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Canon 10x42 IS L Waterproof Binoculars

SKU: 1002834     MPN:

BNC1042IS

$2,748.00

$2,389.57 excl. GST

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These binoculars offer a stable, clear viewing experience with their advanced image stabilization, ideal for bird watching, marine, or astronomical use. The ultralow-dispersion glass ensures high-contrast images with true colour rendition, even when the batteries are removed. They feature a comfortable grip, easy focusing, and a wide viewing angle. Waterproof and fogproof, these binoculars are reliable in various environments, and can be mounted on a tripod for added stability.

Features

Outfitted with their proprietary Vari-Angle prism electronic image stabilization system, the Canon 10x42 L IS WP Image Stabilized Binoculars are an ideal optic for bird and nature watching, marine use, or astronomical use. Their quick-response time and ±0.8° correction angle easily compensates for the common hand-shake that can make viewing through binoculars of this magnification difficult or disorienting. A single-activation button located precisely where the right forefinger naturally rests makes using them easy, and an optional 5-minute activation mode allows you to concentrate on viewing without distractions.

For increased usage, the L IS WP will work as full-featured binoculars when the image stabilization is not being used, even if the batteries are dead or removed. Optically, they are built with ultralow-dispersion (UD) glass elements and matching doublet field-flatteners, with their Super Spectra antireflection coatings to produce bright and clear high-contrast images without distortion across the entire wide field of view. Protecting the optics and electronics is an armored chassis that benefits from ergonomically designed grips, and a standard 1/4"-20 tripod mount socket for an even steadier view. Tethered front and rear lens caps, right-eye dioptric correction, twist-up eyecups, front filter threads, and a wide interpupillary adjustment range rounds out the features of these binoculars that will become your go-to optic for any outdoor activity.

Optical Performance

  • Works as a conventional binoculars even with batteries uninstalled
  • 10x magnification
  • 42mm objective lenses
  • Porro prism optical path
  • Ultralow dispersion (UD) glass elements virtually eliminates chromatic and spherical aberration for high-contrast distortion-free images with true color rendition
  • Objective lens Construction: 4-elements/3-groups
  • Eyepiece lens construction: 7-elements/5-groups
  • Fully multi-coated optics using Canon's proprietary Super Spectra Coating
  • Doublet field-flatteners produce sharp, edge-to-edge distortion-free images
  • Wide 65° apparent viewing angle
  • 343' field of view at 1000 yards
  • Long 16mm eye relief
  • Comfortable 4.2mm exit pupil

Image Stabilization

  • Proprietary Vari-Angle prism electronic image stabilization
  • ±0.8° correction angle
  • Single activation button in natural position for right-forefinger use
  • Convenient 5-minute continuous activation mode
  • Battery-check indicator on start-up
  • Runs on two included AA batteries

Runtime:

  • Lithium batteries: 8 h, max at 77°F; 3.5 h, max 14°F
  • Ni-MH batteries: 6 h, max at 77°F; 2.5 h, max 14°F
  • Alkaline batteries: 2.5 h, max at 77°F; 10 minutes, max 14°F

Use and Handling

  • Large center focusing knob
  • ±3 right-eye dioptric correction
  • 57 to 75mm interpupillary distance adjustment range
  • Twist-up eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear
  • 52mm front objective filter threads
  • 1/4"-20 tripod mounting socket

Construction Details

  • Water and fogproof
  • Operating temperature range: 14 to 113°F (-10 to 45°C), Humidity: 90%, relative
  • Environmentally-friendly lead-free optical glass
  • Tethered ocular and objective lens caps
  • Weight: 39.2 ounces, without batteries

Specifications

GENERAL

Magnification
10x
Objective lens diameter
Effective 42mm
Real field of view
6.5° (Field of view at 1000m: 114m)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
137 x 175.8 x 85.4mm
Weight
1030g (body only)
Operating environment
-10°C to 45°C; 90% humidity
Standard accessories
Dedicated soft case, strap, objective lens cap, eyepiece lens cap
Power source
2x AA batteries

OPTICAL CONSTRUCTION

Lens construction
Objective lens: 4 elements in 3 groups
Eyepiece lens: 7 elements in 5 groups
Exit pupil diameter
4.2mm
Eye relief
16mm
Prism type
Porro II prism
Pupil-distance adjustment range
57mm-75mm

FOCUSSING AND DIOPTRIC CORRECTION

Focusing system
Objective lens movement
Focusing method
Manual focusing by turning the focusing ring
L-R dioptric correction method
Adjustable with the dioptric correction ring
L-R dioptric correction range
±3.0 dioptres
Closest focusing distance
2.5m

IMAGE STABILIZER

Image Stabilizer system
Optical correction with Vari-Angle Prism
Correction angle
±0.8°
Shake detection system
Two gyro sensors
Image Stabilizer continuous operation time
+25°C: approx. 4 hours (using AA-size alkaline batteries)