Digital Recording Binoculars From Sony - Camcorder Binoculars
In July of 2009 I posted an article about the Zeiss Photoscope 85T FL and almost immediately got comments from readers saying what we really wanted was a set of binos with similar capability at half the price. Well, here you go. The Digital Recording Binocular 20x Zoom Dev-5 (Dev-3 has 10x Zoom) from Sony. Now I cannot opine as to how good or bad these are because I have not yet gotten the chance to use them in the field but I do know that Sony doesn't make any junk especially when it comes to camcorders. In fact, Sony makes the video cameras (HVR Z5U and HVR Z7U) that most of the popular outdoor reality shows like "Deadliest Catch" use.
Anyway, this seems like a great idea and it is certainly more affordable for what I am sure is a relatively small niche in the market so you might want to check them out if you are a long range reconnaissance slash surveillance type, high end hunter, wildlife biologist, etc, etc.
Front end view.
Side view.
Here is a YouTube piece I found describing them and this is how Sony describes the product. I am working on getting a set to test and evaluate in the field so stay tuned for more on these later.
"Share the thrill of discovery with your friends and family with these DEV-5 digital recording binoculars which combine the magnification capabilities of binoculars with the recording capabilities of a camcorder. Featuring high magnification of up to 20x total zoom (10x optical and 10x digital) and two Full HD sensors, close in on your subject then press 'record' to capture incredible 1920x1080 3D or 2D Full HD video to view on your HDTV or 3D TV when you get home. Perfect for birdwatching, star-gazing, outdoor adventures and sporting events, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization technology reduces blur for clear, crisp video and sharp 7.1MP still photos. Featuring a Sony "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, you get remarkable performance in low-light conditions for those dusk and twilight birding excursions, while a professional-quality G Lens delivers brilliant color and amazingly detailed images in any setting. A built-in GPS receiver makes these binoculars the ideal choice for travelers, as you can view your current location on the LCD map display and even tag your photo and video shooting locations."
Thanks.
Wade Nelson
Editor
Sorting through the fads and fashion of the outdoor equipment industry to identify and promote the very best wilderness gear for high end recreational users, backcountry professionals and government agencies.
We can be educated and persuaded but not bought, bullied or bs'd. Hardcore Outdoor is dedicated to those who can't or won't turn back.
Anyway, this seems like a great idea and it is certainly more affordable for what I am sure is a relatively small niche in the market so you might want to check them out if you are a long range reconnaissance slash surveillance type, high end hunter, wildlife biologist, etc, etc.
Front end view.
Side view.
Here is a YouTube piece I found describing them and this is how Sony describes the product. I am working on getting a set to test and evaluate in the field so stay tuned for more on these later.
"Share the thrill of discovery with your friends and family with these DEV-5 digital recording binoculars which combine the magnification capabilities of binoculars with the recording capabilities of a camcorder. Featuring high magnification of up to 20x total zoom (10x optical and 10x digital) and two Full HD sensors, close in on your subject then press 'record' to capture incredible 1920x1080 3D or 2D Full HD video to view on your HDTV or 3D TV when you get home. Perfect for birdwatching, star-gazing, outdoor adventures and sporting events, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization technology reduces blur for clear, crisp video and sharp 7.1MP still photos. Featuring a Sony "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, you get remarkable performance in low-light conditions for those dusk and twilight birding excursions, while a professional-quality G Lens delivers brilliant color and amazingly detailed images in any setting. A built-in GPS receiver makes these binoculars the ideal choice for travelers, as you can view your current location on the LCD map display and even tag your photo and video shooting locations."
Thanks.
Wade Nelson
Editor
Sorting through the fads and fashion of the outdoor equipment industry to identify and promote the very best wilderness gear for high end recreational users, backcountry professionals and government agencies.
We can be educated and persuaded but not bought, bullied or bs'd. Hardcore Outdoor is dedicated to those who can't or won't turn back.
Posted by Wade Nelson at Wednesday, November 16. 2011 
Categories: Optics-Ranging-Cameras
Tags: video binoculars camcorder binoculars long range video zeiss digiscope sony camcorder sony video camera. sony digital recording binocular
Categories: Optics-Ranging-Cameras
Tags: video binoculars camcorder binoculars long range video zeiss digiscope sony camcorder sony video camera. sony digital recording binocular
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