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Binoculars
These "binoculars" are actually a telescope since only one side worked as such. The other side is, in fact, the telephoto lens for the integral 35mm camera. A typical application of this item would be in those situations where binoculars would not be out of place or suspicious, while a camera would be, such as a park, sporting event, etc. This allowed the surveillant to get surreptitious photos of subjects or locales without raising undue suspicion.
These binoculars with integral camera were used by surveillants at sporting events.
