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MagyarYASHICA Vision camera binoculars with 58 MP night vision now crowdfunding
The YASHICA Vision camera binoculars are now crowdfunding on Kickstarter. At the time of writing, the campaign already has over 4,000 backers, raising almost $670,000, far higher than the project's $20,429 funding goal. YASHICA is a historic Japanese camera brand that ceased trading in 2005, with trademark rights subsequently sold to the Hong Kong-based MF Jebsen Group.
The Vision are binoculars delivering full-color or IR night vision, capturing native 1080p video, upscaled to 4K, in low lighting. The device has a 3-level 850nm IR LED illuminator and 5X digital zoom for a viewing distance of up to 1,970 ft (~600 m) when it is dark. The product has 0.037 lux sensitivity, with a 58 MP GalaxyCore 1/2.9 CMOS sensor and a 25 mm f/1.0 wide aperture to optimize light intake, thus increasing the image's resolution. AI technology enhances Image Signal Processing (ISP) for realistic colors, and at the rear of the gadget is a 4-inch TFT display with a 960 x 400 px resolution. Plus, the product has up to 16 hours of operating time thanks to a rechargeable 5,000 mAh lithium battery; the company offers a free battery replacement service for the first five years.
You can make a super early bird pledge of HK$1,087 (~$139) to receive the YASHICA Vision binoculars, a 45% discount on the HK$1,971 (~$252) retail price. The company is shipping worldwide with an estimated delivery date of May 2024. You can also purchase various bundles and kits, including a tripod and microSD card. As with any crowdfunding campaign, there is no guarantee that the project will be completed, so you may not receive the product.
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