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CANON 10x42 L IS WP

| Thursday, August 7, 2008

The Canon 10x42 L IS WP is the first waterproof binocular to feature Canon's exclusive Image Stabilizer technology for steady, shake-free viewing. The high quality L series optics, featuring 2 Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) lens elements (on each side), deliver excellent correction for chromatic aberration.

It has a large lens diameter with a 4.2mm exit pupil diameter. This binocular provides an exceptionally bright view, even in low-light conditions. The Canon 10x42 L IS WP binocular offers both the desired brightness and excellent waterproof capabilities, making it ideal for marine use, stargazing and wildlife observation.


Binocular Specifications
Type
Prism binoculars
Magnification
10x
Objective Lens Effective Diameter
42mm
Filter Size
52mm
Real Field of View
6.5°
Apparent Field of View
65°
Objective Lens Construction
4 elements in 3 groups (including protective glass, UD Lens)
Eyepiece Lens Construction
7 elements in 5 groups
Exit Pupil Diameter
4.2mm
Eye Relief
16mm
Prism Type
Porro II
Eye Width adjustment
57-75mm
Focusing Method
Manual focusing by turning the focusing ring
Dioptric Correction
+/- 3.0 diopters
Closest Focusing Distance
8.2 ft./2.5m
Image Stabilizer
Vari-Angle Prism
Correction angle
+/- 0.8°
Tripod Socket
Provided
Power Source
AA-size batteries (x2)
Dimensions
5.4 x 6.9 x 3.4 in./137 x 175.8 x 85.4mm
Weight
2.3 lbs./1030g




Features
Canon's first waterproof IS Binocular.
High performance L Lens with 2 Ultra-low Dispersion (UD) elements on each side.
Doublet Field Flattener Lenses for sharp, distortion-free images edge-to-edge.
Bright field-of-view from a 4.2mm exit pupil diameter, the largest of any Canon IS Binocular.
Wide angle rating from an apparent angle-of-view of 65&deg.
One touch IS usage.
Body components feature metallic coating to prevent fogging.
Distinctive, easy grip design.


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