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Canon Binoculars Bring the World to Your Eyes.

It's a fast-moving world out there.Whatever subject you are focusingon, Canon's versatile line of high-performance binoculars give youcrystal-clear results every time. On water, in the air or up in thestands, Canon has a binocular tosuit every situation.

All of the high-performanceattributes normally reserved for our cameras go into ourbinoculars as well. Everything you have come to expect fromCanon...the lightweight, slip-free, ergonomic design, ImageStabilizer technology, waterproofoperation, clear, sharp focus...all apply to Canon's awesome line of binoculars, designed with fast-moving, outdoorchallenges in mind.

No matter which pair of Canonbinoculars you choose, all modelsfeature Canon's world renownedOptical technology for unsurpassedimage quality. Some modelsfeature Canon's Image Stabilizertechnology for steady, sharpsubject focus, while other modelsfeature waterproof functionality for all-weather convenience. Nomatter what you are watching,from football games to watersports,Canon's binoculars make analways-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 jobbetter than any other binoculars in the world. Opticaltechnology borrowed from Canon’s renowned EFlenses, Image Stabilization technology adapted fromCanon’s industry-leading video camcorders, and acommitment to quality and utility that has been a Canonhallmark for decades all contribute to the superiority ofthese binoculars.

Designed to BeUsed Your WayCanon binoculars are built withcomfort in mind. Compact andlightweight, they can be usedfor long periods of time, and can be carried and heldcomfortably. All models areergonomically designed andcome with non-slip coatings foreasier gripping. Certain models,including the 7x42 A WP arefully waterproof, while othersare "all-weather" for use in a variety of climate conditions.All models also featureenvironmentally friendly, lead-free glass.

renowned Image Stabilizertechnology from its high-performancecamcorder family and adapted itfor its IS binoculars as well.

The Image Stabilizer systemfeatures a Vari-Angle Prism (VAP)that instantly and preciselyadjusts the visual path through thebinoculars to maintain a perfectlysteady image. Whether you are ona moving boat chasing a school offish, walking through the foresttracking a pair of deer, or trying tofollow a fast-moving sailboat race,simply switching on Canon's ImageStabilizer get you the sharp, clearand steady images you are after.

The VAP Image StabilizationSystem is available in Canonbinoculars with 10x, 12x, 15x and18x magnification. Two sensorsdetect vertical and horizontalmotion, and a micro-processoradjusts the Vari-Angle Prisms inthe right and left telescopes. Eachprism is expanded in a bellowsmotion to instantly adjust therefraction angle of the image. The result is high-magnificationand a clear, steady image at thepush of a button, without the needfor any additional equipment, suchas a tripod. Now, you are free to

follow your always on the move,outdoor subjects regardless of theconditions you are faced with.

Image Stabilizationin Compact BinocularsThe Canon 8x25 IS continues thetradition of technical superiority incompact, lightweight binoculars bybeing the lightest and smallest in

Optical Image Stabilization System

Perfectly Horizontal Tipped Upward Tipped Downward

Lose the Shakes andFocus on Your Subject!When outdoors, there can be adozen reasons why your hands willshake, making true, clear focus on a given subject all but impossible.Wind, cold, simple motion, extensivetime spent focusing on a givensubject or simple anticipation all

contribute to shaking hands andblurred images. The more powerfulthe binoculars you are using, the more time you are likely to bespending on your subjects, and themore tiring and distracting thisshaking will become. Canon'sline of high-quality binocularsincludes a smart set of IS modelsthat feature Canon's remarkableImage Stabilizer technology.

The Outdoors Movesat Its Own Pace.Lock-in on It withCanon'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 undera variety of outdoorconditions, andCanon's IS technologymakes tracking andkeeping your outdoor

subjects in view easy.Canon has taken its

Long eye-relief accommodates userswho also wear eyeglasses, and superbergonomics are observed in other important features such as comfortablegripping surfaces and center mountedfocusing for one hand operation. Canon isa 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 andweight are achieved through use ofCanon's Tilt Image Stabilizationsystem, which eliminates thestandard larger, more complexbellows prism used in higher-magnification Canon binoculars. Inits place, Canon employs a singlefloating element in each telescope.The Image Stabilizer optics aredriven simultaneously, instead ofseparately, reducing both size andpower consumptions.

The Brilliance of CanonTechnology 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 apopular feature and some models onthe market offer width at the cost ofimage distortion as your eye movesaway from the center of the image.Focus your binoculars on a simplesurface, like a brick wall, and look atthe edges of the circle to make surethe image is not distorted.

What do thesenumbers mean —15x50, 8x25?The two numbers used to describeany pair of binoculars are theirmagnification — 8x, 12x, 15x andso on — and the diameter of theirobjective lenses — 25mm, 36mm,50mm, and so on. The larger thefirst number is, the larger the objectwill appear to be in the objectivelens. For instance, if you use a 10xlens and look at an object that is100 yards away, it appears to bethe same size as an object locatedjust 10 yards away.

The second number, the size of theobjective lens, is important becausethe larger the objective lens, themore light it can admit for brighter,more detailed images, and thebetter suited they will be for low-light situations.

What makes an image brighter insome binocularsthan in others?A number of optical factors affectthe brightness of an image, includingthe amount of incidental light that isreflected by the lens. An uncoatedlens will reflect away as much as 8%of the incidental light, significantlydimming the image. Canon's SuperSpectra Coating prevents thatreflection. Other factors include:

Exit PupilThe size of the image that emergesat the binoculars' eyepiece is the exit pupil. For binoculars intendedmainly for daytime use, the idealexit pupil size is between 2.5 and3mm, about the size of the pupilin a typical viewer's eye in daylight. For low light, a larger exit pupil maybe more desirable.

Sharp Edges or Blurs?Compare binoculars by focusing on a very sharp edge, such as starsin the night sky or the lettering on a sign. Those images should beabsolutely crystal clear with anybinoculars you are using.

True Image or Funhouse Effect?Focus on the parallel edges of a tallbuilding and look to see whether thelines seem to warp near the image'soutside edges. They should remainperfectly parallel.

Objective Element SizeSimply put, this is the size of thefront element. The larger the lensin front of the binoculars, the more light it can admit.

Twilight CoefficientThe rules change in low light.Magnification becomes a moreimportant factor in how much detail you can see than othermeasurements might. If you're goingto be using binoculars in day and lowlight situations, you should use ahigher magnification than you wouldfor standard daylight viewing.

How can I judgeimage quality?When purchasing a pair of binocularsthat is right for you, you will want tocompare some of the key featuresand attributes of each model. Someof these attributes include:

One Image or Two? If the parallel tubes of the binocularsare not perfectly aligned with eachother, due to manufacturing defect oraccident, you'll see two similar butdistinct images. Do not buy thesebinoculars. They can't be repaired,and the more you use them, the moredistracting these problems will be.

True Colors or Mud?Focus the binoculars on a whiteobject, and compare the whitenessyou see in other binoculars.Especially at higher magnifications,colors can merge and become farless distinct than they are to yournaked eye. This is called chromaticaberration, and is corrected byCanon engineers through the use of a UD lens from Canon's SLR EFlenses for the highest magnificationmodels, and with Super SpectraCoating on all lenses.

Canon’s Super Spectra Multi Coating

The tower is slanted and has a spool-shaped effect.

Perfectparallel image.

When bright....

When dark....

Viewer’s pupildiameter is 3.0mm.

Pupil dilatesas wide as 7.0mm.

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An ATV 100 yards awaywith the naked eye.

With a 10xmagnificationbinoculars, an ATV100 yards away will seemas if it were 10 yards away.

An ATV 10 yards awaywith the naked eye.

Field-of-view is simply the arc thatyou can achieve at a given moment.The real field-of-view gets narroweras the binoculars' magnificationincreases. The apparent field-of-view is a product of the magnificationtimes the real field-of-view, so that10x binoculars with a five-degreefield-of-views seem to have a 50-degree sweep. Canon's line ofbinoculars is engineered withgenerous fields-of-view rangingfrom 45 to 67 degrees. This makesit easier for you to locate andproperly follow your subject.

Looking through 10x 5˚ binoculars at asubject 1,000 yards away

Wide field-of-view

Narrow field-of-view

12x36 IS IIBinoculars

Chromaticaberration causesthe highlighted partto look pink.

Chromaticaberrationcancelled out.

Selecting the Right Binoculars for You.

Because of lensaberration, the entireimage appears blurry.

Clear image.

What does field ofview do for me?

15x50 ISAll Weather Binoculars

Clear image all the way to the edge.

The image near the edge of the circle isdistorted.

With its wide 50mm objective lenses and high magnification, these rugged,all-weather Canon Image Stabilizer binoculars are destined to set a newand higher benchmark for image brightness, clarity and ergonomic design.

Superior Selection of BinocularsFeaturing Image Stabilization.

•Image Stabilization system compensates for handshaking as well as minutevibrations 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 coatingenables use even in heavy rain.

•Accepts 58mm filter to protect front elements.

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General Use

Theater Camping/HikingHunting Marine Activity Surveillance

Bird Watching Spectator Sports Astronomy Travel

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IMAGE STABILIZER BINOCULARS

•Light and compact Image Stabilizerbinoculars featuring Canon’s Vari-AnglePrism.

•High magnification (12x), long-eye relief,and wide-field viewing optics with wide,extra-bright field-of-view

•Multi-Coated Canon optics includingDoublet Field-Flattener for excellentedge-to-edge sharpness and contrast.

•Power-saving design allows for up to 4 hours of continuous use

•Compact roof prism design with centerfocus 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 Canonoptics and active Image Stabilization.

•Lightweight, convenient 10x binocularswith built-in Image Stabilizer (IS).

•Doublet Field-Flattener for sharp,distortion-free images from edge-to-edge.

•Canon’s Super Spectra Multi-Coating forsuperior 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’srefined and active Image Stabilization.

•High-efficiency Tilt-System Image Stabilizersystem.

•Ergonomically designed for better comfortand easier usage.

•High-quality all-glass Canon optics withSuper Spectra Coating for excellentsharpness and contrast.

•Environmentally friendly lead-free glass.

Extremely compact and lightweight, the 8x25 IS introduces a new kind ofImage Stabilization to the most popular size of binoculars.Anti-Fog Eyepiece AE-B1

Binoculars 18x50 IS AW/15x50 ISAW Accessory

Designed specifically for the 18x50 IS AWand the 15x50 IS AW binoculars, theseeyepieces prevent condensation andfogging. Useful in warm, humid and coldweather.

With Anti-Fog PieceWithout 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. LensDiameter

(mm)

FocusRange(feet)

ExitPupil(mm)

RelativeBright-ness

Eye-Relief(mm)

Field-of-Viewat 1,000 yds.

(ft.)

Weight(oz.)

WaterResistant

ExteriorFinish

PowerSource

18x50 IS AW Porro IIPrism 50 19.7 ~

Infinity 2.8 7.8 15 (Longeye-relief) 3.7 66.6

(Wide) 194 41.7 Water Resistant(Usable in heavy rain)

RubberCoat

Two AA Alkaline

Batteries18x

15x50 IS AW Porro IIPrism 50 19.7 ~

Infinity 3.3 10.9 15 (Longeye-relief) 4.5 67.5

(Wide) 236 41.7 Water Resistant(Usable in heavy rain)

RubberCoat15x

12x36 IS II Porro IIPrism Center-Focusing 36 19.7 ~

Infinity 3.0 9.0 14.5 5 60.0 287 23.3 – Rubber CoatPlastic

Two AA Alkaline

Batteries12x

10x30 IS Porro IIPrism Center-Focusing 30 13.8 ~

Infinity 3.0 9.0 14.5 6 60.0 22.2 Water Resistant(Usable in light rain)

Rubber CoatPlastic

Two AA Alkaline

Batteries10x 5 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* RubberCoat –8x

7x42A WP Center-Focusing 42 13.1 ~ Infinity 36.9 17 (Long

eye-relief) 7 49.0 402 26.5 Waterproof* –7x

7x17 FC Center-Focusing 17 4.9 ~ Infinity 2.4 15.5 (Long

eye-relief) 6.5 45.0 3417x 5.8 6.3 – AluminumAlloy –3-5/8 x 2-3/8 x 1

ApparentField-of-

View

Magni-fication

6.0

16.0

Size (Encase)[W x D x H] (in.)

Two AA Alkaline

BatteriesCenter-Focusing

Center-Focusing

Rubber CoatPlastic

Roof-prism

Roof-prism

8x25 IS

Roof-prism

Porro IIPrism

Center-Focusing

Center-Focusing 8x 25 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

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High-quality Waterproof and CompactBinoculars.

General Use

Theater Camping/HikingHunting Marine Activity Surveillance

Bird Watching Spectator Sports Astronomy Travel

RealField-of-

View

BatteryLife**

–

–

–

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 x 2

5-3/8 x 5-11/16 x 2-1/8

FocusingSystemsPrism

2.5 hrs.

2.5 hrs.

20 min.

4 hrs.

6 hrs.

• Bright binoculars with the largest objective lens inthe non-IS series, with an effective diameter of42mm and pupil diameter of 6mm.

• Waterproof functions for reliable, all-weatheroperation.

• Aspherical lens used in the eyepieces gives superblow-distortion imaging performance.

• Specially designed upper surface fits snugly in yourfingers for a safe, secure grip, even with wet hands.

• Nitrogen-filled waterproof construction combinedwith compact roof-prism design and rubberizednon-slip grip, ideal for marine use.

• High-magnification (8x), long-eye relief and wide-field viewing (60°) produces bright image even inpoor light.

• Multi-coated Canon optics including field-flattenerfor excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast.

Incorporating a field-flattener lens in each eyepiece, the waterproof 8x32 WPprovides excellent optical performance with a wide field-of-view.

Compact and waterproof, the 7x42 A WP employs Aspherical lens technologyfor a sharp, high-contrast image even along the periphery.

• Elegant corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy exteriorwith innovative styling.

• Flat profile, retracting lens barrels and slidingmechanism for easy storage.

• Canon's Super Spectra Multi-Coated lens forexcellent 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 eyepiecebarrels). The instrument is correctly adjusted once both viewsmerge 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 lookthrough the right eyepiece. If the object is in focus, the diopter wasadjusted 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 wearersIf you look through the binoculars whilewearing eyeglasses, your eye will befurther away from the eyepieces, andscenes will gradually shade off at theedges. To prevent this, use the foldawayrubber eyepiece rings if available.

With the IS series, you can simplylengthen the eye cups by squeezingthe edges of the eye cups.

Remembering the readings ofthe diopters will make it easierto readjust the binoculars aftersomeone else has used them.

HOW TO USE BINOCULARS