Canon 10×42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars Short Description

The much-anticipated Canon 10×42 L IS WP is the first waterproof binocular to incorporate 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. With a large lens diameter and a 4.2mm exit pupil diameter, this binocular provides an exceptionally bright view, even in low-light conditions.

The 10×42 L IS WP binocular offers both the desired brightness and excellent waterproof capabilities, making it ideal for a host of activities including marine use, stargazing and wildlife observation – just to name a few. 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 degree. One touch IS usage. Body components feature metallic coating to prevent fogging. Distinctive, easy grip design.

Canon 10×42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars Key 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°.

List Price: $ 1,999.00

Price: $ 1,399.00

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1. funbear says:

   February 26, 2013 at 4:50 pm

   397 of 411 people found the following review helpful Why pay this much $$ for binocs?, September 27, 2006 By funbear –    Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?) This review is from: Canon 10×42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars (Electronics) .Seems very expensive for a pair of binocs, but the price is clearly justified as Canon has crammed in some amazing optical wizardry in a small compact package. I will outline what makes these particular binocs so unique….1. TFOV – 6.5 Degrees. TFOV = True Field of View – in visual optics this defines how much of the scene (subject) is visible inside the image circles you view through the binocs. The greater the TFOV is, the easier to locate subjects you are seeking. (such as finding wildlife that appears in the periphery part of the image circle) To be specific, the 6.5 degrees means, if you stood in the middle of a circle, and pointed the binocs to the circles circumference, you could see a 6.5 deg. “slice of the pie”. It doesn’t seem like much, because we can see approx. 110 degrees with our two unaided eyes, but the binocs offer 10x magnification, which is why we see such a small piece of the pie. But on a relative basis, for binoculars of this magnification, the 10x42L’s TFOV is exceptional, which also is what makes them very nice astro binocs for stargazing, as TFOV allows you to pack more stars inside the image circle.Large TFOV requires relatively short fl’s lenses which must be well corrected for abberations / distortion, and also must contain large field stops in the EP’s, (Eye Pieces). Both of these optical characteristics are very difficult to design and build…this is true in all optics, not just binoculars. 6.5 deg. TFOV is one of the most generous TFOV’s available in ANY binocs of this magnification, even those costing several thousand dollars. This is a very impressive feature. This is one of the features that differentiates lower priced binocs from higher priced binocs., as larger TFOV requires bigger (and heavier) glass.2. AFOV – 65 Degrees. The “Apparent Field of View” is a clear and sharp 65 degrees. AFOV defines the size of the image circles you see when looking through the binocs. This means, at 65 degrees, your eye must swing 65 degrees, left to right (or up n down) to see the entire image circle. This has NOTHING to do with TFOV, which designates the how much of the subject (slice of the pie) you see in the AFOV image circles. AFOV and TFOV is what differentiates expensive optics from lower priced optics in the same class (such as 10×30, 10×40, etc) as large AFOV / TFOV requires very expensive and complex glass elements. The other major factor is image quality. At 65 degrees, Canon is nearing the limits of AFOV, even in very high end astronomy gear…. and probably one of the largest AFOV’s for any binocs I am aware of. But Canon maintained the sharpness in the entire AFOV, with virtually no distortion! (a remarkable accomplishment in optics in this price range) The larger the AFOV, the more life-like the view becomes as it fills your retina with imagery, ridding the “looking through a tunnel feeling” that smaller AFOV create. A single unaided human eye can see 90 degrees. So at 65 degrees, you are filling 2/3rds of your retina (where an image is formed in the back of your eye) compared to unaided vision. This produces a feeling of immersion (like Imax, vs. normal movie screen), and this really adds to the WOW factor. This is the largest AFOV I have ever seen in a pair of binocs at ANY magnification. This large AFOV is the first thing that will strike you when using these binocs. Unless you venture into high end astronomy gear (costing many times these binoculars) it’s hard to find find good optics with a AFOV this wide, AND, with sharpness right to the edges AND virtually NO distortion.3. L Glass…. very sharp glass, with no false color and pinpoint sharpness, nearing true APO chromatic lenses. This is very evident when viewing stars at night, the stars are pin point sharp, better than most astronomy binocs I have used…. and with the the wide TFOV and large AFOV, you feel like you are space walking into the stars while laying back on a lounge chair. Of course, with only 42mm objectives, it helps to be in a very dark site. If astro use is the primary intended use, then larger objective diameters are better suited. 50 – 70mm objectives are ideal, such as the 7×50′s I mention below…or if you use a tripod, then max. objective diam becomes more desirable such as 15×80 or even 20×100. So, these binocs make good astronomy binocs, but not ideal…there is better options with bigger apertures for star gazzing… it’s just a nice add-on feature if your intended use is mostly daytime viewing.Those who use high end photographic lenses know how prized Canons “L” lenses are…hence why I was surprised to see “L” glass in these binocs.4. IS – well, this has been beaten to death, but IS is the single biggest breakthrough since binocs were invented – assuming you want to hand-hold at high magnification. Otherwise, the IS feature is not as significant. The IS in… Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  |  Comments (39)

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2. R. Thompson "sixseven" says:

   February 26, 2013 at 5:44 pm

   89 of 92 people found the following review helpful Best All-Around IS Binoculars?, September 3, 2005 By R. Thompson “sixseven” (TX & CA) –       Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?) This review is from: Canon 10×42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars (Electronics) I waited a long time for Canon to come out with image-stabilized binoculars in a 100% waterproof design. These were worth the wait. I bought mine specifically for a cruise up Alaska’s Inside Passage. One of our sight-seeing excursions was on a 45-foot boat in heavy seas. A fellow on this trip had a massive set of Fujinon 16×40 Gyro-Stabilized binoculars that sell for nearly $6,000. We spent time comparing my Canon binoculars to his Fujinons. Optically there is NO comparison. The Canons, while not as superb optically as the best Leica binoculars, are awfully good. They are far brighter, much sharper, and more accurate in their color rendition than the Fujinons. The ONLY reason to spend an extra $4,500+ on the Fujinons is if you require the absolute best image stabilization that money can buy. If you are using binoculars in very severe conditions (high seas, etc.) you will get better performance with the gyro-stabilization in the Fujinons. In 99% of applications you will get far better results with the Canons. Though the Fujinons are higher in their rated magnification the only time you’ll see a difference is under conditions where motion is severe. In calmer seas (not calm, just not severe) you will be better off with the Canons; the Fuji’s are so much dimmer and lacking in clarity that the Canons make up the magnification difference fairly quickly.Finally, the waterproof aspect of these binoculars really is worth having. On the above-mentioned trip we were buffeted by rain and spray from the waves. The Canons functioned flawlessly without a hitch, and cleaned up nicely afterwards. These are one of the best products I’ve ever used, and lived up to their performance claims in every regard.One point to note: if you want the maximum battery life it is well worth buying lithium AA batteries to use with these binoculars; this will greatly extend your battery life, particularly in cold weather. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  |  Comments (2)

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