Sony DEV-5

So I can, without fear of contradiction, say that we can safely discount use of the DEV-5 in theatres and the like: for one thing you’d quickly get tired of sitting it on your lap or wrapping it around your neck — it weighs over a kilo and is nearly...

Alas, these futuristic binos aren't cheap. Due to launch in November, the Sony DEV-5 will be priced at $2,000 (£1,250), while the DEV-3 will go for $1,400 (£850).

Ease of use, picture quality

Bulky, no low-light capability

Perfect companion for a day in the wild

Need a 3D TV to view 3D output

Exactly What I am looking for

High price

easy to use

heavy

Convenience of having binoculars, camcorder and digital camera in one unit.

Expensive. Image quality especially still photos using digital zoom. Lack of zoom when reviewing images. Lack of accessories like strap for case, HDMI cable and memory card.

Fantastic to use, my preferred camera, very easy to track wildlife and comfortable on the eyes, video quality is excellent (try and avoid max digital zoom), zoom very powerful (in binocular use), 3D movies are excellent but time is needed to master...

When in photo mode digital zoom at max is absolutely useless, it looks like someone has painted the picture, I had difficulty getting the 3D to work, manual was a bit confusing, you can have a 3D viewfinder but that does not mean the camera will record...

Convenience of having binoculars, camcorder and digital camera in one unit

Expensive. Image quality especially still photos using digital zoom. Lack of zoom when reviewing images. Lack of accessories like strap for case, HDMI cable and memory card