[obol] New Birding Camera

[Owen Schmidt]

What it is, it appears, is a 3.1 megapixel digital camera mounted in  
parallel to the side of a 14x spotting scope.  The camera doesn't  
shoot through the scope.  The 2 devices are simply mounted side-by- 
side and aimed at the same point.  It's available on Amazon for $479:
http://www.amazon.com/review/product/B000J4UYGC?showViewpoints=1

I haven't used one, or even seen one, but this device appears to me  
to fall into the "gadget" category.  There isn't any information   
here about shutter lag time, an important consideration for a  
"birding camera."  For less than $400 one could purchase any of 4  
different brands of 18x zoom digital cameras in the 7-8 megapixel  
range, with image stabilization.  I agree with the previous post that  
there are far better choices for a birding camera, and for less money  
too.

oschmidt at att.net
Saturday, December 1, 2007





On Dec 1, 2007, at 7:04 AM, Donald Sutherland wrote:

> This camera only has 3 Megapixcels.  In today’s market that is a  
> really big drawback.  I have never heard of the brand, I can’t find  
> any further info on this camera but there doesn’t appear to be any  
> image stabilization.  There are currently several 12x to 18x  
> cameras from Sony, Cannon, Panasonic, and others that are  
> stabilized and have 8 or more Megapixcels.  In my opinion, this  
> would be a much better investment.
>
> Don
>
> <Hello All,
>     A friend sent this to me.  It's a cool new digi camera with 13x  
> optical
> zoom for taking pics of birds.  I have no affiliate with the  
> company making
> or selling the product, just thought some OBOLers might like to  
> check it
> out.  I'm not sure it's any better than carrying a small video camera
> though...>
>
>
> http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/30/kenkos-field-catch-camera-zooms- 
> in-on-your-favorite-bird/
>
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