From the Manufacturer
Binoculars and camera in one ... the Meade CaptureView series represents the latest advancement in binoculars. The digital camera's automatic exposure, and focus-free settings makes it perfect for capturing sports, racing events, or distant wildlife. Everything is supplied to download CaptureView images to your PC to be edited, printed, and e-mailed. The redefined CaptureView 8x22 compact delivers more memory and higher optical performance. The digital camera's VGA resolution and the 16MB of internal memory can store up to 80 still images or 200 seconds of video. Precision ground fully coated 22mm optics deliver bright, sharp images.

FEATURES

• Fully coated optics.
• 16MB of internal memory.
• Optimum imaging range from 49 feet to infinity
• Capture up to 80 images at the full .6 megapixel resolution. More images can be stored at the lower resolution setting.
• Capture up to 200 seconds of video with internal memory.
• Minimum interpupilary distance is 57mm, great for those who require narrower lens separation adjustment.
• Standard equipment includes: USB cable; carry case; neck strap; cleaning cloth; complete instructions; CD-ROM with image-editing and archiving software.

FAQs

The CaptureView offers easy USB connectivity.

1. What can I view with my CaptureView Binoculars?
   Use your CaptureView Binoculars for Sporting Events, Bird-watching, Public Events, viewing wildlife. Anything you would use a standard pair of binoculars for, the CaptureView will see and give you the added advantage of capturing the image.
2. Do I need a special driver to use the camera?
   Necessary drivers can be downloaded from our Website or installed from the included CD.
3. Can I take pictures in cold weather?
   Your CaptureView Binocular is rated to be used from 41F - 104F (5 to 40C), 20%-85% relative humidity, non-condensing. Using your camera in below freezing temperatures may not allow the camera to function normally, and may cause the batteries to lose their charge more quickly.
4. I have more than one USB port on my computer. Does it matter which one I use to connect the camera?
   You can use any USB port. But it is important to note that you will have to install the "Scopecam" Driver each time you use a new port other than the original port you connected the camera to the first time.
5. Can I use other programs to manipulate my images? Can I use them to download images from my Camera?
   You can use your other photo imaging programs to manipulate your images. The CaptureView binoculars will have no trouble downloading images to other software. top
6. How do I focus the Camera?
   The camera will be in focus no matter whether the image is in or out of focus for your eyes. The range for the CaptureView binoculars is from 49 feet to Infinity for photography. The Binoculars will focus on objects 16.4 feet away, but for effective use of the camera, take pictures of objects from 49 feet to Infinity.

The Nuts and Bolts

Top View: 1. Eyepieces 2. Mode Button 3. Shutter Button 4. LCD Panel 5. Objective Lens 6. Barrel Front View: 7. Camera Lens		Bottom View: 9. Diopter Scale (on right eyepiece) 10. Focus knob 11. Battery Compartment Lid Rear View: 12. USB Port

Product Description
Meade Captureview 8x22 Binocular with Digital Camera. Full function binocular and digital camera with 8MB menory. Take up to 40 pictures with VHI resolution (640x480) or 100 pictures with LO resolution (320x240). Transfer photos to your PC with the included USB cable and Meade's Express image-capture and image editing software.

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