National Parks Viewing Scope lets you see far and clear

national-parks-viewing-scopeEach time you end up at a picturesque scene or place, I am quite sure there will be one of those telescopic mounts available, where dropping a dollar (or less) would allow you to breathe in all of the breathtaking beauty around. If this is a practice of yours whenever you go to far off and exotic lands, then you might also be well off enough to own a bungalow on a hill that has a vista which is absolutely stunning. Now, if only you had some sort of telescopic thingamajic in the vicinity. Hammacher ensures that dream can come true right in your very own backyard with the $4,000 National Parks Viewing Scope.

The National Parks Viewing Scope happens to be a stationary viewfinder from the same company that churns out coin-operated binocular scopes that are found at national parks, boardwalks, and scenic overlooks. The waterproof optics will feature a 60mm object lens that delivers 20X magnification alongside a fully reciprocating focus as well as a field of view of 110 feet at 1,000 yards, making it ideal to observe a city from a high-rise balcony or a passing dolphin pod from the deck of a beach house. The eyepiece itself will sit five feet above the base, and there is also a built-in, one-foot standing ring that enables shorter viewers the chance to join the observation. Money might not be able to buy you happiness, but it can get you a view unlike any other.
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iPhone Binoculars cater for the latest iPhone 5s, too

iphone-binocularsEarlier this year, before the iPhone 5s was released, we talked about a binocular adapter for the iPhone which is said to offer your smartphone a whole new way of snapping photos and recording videos. Well, the advent of the iPhone 5s would mean that a slew of new peripherals need to be developed again to cater for the latest iPhone model, and the $99.95 iPhone Binoculars would be just the thing.

Basically, this is no adapter, but rather, they are actual field binoculars which will attach to an iPhone to deliver an easy viewing and recording experience. Via the view through the eyepiece, it will be able to transfer everything it surveys to the phone’s camera lens, where it will then transform the phone into a viewfinder so that you can share the sights with friends or to snap photos of whatever action that is going on at that point in time. There will be 36mm lenses on the binoculars that deliver 8X magnification, delivering a total of a 426-foot field of view at 1,000 yards. The included phone cases will fit the iPhone 5S/5 and 4S/4, and the field glasses also double up as a pair of standard binoculars when detached.
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A Simple Adapter Turns Your Binoculars Into a Smartphone Zoom Lens

A Simple Adapter Turns Your Binoculars Into a Smartphone Zoom Lens

Camera-equipped smartphones aren’t quite the perfect replacement for a digital camera just yet. They lack manual controls, use tiny sensors, and their simple lenses lack the ability to zoom. (And no, digital zoom doesn’t count.) But if you’ve already got yourself a powerful set of binoculars, this simple adapter will turn them into a powerful telephoto lens for your phone, as long as you don’t mind some unwieldy bulk.

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Sony – Dustproof, rainproof “Digital recording binoculars” – Record moving, magnified images while viewing them – 2 models: DEV-50V, DEV-30

Sony - Dustproof, rainproof "Digital recording binoculars" - Record moving, magnified images while viewing them - 2 models: DEV-50V, DEV-30

Sony is releasing dustproof, rainproof “Digital recording binoculars” (2 models: DEV-50V, DEV-30) on June 21.

You can view images, as if they were traditional binoculars, but can also record moving, magnified images while viewing them.

The 2 models have different magnification ability: 0.8 – 25 magnification for DEV-50V, 0.8 – 15 magnification for DEV-30. Magnification can be smoothly adjusted while you are using them.

High-performance “G lens”, CMOS image sensor “Exmor R” (5.43 million pixels), image processor “BIONZ”, “Auto focus (AF) function” and “Optical image stabilizer (active mode)” are built-in, making it possible to record images as you watch them.

The price for “DEV-50V” will be about ¥170,000 and “DEV-30″ will be about ¥130,000.

Sony DEV-50V Digital Recording Binoculars Are Perfect for Hunters, Spies and Stalkers

Sony has announced a new set of digital recording binoculars called the DEV-50V. The binoculars allow users to take still photos and video of wildlife from afar. That wildlife can include things such as birds and deer (or the hot blonde who lives across the street.) Sony says that these new binoculars are lighter, smaller, and more weatherproof compared to the versions released previously.

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The digital recording binoculars have a magnification range of 0.8x to 12x optical, and up to 25x digital zoom. The magnification can also be adjusted on the fly so you can use the low magnification setting to find your subject and then quickly zoom in. The binoculars also automatically focus themselves and have integrated image stabilization.

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They’re also able to record 2D or 3D images and work in low light conditions as well. Still images can be taken at a resolution of 20.4-megapixels, and video can be captured in Full AVCHD (presumably, that means 1080p resolution). Each eye gets its own XGA resolution OLED “Tru-Finder” and the binoculars have integrated GPS for geo-tagging photos and video. One cool feature is that you can even play back 3D video through the eyepieces. They also have an HDMI output for connecting to an HDTV.

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The DEV-50V binoculars will be available this June for about $2000(USD).

Sony DEV-50 Digital Binoculars: Amazing But Pricey

Sony DEV 50 Digital Binoculars: Amazing But PriceySony is back with new digital recording binoculars in the DEV-50 model. Sony made the case with the previous DEV-3 series that electronic binoculars can do things that optical ones just can, like zooming in and out seamlessly to easily spot and observe a moving subject. Digital binoculars can also capture photos and record/play movies natively in 3D since they have two complete camera and viewfinder systems – one for each eye. (more…)

By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Sony NEX-7n Might Be The Only NEX Or A-Mount Camera Announced For 2013 [Rumor], Sony Cyber-Shot HX50V Long Zoom,

    

Superhero Tourists Will Love Sony’s Awesome Combination Binoculars and 3D Camcorder

You’re looking at the Sony DEV-50V, an overhauled version of the pricey multi-gadget Sony announced at IFA a few years ago. Meet the new and improved Swiss Army goggles. They’re part 25x zoom digital binoculars, part sophisticated 3D camcorder, and all kinds of crazy expensive. More »

Sony’s Digital Recording Binoculars score a huge boost with $2,000 DEV-50V

Sony's Digital Recording Binoculars score a huge boost with $2,000 DEV50V

Who, you say, might be the target customer for Sony’s Digital Recording Binoculars? Your guess is as good as ours, but regardless of the device’s audience, Sony’s improvements are sure to boost that base by a bit. Like its predecessor, the DEV-5V, the DEV-50V captures stills and video, and will retail for $2,000, though the similarities end there. These binoculars are suited for far more than birdwatching — the dual-sensor design is ideal for shooting 3D, and with dual 2.4M-dot XGA OLED viewfinders, previewing and playing back three-dimensional content apparently feels quite natural. There’s a 0.8-25x zoom ratio (36.3-2,007mm 35mm equivalent), giving you quite a bit of range for viewing and recording just about any scene. The active optical SteadyShot offers twice the stability of its predecessor, and at 1 pound, 14 ounces, representing a 30-percent reduction, you’ll be holding the binocs with a bit less discomfort, too.

Curiously, the previous-generation product wasn’t rain-proof, but that’s been resolved now — a new water- and dust-resistant housing is designed to let water flow through the eyepieces without accumulation. Dual Exmor R CMOS sensors enable 20.4-megapixel still image and 1080/60p video capture, while a two-channel internal mic and audio input (and headphone) jack make it possible to add in your own audio — quite useful, considering that the source of your footage may be hundreds of feet away. Sony’s DEV-50V Digital Recording Binoculars are expected in stores for $2,000 come June. Will they be going home with you?

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NHK demonstrates 8K 3D digital binoculars: 16x ‘lossless’ zoom at 1080p (hands-on)

NHK demonstrates 8K 3D digital binoculars 16x 'lossless' zoom at 1080p

Alongside its Super Hi-Vision TV demonstrations, Japan’s national broadcaster had some 3D goggles also taking advantage of that 8K resolution. With 16 times the pixels of typical 1080p content, these prototype binoculars provide the same multiple of zoom from an 8K feed — that is 16x zoom without losing any of original data. We got to grips with a the master model here at CEATEC, and were able to pan up and down, as well as manipulate a lever to close in on views of both Mount Fuji and Tokyo’s very recent Skytree tower. NHK mentions that it could see the devices being used to show off other sightseeing spots in the future, but we don’t expect home installations any time soon.

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These Stabilized Binoculars Compensate for 98 Percent of Your Shakes and Shivers [Binoculars]

Adapting its military-grade gear for the consumer market, Fraser-Volpe’s STEDI-EYE Mariner binoculars promise to remove up to 98 percent of unwanted motion from shaky hands, or vibrations from a moving vehicle. It’s weatherproof and packs night vision too, making it an uber-expensive accessory for serious bird watchers. More »