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Celestron IS 70 VistaPix 3.1MP Imaging Spotting Scope | 
 enlarge | Brand: Celestron
Category: Photography
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10.3
Dimensions (in): 16 x 10 x 10
MPN: 52212
UPC: 050234522120
EAN: 0050234522120
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 70mm spotting scope gets you 14x closer to the action | | • | Large 2-inch LCD screen provides sharp, clear imaging preview | | • | 3-megapixel image resolution | | • | Dual power camera for high magnification or wide field of view | | • | Digital focus meter for quick, sharp focus capability |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
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
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| Customer Reviews:
 No problems at all, great product December 5, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
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 math involved as well as any motion whatsoever.
We're very glad we purchased it.
 Good look with this product! October 8, 2007
3 out of 6 found this review helpful
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
Suprising for the price July 16, 2007
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Upon receiving this hybrid camera and using it for a while I must say I am pleasantly surprised at the images shot. I have taken pictures in all different lighting conditions and it performs well even at dusk. However, if the light is very bright, White colored subjects will exhibit Purple Fringing. Avoid them at high noon. Color saturation is reasonable but my camera is a little heavy to magenta.
The IS70 is rather difficult to focus due to the low visibilty of the LCD in bright sunlight. You are stuck with this method of focusing on the low powered lens but if you sync the high power lens to the focus meter by adjusting the eyepiece lens so the optics match what the focus meter sees, you can get excellent results. The optics on the spotting scope are clear and Bright. The camera's optics are mediocre.
The controls are well laid out and the menus are logical. Manual functions are limited to an EV exposure setting and the F stop is adjusted by a twin objective lens cover. Sort of a low - high setting if you will. It is simple but it is effective. The shutter speed is always automatic and is reasonably accurate. The setting buttons are a little hard to press and sometime knock the camera out of alignment on the Tripod. This is a problem when changing modes during shooting (like to video from photo).
Note: You will not be able to shoot anything with out a good tripod using this camera so if you don't have a really sturdy one, get one.
Overall impression from an amateur is "it's alot of bang for the $479.00"
You can very good quality shots without spending $1000's of dollars.
If you want to see some sample shots email me at jbsbuy-stuff@yahoo.com
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