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Canon - Zoom Digital Monocular - Black
Average customer rating
4.2
(68 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 68 reviews
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
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2 Stars
3
1 Star
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83%of customers recommend this product.
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54 out of
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Customer Reviews for Canon - Zoom Digital Monocular - Black
Customer Rating
2
I little disappointed
on May 5, 2022
Posted by: Anonymous
from KCMO
A handy tool, but leaving much to be desired, the Canon ZOOM Digital Monocular doesn't quite achieve its aim. I received the device as part of a process to provide this review, but I'd been in the market anyway as a golfer and budding birder! The connection to an app on my phone also led me to high expectations, but ultimately the images are grainy and feel like my Canon digital camera from the days before phones had cameras on them. Now we expect much more from our digital images, but I didn't find success with this. The compact size and initial user friendliness were early positives, and perhaps with more use over time I'll come to find the device to be beneficial. But the sub-par picture quality and jumpy connection to the app on my iPhone has me currently disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
5
Takes Excellent Photos!
on May 30, 2022
Posted by: becap
from Murrieta, CA
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Canon Zoom Digital Monocular is so much better than expected. First, I love the small size of the camera. You can slip it into your pocket and take it anywhere. It is so lovely being able to take pictures of just about anything. Do you see something you like far away? It is not a problem with this camera. It has such an incredible zoom capability. You can take close-up pictures of sports games and nature or use it as an everyday traveling camera. It also takes video. I appreciate the Bluetooth connection to your phone. It makes image transfer so easy. With the invention of cameras on smartphones, I never thought I would want to carry a camera again, but now that I have this camera, I have completely changed my mind. My phone’s camera does not even compare to this one. It is in a whole other league.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Rick the birdman
from Milton,Delaware
Verified Purchase:Yes
Very disappointed with a great lack of instruction as to how to operate the device.
Also not very good images when zoomed.
Feel I should have read more reviews,and not been so quick to order this Canon item.
Have been using Canon camera products for 25 years and this is the first time that I am disappointed.
Also not very good images when zoomed.
Feel I should have read more reviews,and not been so quick to order this Canon item.
Have been using Canon camera products for 25 years and this is the first time that I am disappointed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Customer Rating
2
Okay, but not great
on May 16, 2022
Posted by: VambiaM
from Colorado Springs, CO
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It's sort of fun to use, but I can take better pictures with my phone and regular 35mm.
I believe the lense is vulnerable, especially in my bag. I think it should have some type of lense cover. I've decided to keep it in a little drawstring bag.
I do like the zoom, but it is definitely not great.
Definitely lower quality for a Canon camera.
I do like the zoom, but it is definitely not great.
Definitely lower quality for a Canon camera.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Acr
from Philadelphia
Verified Purchase:Yes
Optics are good, surprised by small size, buttons take getting used to. Only on-line manual, enclosed “directions” are worthless.
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Customer Rating
5
Great monocular!
on June 4, 2022
Posted by: Coco
from Austin, TX
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I received the Canon digital monocular a few days ago and it is really cool.
The notice is very clear and the menus are very intuitive. It may take a bit of time to master the buttons functionality and where they are when looking in the monocular but you will get used to it.
The monocular is great when you are kind of far from the action. We used it for our daughter's dance show, without it, it was difficult to clearly see her but with the monocular no problem. I really like the fact that we can take pictures and movies with the memory card included in the package.
I was also very surprised by the picture and video quality
The zoom function is very simple. There are only 3 modes but it turns out they are well chosen.
I can also tell that the monocular does not leave me when I am going out, there are always some things to spot...
The notice is very clear and the menus are very intuitive. It may take a bit of time to master the buttons functionality and where they are when looking in the monocular but you will get used to it.
The monocular is great when you are kind of far from the action. We used it for our daughter's dance show, without it, it was difficult to clearly see her but with the monocular no problem. I really like the fact that we can take pictures and movies with the memory card included in the package.
I was also very surprised by the picture and video quality
The zoom function is very simple. There are only 3 modes but it turns out they are well chosen.
I can also tell that the monocular does not leave me when I am going out, there are always some things to spot...
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
3
AN OKAY CAMERA
on June 4, 2022
Posted by: Amber32
from Denver, pa
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was excited to take this ZOOM Digital Monocular when we go on vacations or just walks in general around the home. The thing I like most about this monocular is the zoom features, it does get nice and up-close images. The downside, is the images are okay, not the clearest so I am not sure this would be for professional use. Overall, easy to use and easy to hold onto
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Customer Rating
4
Love the portability
on May 16, 2022
Posted by: Jerri1971
from Goodyear Arizona
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a very easy to use digital monocular with very good image stabilization and decent focus. Three zoom settings. The digital zoom essentially crops/enlarges the 400mm Optical zoom. The device is easy enough to use one handed due to its light weight and easily accessible buttons. The best function/use of this monocular would be taking quick pictures and videos at a medium/short distance. Ideal for those with kids in sporting events. It powers on very fast and is as easy as pointing and clicking. The stabilization eliminates the chance of taking blurry photos/videos, and is one of the strongest features for such a small and light device with the purpose of capturing enhanced imagery as quickly as possible.
A bit of a niche product but it does what it's advertised well. It works best in environments in good light and during the daytime to avoid grainy images. Battery life is not as good as I'd like. Some problems focusing on objects when behind foliage etc. The Canon Connect app required for saving images wirelessly between the monocular and your phone feels a bit outdated. It's a bit slow to connect but it's better than no app at all. Also no lens covers for a highly portable product that's supposed to be used outside is a small oversight, at least a carrying case would be a great addition.
A bit of a niche product but it does what it's advertised well. It works best in environments in good light and during the daytime to avoid grainy images. Battery life is not as good as I'd like. Some problems focusing on objects when behind foliage etc. The Canon Connect app required for saving images wirelessly between the monocular and your phone feels a bit outdated. It's a bit slow to connect but it's better than no app at all. Also no lens covers for a highly portable product that's supposed to be used outside is a small oversight, at least a carrying case would be a great addition.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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