Product Description
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The successor to the enormously popular Canon 12x36 IS binoculars, these
extraordinary image stabilized binoculars have been redesigned to make them
slimmer, lighter and more comfortable without sacrificing Canons renown optical
quality and IS technology. Designed for 'on-the-go' situations where the
binoculars high, 12x magnification might otherwise create an unacceptably shaky
view, Canons original Image Stabilizer technology helps provide a steady image
thats sharp, clear and easy on the eyes.
Drawing on technological advances Canon made in the design of the popular 10x30
IS binoculars, this new 12x36 IS II model utilizes a lighter Porro II prism
(offset) optical design and a simplified Image Stabilizer design that is
lighter, smaller and contains fewer moving parts. The 36mm diameter Super
Spectra-coated objective lens is composed of two elements in one group; the
Canon designed 'Doublet field flattener lens' eyepiece is composed of five
elements in four groups and provides excellent evenness of illumination and
sharp center to corner viewing. The closest focusing distance of the 12x36 IS II
binoculars is 19.7 feet.
Powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries, for continuous operation of up to
four hours (compared with only 1.5 hours on the predecessor model), the 12x35 IS
II binoculars Image Stabilizer system features two shake gyro sensors that
monitor yaw and pitch and utilizes a Vari-Angle Prism for Optical correction.
The IS system is controlled by a simple, centrally located on/off push-button
switch.
Measuring 5.0 x 6.9 x 2.8 inches and weighing in at a mere 1.4 lbs. (without
batteries), these new Canon 12x36 IS II binoculars are 26 percent lighter and 10
percent thinner than the previous model. Size and weight are not the only
slimmed down features of this new model. With an estimated selling price of
$649*, the 12x36 IS II is also substantially lower in price than other
comparable image stabilized binoculars presently on the market.
The Canon 12x36 IS II binoculars includes batteries, a dedicated soft case, a
strap and eyepiece lens caps.
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