Gear item of the week for Feb. 13: Smart binoculars
Smart binoculars
THE SITUATION: When it comes to optics, how many times have you wished your binoculars had night-vision capabilities?
AN ANSWER: ATN, makers of advanced night vision, thermal imaging and digital Smart HD optics for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts, has recently released the BinoX-HD 4-16X Smart Binoculars.
These binoculars have a day mode that can be used for spotting game and viewing vistas. When it gets dark, switch to night mode and use its night-vision capabilities. The binoculars also record video, take photos and use Wi-Fi so you can share what you saw.
THE DETAILS: The binoculars run on ATN’s Obsidian Core, a powerful computer processor. It uses an array of sensors that allow it to output crisp high-res 1080p images and even light up the sky with night vision. It is stabilized by 3-D Gyroscope for a smooth, seamless image, has an electronic 4-16X zoom and a built-in GPS. It has 4GB of internal memory and can take a micro SD card. Others features include an e-compass, altimeter and speedometer.
The binoculars weigh 1.75 pounds.
PRICE: $479.
AVAILABILITY: To learn more, go to atncorp.com/atn-bino-x-hd-4x-super.
Jeffrey P. Mayor: 253-597-8640
This story was originally published February 10, 2016 at 1:00 PM with the headline "Gear item of the week for Feb. 13: Smart binoculars."