Sony today introduced the Sony Digital Recording Binoculars that allows you to capture Full HD videos and 7.1-megapixel still pictures. The Sony Digital Recording Binoculars will come in DEV-3 and DEV-5 models. These binoculars feature a couple of Exmor R CMOS sensors, allowing you to make your own delectable documentary in your spare time. Not only that, with dual f/1.8-3.4, 0.5-10x optical zoom lenses and a pair of 1,227-dot viewfinders, you will find that these are high-end models that should not disappoint. The Sony DEV-5 also includes an on-board GPS receiver, allowing you to geo-tag video clips and photos. The Sony DEV-3 and DEV-5 Digital Recording Binoculars are priced at $1,399 and $1,999, respectively. [Press Release]
The Thanko UDGZDC8M is actually a combination of a binocular and a video recorder. The gadget features an 8MP sensor that allows you to record video in QVGA (320 x 240 @ 30fps) or VGA (640 x 480 @ 20fps) in AVI file format. This portable digital binocular also has a 1.5-inch LCD screen, an SD / SDHC card slot (up to 16GB), an 8x optical zoom and a 4x digital zoom. In addition, you can also capture pictures in 4032 x 3024 pixel resolution. Measuring 156mm x 98mm x 64mm and weighing 450 grams, the Thanko Digital Binocular retails for 25,890 Yen ($286). [GeekStuff4U via Thanko]
You can now purchase the Bushnell 2.5mm x 42mm Night Vision Binoculars that provides extra-long viewing range of 4-feet to 600-feet, and a wide 1.8-degree field of view. These binoculars are perfect for night navigation or wildlife surveillance. Weighing at just 28-ounces, the Bushnell 2.5mm x 42mm Night Vision Binoculars is priced at $549.95 each. [Product Page]
Pentax Japan has released two new binoculars, the Pentax 8×21 UCF R and the Pentax 10×21 UCF R. The Pentax 8×21 UCF R features a field of view of 1000 yards(324 ft), an Objective Lens Diameter of 21mm, and a magnification of 8x, while the Pentax 10×21 UCF R offers a magnification of 10X and an aperture of 21mm. Pricing info is still in a mystery.
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by Johan on December 19, 2006
Pentax has launched the Pentax DCF ED line of premium binoculars. So what makes these binoculars special? Well, they are equipped with an extra-low dispersion (ED) glass, includes super reflective, phase-coated prisms, impact resistance, plus water-proof. The Pentax DCF HRc models will be available under $300 in 8×42 and 10×42 sizes, while the Pentax DCF ED series will be available under $900 in 8×32, 8×43, 10×43 and 10×50 sizes.
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