[TechRadar – excerpt]
The binoculars are the world’s first digital binoculars that record Full HD video with stereo sound. A 3D record mode is also available.
Both feature variable zoom, which allow you to scan a wide area before seamlessly zooming in to a given subject, such as a bird.
On the DEV-5, optical zoom is available up to 10x, and then expandable up to 20x with digital zoom. The DEV-3 has a maximum magnification of 10x. …
The DEV-5 also includes an on-board GPS receiver that automatically geotags video clips. Tagged clips and images can be viewed after shooting in online maps. …
The binoculars are able to capture still images in 4:3 ratio at 7.1 megapixels, while 16:9 ratio images can be captured at 5.4 megapixels. …
The DEV-5 will retail for approximately £2,300, while the DEV-3 will be priced approximately £1,780, with shipping starting in late October or early November.
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