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With a full color LCD screen and battery pack, Eyeclops is the perfect on-the-go device that lets kids explore the world around them, indoors or out. Use the LCD screen as a viewfinder for specimens, zoom in with one of three powerful new magnifications (100x, 200x and an eye-popping 400x) and take digital pictures and video of your amazing discoveries. Save and share your findings with the built-in flash drive and removable USB key. Then, view them on any standard television, and upload your files to your PC to email and send to friends. Requires 5 "AA" batteries, not included. Measures 12"L x 15.75"W x 4.25"H.
The EyeClops BioniCam Video Microscope from JAKKS Pacific opens up a world of microscopic fun for kids to explore. This bionic eye makes it easy to take digital pictures and capture video that documents new discoveries. Designed to keep inquisitive children aged eight and up entertained and interested in the world around them, the BioniCam is also engaging enough to captive adults.
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The Good: Look at familiar objects in a whole new way; review images on a TV or computer
The Bad: Learning to focus the eye takes practice
In a Nutshell: Unique video microscope provides creepy close-ups and informal science lessonsAges: 8 and older At a Glance
Requires: 5 AA batteries; TV and/or computer for full effectMagnify Your World,
A belt clip battery pack makes it easy to take the BioniCam anywhere. View larger.
Even old blue jeans look cool viewed through the BioniCam. View Larger.
To get started, simply insert five AA batteries (not included) into the belt clip battery pack, insert the included USB memory stick into the top of the BioniCam, and turn the unit on. With the camera's ergonomically shaped handle in one hand, you can focus on any number of everyday objects--such as coins, fabric, your pet's fur, or your own hair and skin. The magnified images appear in real time and full color on the LCD screen. Below the screen, you'll find easy to use buttons that allow you to navigate the menu, select video or photo options, review your gallery, and delete unwanted images.A zoom dial offers either 100x, 200x or 400x magnification. To focus an image, twist the I.R.I.S. lens attachment until you achieve the results you're looking for. Getting a crisp image takes a little patience at first, especially at the highest magnification. But with practice and with the help of the easy-to-read focusing gauge, you'll be focusing the lens in no time.
Photos and Video Without Complicated Setup
With no software to upload and minimal set-up, the BioniCam makes sharing discoveries easy. Plug the USB memory stick directly into your computer for quick access to images, then save and edit them or post them to your blog. Alternately, you can use the included video cable to display images on your TV. When you are plugged into the TV, the LCD screen turns off, but you still retain all the functionality of the BioniCam. This makes reviewing huge enlargements in real time a fun group activity.Contagious Fun for the Whole Family
The hand-held magnification "eye" is fun to hold and makes it easy for your child to explore the microscopic world without complicated scientific instruments. Viewing the magnified images on your computer or TV screen in full, vivid color encourages kids to take learning into their own hands and provides numerous opportunities for parents and children to play fun and educational games together.The excitement of seeing objects in your child's everyday world magnified to up to 400 times is sure to be a hit with whole family. Fortunately, the lightweight, durable plastic unit fits comfortably into both small and large hands. And if you need some help getting started, the easy-to-read instruction booklet offers lots of tips for finding items that hide interesting textures, from pine needles to sponges and insects.
On the lowest setting, the LEDs occasionally prove too bright for viewing lighter-colored objects, and these images may remain unclear on large viewing screens. On the higher magnification settings, however, this did not seem to be a problem, as textures and colors came through flawlessly. And while the battery pack makes it easy to explore indoors and out, the LCD screen can be tough to read in direct sunlight.
Overall, these are minor concerns that should do nothing to prevent this fun, educational toy from being big hit with all kinds of kids.
What's in the Box
BioniCam, I.R.I.S. lens attachment, removable USB drive, and video cable.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 
Great for an older child: 
The imaging is truly great when displayed on the TV via the RCA cables. The problem is the focusing controls are way too touchy. My 5 year old child still has some issues with getting it to work right. Imagine having a small child use an analog dial to get the best reception for a radio station. It's kind of like that. You have this loose dial and you have to turn it back and forth to get the right focal distance from the thing you want to see up close. Sometimes it is just easier to hold the whole device a...
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Total GEM!:
Found this and the night vision goggles from the same company and gave them as gifts to my children. I was very impressed with the quality and what you get for the money. Great product and very useful. As an adult you will find yourself using it almost as much. I wish I had one when I was a kid.
BionicCam:
My 8yr old loves this toy, it takes patience to figure out how to focus and view pictures. We found it works best to hook up to the TV and bring items indoors to view directly on the TV. He was fascinated.
Be sure not to let it drop, a bit delicate. 200x zoom works best.
ONLY for the inquiring minds!!: 
I bought this toy for my daughter for Christmas, and she absolutely LOVED it.
She kept on looking on absolutely EVERYTHING (even my finger tips) for many days.
Of course, now it's collecting dust.
Just wait when the price is right !
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