Canon 15×50 IS All-Weather Image Stabilised Binocular

Introduction

Canon 15×50 IS All-Weather Image Stabilised Binocular

Outfitted with their proprietary Vari-Angle prism electronic image stabilisation system, the Canon 15×50 IS All-Weather Image Stabilised Binocular is an ideal optic for bird and nature watching, marine use, or astronomical use. Its quick-response time and 0.7 correction angle easily compensates for the common hand-shake that can make viewing through binoculars of this magnification difficult or disorientating. A single-activation button located precisely where the right forefinger naturally rests makes using them easy and allows you to concentrate on viewing without distractions.

For increased usage, the 15×50 IS will work as full-featured binocular when the image stabilisation is not being used – even if the batteries are dead or removed. Optically, it is built with ultra-low dispersion (UD) glass elements and matching doublet field-flatteners, with their Super Spectra anti-reflection 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 1/4inch-20 tripod mount socket for an even steadier view. Right-eye dioptric correction, twist-up eyecups, and a wide interpupillary adjustment range rounds out the features of this binocular that will become your go-to optic for any outdoor activity.

Optical Performance

• Works as a conventional binoculars even with batteries uninstalled
• 15x magnification
• 50mm objective lenses
• Porro prism optical path
• Ultra-low dispersion (UD) glass elements virtually eliminates chromatic and spherical aberration for high-contrast distortion-free images with true colour 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 67 apparent viewing angle
• 236feet field of view at 1000 yards
• Long 15mm eye relief
• 3.3mm exit pupil

Image Stabilisation

• Proprietary Vari-Angle prism electronic image stabilisation
• 8.5 correction angle
• Single activation button in natural position for right-forefinger use
• 2.5 h continuous runtime at 77F (25C)
• Runs on two included AA batteries

Use and Handling

• Large centre focusing knob
• 3 right-eye dioptric correction
• 58-76mm interpupillary distance adjustment range
• Fold-down rubber eyecups use with or without eyewear
• 1/4inch-20 tripod mounting socket

Construction Details

• Water-resistant against rain
• Slip-resistant protective rubber armor
• Environmentally-friendly lead-free optical glass
• Tethered ocular and objective lens caps
• Weight: 39.2 ounces, without batteries