Canon 10x32 IS Image Stabilised Binoculars

Adapting the IS system from their line of EF lenses, the Canon 10x32 IS Image Stabilised Binoculars use a lens-shift system that combines a vibration gyro-mechanism and microprocessors to detect and counteract hand-shake, making the image appear steady. There are two IS modes to suit the situation: Normal IS is great for moving or multiple subjects, while Powered IS improves stabilisation when viewing a single stationary subject. With a two-button user interface, choosing the mode is easy. The IS runs on two AA batteries, and when not using the image stabilisation, the binoculars will operate as a regular pair.

Optically, the binoculars are built with traditional Porro prisms, and an integrated field-flattener lens that corrects spherical aberration for distortion-free views, especially at the edges. Canon's proprietary Super Spectra Coating is used to limit colour bias, lens flare and ghosting; while maximizing light transmission, colour rendition, clarity, and contrast across the entire visible spectrum. With this new IS system, the close focus distance has been drastically reduced versus earlier models that use a different IS mechanism.

Performance

• 10x magnification
• 32mm objective lens
• Porro prism light path
• Fully multi-coated optics using Canon's proprietary Super Spectra Coating to limit colour bias, lens flare and ghosting; while improving light transmission, colour rendition, clarity, and contrast across the entire visible spectrum
• Doublet field-flattener lens corrects spherical aberration for distortion-free views, especially at the edges
• 7-element/6-group objective lens configuration
• 5-element/4-group eyepiece lens configuration
• 315-foot field of view at 1000 yards
• 6.6' close focus distance is an improvement over earlier IS models

Image Stabilisation

• Lens-Shift image stabilisation system uses a vibration gyro-mechanism, in conjunction with microprocessors, that detect and counter the appearance of hand-shake by moving the internal lens assembly horizontally and vertically, to make the image appear steady
• Powered Image Stabilisation is a secondary IS system that improves the image stabilisation when focused on a single subject
• ±1.0° correction angle
• Runs on two AA batteries

Use and Handling

• Simple 2-button interface: Normal IS and Powered IS
• Large center focus wheel
• ±3 right eye dioptric correction
• 55 to 76mm interpupillary adjustment range
• Fold-down rubber eyecups for comfortable use with or without eyewear
• 14.5mm eye relief
• 3.2mm exit pupils

Construction Details

• Redesigned chassis is more ergonomic to fit more comfortably in the hand
• Slip-resistant rubber armoring provides a sure grip