Bushnell Image View 8x30 Roof Prism Binocular with 2.1MP Digital Still Camera

by Bushnell

Product Features

• Roof prism binocular with high-resolution 2.1-megapixel digital camera
• 8x binocular and camera magnification; 30mm objective lens
• Built-in SD card slot with 1 GB capacity; 16 MB internal memory
• Records AVI video clips; tripod socket and remote shutter release
• Powered by 2 AAA batteries (included); weighs 14.5 ounces

Product Description

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Combining the high-end optical performance of Bushnell binoculars with a high-resolution digital camera, the Image View binocular lets you see the moment with amazing clarity and save it to memory. The particular Image View model offers an 8x magnification and a 30mm objective lens diameter. As a result, the binocular is suitable for everyone from sports fans to outdoor enthusiasts to adventure travelers. The built-in, high-resolution 2.1-megapixel digital camera, meanwhile, takes VGA stills and stores them on an SD card (the Image View includes an SD card slot with 1 GB capacity). You can even record short AVI video clips. Why settle for magnifying life when you can remember it for all time?

Other features include 16 MB of internal memory, a menu/control panel that helps you command camera functions, a tripod socket, and a remote shutter release. Compact enough to carry in a pocket, the Image View is powered by two AAA batteries and comes with a USB cable.

Specifications:

• Magnification: 8x (camera and binocular)
• Objective lens: 30mm
• Camera resolution: 2.1 megapixels
• Internal memory: 16 MB
• Close focusing distance: 10 feet
• Lens coating: Fully
• Field of view: 320 feet @ 1,000 yards
• Adapts to tripod: Yes
• Eyecups: Twist up
• Eye relief: 15mm
• Focus system: Center
• Exit pupil: 3.75mm
• Prism glass: BK-7
• Water/fog proof: No
• Prism system: Roof
• Size class: Compact
• Weight: 14.5 ounces

About Bushnell
Bushnell has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for more than 50 years. The company's guiding principle is to provide the highest quality, most reliable, and most affordable sports optics products on the market. Bushnell product lines enhance the enjoyment of every outdoor pursuit, including nature study, hunting, fishing, birding, and stargazing. Indoors, the company's binoculars bring the audience closer to the action in fast-moving sports or the fine arts at theaters and concerts.

Product Description

When memories fade, print another copy. We combined the outstanding optical performance of Bushnell binoculars with a high-resolution digital camera, so you could see the moment with amazing clarity and save it to memory-built-in RAM or SD card-eith the push of a button. Image View binocluars are compact enough to fit in a pocket and come in a variety of models to suit everyone from sports fans to adventure travelers. Remember these, and unforgettable moments are a lot easier to come by.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000PHRW36
• Item model number: 118322
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,108 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reliable product, January 30, 2010

By 

marymac - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bushnell Image View 8x30 Roof Prism Binocular with 2.1MP Digital Still Camera (Electronics)

I purchased this digital binocular over five years ago and love it. Takes great pictures and mini videos. Make sure to remove batteries when not in use because it can accidentally turn on when in case which results in dead batteries. Also has a tendancy to shut off if you aren't taking pictures so check before next shot. Otherwise its a 5 star product. Great item for a great price ! Wish Bushnell would come out with a waterproof -fogproof digital camera model.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, January 31, 2011

By 

Paul Ricks - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Bushnell Image View 8x30 Roof Prism Binocular with 2.1MP Digital Still Camera (Electronics)

I ordered the bushnell binocular and found it to be very satisfactory. All adjustments are easy and the pictures come out very clear and sharp. It has features not shown in the product description such as a tripod mount and a remote shutter release for the camera. They both come in very handy for some subjects of viewing. I would definitely recommend this product to a friend (and already have)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars You've got to be kidding!, January 15, 2012

By 

Steven W. Smith (New Bern, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bushnell Image View 8x30 Roof Prism Binocular with 2.1MP Digital Still Camera (Electronics)

I purchased this piece of junk as a gift for my wife who is a birder. I should have believed the other negative reviews. The picture quality is laughable. It's worst than the first cell phone cameras. Pictures are either overexposed and washed out or too dark if the lighting isn't perfect. You better have rock steady hands because the shutter speed is super slow and a tripod is a necessity even in the best lightning conditions. Even when set to the highest resolution, the pictures appear to be a very low resolution. Bushnell advertises "2.1MP for sharp, clear images". This is false advertising. Picture quality is poor and colors are faded even when used with a tripod in the best lighting. This camera binocular is simply a low quality toy. Don't waste you money. I bought these because of the Bushnell name. I thought they must be quality. I'll never trust Bushnell again and I'll never buy another Bushnell item. Bushnell should pull these off the market and offer to give customers a full refund. We are currently in the market for a high quality spotting scope and you can believe it won't be a Bushnell.