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Canon Binoculars Bring
the World to Your Eyes.
It's a fast-moving world out there.
Whatever subject you are focusing
on, Canon's versatile line of high-
performance binoculars give you
crystal-clear results every time.
On water, in the air or up in the
stands, Canon has a binocular to
suit every situation.
Allofthe high-performance
attributes normally reserved
for our cameras go into our
binoculars as well. Everything
you have come to expect from
Canon...the lightweight, slip-
free, ergonomic design, Image
Stabilizer technology, waterproof
operation, clear, sharp focus...
all apply to Canon's awesome
line of binoculars, designed
with fast-moving, outdoor
challenges in mind.
No matter which pair of Canon
binoculars you choose, all models
feature Canon's world renowned
Optical technology for unsurpassed
image quality. Some models
feature Canon's Image Stabilizer
technology for steady, sharp
subject focus, while other models
feature waterproof functionality for
all-weather convenience. No
matter what you are watching,
from football games to watersports,
Canon's binoculars make an
always-active world easier to view.
7 x 42 A WP
12x36 IS II
Whatever it is that you want to aid your eyes to see,
there’s a pair of Canon binoculars that does the job
better than any other binoculars in the world. Optical
technology borrowed from Canon’s renowned EF
lenses, Image Stabilization technology adapted from
Canon’s industry-leading video camcorders, and a
commitment to quality and utility that has been a Canon
hallmark for decades all contribute to the superiority of
these binoculars.
Designed to Be
Used Your Way
Canon binoculars are built with
comfort in mind. Compact and
lightweight, they can be used
for long periods of time,
and can be carried and held
comfortably. All models are
ergonomically designed and
come with non-slip coatings for
easier gripping. Certain models,
including the 7x42 A WP are
fully waterproof, while others
are "all-weather" for use in
a variety of climate conditions.
All models also feature
environmentally friendly,
lead-free glass.
renowned Image Stabilizer
technology from its high-performance
camcorder family and adapted it
for its IS binoculars as well.
The Image Stabilizer system
features a Vari-Angle Prism (VAP)
that instantly and precisely
adjusts the visual path through the
binoculars to maintain a perfectly
steady image. Whether you are on
a moving boat chasing a school of
fish, walking through the forest
tracking a pair of deer, or trying to
follow a fast-moving sailboat race,
simply switching on Canon's Image
Stabilizer get you the sharp, clear
and steady images you are after.
The VAP Image Stabilization
System is available in Canon
binoculars with 10x, 12x, 15x and
18x magnification. Two sensors
detect vertical and horizontal
motion, and a micro-processor
adjusts the Vari-Angle Prisms in
the right and left telescopes. Each
prism is expanded in a bellows
motion to instantly adjust the
refraction angle of the image.
The result is high-magnification
and a clear, steady image at the
push of a button, without the need
for any additional equipment, such
as a tripod. Now, you are free to
follow your always on the move,
outdoor subjects regardless of the
conditions you are faced with.
Image Stabilization
in Compact Binoculars
The Canon 8x25 IS continues the
tradition of technical superiority in
compact, lightweight binoculars by
being the lightest and smallest in
Optical Image Stabilization System
Perfectly Horizontal Tipped Upward Tipped Downward
Lose the Shakes and
Focus on Your Subject!
When outdoors, there can be a
dozen reasons why your hands will
shake, making true, clear focus on
a given subject all but impossible.
Wind, cold, simple motion, extensive
time spent focusing on a given
subject or simple anticipation all
contribute to shaking hands and
blurred images. The more powerful
the binoculars you are using,
the more time you are likely to be
spending on your subjects, and the
more tiring and distracting this
shaking will become. Canon's
line of high-quality binoculars
includes a smart set of IS models
that feature Canon's remarkable
Image Stabilizer technology.
The Outdoors Moves
at Its Own Pace.
Lock-in on It with
Canon's IS Binoculars.
A tripod won't do it when your
subject is moving on its own.
You need the ability to
follow your subject under
a variety of outdoor
conditions, and
Canon's IS technology
makes tracking and
keeping your outdoor
subjects in view easy.
Canon has taken its
Long eye-relief accommodates users
who also wear eyeglasses, and superb
ergonomics are observed in other
important features such as comfortable
gripping surfaces and center mounted
focusing for one hand operation. Canon is
a leader in protecting our natural treasures,
and for that reason environmentally safe
non-lead glass is used in all optical parts.
its class. The reduced size and
weight are achieved through use of
Canon's Tilt Image Stabilization
system, which eliminates the
standard larger, more complex
bellows prism used in higher-
magnification Canon binoculars. In
its place, Canon employs a single
floating element in each telescope.
The Image Stabilizer optics are
driven simultaneously, instead of
separately, reducing both size and
power consumptions.
The Brilliance of Canon
Technology in Binoculars.
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Image Stabilizer ON
Image Stabilizer OFF
You know that the Canon name assures high quality, technological leadership, and thoughtful ergonomics.
Do you need to know anything else about choosing a pair of binoculars? Well, just a little bit.
Clear All Around?
Wide field-of-view has become a
popular feature and some models on
the market offer width at the cost of
image distortion as your eye moves
away from the center of the image.
Focus your binoculars on a simple
surface, like a brick wall, and look at
the edges of the circle to make sure
the image is not distorted.
What do these
numbers mean —
15x50, 8x25?
The two numbers used to describe
any pair of binoculars are their
magnification — 8x, 12x, 15x and
so on — and the diameter of their
objective lenses — 25mm, 36mm,
50mm, and so on. The larger the
first number is, the larger the object
will appear to be in the objective
lens. For instance, if you use a 10x
lens and look at an object that is
100 yards away, it appears to be
the same size as an object located
just 10 yards away.
The second number, the size of the
objective lens, is important because
the larger the objective lens, the
more light it can admit for brighter,
more detailed images, and the
better suited they will be for low-
light situations.
What makes an
image brighter in
some binoculars
than in others?
A number of optical factors affect
the brightness of an image, including
the amount of incidental light that is
reflected by the lens. An uncoated
lens will reflect away as much as 8%
of the incidental light, significantly
dimming the image. Canon's Super
Spectra Coating prevents that
reflection. Other factors include:
Exit Pupil
The size of the image that emerges
at the binoculars' eyepiece is the
exit pupil. For binoculars intended
mainly for daytime use, the ideal
exit pupil size is between 2.5 and
3mm, about the size of the pupil
in a typical viewer's eye in daylight.
For low light, a larger exit pupil may
be more desirable.
Sharp Edges or Blurs?
Compare binocularsbyfocusing
on a very sharp edge, such as stars
in the night sky or the lettering on
a sign. Those images should be
absolutely crystal clear with any
binoculars you are using.
True Image or Funhouse Effect?
Focus on the parallel edges of a tall
building and look to see whether the
lines seem to warp near the image's
outside edges. They should remain
perfectly parallel.
Objective Element Size
Simply put, this is the size of the
front element. The larger the lens
in front of the binoculars, the more
light it can admit.
Twilight Coefficient
The rules change in low light.
Magnification becomes a more
important factor in how much
detail you can see than other
measurements might. If you're going
to be using binoculars in day and low
light situations, you should use a
higher magnification than you would
for standard daylight viewing.
How can I judge
image quality?
When purchasing a pair of binoculars
that is right for you, you will want to
compare some of the key features
and attributes of each model. Some
of these attributes include:
One Image or Two?
If the parallel tubes of the binoculars
are not perfectly aligned with each
other, due to manufacturing defect or
accident, you'll see two similar but
distinct images. Do not buy these
binoculars. They can't be repaired,
and the more you use them, the more
distracting these problems will be.
True Colors or Mud?
Focus the binoculars on a white
object, and compare the whiteness
you see in other binoculars.
Especially at higher magnifications,
colors can merge and become far
less distinct than they are to your
naked eye. This is called chromatic
aberration, and is corrected by
Canon engineers through the use
of a UD lens from Canon's SLR EF
lenses for the highest magnification
models, and with Super Spectra
Coating on all lenses.
Canon’s Super Spectra Multi Coating
The tower is slanted
and has a spool-
shaped effect.
Perfect
parallel image.
When bright....
When dark....
Viewer’s pupil
diameter is 3.0mm.
Pupil dilates
as wide as 7.0mm.
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An ATV 100 yards away
with the naked eye.
With a 10x
magnification
binoculars, an ATV
100 yards away will seem
as if it were 10 yards away.
An ATV 10 yards away
with the naked eye.
Field-of-view is simply the arc that
you can achieve at a given moment.
The real field-of-view gets narrower
as the binoculars' magnification
increases. The apparent field-of-
view is a product of the magnification
times the real field-of-view, so that
10x binoculars with a five-degree
field-of-views seem to have a 50-
degree sweep. Canon's line of
binoculars is engineered with
generous fields-of-view ranging
from 45 to 67 degrees. This makes
it easier for you to locate and
properly follow your subject.
Looking through 10x 5˚binoculars at a
subject 1,000 yards away
Wide field-
of-view
Narrow field-
of-view
12x36 IS II
Binoculars
Chromatic
aberration causes
the highlighted part
to look pink.
Chromatic
aberration
cancelled out.
Selecting the Right Binoculars for You.
Because of lens
aberration, the entire
image appears blurry.
Clear image.
What does field of
view do for me?
15x50 IS
AllWeather Binoculars
Clear image all
the way to the edge.
The image near the
edge of the circle is
distorted.
With its wide 50mm objective lenses and high magnification,
these rugged,
all-weather Canon Image Stabilizer binoculars are destined to set a new
and higher benchmark for image brightness, clarity and ergonomic design.
Superior Selection of Binoculars
Featuring Image Stabilization.
•Image Stabilization system compensates for handshaking as well as minute
vibrations at the touch of a button.
•High Magnification Optics, 18x for 18x50 IS AW, 15x for 15x50 IS AW,
accommodate wide-ranging activities.
•Wide, Extra-Bright Field-of-View from large-diameter 50mm objective lenses.
•Multi-Coated Ultra-Low Dispersion (UD) Objective Elements add contrast,
clarity and color fidelity.
•Long 15mm Eye Relief for easy viewing.
•Shock-and-Water-Resistant Construction with non-slip rubberized coating
enables use even in heavy rain.
•Accepts 58mm filter to protect front elements.
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General Use
Theater Camping/Hiking
Hunting Marine Activity Surveillance
Bird Watching Spectator Sports Astronomy Travel
10 11
IMAGE STABILIZER BINOCULARS
•Light and compact Image Stabilizer
binoculars featuring Canon’s Vari-Angle
Prism.
•High magnification (12x), long-eye relief,
and wide-field viewing optics with wide,
extra-bright field-of-view
•Multi-Coated Canon optics including
Doublet Field-Flattener for excellent
edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast.
•Power-saving design allows for up to
4 hours of continuous use
•Compact roof prism design with center
focus for one-hand operation
•Water-resistant non-slip rubber coating
for secure handling.
Powerful and sophisticated, the 12x36 IS II features state-of-the-art Canon
optics and active Image Stabilization.
•Lightweight, convenient 10x binoculars
with built-in Image Stabilizer (IS).
•Doublet Field-Flattener for sharp,
distortion-free images from edge-to-edge.
•Canon’s Super Spectra Multi-Coating for
superior contrast.
•Water-resistant non-slip rubber coating
for secure handling.
•Long-eye relief for easy viewing.
Lightweight and powerful, the 10x30 IS delivers the benefits of Canon’s
refined and active Image Stabilization.
•High-efficiency Tilt-System Image Stabilizer
system.
•Ergonomically designed for better comfort
and easier usage.
•High-quality all-glass Canon optics with
Super Spectra Coating for excellent
sharpness and contrast.
•Environmentally friendly lead-free glass.
Extremely compact and lightweight, the 8x25 IS introduces a new kind of
Image Stabilization to the most popular size of binoculars.
Anti-Fog Eyepiece AE-B1
Binoculars 18 x 50 IS AW/15 x 50 ISAW Accessory
Designed specifically for the 18x50 IS AW
and the 15x50 IS AW binoculars, these
eyepieces prevent condensation and
fogging. Useful in warm, humid and cold
weather.
With Anti-Fog Piece
Without Anti-Fog Piece
WATERPROOF BINOCULARS AND COMPACT BINOCULARS
*3.3 ft. underwater for 5 minutes. **Battery life figures are approximate, and based on continuous viewing at 77
°F/25°C.
Obj. Lens
Diameter
(mm)
Focus
Range
(feet)
Exit
Pupil
(mm)
Relative
Bright-
ness
Eye-
Relief
(mm)
Field-of-View
at 1,000 yds.
(ft.)
Weight
(oz.)
Water
Resistant
Exterior
Finish
Power
Source
18x50 IS AW
Porro II
Prism 50 19.7 ~
Infinity 2.8 7.8 15 (Long
eye-relief) 3.7 66.6
(Wide) 194 41.7 Water Resistant
(Usable in heavy rain)
Rubber
Coat
Two
AA Alkaline
Batteries
18x
15x50 IS AW
Porro II
Prism 50 19.7 ~
Infinity 3.3 10.9 15 (Long
eye-relief) 4.5 67.5
(Wide) 236 41.7 Water Resistant
(Usable in heavy rain)
Rubber
Coat
15x
12x36 IS II
Porro II
Prism Center-Focusing 36 19.7 ~
Infinity 3.0 9.0 14.5 5 60.0 287 23.3 –
Rubber Coat
Plastic
Two
AA Alkaline
Batteries
12x
10x30 IS
Porro II
Prism Center-Focusing 30 13.8 ~
Infinity 3.0 9.0 14.5 6 60.0 22.2 Water Resistant
(Usable in light rain)
Rubber Coat
Plastic
Two
AA Alkaline
Batteries
10x5 x 5-15/16 x 2-13/16
8x32 WP
32 16.4 ~
Infinity 4.0 18 (Long
eye-relief) 7.5 60.0 393 21.2 Waterproof* Rubber
Coat –8x
7x42A WP
Center-Focusing 42 13.1 ~
Infinity 36.9 17 (Long
eye-relief) 749.0 402 26.5 Waterproof* –7x
7x17 FC
Center-Focusing 17 4.9 ~
Infinity 2.4 15.5 (Long
eye-relief) 6.5 45.0 341
7x5.8 6.3 –Aluminum
Alloy –
3-5/8 x 2-3/8 x 1
Apparent
Field-of-
View
Magni-
fication
6.0
16.0
Size (Encase)
[W x D x H] (in.)
Two
AA Alkaline
Batteries
Center-Focusing
Center-Focusing
Rubber Coat
Plastic
Roof-
prism
Roof-
prism
8x25 IS
Roof-
prism
Porro II
Prism
Center-Focusing
Center-Focusing 8x25 11.5 ~
Infinity 3.1 9.7 13.5 6.6 52.8 345 4-11/16 x 5-3/8 x 2-3/8 16.9 –Matte One
CR123 Lithium
Battery
12 13
High-quality Waterproof and Compact
Binoculars.
General Use
Theater Camping/Hiking
Hunting Marine Activity Surveillance
Bird Watching Spectator Sports Astronomy Travel
Real
Field-of-
View
Battery
Life**
–
–
–
6 x 7-9/16 x 3-3/16
6 x 7-9/16 x 3-3/16
5 x 6-15/16 x 2-13/16
314
5 x 6 x2
5-3/8 x 5-11/16 x 2-1/8
Focusing
Systems
Prism
2.5 hrs.
2.5 hrs.
20 min.
4 hrs.
6 hrs.
•
Bright binoculars with the largest objective lens in
the non-IS series, with an effective diameter of
42mm and pupil diameter of 6mm.
•
Waterproof functions for reliable, all-weather
operation.
•
Aspherical lens used in the eyepieces gives superb
low-distortion imaging performance.
•
Specially designed upper surface fits snugly in your
fingers for a safe, secure grip, even with wet hands.
•Nitrogen-filled waterproof construction combined
with compact roof-prism design and rubberized
non-slip grip, ideal for marine use.
•High-magnification (8x), long-eye relief and wide-
field viewing (60°) produces bright image even in
poor light.
•Multi-coated Canon optics including field-flattener
for excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast.
Incorporating a field-flattener lens in each eyepiece, the waterproof 8x32WP
provides excellent optical performance with a wide field-of-view.
Compact and waterproof, the 7x42 A WP employs Aspherical lens technology
for a sharp, high-contrast image even along the periphery.
•Elegant corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy exterior
with innovative styling.
•Flatprofile, retracting lens barrels and sliding
mechanism for easy storage.
•Canon's Super Spectra Multi-Coated lens for
excellent sharpness and contrast.
•Incredible close-focusing, down to under 5 ft./1.5m.
Ultra-compact, high-quality 7x roof-prism binoculars.
1. Look through the binoculars with both eyes, and adjust them for
the spacing of your own eyes (with the IS series, use the eyepiece
barrels). The instrument is correctly adjusted once both views
merge into one circle.
Next, adjust the diopter adjustment rings to your eyesight.
This is an important step, as each person has different eyesight.
2. With your right eye closed, look through the left eyepiece with your
left eye. Using the focusing ring, adjust the focus on a stationary,
detailed object.
3. Now, close your left eye and look
through the right eyepiece. If the
object is in focus, the diopter was
adjusted correctly. Otherwise, use
the right diopter adjustment ring to
readjust the focusing.
4. By adjusting the focusing ring
each time you look at an object, the
diopter will also automatically focus.
Please note that eye spacing and diopter
adjustment is different for each person.
Another person would have to adjust the
eye spacing and diopter again.
For eyeglass wearers
If you look through the binoculars while
wearing eyeglasses, your eye will be
further away from the eyepieces, and
scenes will gradually shade off at the
edges. To prevent this, use the foldaway
rubber eyepiece rings if available.
With the IS series, you can simply
lengthen the eye cups by squeezing
the edges of the eye cups.
Remembering the readings of
the diopters will make it easier
to readjust the binoculars after
someone else has used them.
HOW TO USE BINOCULARS

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