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The Canon 12×36 IS III will be a game-changer for some people. Image-stabilized binoculars (ISBs) offer a smoother glassing experience by ensuring stability without a tripod’s support.
They come in really handy, especially for birders, hikers, and even sports fans. With 12x magnification, stabilization assistance promises to cut down on shaky viewing.
Canon is recognized for pioneering IS technology in binoculars, changing the game forever. Over the years, it has introduced many ISBs, significantly improving them from time to time.
Let’s dive in and discover how it is an upgraded version of its predecessors!
Things we like:
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Advanced and intuitive IS function that engages almost instantaneously -
User-friendly IS button
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Impressive edge-to-edge clarity with doublet field-flattener lenses
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Unobtrusive with anti-reflective exterior
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Energy-efficient
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Lightweight
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Versatile and performs well enough for stargazing
Things we don't like:
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May not be suitable for eyeglass wearers -
Not fogproof and waterproof
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Produces minimal chromatic aberration
- Product Dimensions: 5” x 6.85” x 2.76”
- Product Weight: 23.28 oz. (excluding batteries)
- Power Source: 2 AA Alkaline Batteries or 2 AA NiMh Batteries
- Angular Field of View (Real): 5 degrees
- Angular Field of View (Apparent): 55.3 degrees
- Exit Pupil Diameter: 3 mm
- Eye Relief: 14.5 mm
- Close Focus Distance: 19.69’
- Porro II Prism
- Manual Focus System
- Vari-Angle Prisms (VAPs)
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Things we like:
-
Advanced and intuitive IS function that engages almost instantaneously
-
User-friendly IS button
-
Impressive edge-to-edge clarity with doublet field-flattener lenses
-
Unobtrusive with anti-reflective exterior
-
Energy-efficient
-
Lightweight
-
Versatile and performs well enough for stargazing
Things we don't like:
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May not be suitable for eyeglass wearers
-
Not fogproof and waterproof
-
Produces minimal chromatic aberration
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