able to do this. I was also able to turn off the beeps that some have mentioned. The on-screen menu also allows you to go through your pictures to preview and delete if you wish. I wonder if this is because I was using an SD card? Perhaps the people having trouble with this were just using the camera memory...



Overall, I would say think very carefully about what you need them for before you go ahead and buy this particular set. I imagine they will suit some purposes well - like racing tracks where your target is over 30 feet away and there is nothing between you and the target for them to focus on - but the fact that you can't adjust the focus on the camera was a huge problem for me.



I'll be happy to answer any questions in the comments.

 "Not a bad gadget" 2007-08-20
By Henry Butz (Holbrook, NY USA)
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
By C. Eshleman (Kona, Hawaii)
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!


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