[sci.electronics] Camera Stabilization

jgo@mcgp1.UUCP (John Opalko, N7KBT) (08/29/88)

In article <1181@anasaz.UUCP>, john@anasaz.UUCP (John Moore) writes:
> Does anyone know where I can get gyro stabilized binoculars [for SAR
flying?]


The Fujinon Stabiscope is a gyro-stabilized 10x40 binocular.  The gyro is
powered by 6 AA cells, and is supposed to last 3 hours on a set of batteries.
When the batteries die, the binocs revert to a pair of usable but non-
stabilized glasses.

They are advertised in the West Marine catalog for $5400.00.  Correction:
to quote the catalog, that should read "*ONLY* $5400.00."  :-)

The specs:

	Magnification:		10x
	Obj. lens dia.:		40mm
	Brightness:		70%
	Field of view @ 3280':	285'
	Waterproof:		Resistant
	Focusing:		Individual
	Weight:			4.6 lb


Of all the binoculars in the catalog, the Stabiscope has the highest
magnification, smallest objective lens, lowest brightness, narrowest
field of view, highest weight, and highest price.  Of course, it's
also the only one with gyros.

If you are interested, the address of their main store is

	West Marine Products
	Box 6303
	Santa Cruz, CA  95063

To order by phone, the number outside CA is 1-800-538-0775.  The catalog
number for the Stabiscope is 320770.


DISCLAIMER:

I don't have any relationship at all with Fujinon.  I don't even own
a pair of their binoculars.  Yet.  My only relationship with West Marine is
that I went into their Seattle store once to buy some nylon line.


					73,

					John Opalko  (N7KBT)
					McCaw Cellular Communications
					Seattle, WA

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