12 x 36 IS III high magnification yet compact binoculars with built-in Image Stabilizer
The 12x36 IS II binoculars are compact and light weight, ideal for bird watching, nature watching and astronomical observation. The built-in Image Stabilizer eliminates hand held shake and reduces eye strain. Rounded surfaces make them easy to handle. Only environmentally lead-free glass is used in the 12x36 IS.
Detailed Specifications
GENERAL
Magnification
12xObjective lens diameter
Effective 36mmReal field of view
5° (Field of view at 1000m: 87.5m)
OPTICAL CONSTRUCTION
Lens construction
Objective lens: 2 elements in 1 groupsEyepiece lens: 5 elements in 4 groupsExit pupil diameter
3.0mmEye relief
14.5mmPrism type
Porro II prismPupil-distance adjustment range
55mm-75mm
FOCUSSING AND DIOPTRIC CORRECTION
Focusing system
Objective lens movementFocusing method
Manual focusing by turning the focusing knobL-R dioptric correction method
Adjustable with the right eyepiece lensL-R dioptric correction range
±3.0 dioptresClosest focusing distance
6m
IMAGE STABILIZER
Image Stabilizer system
Optical correction with Vari-Angle PrismCorrection angle
±0.8°Shake detection system
Two shake gyro sensorsImage Stabilizer continuous operation time
25°C: approx. 4 hours; -10°C: approx. 20 minutes (using AA-size alkaline batteries)DIMENSIONS (WxDxH)
127 x 174 x 70mmWEIGHT
660g (body only)OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
10°C to 45°C; 90% humiditySTANDARD ACCESSORIES
Dedicated soft case, strap, objective lens caps, eyepiece lens capsPOWER SOURCE
2x AA batteries*All data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method
*Subject to change without notice
