Trust 580Z DigiC@m Binoculars

[Kent Pribbernow]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.trust.com/products/product.htm?artnr=13997' target='_blank'>http://www.trust.com/products/product.htm?artnr=13997</a><br /><br /></div>Binoculars that double as a camera....or a camera that doubles as binoculars? 8O And yes, I used the Shocked emoticon for just this purpose.<br /><br /><b>Key features</b><br /> Binocular with integrated digital camera; brings objects 8x closer<br /> Perfect for capturing sharp images and video clips of wildlife, sporting events, theatre, festivals, concerts, etc.<br /> 1.3 Megapixel sensor and camera resolution (1280 x 1024)<br /> 12MB built-in memory for up to 135 pictures (640 x 480), expandable with optional SD/MMC memory card<br /> Can be used as a binocular, digital photo camera, video camera or webcam<br /><br /><img src="http://www.digitalmediathoughts.com/images/13997.jpg" />

[coffeeFreak]

Cool idea, but looks too aggressive... I don't know if I want to be seen using one of these thing. May be because it's the first device of such kind.

[OSUKid7]

Saw something like this a few months ago. Not sure if it was the same brand though.

Hmm, used as a webcam - wonder how that would work. ;) lol

[Kent Pribbernow]

I suspect this would be a very useful tool for stalkers and window voyuers. Not that I would know anything about that. :angel:

[ctmagnus]

Looks kinda Star Wars-ish to me...

[Suhit Gupta]

Cool idea, but looks too aggressive... I don't know if I want to be seen using one of these thing.
Hmm, more importantly, I don't know if I want to see someone else using it, perhaps to spy on me ;-).

Looks kinda Star Wars-ish to me...
Interesting because that is almost exactly what I thought :), it would be something attached to the clone's masks.

Suhit

[gai-jin]

Just so happens I was able to claim my own set a few weeks ago, made by Meade. My work had a contest where I was able to win a set. Haven't really had the chance to put them through the paces yet, but hope to soon.

Here's the lineup from meade:
http://www.meade.com/captureview/captureview.html

Mine is actually the VGA model.

Gai-jin

[Lee Yuan Sheng]

The Meade 8x42 looks decent. 8x22 binos have too narrow FOV and smallish exit pupil for my liking.

They don't state a focal length of any kind on the lens.. what is 7x/8x supposed to mean anyway? From 28mm, 35mm or 50mm in terms of 35mm equivalence?

[gai-jin]

You've already lost me. I've never owned a set of binoculars before, so I'm not even sure what 'focal length' refers to. I'm assuming that's the distance at which you can obtain a clear image?

Either way, I think I've pretty much got the low end of the spectrum on the Meade units. But, the price was right... :)

Gai-jin

[Lee Yuan Sheng]

Oh, focal length is for the camera.. wish they'd state one.

Yea, I agree, nothing can beat free!