The Canon 10×30 IS II is the world’s most compact ISB. Image-stabilized binoculars (ISBs), powered by batteries, have a mechanism that will correct shakes and tremors with a single push of a button. If you are a casual user of binoculars or just starting, you will be surprised by what these binoculars can do.
ISBs have significantly changed the way we experience glassing. They are so versatile that they can be used for practically all applications, even stargazing and other astronomical viewings. More importantly, they have eliminated the need for additional paraphernalia like tripods.
Canon has many ISBs with different magnifications and objective lens diameters. However, the Canon 10 x 30 IS II is one of the most famous and most trusted pairs of ISBs today. Let’s dive in to find out how its IS system works and what other features give it its reputation!
Things we like:
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Improved IS technology with faster startup time than its predecessor
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Suitability for all light conditions and various applications
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Superior edge-to-edge clarity with doublet field-flattener lenses
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Compact design
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Anti-reflective exterior coating ideal for direct sunlight exposure
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Energy efficient
Things we don't like:
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The battery case has no additional protective layer
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Eye relief slightly lower than the recommended eye relief for eyeglass wearers
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Huge eyecups
- Product Dimension: 5” x 5.9” x 2.76”
- Product Weight: 21.16 oz (excluding batteries)
- Power Source: 2 AA Alkaline Batteries or 2 AA NiMh Batteries
- Angular Field of View (Real): 6 degrees
- Angular Field of View (Apparent): 55.3 degrees
- Exit Pupil Diameter: 3 mm
- Eye Relief: 14.5 mm
- Close Focus Distance: 13.78’
- Porro II Prism
- Manual Focus System
Things we like:
-
Improved IS technology with faster startup time than its predecessor
-
Suitability for all light conditions and various applications
-
Superior edge-to-edge clarity with doublet field-flattener lenses
-
Compact design
-
Anti-reflective exterior coating ideal for direct sunlight exposure
-
Energy efficient
Things we don't like:
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The battery case has no additional protective layer
-
Eye relief slightly lower than the recommended eye relief for eyeglass wearers
-
Huge eyecups
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