Introducing the VistaPix Imaging Spotter (IS70) from Celestron. Capture the action closer than ever before with this 3MP digital camera spotting scope. The VistaPix IS70 features a 70mm spotting scope with 14x magnification. The 3 megapixel camera features a 2? LCD screen for a sharp, clear imaging preview; 6x digital zoom; a digital focus meter for quick, sharp focus; dual power for high magnification or wide field of view; and continuous video capability. And with its great close focus, the IS70 can capture amazing detail -- perfect for getting up close with a variety of nature's treasures both great and small. Other IS70 features include a rotatable tripod adapter that fits standard photo tripods or Celestron computerized mounts and the ability to view images on your TV screen with the included video cable. Rotatable tripod adapter fits standard photo tripods or Celestron computerized mounts Included Accessories - Video Cable, Shutter Cable, Instruction Booklet, 3 Lens Caps, Protective Aluminum Carrying Case Aperture - 70 mm (2.76 In) Focal Length - 8.27 inches (210 mm) Focal Ratio - 3 Magnification - 14x Angular Field Of View - 4 degrees Linear Field Of View at 1000 Yds - 210 Ft (64.01m) Eye Relief - 13 Mm (0.51 In) / Near Focus - 15 Ft (4.57 M) Optical Coatings - Fully Coated Weight 3.5 Lb (1.59 Kg) Camera Resolution 3.1 Mp (2048 X 1536) / Chip CMOS Memory 32 Mb Internal, SD Card Slot Magnification (Low Power) 7 X / Magnification (High Power) 24 X Angular Field Of View (Low Power) 5.6 degrees (High Power) 2 degrees Digital Zoom 6 X / Focus Assist - Sharp Focus Meter /Exposure - Auto TV Out Preview - NTSC / PAL Hi-Res Images 38 @ 3.0mp Fine / Lo-Res Images 600 @ 0.3mp Econ Continuous Video (VGA) 30 Sec / Continuous Video (CIF) 4.5 Min Batteries Two AA Alkaline (Not Included) Celestron 2 Year Warranty
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0
Review of Celestron IS 70 Vista Pix Imaging Spotting Scope:
I like the VistaPix imaging spotting scope, but my short experience with it does suggest some improvements are needed: (1) As with many imaging systems, the digital camera is attached to the side and does not take advantage of the large direct-view lens itself. Also, (2) the lens is a fixed focus, not a variable telescopic lens. (3) When one has to focus the VistaPix, you focus looking at the digital display and a vertical bar on that display, trying to get a number and heighth of the vertical bar as large... more info
disappointed:
very disappointed in the high magnification pictures taken with this unit.
it is a hit and miss on the focus... mostly out of focus.... rarely get a
good in focus pic with high mag'tion. i always us a solid tripod when taking high mag pictures........ on the other side of the coin it takes
good in focus pictures on the low magnification lens........but of course i purchased the celestron for the high magnification lens.....
i would not recommend this unit to anyone.......
No problems at all, great product:
I was hesitant to purchase the IS70 after reading other reviews, escpecially about the problems encountered with batteries and not being able to get the units to work at first. Ours came in, worked as advertised from the moment we turned it on, and has been taking great pictures every since. We've now taken about 100 pictures, and are still on the second set of batteries. Proper focus is difficult, and although the optical power is fantastic, the digital zoom gets fuzzy fast, both because of the... more info
Good look with this product!:
Spotting scope is great! images are clear and vivid!...............
but the camera dont work for nothing!
Please take very carefull with this product! beside Celestron support is terrible !
Saelma
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