Bushnell Instant Replay 8x32 Digital Binocular | 
| Brand: Bushnell
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Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 42002
Media: Electronics
Optical Zoom: 1
Display Size: 1.5
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 10 x 7 x 6
Warranty: 2 years warranty
MPN: 18-0832
Model: 18-0832
UPC: 029757110831
EAN: 0029757110831
ASIN: B00008US5P
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| Features:
| • | Record a 30-second video loop of action, then play it back | | • | 2.1-megapixel sensor for still photo enlargements up to 8 x 10 inches | | • | 8x magnification, 32mm objective lenses, BaK4 prisms | | • | 16 MB of internal memory; compatible with CompactFlash memory cards | | • | Great for sports enthusiasts, hunters, and birdwatchers |
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Product Description
Bushnell's Instant Replay binocular is a serious, high-performance binocular with a dual personality. The Instant Replay can record a 30-second continuous video loop, allowing you to capture and review sports action on the LCD screen right after it happens. Or, you can choose to take high-quality digital photos. This is essential gear for team coaches and scouts, birders and wildlife observers, big-game hunters and anyone who enjoys recording photographs or movies. Now you can easily view, download, edit and keep your favorite movie clips or stills. Powerful, easy-to-use and loaded with advanced features, the Bushnell Instant Replay binocular sets the standard for excellence in image-capturing binocularsPRODUCT FEATURES: 8x magnification;32mm objective lens;BaK-4 roof prisms;Fully multi-coated optics;VGA megapixel movie clips - 15fps for 30 seconds;2.1 megapixel still photographs;16 MB compact flash card included;Neck strap and carrying case;1.5" LCD;Powered by 2-AA batteries.
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Pretty good June 20, 2005
Jerry Friedman (New Mexico)
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
Some frustration, some useful pictures.
Unlike the previous reviewer, I had no trouble opening the battery compartment or putting the card in right-side-up (it's true that the instruction manual could be more complete, but the card is mostly printed on the top). I have a Windows 2000 computer, so I didn't have to install any software. I did take a while to figure out that there were *three* straps, and trying to put the neck strap for the case onto the binoculars doesn't work. (There's also a strap for your right hand, which I don't find that valuable.)
As pure binoculars they're decent. I'm not an "opticophile", but I do notice some chromatic aberration around small objects, say a falcon soaring high against a bright sky.
Two problems were that the magnification also magnifies any shakiness of your hands and that the camera just doesn't have enough resolution. Every picture I got is too "pixelated" and a lot were useless. You can see two of my best bird pictures, both enlarged 4x, at and . A more skillful and luckier photographer using a monopod in cooler weather would get sharper pictures, but between the 2.1 megapixels and the close focus all the way out at 17 feet, you're not going to get Christmas-card pictures, especially of anything small. The new model, with 3.2 megapixels, will be able to do a bit better.
Another problem is that the camera takes about 2 seconds to power up, and then the shutter waits a noticeable fraction of a second after you hit the button. You can miss a lot of wildlife or sports pictures during those delays, especially if you don't keep the power on (and keeping it on drains the batteries fairly quickly).
For birdwatchers: the camera might be useful in documenting rarities and even in some after-the-fact identifications, but you won't get anything to send to a magazine. The best feature is that you can get pictures while carrying around only one instrument.
 Bad buy for the price! October 19, 2004
Margaret Love (Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada)
10 out of 35 found this review helpful
I was really excited to receive the Bushnell Instant Replay as a birthday present. However, I quickly learned that it's an incredibly difficult binocular to operate. First of all, I had trouble opening the battery compartment cover. I had to pry it out with a knife after many unsuccessful attempts. Then I had a hard time installing the Flash Memory card. The instruction booklet was terrible and did not mention the right way to instal it. I installed it the wrong way and it got jammed so I had to pry it out with a pair of pliers!! After doing all that, I got the camera to work. Then I decided I had to instal the software - the driver and the Photosuite. The driver was installed easily. Not so the Photosuite. After three attempts, the icon did not appear nor did it appear on Programs. I'm returning the camera!
 Bushnell Instant Replay 8 x 32 Binoculars November 10, 2006
Shop Girl (California)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I first used this combo binoculars/digital camera on a recent vacation to Kenya. The quality exceeded my expectations. I expecially liked that we could also take mini videos (up to 30 secs) of the animals as well as stills.
Negative: The battery compartment is not well designed and inserting batteries is sometimes frustrating.
Overall, I am really glad I purchased this product.
It is a alot of fun to use.
Bushnell Digi-Bino March 3, 2006
Andria Young (Portland, OR USA)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
These binoculars are awesome! Clear view and easy to focus. The camera is a really neat feature and is easy to use. The photos are clear, but a little on the grainy side (which I expected they would be). All in all - the binoculars rock and the camera is fun, even if it takes less than perfect pictures. I would totally recommend the Bushnell Digi-Bino's.
Bushnell 8x32 Instant August 14, 2006
KENT (NEW ZEALAND)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was a little dubious when ordering this, as to the quality and clarity of the lens and the view they would give, I should not have worried, they are top class. And the units quite light too! Now add the camera functions to it and it is top shelf. I use it for Deer hunting in New Zealand, and during a 'stalk' you see some interesting things, animals fighting, bonking, doing different things which I always thought if only I had a camera! Often I can come out of the bush and say I saw 4 today 18 and a 21 pointer a spiker and a hind, some give you a look of disbelief, now its 'Hey look at these ones I saw today' Oh and cop the size of this Boar I saw across the River.
The only reason I didn't give this 5 out of 5 is I feel the conttrols could have been done, easier, once you are used to them, they are good but its fine tooth thru the instructions, to get it right. GOOD UNIT RECOMMEND IT TO ALL.
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