Canon 10x42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars
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Manufacturer: CanonAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: 0155B003
Product features:
- Canon's first waterproof IS Binocular.
- High performance L Lens with 2 Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements on each side.
- Doublet Field Flattener Lenses for sharp, distortion-free images edge-to-edge.
- Bright field-of-view from a 4.2mm exit pupil diameter, the largest of any Canon IS Binocular.
- Wide angle rating from an apparent angle-of-view of 65
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Digital camera reviews of Canon 10x42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars
Digital camera Review: Best All-Around IS Binoculars?
Summary: 5 Stars
I waited a long time for Canon to come out with image-stabilized binoculars in a 100% waterproof design. These were worth the wait. I bought mine specifically for a cruise up Alaska's Inside Passage. One of our sight-seeing excursions was on a 45-foot boat in heavy seas. A fellow on this trip had a massive set of Fujinon 16x40 Gyro-Stabilized binoculars that sell for nearly $6,000. We spent time comparing my Canon binoculars to his Fujinons. Optically there is NO comparison. The Canons, while not as superb optically as the best Leica binoculars, are awfully good. They are far brighter, much sharper, and more accurate in their color rendition than the Fujinons. The ONLY reason to spend an extra $4,500+ on the Fujinons is if you require the absolute best image stabilization that money can buy. If you are using binoculars in very severe conditions (high seas, etc.) you will get better performance with the gyro-stabilization in the Fujinons. In 99% of applications you will get far better results with the Canons. Though the Fujinons are higher in their rated magnification the only time you'll see a difference is under conditions where motion is severe. In calmer seas (not calm, just not severe) you will be better off with the Canons; the Fuji's are so much dimmer and lacking in clarity that the Canons make up the magnification difference fairly quickly.
Finally, the waterproof aspect of these binoculars really is worth having. On the above-mentioned trip we were buffeted by rain and spray from the waves. The Canons functioned flawlessly without a hitch, and cleaned up nicely afterwards. These are one of the best products I've ever used, and lived up to their performance claims in every regard.
One point to note: if you want the maximum battery life it is well worth buying lithium AA batteries to use with these binoculars; this will greatly extend your battery life, particularly in cold weather.
Summary of Canon 10x42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars
The 10x42 L IS WP is the first waterproof binocular to incorporate Canon s exclusive Image Stabilizer technology for steady, shake-free viewing. The high quality L series optics, featuring 2 Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens elements (on each side), deliver excellent correction for chromatic aberration. With a large lens diameter and a 4.2mm exit pupil diameter, this binocular provides an exceptionally bright view, even in low-light conditions. The 10x42 L IS WP binocular offers both the desired brightness and excellent waterproof capabilities, making it ideal for a host of activities including marine use, stargazing and wildlife observation - just to name a few. Features: Canon s first waterproof IS Binocular. High performance L Lens with 2 Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements on each side. Doublet Field Flattener Lenses for sharp, distortion-free images edge-to-edge. Bright field-of-view from a 4.2mm exit pupil diameter, the largest of any Canon IS Binocular. Wide angle rating from an apparent angle-of-view of 65deg.. One touch IS usage. Body components feature metallic coating to prevent fogging. Distinctive, easy grip design. Specifications: Type: Prism Binoculars Magnification: 10x Objective Lens Effective Diameter: 42mm Filter Size: 52mm Real Field of View: 6.5deg. Apparent Field of View: 65deg. Objective Lens Construction: 4 elements in 3 groups (including protective glass, UD Lens) Eyepiece Lens Construction: 7 elements in 5 groups Exit Pupid Diameter: 4.2mm Eye Relief: 16mm Prism Type: Porro II Eye Width Adjustment: 57mm ~ 75mm Focusing Method: Manual focusing by turning the focusing knob Dioptric Correction: 3 diopters Closest Focusing Distance: 2.5 meters / 8.2 Image Stabilizer: Vari-Angle Prism Correction Angle: 0.8deg. Tripod Socket: Provided Power Source: two AA s Dimensions: 5.4 x 6.9 x 3.4 Weight: 1030g / 2.3 lbsBinoculars
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