12 X 36 IS II
High power 12x binoculars with built-in Image Stabilizer
- Compact and light weight 12x magnification binoculars
- Image Stabilizer to eliminate hand held shake
- Rounded surfaces for easy handling
- Lead-free glass used only, to minimise environmental impact
The 12x36 IS II binoculars are compact and light weight, ideal for bird watching, nature watching and astronomical observation. The built-in Image Stabilizer eliminates hand held shake and reduces eye strain. Rounded surfaces make them easy to handle. Only environmentally lead-free glass is used in the 12x36 IS.
High Magnification and Image Stabilizer
- Powerful 12x magnification binoculars for close-up of distant subjects
- Vari-Angle Prism Image Stabilizer detects handheld shake and corrects it for reducing eye fatigue and providing stable viewing
- IS unit activated by depressing the large centrally located button with either hand
- Uses 2 AA-size batteries allowing up to 4 hours viewing with Image Stabilizer
Modern and Compact Design
- Much lighter and more compact than predecessor model
- Focusing knob at centre is easily accessible for smooth focusing by a finger on either hand
- Large rubber cover on objective lens assembly for improved impact resistance
Outstanding Optical Performance
- Low-gloss front covers to minimise any disturbance to birds or other wildlife
- Super Spectra coating to suppress flare and ghosting, giving bright, high-contrast images
- Environmentally friendly lead-free glass used in optical system
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GENERAL:
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Magnification:
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12x
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Objective lens diameter:
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Effective 36mm
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Real field of view:
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5 (Field of view at 1000m: 87.5m)
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OPTICAL CONSTRUCTION:
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Lens construction:
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Objective lens: 2 elements in 1 groups |
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Eyepiece lens: 5 elements in 4 groups |
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Exit pupil diameter:
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3.0mm
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Eye relief:
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14.5mm
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Prism type:
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Porro II prism
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Pupil-distance adjustment range:
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55mm-75mm
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FOCUSSING AND DIOPTRIC CORRECTION:
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Focusing system:
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Objective lens movement
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Focusing method:
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Manual focusing by turning the focusing knob
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L-R dioptric correction method:
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Adjustable with the right eyepiece lens
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L-R dioptric correction range:
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3.0 dioptres
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Closest focusing distance:
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6m
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IMAGE STABILIZER:
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Image Stabilizer system:
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Optical correction with Vari-Angle Prism
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Correction angle:
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0.8
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Shake detection system:
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Two shake gyro sensors
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Image Stabilizer continuous operation time:
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+25C: approx. 4 hours; -10C: approx. 20 minutes (using AA-size alkaline batteries)
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DIMENSIONS (WxDxH):
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127 x 174 x 70mm
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WEIGHT:
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660g (body only)
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OPERATING ENVIRONMENT:
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-10C to 45C; 90% humidity
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STANDARD ACCESSORIES:
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Dedicated soft case, strap, objective lens caps, eyepiece lens caps
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POWER SOURCE:
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2x AA batteries
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All data based on Canon's Standard Test Method:
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Subject to change without notice:
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