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12 x 36 IS III high magnification yet compact binoculars with built-in Image Stabilizer

SKU: GC66-12x36ISIII

Canon 12x36 IS III Binoculars

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
12x
Objective lens diameter
Effective 36mm
Real 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 groups
Exit pupil diameter
3.0mm
Eye relief
14.5mm
Prism type
Porro II prism
Pupil-distance adjustment range
55mm-75mm

FOCUSSING AND DIOPTRIC CORRECTION

Focusing system
Objective lens movement
Focusing method
Manual focusing by turning the focusing knob
L-R dioptric correction method
Adjustable with the right eyepiece lens
L-R dioptric correction range
±3.0 dioptres
Closest focusing distance
6m

IMAGE STABILIZER

Image Stabilizer system
Optical correction with Vari-Angle Prism
Correction angle
±0.8°
Shake detection system
Two shake gyro sensors
Image 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 70mm
WEIGHT
660g (body only)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
10°C to 45°C; 90% humidity
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Dedicated soft case, strap, objective lens caps, eyepiece lens caps
POWER SOURCE
2x AA batteries
*All data based on Canon’s Standard Test Method
*Subject to change without notice

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