Canon 10×42 L IS WP Image Stabilised Binocular

Introduction

Canon 10×42 L IS WP Image Stabilised Binocular

Outfitted with their proprietary Vari-Angle prism electronic image stabilisation system, the Canon 10×42 L IS WP Image Stabilised Binocular is an ideal optic for bird and nature watching, marine use, or astronomical use. Its 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 disorientating. 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 a 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. 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 this binocular 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
• 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 65 apparent viewing angle
• 343feet field of view at 1000 yards
• Long 16mm eye relief
• Comfortable 4.2mm exit pupil

Image Stabilisation

• Proprietary Vari-Angle prism electronic image stabilisation
• 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 77F; 3.5 h, max 14F
• Ni-MH batteries: 6 h, max at 77F; 2.5 h, max 14F
• Alkaline batteries: 2.5 h, max at 77F; 10 minutes, max 14F

Use and Handling

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

Construction Details

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