Gear review: Sony Dev-5: A$1999, www.sony.com.au

Sony’s DEV-5 digital recording binoculars are a birdwatcher’s dream come true, offering the latest in video technology and optics combined with quiet performance. The binoculars have separate G lens optics for each eye and Sony’s back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensors, which means the DEV-5 is capable of delivering sharp detail in both 2D and 3D. In 2D the binoculars offer 20-times zoom (about 5.4x in 3D).

Resolution begins to drop off towards the extreme end of that range and 2D digital zoom kicks in from about the 10x mark. At that kind of distance, focus and image stability tend to become problematic, so that’s where Sony’s Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation comes in handy. It compensates for vibrations and tiny movements. Electronic autofocus and simple manual dials to fine-tune the image make it easy to keep it looking tip-top.

The DEV-5 can record 7MP still images as well as video in 2D and 3D to an SD card or memory stick at 1080p resolution. These recordings can be paired with GPS location data. The DEV-5 is a little bulky, but that is a small price to pay for the chance to record nature in vivid 3D.

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Steiner U.S. Military Binoculars

Versatile and robust, the Steiner Military/Marine 8x30 binocular is one of Steiner's most popular performers. The tough, solid compact offers plenty of magnification, with a unique autofocusing design that puts all the action in focus at once. The binocular also boasts a rubber-armored housing that's modeled after Steiner's military models, which have seen years of use in a variety of settings, from mountaintops to deep canyons, aboard and ashore. Other features include long eye relief for eyeglass wearers, a rainproof and fog-resistant construction, and a wide field of view. The Military/Marine 8x30 binocular is ideal for spotting game and exploring nature's majesty.

The binocular is modeled after Steiner's military binoculars.

Specifications

Magnification: 8x
Objective lens: 30mm
Field of view: 360 feet @ 1,000 yards
Eye relief: 20mm
Dimensions: 6.8 by 2.4 by 4.6 inches (W x H x D)
Weight: 18 ounces
Warranty: 10-year manufacturer's limited warranty

About Steiner

Karl Steiner established Steiner Optik GmbH in 1947, turning it from a one-man factory to a 50-plus employee company within six years. Offering products ranging from small cameras to binoculars and special lenses, Steiner soon turned his attention to professional high-quality binoculars. From the beginning Steiner Optiks has focused on creating new optics technologies, including such innovations as rubber armoring, the first binocular with an integrated compass, the first binocular with an optical coating to protect against harmful UV radiation, the pocket-size binocular, and the Predator lens coating to increase animal contrast against wooded backgrounds. Today, Steiner manufactures binoculars for the military, marine, hunting, outdoor, birding, and leisure industries.

FOR DETAILS : http://store.survivalcenter.com/products/Steiner-U.S.-Military-Binoculars.html

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Military Binoculars Army Binoculars 7x50 Binocular

FOR DETAILS : http://klaroptical.en.made-in-china.com/product/BMeEZtnyrXkh/China-Military-Binoculars-Army-Binoculars-7x50-Binocular.html

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Specification : 8x30, military binoculars
Magnification(Power) : 8x
Field of View(f@50m) : 8°20″
Diameter of exit pupil : 3.7mm
Distance of exit pupil : 11.2mm
Resolution : ≤7″
Adjustment of eye diopter : ±5D(diopter)

Adjustment of eye distance : 56-72mm
Dimensions (eye distance 64,diopter 0) : 119×155×50 mm
Net weight : ≤ 1kg
Total weight(including a case) : ≤1.8kg

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Steiner Military (10×50) Binocular: Steiner Military (10×50) Binocular has large, 50-mm objective lenses gather more light, and present a larger image to the user, yielding a brighter view and greater stability than binocular with smaller objective lenses. The 10 x 50 power, brightness and great depth-of-field focusing make this an excellent choice for spotting wildlife in the field.

Steiner Military (10×50) Binocular Features:

Max Magnification: 10x.
Lens Coating: No.
Zoom: Without Zoom.
Night Vision: Without Night Vision.
Max Magnification Range: 8.1X- 10X.
Tripod Adapter: Without Tripod Adapter.
Waterproof: With Waterproof.
Field of View: 327 ft @ 1000 yds.
Weight: 1020 g.

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Steiner® 15x80/20x80 Military Binoculars

Designed for the rigors of military use, the Steiner® Military 80mm binoculars are an excellent choice for serious amateur astronomers willing to budget for the best. Long-distance observers everywhere are discovering that these high power binoculars are easy to use, give them a better view and offer a lot more comfort during extended use than spotting scopes. And the 80-mm objective lenses, combined with Steiner’s legendary German optics, deliver far superior low-light performance. Don’t let their light weight fool you — at just 3.5 pounds they’re 30% lighter than the lightest competitors. These binoculars were developed for military and border patrol applications and are mil. spec. tough: totally waterproof, shock resistant, and rubber armored. A tripod mounting post, lens caps, and carrying strap are included. This binocular will fit in our 80mm carrying case. Both models have 13mm of eye relief, and so are best for those who don’t have to observe with eye glasses.

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EyeClops Night Vision 2.0 Infrared Stealth Binoculars

Find out what goes on after the lights go out with the Eyeclops Night Vision 2.0 Infrared Stealth Binoculars ($59.99). Featuring real infrared night vision technology, these binoculars allow you to see up to 50 feet in total darkness. Kids eight years and older will love switching the binoculars to spy mode for covert operations, or using the long-range mode for peripheral surveillance. With a high contrast dual-eye LCD display and an adjustable focus, the Eyeclops binoculars provide a clear window to a never-before-seen world.

Designed for covert operations, the binoculars feature action detailing and black coloration that lets kids operate under the radar. The dual display provides clear images that can be seen with both eyes, and the form-fitting eyepiece with eye-width adjustment ensures a comfortable fit. A black neck strap makes sure that the binoculars won’t fall or get lost in the middle of the night.

The Eyeclops features four different modes for different types of operations. Stealth Mode makes you utterly invisible by removing the light that is emitted by the binoculars. Long-range mode helps you focus on people or objects that are as far as 50 feet away. Both Spy mode and Military mode alter your field of vision to simulate the effect of using real infrared binoculars. (Five “AA” batteries not included).

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RUSSIAN NIGHT VISION BINOCULARS B25

GENERATION II+.

Magnification	4.5x
Field of view	8
Distance of man identification	500 m
Diopter adjustment	-4..+4 dptr.
Operating temperature range	-50C ... +50C
Power supply voltage	2 ... 3,6 V
Type of batteries	Type "R6/AA", 2 pcs
Continuous operation	15 hrs.
Overall dimensions	80x130x300 mm
Weight	1.1 kg (2.2 lbs)

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Czech Army Infra-red Night Vision : Binocular PNV 57 H : You can find a lot of the Russian tanker E’s on the web, but you won’t find this unit anywhere! Beautifully made, with clear and sharp optics, these Czech units appear to be brand-new. Made in the early 1970’s, each unit has the date, serial number and the CSA logo engraved on it. (We even have nr. 0001/1971). These units were used by footsloggers. Unlike the Russian units, these don’t have the cloth helmet, they seem to have been hand-held. The headlight is center-mounted on the binoculars, with cables running down to the battery pack and amplifier. This astonishing unit lights up 150 yards, yet no one can see you. The power required is a 4Vdc/4.5Ah battery. Magnification 1x; field of vision 35º; range of vision 100mm; resolution 35; diopter focusing ±5. These had been used until as late as the year of 2000, according to the maintenance logs. The light bulb is 20 watts. The entire unit comes in a heavy metal case, with many spares including bulb and IR filter. Additionally the goggles themselves are in a beautiful leather case. Batteries (for example: Werker WKA4-4.5F2) are readily available alarm and emergency lighting units. Hit the switch, the amp starts humming, the light goes on, and you’ll be dazzled by what you see! Tried it out at my apartment in Germany and felt like a voyeur… The binox weigh 2.2 lbs; battery case w/amplifier (without batt.) 3.6 lbs. Weight in metal case: 22.5 lbs measuring 16.5” x 10” x 7.5” Battery not included!.

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Five Megapixel Binoculars Camera Bino Cam :

We first saw this type of binocular/camera technology from Bushnell, but until now we haven’t seen a set of binoculars that have a 5 megapixel photo quality.

The Pro Viewer BinoCam has 8x mechanical zoom and can take photos and AVI video and show them on a 1.5 inch LCD screen as well as download them to your PC via a USB 1.1 interface. The camera has auto exposure and saves the pictures and video to an external SD card (no internal memory). Photos can be taken at two resolution settings, high at 1600 x 1200 or Low at 640 x 480.

The camera-binocular combo runs on 4 AAA batteries, weighs 1.3 pounds and measures about 6 inches long. The BinoCam retails for around $250 USD. Check out the cheesy infomercial describing the binocular camera:

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