Canon 10x42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars

Canon 10x42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars

• 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°.

The much-anticipated Canon 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. 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 degree. One touch IS usage. Body components feature metallic coating to prevent fogging. Distinctive, easy grip design.

List Price: $ 1,999.00

Price: $ 1,289.00

Nikon 7218 Action 10 X 50mm Binoculars

Nikon 7218 Action 10 X 50mm Binoculars

• Multicoated aspherical lens for clear viewing
• BaK4 high-index prisms
• Ample exit pupils for superior light gathering
• Magnification: 10x
• Objective lens: 50mm

BINOCULARS, 10X50 ACTION Clamshell

List Price: $ 149.99

Price: $ 74.95

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Celestron SkyMaster 20x80 Binoculars

Celestron SkyMaster 20x80 Binoculars

• Multi-coated optics for a clear view
• Water-resistant body
• High-quality BAK-4 prisms
• Large aperture perfect for low light conditions and stargazing
• Features integrated tripod adapter rod

Celestron SkyMaster 20x80mm Binoculars for SUPER - charged observation of land or sky! Dial up "long distance", Celestron-style! Big-time magnification and huge light-gathering ability come standard with SkyMaster 20x80mm Binoculars, featuring top-quality BaK-4 prisms and premium Celestron multi-coated optics. For terrestrial and astronomic viewing, with SkyMaster, every seat is the best seat in the house. Specs: 20X magnification, suitable for terrestrial or astronomical viewing; Large 80mm objective lens offers maximum image brightness in low-light and long-range conditions; Multi-Coated optics for sharp, clear views; Precision BaK-4 prisms; Protective rubber covering for ultra-firm grip; Large center focus knob for easy focusing; 18mm eye relief; Angular F.O.V. is 3.7 degrees; Linear F.O.V. @ 1,000 yds. is 195 ft.; Weighs 75 ozs. Includes carry case and tripod adapter. Order yours today! Celestron SkyMaster 20x80mm BinocularsWhen it's time to gaze at the stars or take in some long-distance or low-light terrain viewing, look no further than the Celestron 71018 SkyMaster 20 x 80 binoculars. Featuring high quality BAK-4 prisms, multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast, a diopter adjustment for fine focusing, and large apertures, these binoculars offer phenomenal performance.

The Celestron 71018 features a 20x magnification and an objective lens diameter of 80 millimeters, giving it a 4-millimeter exit pupil. (The exit pupil size -- the diameter of the objective lens divided by the magnification -- determines the amount of light available to your eye. The larger the exit pupil, the brighter the image obtained will be. A three-millimeter exit pupil is generally sufficient for daytime use, five-millimeters is suitable for daytime and twilight, and seven-millimeters is generally necessary for maximum nighttime or astronomy use.) The Celestron 71018 also includes an integrated tripod adapter rod, a deluxe padded soft carrying case, and Celestron's No Fault Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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Celestron 71018 Binoculars and deluxe padded soft carrying case

List Price: $ 204.95

Price: $ 94.95

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Bushnell PowerView 20x50 Super High-Powered Surveillance Binoculars

Bushnell PowerView 20x50 Super High-Powered Surveillance Binoculars

• Porro-prism binocular with 20x magnification and 50mm objective diameter
• Multicoated optics guarantee superior light transmission and brightness
• Patented 1-touch Insta focus system holds your subject in sharp focus
• Nonslip rubber armor absorbs shock; 45-foot close focusing distance
• 170-Feet field of view at 1000 yards, weighs 30-Ounce, limited lifetime warranty

The Bushnell(r) Powerview(r) Series of binoculars offers you compact, streamlined designs for bright, crisp views of wherever you're exploring.Bushnell PowerView binoculars offer the best of both worlds, combining contemporary styling and design with traditional Bushnell quality and durability. This particular PowerView binocular offers a 20x magnification--among the most powerful in its class--and a 50mm objective diameter. The multicoated optics, meanwhile, guarantee superior light transmission and brightness, helping you see just about any target, whether you're searching for birds or trying to get a better view of the football field. And users will love the patented InstaFocus focusing system, which holds your subject in sharp focus with a touch of the fingertip. Additional features include a porro prism system, a nonslip rubber armor housing that absorbs shock while providing a firm grip, a neck strap, and 9mm of eye relief.

Specifications:

• Magnification: 20x
• Objective lens diameter: 50mm
• Size class: Standard
• Focus system: InstaFocus
• Prism system: Porro
• Prism glass: BK-7
• Lens coating: Multi
• Field of view @ 1,000 yards: 170 feet
• Close focus distance: 45 feet
• Exit pupil: 2.5mm
• Eye relief: 9mm
• Eyecups: Fold down
• Waterproof/fogproof: No
• Adapts to tripod: Yes
• Weight: 30 ounces
• Warranty: Limited lifetime

List Price: $ 108.95

Price: $ 64.95

Tasco Essentials 8x21 Binocular (Black)

• Tasco's best-selling Essentials line balances optical performance and quality construction, at an affordable price
• Rubber-armored housing absorbs shock and protects them from bumps and weather
• Ultra-light binoculars offer outstanding compact performance with rugged, rubber armor for hiking, backpacking or bicycle touring
• 8X magnification, 21-millimeter objective lens, roof prism system, 383-foot field of view at 1,000 yards, and 6.5-ounce weight
• Includes limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty

Tasco Essentials Binocular 8X 21 Compact Water-Resistant, Roof Prism Black 165RB

Tasco's best-selling Essentials line balances optical performance and quality construction, offering an affordable way to add a pair of high-quality binoculars to your household, pocket, or suitcase. The handsome, rubber-armored housing absorbs shock and protects them from bumps and weather, and these ultra-light binoculars offer outstanding compact performance with rugged, rubber armor for hiking, backpacking or bicycle touring.

Details

• 8X magnification
• 21-millimeter objective lens
• Roof prism system
• 383-foot field of view at 1,000 yards
• 6.5-ounce weight

Lifetime Warranty
Tasco binoculars include a limited lifetime manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

List Price: $ 13.95

Price: $ 8.56

Canon 12x36 Image Stabilization II Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries Reviews

Canon 12x36 Image Stabilization II Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries

• Light and compact Image Stabilizer binoculars featuring Canon's Vari-Angle Prism
• High magnification (12x), long-eye relief and wide-field viewing optics with wide, extra-bright field-of-view
• Multi-Coated Canon optics including Doublet Field-Flattener for excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast
• Power-saving design allows for up to 4 hours of continuous use
• Water-resistant non-slip rubber coating

Light, sleek and powerful, this advanced binocular features Canon's Image Stabilizer technology to keep the image steady even when you are not. High magnification multi-coated lenses deliver a wide, extra-bright field-of-view. The Doublet Field Flattener keeps images sharp from edge-to-edge. An enhanced power-saving technology coupled with optional lithium AA batteries provide up to 12 hours of continuous use. All Canon binoculars feature a center focus for easy one-handed operation, and the 12 x 36 IS II has a water-resistant, non-slip rubber coating that ensures secure handling in a wide range of environmentsAmazon.com Product Description Canon's 12x36 Image Stabilization II binoculars incorporate an optical image stabilizer for shake-free viewing with minimal eye fatigue. This technology was first developed for Canon video camcorders and is now available in many of Canon's binoculars. The system employs a Vari-Angle Prism, dual transparent plates, independent vertical and horizontal sensors, and a dedicated microprocessor to continuously adjust the prism to maintain a steady image.

These 12x36 Image Stabilization II binoculars feature a water-resistant rubber coating for nonslip holding. If you get caught in light rain, you don't have to worry about the optics fogging up or getting ruined. These binoculars deliver high magnification, long eye relief, and wide-field viewing. Controls for focusing and image stabilization are centrally located and are accessible by both hands.

Improvements to the objective lens assembly have resulted in the binoculars being approximately 26% lighter and 10% smaller than the previous 12x36 IS model they replace. And reductions in power consumption mean a massive 270% increase in battery life of up to four hours using two AA-size alkaline batteries.

Image Stabilization and More
With any high magnification binoculars, most users will experience frustrating image shake. Unless fixed to a tripod, image shake can render high magnification binoculars useless. Canon's IS technology is remarkably effective at eliminating this problem and is widely used by the television industry with Canon's professional broadcast quality video recording equipment. A special VAP (Vari-Angle Prism) corrective IS system sits between the objective lens group and the porro prism on each side of the binoculars. Within thousandths of a second of the binoculars being moved from their optical axis by vibrations, a detection system activates the IS mechanism. The VAP shape alters to refract or 'bend' the light path by precisely the right amount, thus fully compensating for the vibration. It is this essentially immediate response that effectively suppresses image shake. The binoculars' compact design is based on Canon's popular 10x30 IS model. Curved surfaces mean easy handling, while nature lovers will appreciate the low-reflectance exterior and low gloss front covers, which help to avoid disturbing birds and other

What do the numbers mean?
15x50? 8x25? The two numbers used to describe any pair of binoculars are their magnification — 8x, 12x, 15x and so on — and the diameter of their objective lenses — 25mm, 36mm, 50mm, and so on. The larger the first number is, the larger the object will appear to be in the objective lens. For instance, if you use a 10x lens and look at an object that is 100 yards away, it appears to be the same size as an object located just 10 yards away. The second number, the size of the objective lens, is important because the larger the objective lens, the more light it can admit for brighter, more detailed images, and the better suited they will be for lowlight situations.

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List Price: $ 849.00

Price: $ 659.99

Bushnell Falcon 10x50 Wide Angle Binoculars (Black)

Bushnell Falcon 10x50 Wide Angle Binoculars (Black)

• Boasts durable design and rubberized, abrasion-resistant finish
• Porro prism and coated lenses provide sharp viewing
• 10X magnification, 50-Millimeter lens diameter, and auto focusing Porro prism
• 25-Feet close focusing distance, 27-Ounce weight
• 9-Millimeter eye relief and 5-Millimeter exit pupil, 300-Feet field of view at 1000 yards

Features quality Bushnell« fully coated optics for sharp images at an affordable price. Features the patented InstaFocus« system for fast focus so you won't miss any of the action. Rubber armored for comfort and durability.

Handy fold-down eyecups prevent prescription glasses and sunglasses from scratching.

Bushnell is the leading brand in high-performance binoculars, and the Falcon series offers powerful magnification at an economical price. Versatile, and ideal for stadium sports, bird-watching, hunting, and many other outdoor applications, the 10x50 model boasts a durable design and rubberized, abrasion-resistant finish. An InstaFocus lever provides smooth feedback, with just enough tension to fine-tune magnification, while a Porro prism and coated lenses provide sharp viewing. For those who wear eyeglasses, or sunglasses on bright days, clever fold-down eyecups protect your lenses from scratching.

Specifications

• 10X magnification
• 50-millimeter lens diameter
• Auto focusing Porro prism
• 25-foot close focusing distance
• 27-ounce weight
• Nine-millimeter eye relief
• Five-millimeter exit pupil
• 300-foot field of view at 1,000 yards

About Bushnell
Bushnell has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for over 50 years. Its guiding principle is to provide high quality, reliable, and affordable sports optics products for a wide variety of applications. Bushnell products have consistently won design and performance awards from prestigious organizations, and the company's product lines enhance the enjoyment of outdoor pursuits such as spectator sports, nature study, hunting, fishing, birding, and stargazing. The company often incorporates emerging technologies that combine leading edge design with performance innovation, which has made it one of the most recognized and reputable sports optics brands in the world.

List Price: $ 54.95

Price: $ 29.15

Bushnell Falcon 7x35 Binoculars with Case

Bushnell Falcon 7x35 Binoculars with Case

• 7X magnification, auto focusing porro prism
• 35-Millimeter lens diameter, 21-Ounce weight
• 20-Feet close focusing distance
• 12-Millimeter eye relief, five-millimeter exit pupil
• 420-Feet field of view at 1000 yards

Bushnell is the leading brand in high-performance binoculars, and the Falcon series offers powerful magnification at an economical price. Versatile, and ideal for stadium sports, bird-watching, hunting, and many other outdoor applications, the 7×35 model boasts a durable design and rubberized, abrasion-resistant finish. An insta focus lever provides smooth feedback, with just enough tension to fine-tune magnification, while a Porro prism and coated lenses provide sharp viewing. For those who wear eyeglasses, or sunglasses on bright days, clever fold-down eye cups protect your lenses from scratching. A convenient storage case with straps is also included.

Handy fold-down eyecups prevent prescription glasses and sunglasses from scratching.

Bushnell is the leading brand in high-performance binoculars, and the Falcon series offers powerful magnification at an economical price. Versatile, and ideal for stadium sports, bird-watching, hunting, and many other outdoor applications, the 7x35 model boasts a durable design and rubberized, abrasion-resistant finish. An InstaFocus lever provides smooth feedback, with just enough tension to fine-tune magnification, while a Porro prism and coated lenses provide sharp viewing. For those who wear eyeglasses, or sunglasses on bright days, clever fold-down eyecups protect your lenses from scratching. A convenient storage case with straps is also included

Specifications

• 7X magnification
• 35-millimeter lens diameter
• Auto focusing Porro prism
• 20-foot close focusing distance
• 21-ounce weight
• 12-millimeter eye relief
• Five-millimeter exit pupil
• 420-foot field of view at 1,000 yards

About Bushnell
Bushnell has been the industry leader in high-performance sports optics for over 50 years. Its guiding principle is to provide high quality, reliable, and affordable sports optics products for a wide variety of applications. Bushnell products have consistently won design and performance awards from prestigious organizations, and the company's product lines enhance the enjoyment of outdoor pursuits such as spectator sports, nature study, hunting, fishing, birding, and stargazing. The company often incorporates emerging technologies that combine leading edge design with performance innovation, which has made it one of the most recognized and reputable sports optics brands in the world.

List Price: $ 44.95

Price: $ 23.57

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Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter

Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter

• Multi-coated optics
• Large aperture perfect for low light conditions and stargazing
• Tripod adapter
• 13 mm (0.51 in) long eye relief ideal for eyeglass wearers
• Diopter adjustment for fine focusing

Celestron and ;s SkyMaster Series of large aperture binoculars are a phenomenal value for high performance binoculars ideal for astronomical viewing or for terrestrial (land) use - especially over long distances. Each SkyMaster model features high quality BAK-4 prisms and multi-coated optics for enhanced contrast. Celestron has designed and engineered the larger SkyMaster models to meet the special demands of extended astronomical or terrestrial viewing sessions. The 15x70 version is one of the most popular models in the series. It offers serious large aperture light gathering in an affordable and reasonably lightweight configuration. Binoculars come in a wide range of shapes and sizes these days, and an even wider range of prices. It's easy to spend less than 0 or more than 0 for what may appear to be, at least outwardly, comparable models. While they may look the same, they are probably quite different on the inside.

Recently, the binocular market has seen a flood of giant binoculars at prices that were unheard of just a few years ago. In general, giant binoculars are defined as those that magnify the view 10 times or more and have 70-mm or larger front (objective) lenses. It used to be that the least expensive giant binoculars cost in excess of 0, even 0. All that changed not long ago, when the bottom fell out of the price cellar. Now, several companies import giant binoculars that sell for half that, or less.

Celestron's 15x70 SkyMaster binoculars are one of the leaders in the low-price giant binocular arena. They certainly sound good on paper. The SkyMasters include multicoated optics and BaK-4 internal prisms, two features that promise brighter, better images, and key points to look for when judging a pair of binoculars. They also come with an adapter for attaching them to a photo tripod, which is a must to use them to their fullest, and a soft carrying case. But just because they are cheap doesn't always mean they are worth the price. Would it be better to save up for a more expensive pair?

To find the answer, I had an opportunity recently to judge the SkyMasters against a pair of Fujinon 16x70 FMT-SX binoculars , one of the finest pairs of giant binoculars sold today. Like the SkyMasters, the Fujinons feature BaK-4 prisms, but also have fully multicoated optics. As a general rule, superior coatings mean superior image sharpness and contrast. But then, that should be expected, given that the Fujinons cost many times more than the Celestrons.

While the Fujinons were clearly the better performer, the Celestron SkyMasters held up admirably. Image brightness, quality, and contrast were all remarkable considering their bargain price. Although images were a little soft across the outer 25% of the Celestron's field, the overall view was impressive nonetheless.

Some inexpensive binoculars have very sloppy focusing, causing the eyepieces to tilt and shift. Not so with the SkyMasters. I found that their center-focusing mechanism worked smoothly, with no apparently backlash or wobble. Eye relief (the distance you hold your eyes away from the eyepieces to see the full field) is stated to be 18 mm, a good distance for higher power binoculars and an important consideration if you must wear glasses when viewing. The SkyMasters are also light enough to support by hand for short periods of time, although buyers would be well advised to mount them on a sturdy photo tripod.

The bottom line is, if you are considering a pair of giant binoculars, whether for bird watching, stargazing, or another recreational use, and have a limited budget, Celestron's giant 15x70 SkyMasters represent an excellent value. --Phil Harrington, author of Star Ware and Star Watch

Pros:

• Exceptional value for the price
• Light enough to support by hand
• BaK-4 prisms
• Multicoated optics

Cons:

• Outer 25% of the field is soft and a little blurry
• Requires a tripod to use for extended periods

List Price: $ 119.95

Price: $ 54.95