Canon 12×36 Image Stabilization II Binoculars

  Canon

Canon’s 12×36 Image Stabilization II binoculars incorporate an optical image stabilizer for shake-free viewing with minimal eye fatigue. This technology was first developed for Canon video camcorders and is now available in many of Canon’s binoculars.

These 12×36 Image Stabilization II binoculars feature a water-resistant rubber coating for nonslip holding. If you get caught in light rain, you don’t have to worry about the optics fogging up or getting ruined. These binoculars deliver high magnification, long eye relief, and wide-field viewing. Controls for focusing and image stabilization are centrally located and are accessible by both hands.

The system employs a Vari-Angle Prism, dual transparent plates, independent vertical and horizontal sensors, and a dedicated microprocessor to continuously adjust the prism to maintain a steady image.Improvements to the objective lens assembly have resulted in the binoculars being approximately 26% lighter and 10% smaller than the previous 12×36 IS model they replace. And reductions in power consumption mean a massive 270% increase in battery life of up to four hours using two AA-size alkaline batteries.

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The size of the binoculars is a compromise between capability and size. They feel a little bulky, but this is expected with the IS feature. It is very easy to adapt to the feel of these binoculars and they balance well.

They provide a sharp and crisp image and the IS feature is amazing. It does not compensate for the larger hand movements, but does stabilize all the minor shakes that come from hand holding a 12x binocular. You will even able to use them when moving in a car. It took some practice, but after some practice reducing the larger bumps you could easily read license plates hundreds of yards down the road. This feature is well worth having. Most of the user find that 12x makes viewing nature all the more enjoyable. After all, the purpose of a binocular is to magnify detail and a 12x binocular does it better than a 8x binocular. When you see a steady 12x image and compare this to a slightly sharper brighter image of a top of the line ‘alpha’ binocular, you might agree that the Canon IS with 12x makes more of a difference to your overall binocular experience than the superior image of the higher end binocular.

The basic product feature:

  • Light and compact Image Stabilizer binoculars featuring Canon’s Vari-Angle Prism
  • High magnification (12x), long-eye relief and wide-field viewing optics with wide, extra-bright field-of-view
  • Multi-Coated Canon optics including Doublet Field-Flattener for excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast
  • Power-saving design allows for up to 4 hours of continuous use
  • Water-resistant non-slip rubber coating

Lastly, this is a testimonial from the owner of this binocular:

By Timothy B.Riley:
As an experienced brider (bird watcher to some) I’ve owned some of the world’s greastest optics, the type of European “alpha-glass” that top tour leaders wear with pride.I bought the Canon 12×36 almost 2 years ago based mostly on my respect for the Canon L lenses with internal stabilization that I use on a regular basis for bird photography. All I can say is… Wow!. These light-weight, high powered lenses have become my favorites in the field for wildlife observation, especially when viewing wild birds.

At first they took a little time to get used to. They really don’t have the feel of a top-of-the-line pair of binos (they are somewhat darker than most and setting the eye-peices for your own interocular distance is a little strange compared to the roof prism glasses that many of us have become accustomed to), but they are what they are. These are not your daddy’s binoculars. However, if you are looking for state-of-the-art high tech optics, look no further.