Sony DEV-50 2D & 3D Full HD Digital Recording Binocular, 1920 Video Resolution, Capture up to 20.4MP Still Images

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2015-06-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

nearly every feature I want

excellet 3d video, good binoculars just need to be able to take 3d stills when in video mode slightly fiddly interface switching from video to stills mode

vpoz1

2015-01-07T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Excellent quality! Compact & light

I bought the Dev-50 a month ago and they really are excellent to use! The HD video quality is perfect, and even when zoomed in there is very little shaking on image. The stills are also great along with the sound quality. I only knocked 1 star as I had not noticed in small print that these Binoculars don't fit everyone. Unfortunately I am one of them so it is impossible to adjust to my eyes to get one solid image instead I get 2. I have adapted ok now but I was not best pleased at first but as I wanted them for recording and this work excellent I have been very happy with them.

Ratty

2014-06-01T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic performance.

Have been using the DEV50 for 9mths now and am amazed every time I use them. They are not the lightest binoculars around but they are certainly worth the little extra trouble to take them with you. The pictures taken (provided you find a resting place) are remarkable.

charcoo

2014-03-19T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

VERSATILE WONDER!

I received my recording binoculars at the beginning of January 2014 and immediately took them to the Dominican Republic for 70 days. This unit proved be be quite sensational and I had queries by people from many different countries, who had never before seen such a combination. Many wrote out complete details because they were astounded by the combination of features. Some will probably buy one...including professional video producers from Switzerland. and the United States. I hope to put up some videos on YouTube in June or July. It should be noted that a dual core or quad core computer will be needed to play back videos due to the large amount of information involved. And, Sony did not even provide a 1GB memory card with which to test the unit. It is good value for the money and I recommend it for its good capabilities.

charleygarth

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Sony DEV-50 Specifications

  • Image Sensor

    1/3.91" (4.6 mm) Back-Illuminated Exmor R CMOS Sensors x 2

  • Pixels

    Pixel Gross: 2 x 5,430,000 pixels (3D)
    Pixel Gross: 1 x 5,430,000 pixels (2D)

  • Processor

    BIONZ Image Processors x 2

  • Lens

    Sony G Lenses x 2

  • 35mm Equivalent Focal Length

    Movie Mode: 49.8 - 791.2 mm (2D digital zoom OFF)
    Movie Mode: 49.8 - 1645.7 mm (2D digital zoom ON)
    Movie Mode: 33.4 - 402 mm (3D)
    Photo Mode: 29.8 - 1647.9 mm (16:9)
    Photo Mode: 36.3 - 2007.4 mm (4:3)

  • Image Stabilization

    3D: Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization with Active Mode (Wide)
    2D: Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization with Active Mode (Wide to Tele)

  • Magnification

    Photo Mode: 0.5 - 25x
    Movie Mode: 0.8 - 12x (2D digital zoom OFF)
    Movie Mode: 0.8 - 25x (2D digital zoom ON)

  • Minimum Focus Distance

    3D (Wide): 6.6' (2 m)
    3D (Tele): 78.7' (24 m)
    2D (Wide): 0.4" (1 cm)
    2D (Tele): 31.5" (80 cm)
    2D (Tele Macro): 15" (38 cm)

  • Minimum Illumination

    Standard: 11 lux (1/60 Shutter Speed:60i, 1/50 Shutter Speed:50i)

  • Supported Formats

    Still Image: JPEG (2D only)
    3D Video (1080/60i): AVCHD ver 2.0 compatible (MPEG4-MVC/H.264)
    2D Video (1080/60p/60i): AVCHD ver 2.0 compatible (MPEG4-AVC/H.264)
    Audio: Dolby Digital (2-channel stereo)

  • Still Image

    20.4MP 6016 x 3384 (16:9)
    15.3MP 4512 x 3384 (4:3)
    10MP 4224 x 2376 (16:9)
    5MP 2592 x 1944 (4:3)
    2.1MP 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
    0.3MP 640 x 480 (4:3)

  • Video Modes

    3D: HD (28 Mbps)
    2D: HD PS (28 Mbps)
    2D: HD FX (24 Mbps)
    2D: HD FH (17 Mbps)
    2D: HD HQ (9 Mbps)
    2D: HD LP (5 Mbps)

  • Video Resolution

    3D HD (2x): 1920 x 1080/60i
    3D HD (2x): 1920 x 1080/50i
    2D HD: 1920 x 1080/60p (PS)
    2D HD: 1920 x 1080/50p (PS)
    2D HD: 1920 x 1080/60i (FX/FH)
    2D HD: 1920 x 1080/50i (FX/FH)
    2D HD: 1440 x 1080/60i (HQ/LP)
    2D HD: 1440 x 1080/50i (HQ/LP)

  • Recording Media

    Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2)
    Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
    Memory Stick XC-HG Duo
    SD/SDHC/SDXC (Class 4 or higher)

  • Microphone

    Stereo microphone (built-in)

  • Speaker

    Monaural speaker (built-in)

  • Camera Type

    Digital Recording Binoculars

  • Supported Languages

    Japanese
    English
    Traditional Chinese
    Simplified Chinese
    French
    Italian
    German
    Spanish
    Dutch
    Russian
    Portuguese
    Greek
    Arabic
    Persian
    Thai
    Brazilian Portuguese
    Canadian French
    Korean
    Turkish
    Polish
    Czech
    Hungarian
    Roma
    Indonesian
    Malay

  • Diopter Adjustment

    Yes (-3.5 - +3.5)

  • Eye relief

    13.9mm

  • Field of View

    36.9degrees (16:9)

  • Interpupilary distance

    55-75mm

  • Type

    2x 0.5-inch (1.3cm); Color 2,359,296 dots (1024x3[RGB]x768)

  • BRAVIA Sync

    Yes

  • DC IN

    Yes

  • HD Output

    HDMI Out (micro) (supplied); Composite Video Out (A/V cable (sold separately))

  • HDMI Terminal

    Yes (micro)

  • Headphone Jack

    Stereo Minijack

  • Memory Card Slot

    Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/ SDHC/ SDXC media compatible

  • Microphone Input

    Stereo Minijack

  • SD Output

    Composite Video Out (AV CABLE(sold separately))

  • Dimensions (WxHxD)

    5.9x2.9x6.2" / 14.98x7.36x15.75cm

  • Weight

    1.7 lbs (0.77 kg) body only

About Sony DEV-50

The Sony DEV-50 2D & 3D Full HD Digital Recording Binocular give the bird-watcher, hunter or sports enthusiast the ability to capture Full HD 1920 x 1080 2D or 3D video through binocular style lenses. You can sit back and enjoy nature or watch the game from a distance and when the mood strikes, you can start recording or capturing digital still images. The DEV-50 features two Sony G-Lenses, two BIONZ Image Processors and dual 1/3.91" Back-Illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensors. The DEV-50 also supports magnification up to 25x.

The DEV-50 supports 1920 x 1080 2D/3D AVCHD video modes, as well as 2D JPEG image capture at up to 20.4MP. For saving your footage, the DEV-50 features a memory card slot that's compatible with both Memory Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. Plus, there's a USB port, as well as a micro-HDMI output for viewing your footage on an HDTV or a 3DTV.

The DEV-50 Digital Recording Binoculars also means you'll only need one device when heading out in the field to view and record the world around you. Plus, it offers several unique features that improve viewing and recording. These include Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode image stabilization, OLED XGA Tru-Finder electronic viewfinders, Hyper Gain for enhanced low-light visibility and simultaneous zoom and autofocus capability. There's also a mic input and a headphone jack.

Sony DEV-50 Features

  • Up to 25x Magnification: Simple zoom lever operation allows smooth zooming from 0.8x to a maximum of 25x magnification. Plus, subject location and framing is easier than with conventional binoculars
  • Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode: The DEV-50 are engineered with Active image stabilization technology to minimize blur when zoomed in on a subject from far away
  • By Pixel Super Resolution: By Pixel Super Resolution technology analyzes and processes all pixels and then combines the resulting data with a database that contains hundreds of variations to achieve optimum processing for each individual pixel. This results in improved still image resolution
  • Memory Stick Duo & SD Card Support: The following memory card types are supported: Memory Stick PRO Duo (Mark 2) Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards
  • Double Full HD & 3D Movie Recording: The DEV-50 allows you to record the scene or subject you're viewing in Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, while it is being observed via the binoculars
  • XGA OLED Tru-Finder Viewfinder: The DEV-50 features an XGA OLED Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder that delivers outstanding resolution and high contrast. Plus, the OLED devices offer XGA resolution with approx. 2.36 million dots so even the smallest details are clearly defined
  • Simultaneous Zoom & Autofocus: Simultaneous zoom and autofocus capability is an important advantage. With the Digital Recording Binoculars autofocus rapidly follows zoom operation
  • Dust & Moisture Resistant: The DEV-50 is 30% smaller and lighter Sony's first generation digital recording binoculars making them easier to carry on every trip. They are also dust and moisture resistant so you can use them without having to worry about rain, spray or dust
  • Hyper Gain: With conventional binoculars, low light levels can make it difficult to locate and recognize the subject. Hyper Gain alleviates the problem by electronically increasing brightness in the viewfinder so the subject can be quickly located and framed even in dim light conditions
  • HDMI Connectivity: By connecting the HDMI terminal to a Sony BRAVIA or similar large-screen TV, images that have been recorded by the binoculars can be viewed in Full HD. If it's a TV that supports 3D, 3D viewing can be enjoyed as well

What's in the box:

  • Sony DEV-50 2D & 3D Full HD Digital Recording Binocular
  • Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-FV70
  • CD-ROM
  • Large Eyecup
  • AC Adaptor
  • HDMI Micro Cable
  • Neck Strap
  • Finder Cap
  • Lens Cover
  • Power Cord
  • Micro USB Cable
  • Carrying Case
  • Sony 1 Year Warranty