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No one knows more about optics than Canon. So in creating the binocular line, Canon drew on its vast optical expertise to incorporate the advanced technologies found in their cameras and lenses, maximizing clarity and enhancing performance. That’s why Canon offers you features like highly sophisticated engineering, superior lenses and Image Stabilizer technology.

Each model has been meticulously engineered for comfort and convenience in real world conditions. Since they are designed to be easy to hold and operate, the lineup features unsurpassed ergonomics, and many models are equipped with special slip-free grips. Available in a full range of sizes and magnifications, there’s a Canon binocular for every need, so whether you are whale watching or following a horse race, Canon binoculars let you view your subject with unrivalled precision and comfort. Canon. A passion for perfection. Canon’s remarkable Image Stabilizer Technology.

The legendary L Lens. The genius is in the details. Minimize shaking, maximize viewing. Focus and follow. Optical Image Stabilization System

The bright red line engraved on the lens Each Canon binocular has been engineered to deliver performance that Shaking occurs naturally when you hold binoculars for an It isn’t always convenient to use a tripod — barrel is the signature of the Canon L Lens. will impress. The state-of-the-art optical technology from Canon’s extended period of time. Wind, muscle fatigue and especially if you or your subject is moving. Perfectly Horizontal Tipped Upward Tipped Downward L-series Lenses are on a level above the world-renowned EF Lens series has been carefully adapted even excitement can contribute to “binocular With Canon’s IS binocular models there’s no need for additional equipment. For rest, possessing groundbreaking image especially for use in several Canon binocular models, shake.” The more powerful the binoculars, the binoculars with magnification powers of 10x, 12x, 15x and 18x, Canon offers an Image performance, outstanding operability and offering unparalleled resolution. Also Super Spectra more pronounced the shake appears. It’s tiring Stabilizer system utilizing a Vari-Angle Prism (VAP). This system has two sensors — resistance to weather and aging. Canon’s Coating increases image contrast and reduces on your eyes, it’s distracting, and it makes one vertical and another horizontal — that detect motion as well as a microprocessor L Lenses are well known by professional lens flare and ghosting in many Canon getting a good, sharp focus simply impossible. that adjusts the Vari-Angle Prism on photographers around the world for their binoculars. In addition, Canon uses To solve this common problem, many Canon each side, in a bellows-type fashion, innovative optical design, exceptional Aspherical elements in several of its binoculars are equipped with Image according to the amount of quality and brilliant clarity. Canon has equipped its new top-of-the-line model, the designs to assure sharper focus while Stabilizer (IS) technologies. Originally binocular shake detected. This 10x42L IS WP, with extraordinary L-series technology. Manufactured to provide dramatically cutting distortion. developed for Canon’s high provides instant adjustment of the superior image quality throughout the entire viewing area, two Ultra-low Dispersion Technologies like these enable performance video camcorder family, refraction angle to compensate for (UD) elements on each side give you a bolder, brighter view than can be achieved Canon binoculars to perform these IS technologies have been motion. So what you see through

with conventional optics found in ordinary binoculars. With them, you’ll see more of at an extraordinarily high brilliantly adapted specifically for the lenses is absolutely steady — Image Stabilizer ON

your subject, more clearly. standard. Canon’s binocular line. even when you’re not. Image Stabilizer OFF

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18x50 IS All Weather

A breakthrough in binocular design, Canon’s high-performance L-series optics binoculars qualify as wide angle F These all weather models set a new from sports to astronomical observation. Long-Eye Relief provides greater viewing F Canon’s new model is the world’s brightest that feature two Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) instruments, allowing you to see more of performance standard. With one-touch A multi-coated Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) comfort, and the ergonomic design makes binocular with image stabilization (as of lens elements on each side. The 4.2mm your subject. Doublet Field Flattener Lenses Image Stabilizer technology, they instantly lens element in each objective section them very easy to hold. An optional anti-fog January 1, 2005) and is the first completely exit pupil diameter delivers the brightest offer superb edge-to-edge sharpness. A compensate for “binocular shake.” Large- delivers outstanding image contrast, eyepiece prevents condensation and waterproof model in the Canon IS binocular optics in the Canon IS series. With an extra metal coating prevents fogging, and the diameter 50mm front objective lenses sharpness and color clarity. To fogging in foul weather. line-up. The 10x42L IS WP is equipped with wide 65˚ apparent angle-of-view, these ribbed surface ensures a secure grip. F accommodate a wide range of activities — accommodate eyeglass wearers, 15mm

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F Light, sleek and powerful, these advanced The Doublet Field Flattener keeps images one-handed operation, and the 12x36 IS F Light in weight but powerful in sharp, distortion-free images from edge- wearing gloves or in a damp environment. binoculars feature Canon’s celebrated sharp from edge-to-edge. The enhanced II has a water-resistant non-slip rubber performance, these well-designed to-edge. Canon’s Super Spectra Multi There’s also Long-Eye Relief to provide Image Stabilizer technology to keep the power-saving technology coupled with coating that assures secure handling in binoculars offer Canon’s superb Image Coating assures superior contrast so you greater comfort for those who wear image steady even when you’re not. optional lithium AA batteries provide up a wide range of environments. Stabilizer technology to instantly see everything in the best possible light. eyeglasses. High magnification multi-coated lenses to 12 hours of continuous use. All Canon counteract “binocular shake.” A non-slip rubber coating makes the deliver a wide, extra-bright field-of-view. binoculars feature a center focus for easy The Doublet Field Flattener provides 10X30 IS easy to hold even when you’re

8 9 WATERPROOF BINOCULARS COMPACT BINOCULARS 11 7x17 FC st the binocular, Canon e l al WP using atusing distances feet. five to down 8x32 oc The sm 7x17 FC features lens retracting barrels, eye-adjustmenta sliding mechanism and lenses Canon’s with Spectra Super It Coating. Multi provides also close f erproof and a Field construction at The 8x32 WP offersThe 8x32 a compact roof-prism a 60˚ apparent with design angle-of-view. Other features its include nitrogen-filled w lensFlattener eyepiece. in each vides an exceptionally bright image. 7x42 AWP o With itsWith lens 42mm objective 6mm and exit pupil largest diameter—the among WP 7x42 A binoculars—the Canon pr Plus, you you getPlus, powerful Aspherical optics waterproofand an easy-to-hold, design. F F F t. binoculars And these are s a ontr not onlyalso they’re user-friendly, environmentally friendly — only lead-free glass is in the optical used system. and c . asier to use. Canon’s use. to asier all-glass (as of January 1, 2005) en e An extremely compact ergonomic design makes the 8x25 IS carry to comfortable and ev optics Spectra Multi Super Coating with clarity sharpness, outstanding assure binoculars

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E STABILIZERBINOCULARS AG IM 10 Find the binoculars that fit your needs. Waterproof and all weather Lead-free optics etc.) combined with the diameter of their more detailed images. So binoculars like a 6.5˚ field-of-view appears to have a Differences in brightness results. For daytime viewing, binoculars viewing is that higher magnification objective lenses (50mm, 42mm, 36mm, the 10x42L IS WP, 18x50 IS AW and 65˚ range; qualifying it as a wide angle with exit pupil sizes between 2.5 and binoculars, even those with smaller exit Several models in the Canon binocular Canon uses environmentally friendly etc.) The greater the magnification power, 15x50 IS AW produce particularly bright, instrument. The greater the apparent 3mm are often sufficient. pupil size or “relative brightness” ratings, line are waterproof or water-resistant. lead-free glass in its optical systems. the larger your viewing subject will appear clear images. angle-of-view, the easier it is for you to can often reveal better detail in low light When bright.... Designed to be used outdoors and on the This creates the high-quality in the objective lens as you look through pinpoint and track your subject. The because of their higher magnification. water, these models are built to withstand performance you demand from your the binoculars. The key to Field-of-View Canon binocular line offers models with Twilight Coefficient or Twilight Factor a broad range of conditions including binocular while protecting the apparent angles-of-view that range from accounts for the magnifying power of a For instance, if you use the 10x42L IS WP The field-of-view is the area you see when rain, humidity and more. The new Canon environment from unnecessary harm. 45˚ to 67˚. Viewer’s pupil pair of binoculars, and can be a useful to track a subject 100 yards away, it you look through the binocular. The higher Canon’s Super Spectra Multi Coating diameter is 3.0mm. 10x42L IS WP offers Canon’s highest When dark.... rating—especially if viewing at dawn or appears to be the same size as a subject the magnification power, the narrower the Looking through a 10x42L IS WP binoculars The brightness of an image is associated standard of waterproof performance—it The importance of objective dusk, or deep shade viewing conditions. located just 10 yards away seen without field-of-view. The apparent angle-of-view at a subject 1,000 yards away with the amount of incidental light that can be completely submerged. lens diameter binoculars. All things being equal, the is the product of the magnification times is reflected by the lens. Uncoated lenses Judging quality larger the diameter of the objective lens, the real field-of-view. So in the case of the can reflect away as much as 8% of Pupil dilates Binoculars are described by the power as wide as 7.0mm. the more light it can admit for brighter, 10x42L IS WP, the 10x magnification with incoming light per lens element — When evaluating binoculars brands and of their magnification (18x, 15x, 12x, resulting in a dim image. For this reason Objective element diameter models, here are few things to look for: Canon employs Super Spectra Multi This refers to the front lens element c. Field-of-view at b. Apparent a. Real field-of-view: 6.5˚ Alignment 1,000 yards: 340.6 feet angle-of-view: 65˚ Coating to enhance brightness. measured in mm. All things being equal, If the parallel tubes of the binocular are Since many things contribute to the the larger the lens in front of the out of alignment due to a manufacturing 100 yards away Wide field- of-view brightness of an image, be sure to binocular, the more light it can take in with the naked defect or accident, you’ll see two similar eye. consider the following factors as you and the brighter the viewing image will but separate images. There is no way to compare binoculars: be. The 18x50 IS AW and 15x50 IS AW repair this problem and it renders the have the largest objective lenses in Exit pupil diameter binocular virtually useless. Canon’s binocular lineup. The size of the image that emerges at Color the binocular’s eyepiece impacts image Twilight coefficient Focus the binocular on a white object. 10 yards away with brightness. In dimly lit settings, a large One difficulty with using traditional the naked eye. Check two things: first, that the white With a 10x magnification binocular, exit pupil, for example 4.2mm found on numerical ratings to determine a the hot air balloon 100 yards away object appears a faithful white tone will seem as if it were 10 yards away. Narrow field- of-view the 10x42L IS WP, delivers brighter binocular’s suitability for low-light

13 through the binocular and second, that Curvature of the field Clarity they appear to the naked eye. It’s easy to HOW TO USE BINOCULARS there’s no secondary “band” of color(s) test with a building or other flat subject High quality binoculars show excellent To check for clarity, point the binocular at This is the proper way to adjust a focus ring any further. Turn only the 4. The binocular should now be adjusted away from the eyepieces, causing the image at the edges of the object. This is sharpness not only at the center of a clearly defined edge, like the lettering with pronounced horizontal or vertical binocular for outdoor use. right-side eyepiece diopter ring as for your eyesight. When you move the to gradually shade off at the edges. To important because at higher images, but at the edges as well. This is on a sign or a constellation in the night lines by observing whether lines near the necessary. focusing ring for different distances, prevent this, use the foldaway rubber 1. Look through the binocular, and adjust eyepiece rings if available. magnifications, chromatic aberrations easy to check: stand at a 90˚ angle to a sky. Images should appear crisp and periphery remain sharp or tend to curve. the image will remain sharply focused. the spread of the eyepieces tend to occur more frequently. Canon Canon’s outstanding optics, including wall with detail and focus. Then check razor-sharp. until you see one circular image. Please note that eye spacing and diopter binoculars correct for this problem by the sharpness from center to edge. For Aspherical lens elements, correct for adjustment is different for each person. Parallel Lines using UD lenses from Canon’s EF Lens the best possible flat-field performance, linear distortion. 2. Close your right eye and look through Another person would have to adjust the eye the left eyepiece. Use the focusing ring series (highest magnification models) most Canon binoculars use Field Excellent binoculars will render parallel spacing and diopter again. to focus sharply on the subject. or Super Spectra Multi Coating. lines in a subject as perfectly straight as Flattener and Aspherical lenses. For eyeglass wearers For added comfort, eyeglass wearers can adjust the 3. Close your left eye and look through the Remembering the readings of the diopters will make it eyecups on IS series binoculars by folding back the Chromatic aberration Clear image all Clear image. Perfect parallel image. easier to readjust the binoculars after someone else If you look through the binocular while rubber eyepiece rings or by twisting the eyepiece up or cancelled out. the way to the edge. right eyepiece. Do not turn the center has used them. wearing eyeglasses, your eyes will be further down in the case of the 10x42L IS WP.

Focus Exit Relative Real Focusing Magni- Obj. Lens Eye- Apparent Field-of-View Battery Prism Diameter Range Pupil Bright- Relief Field-of- Angle-of- Size (Encased) Weight* Water Exterior Power Systems fication at 1,000 yds. (oz.) Resistant Finish Source Life*** (mm) (feet) (mm) ness (mm) View(°) View(°) (ft.) [W x D x H] (in.) 19.7 ~ Rubber Porro II Center-Focusing 18x 50 2.8 7.8 15 (Long- 3.7 66.6 194 6 x 7-9/16 x 3-3/16 41.7 Water Resistant Two 18x50 IS AW Prism Infinity Eye Relief) (Wide) (Usable in heavy rain) Coat AA Alkaline Batteries 2.5 hrs. 19.7 ~ Rubber Porro II Center-Focusing 15x 3.3 10.9 15 (Long- 4.5 67.5 6 x 7-9/16 x 3-3/16 Water Resistant Two Chromatic aberration Because of lens 15x50 IS AW Prism 50 Infinity Eye Relief) (Wide) 236 41.7 (Usable in heavy rain) Coat AA Alkaline Batteries 2.5 hrs. causes the highlighted The image near the aberration, the entire The tower is slanted and 8.2 ~ part to look pink. edge of the circle is blurred. image appears blurry. has a spool-shaped effect. Porro II Center-Focusing 10x 42 4.2 17.64 16 (Long- 6.5 65.0 340.6 5.4 x 6.9 x 3.4 36.8 Waterproof Rubber Two 10x42L IS WP Prism Infinity Eye Relief) (Wide) for 30 min.** Coat AA Alkaline Batteries 4 hrs. 19.7 ~ Rubber Coat Porro II Center-Focusing 12x 36 60.0 262 5 x 6-15/16 x 2-13/16 Two 12x36 IS II Prism Infinity 3.0 9.0 14.5 5 (Wide) 23.3 – (Soft Plastic) AA Alkaline Batteries 4 hrs.

Anti-Fog Eyepiece AE-B1 Nomenclature Diopter adjustment rings Porro II 13.8 ~ 60.0 5 x 5-15/16 x 2-13/16 Rubber Coat Two 10x30 IS Prism Center-Focusing10x 30 Infinity 3.0 9.0 14.5 6 (Wide) 314 22.2 – (Soft Plastic) AA Alkaline Batteries 4 hrs. Image Stabilizer button Focusing ring Porro II 11.5 ~ One 8x25 IS Prism Center-Focusing 8x 25 Infinity 3.1 9.6 13.5 6.6 52.8 346 4-11/16 x 5-3/8 x 2-3/8 16.9 – Matte CR123 Lithium Battery 6 hrs. On/Off Lamp 13.1 ~ Rubber Coat Roof- Center-Focusing 7x 42 6.0 36.0 17 (Long- 7 49.0 367 5 x 6 x2 26.5 Waterproof – – Eye cup 7x42 A WP prism Infinity Eye Relief) for 5 min.** (Soft Plastic) Rubber 8x32 WP Roof- Center-Focusing 8x 32 16.4 ~ 4.0 16.0 18 (Long- 7.5 60.0 393 5-3/8 x 5-11/16 x 2-1/8 21.2 Waterproof – – Eyepiece barrel prism Infinity Eye Relief) (Wide) for 5 min.** Coat 4.6 ~ Roof- 16 (Long- 3-5/8 x 2-3/8 x 1 Aluminum 7x17 FC prism Center-Focusing 7x17 Infinity 2.42 5.9 Eye Relief) 6.5 45.5 340.6 6.3 – Alloy – – Designed specifically for the 18x50 IS AW and the 15x50 IS AW binocular, these eyepieces Without Strap eyelets *Without batteries. **Waterproof to 3.3 ft. underwater. ***Battery life figures are approximate and based on continuous viewing at 77°F/25°C. Anti-Fog Piece prevent condensation and fogging. Useful in Objective lens warm, humid and cold weather. With Anti-Fog Piece General Use Bird Watcing Spectator Sports Astromy travel Theater Hunting Camping/Hiking Marine Activity Suveillance

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