The Swarovski Optik AX Visio was unveiled at CES 2024, marking the company’s 75th anniversary. Developed over five years, the AI-supported binoculars can take photos and videos and were designed by renowned industrial designer Marc Newson. The birding tool can be customized through the Swarovski Optic Outdoor App.
The AX Visio binoculars can identify more than 9,000 species of birds with just one touch of a button. It also allows for sharing of observations and capturing photos and footage of discoveries. The Swarovision technology promises steadfast image definition, ultimate optical performance, and maximum homage to color rendering.
Specs:
– 336 ft/1000 yards field of view
– 88% light transmission
– 10x magnification
– 6.1″ length, 3.8″ height, 5.4″ width
– 13MP camera
– Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
– Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
– 15 hour maximum operation
Add-ons:
- Swarovski Optik Outdoor app
– Merlin Bird ID
– Swarovski Optik Wildlife ID
– iOS 16.0/Android 10.0 OS for apps
Accessories:
– RB rechargeable battery
Pricing:
Starts at $4,799
Availability:
Expected to be available starting February 2024
Swarovski Optik CEO Stefan Schwarz said, “The integration of digital components and functions in our products brings significant added value.” The AX Visio is the result of Swarovski Optik’s “75 years of experience and expertise in the development and production of high-precision sport optics” and it marks the company’s new tech era.
Photographer and world birder Rick Bateman, who tested the product in Costa Rica, said the augmented form of birding provided by the AX Visio paved the way for a unique take on bird documentation due to the “unique advantages” it offers.
CES 2024
2024-01-19 14:00:04
Source from www.ibtimes.com