Meade Captureview Binocular
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: MeadeModel: 8x22 VGA
Product features:
- Prism - BK7 Roof
- Aperture - 22mm
- Camera Magnification & Resolution - 8x - VGA
- Internal Memory - 16MB
- Field of View @ 1000 Yards - 381 feet
- Monster Cable MB 4-DCRC AAA Ultra-High Capacity PowerCell Power 4-Pack, with Digital Charger
- 3-Year Extended Service Plan - Covers Electronic Items $0-$200 - Repair
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Meade Captureview Binocular
Customer Review: Poorly Engineered
Summary: 1 Stars
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.
Description of Meade Captureview Binocular
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 & SilverBinoculars
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