Celestron VistaPix 8x32 2.1MP (3.0 interpolated) LCD Digital Camera Binocular
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Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: CelestronModel: 72212
Product features:
- 8x magnification digital camera and binocular combination with LCD screen
- 2.1 megapixel still image quality, 3.0 with digital interpolation
- Rubber-coated grip for comfortable viewing
- 32 MB internal memory with SD memory card slot
- Multi-coated lens with Bak4 roof prisms
Digital camera reviews of Celestron VistaPix 8x32 2.1MP (3.0 interpolated) LCD Digital Camera Binocular
Digital camera Review: Great binos - dubious camera
Summary: 2 Stars
I awaited the release of the 3 megapixel model hoping to get some long-range pictures of wildlife on an Alaska trip. The binos are bright and comfortable to use, frankly better than some Nikon's and compact Minolta binos I use.
The camera was disappointing, not entirely useless, but given the choice of a separate 1MP camera with any kind of zoom against the results of the Celestron camera, go with the separate camera. I haven't really been able to determine whether it is a sensor problem or an issue of light, but the pictures were dark and lacking in contrast. A picture of an eagle could not clearly show the feathers in either the dark or light body parts, just a blur of dark and a blur of white. The edges were sharp enough, so it was not an issue of holding the thing steady.
The LCD is useless, washed out in outdoor light and so small that even with my 2.0 reading glasses on, I couldn't see much. The camera is definitely not WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get). You have to fiddle with a zoom in / zoom out button on top of the binos which, since it can only be viewed with the LCD (which is difficult to see) adds to the lack of utility of the camera feature.
Bottom line - the binos are 4 of 5 in quality; the camera is 1 of 5.
Ben
Summary of Celestron VistaPix 8x32 2.1MP (3.0 interpolated) LCD Digital Camera Binocular
PRODUCT FEATURES:Binocular and Digital Camera Combination;Gold rubber-coated texture for a comfortable grip;Continuous video capability;Tripod adaptable;Plug and Play - with mass storage, no drivers are necessary;Print out images quickly and easily;8 or 10x zoom.Optics
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