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- Camera binoculars with instant replay Bushnell Compact 8x30 Instant Replay 11-8325 *Est. $165
- Budget camera binoculars Bushnell 10x25 ImageView VGA 11-1026 *Est. $60
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Camera binoculars with instant replay
- 5-megapixel camera resolution
- 30 frames-per-second video with instant replay
- 6x digital zoom
- Bursts of three photos at a time
- Some reports of quality-control issues
- Fixed-focus camera
- Minimum camera focus 30 feet away
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Robin from Brooklyn NY, January 6, 2009Instant Disappointment, December 29, 2008I purchased these binoculars as a gift for my husband. We attend a lot of hockey games, and I thought he would get a kick out of the camera/video features. Right out of the box, it became clear that… something was not quite right with the product. Only the second time we turned it on, the display indicated the (brand-new) batteries were low. Then, the whole thing started locking up, to the point that none of the buttons (including the power button) worked at all. We had to take out the batteries to get the thing to shut off. The product itself may have been defective, but based on the other reviews here, I will not be buying another set of these binoculars to replace the broken ones. I'm going with a different product next time.
Disappointment, May 12, 2008Awesome product! The quality you can;t beat! Videos are terrific on this just like my camera!, April 1, 2008Bushnell Compact Instant Replay camera binoculars, January 16, 2008Don't purchase these binoculars!! I'm in the process of returning my second pair. I called Bushnell about the camera not working properly and they said to return them because they were defective. Well, I… just got my second pair and they do the same thing. Bushnell said maybe a bad shipment went out. Picture looks OK in the LCD screen, but when you try to replay it, it's all blurred lines. I've tried everything I can think of because I thought it might be me, but no. Also batteries went to just 2 bars in a matter of minutes. I tried 3 kinds and all were the same. Luckily the seller has been very helpful with great customer service. I'm going to purchase a good zoom digital camera instead, which is what some of the reviews recommended in the first place.
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This rather outdated comparison review covers an earlier 3-megapixel version of the Bushnell Compact Instant Replay camera binoculars, ranking them highest of four models because of the best balance of features and price. This model also ranks high for image quality, sharing top ranking with a Meade CaptureView model.
Review: Sizing Up a New Species: Camera-Binoculars, David Pogue, Mar. 24, 2005
2. Consumers DigestDetails/Subscribe
This binocular review recommends the now-discontinued 3.2-megapixel Bushnell 8x32 Instant Replay. It praises "wow-factor pictures" and an ability to focus as close as 11 feet. The current Instant Replay model has higher resolution but focuses only as close as 30 feet, and the 30mm objective lens makes for a dimmer binocular view.
Review: High-Performance Binoculars, Len McDougall, Jan. 2005
3. The Wall Street JournalDetails/Subscribe
Walter Mossberg, technology expert for The Wall Street Journal, tests three earlier digital camera binoculars from Bushnell, Pentax and Meade, concluding that "all did a passable job" though image quality isn't as good as that from an average digital camera.
Review: New Tool for Birders: Camera Binoculars, Walter S. Mossberg, July 16, 2003
4. ForbesDetails/Subscribe
This review of an earlier Bushnell Instant Replay digital camera binocular is based on personal field testing, reporting that even without a manual, "we were up and filming in ten minutes." The review focuses on features rather than on the quality of the digital images.
Review: Instant Replay, Editors of Forbes, Apr. 2005
The 5-megapixel Bushnell 8x30 11-8325 model isn't an Editor's Pick model here, but the sole owner-written review at Optics Planet gives it a perfect five-star rating. However, the review gives so little detail that it's not very credible.
Review: Bushnell 8x30 Digital Binoculars with 5MP Camera, Editors and contributors to OpticsPlanet.com
6. Epinions.com
The three owner-written reviews here cover an earlier Bushnell Instant Replay model, offering very divergent opinions. One owner reports unfair warranty service from Bushnell, another complains about image quality, and the third is very satisfied -- praising the video quality and LCD.
Review: Bushnell Instant Replay 11-8323 Binocular, Contributors to Epinion.com.com
7. About.com
This brief review recommends an earlier version of the Bushnell Instant Replay camera binoculars but gives no evidence of testing or use. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Top 5 Digital Camera Binoculars, Michael Carr, Nov. 2004
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