Canon 15×50 IS All Weather Binoculars
R26,495.00 Inc VAT
1 in stock (can be backordered)
Description
The Canon 15×50 IS All Weather Binoculars is Specifically designed for the toughest of conditions. They are zoom binoculars that provides a steady image stabilized view in harsh weather, at sea, during industrial applications, during maritime work, when sailing, fishing and when used as low light binoculars. These high-quality, all-weather high-powered binoculars let you see your subject 15x closer making them great long-distance binoculars. The large field of view means you can always see the subject, while Porro prism II and a Super Spectra coating provides superb colour rendition and a high image resolution. In conclusion, the binoculars are high quality and are designed to fit in the hand – a great ergonomic solution to observing on the move.
What’s in the box
- 15×50 IS All Weather Binoculars
- User Manual
- Binocular Case
- Neck Strap
- Eyepiece Cap
Canon 15×50 IS All Weather Binoculars Features
The toughest binoculars around
The 15×50 binos have a tough, all weather design that is certified to JIS 4, meaning that they will keep you going during use in challenging environmental conditions. A few knocks and scrapes or heavy rain won’t hold you back. The rugged build quality features a rubber finish to withstand the harshest conditions, making these binoculars ideal for heavy-duty use.
View distant subjects with ease
Spot your subject easily and experience a beautiful 61° apparent wide field of view with clear, flat, low distortion from edge to edge thanks to the porro II prism optics and doublet field flattener element. Despite outstanding 15x magnification capabilities, the 15x50mm binoculars will make sure you can view all of your subject thanks to a wide and steady field of view
Steady observation from moving objects
Canon’s Image Stabilizer (IS) technology is the same that is used in the making of its EF lenses. Get ready for reduced shake, clearer images and reduced eye strain – even while using the binos from a moving vehicle. These bright binoculars feature a large diameter 50mm front optic for a bright field-of-view.
Enjoy the wonders of 15x magnification
Canon optics produce outstanding 15x magnification, getting you closer to the action while the Image Stabilizer keeps the subject steady. Keep the subject in view thanks to the wide field of view. Canon precision optics featuring an Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens element to reduce chromatic aberration and the Super Spectra lens coating that delivers vivid, high contrast view with accurate colours.
A reliable companion in tough conditions
The tough, compact and robust build of the 15×50 binoculars makes them well suited to use in harsh conditions and for use as marine binoculars, sailing binoculars, night sky binoculars, birding binoculars and for shipping, sailing and more.
Combine comfort and durability
Comfortable, rugged build quality means you can use the binoculars for extended periods with minimal eye strain. Designed for comfortable operation over long periods of use, even when wearing sunglasses or prescription glasses, thanks to adjustable eyepieces with 15.0mm long eye relief that minimises ‘tunnel effect’.
OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Binocular type | Prism |
| Magnification | 15x |
| Objective lens effective diameter | 50mm |
| Filter Size | 58mm |
| Real Field of View | 3.7° |
| Apparent Field of View | 60.3°¹ |
| Field of View at 1000m | 79m |
OPTICAL CONSTRUCTION
| Objective lens construction | 4 elements in 3 groups |
| Eyepiece lens construction | 7 elements in 5 groups |
| UD lens | 1 UD lens |
| Doublet Field Flattener | Yes |
| Exit Pupil diameter | 3.3mm |
| Eye relief | 15mm |
| Prism type | Porro II prism |
| Lens coating | Super Spectra coating |
FOCUSING AND DIOPTRIC CORRECTION
| Focusing system | Object lens movement |
| Focusing method | Manual focus |
| Dioptric correction method | Dioptric correction ring |
| Dioptric correction range | +/- 3.0m-1 (dioptre) |
| Closest focusing distance | 6m |
IMAGE STABILIZER
| Image Stabilizer system | Vari-Angle Prism |
| Correction angle | +/- 0.7° |
| Shake detection system | 2 Gyro sensors |
| Image Stabilizer activation | Push button switch |
| Power source | 2 x AA size batteries |
| Battery life | +25°C: approx 2.5 hours | -10°C: approx 10 minutes (using alkaline batteries)¹ |
| Battery level indicator | Yes (LED) |
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Water Resistance | JIS level 4 |
| Rubber coating | Yes |
| Operating conditions | -10°C to 45°C, 90% humidity |
| Width | 152mm |
| Height | 193mm |
| Depth | 81mm |
| Weight (Excluding battery) | 1180g |