Canon 18x50 IS Image Stabilized Binoculars

Canon 18x50 IS Binoculars deliver truly outstanding optical performance and a well-stabilized - high-magnification view Whether at the water's edge enjoying a boat race or high on a stadium's uppermost deck - the 18x50 IS binoculars put you right in the middle of the action with extreme intimacy The 18x50 IS are great for big game hunters - spectators of extremely distant sports such as surfing or extreme skiing - or anyone hunkering for incredible pulling power that can actually be enjoyed without the use of a tripod The design is water resistant - with a tripod socket - as extended periods of observation are best enjoyed with some form of supportThe 18x50 IS were not designed to be habitually worn around the neck - but if you prefer to carry your binoculars in this manner - then consider a thick neoprene strap instead of the supplied flat woven strap If you'll be using these binoculars in cold weather - it is highly recommended to use lithium batteries (optional) instead of alkalineThe 18x50 IS are threaded to accept 58mm filters - which is convenient for using polarizers around water - but this also means that during extremely bright or humid conditions - you can use a pair of 58mm lens hoods to help shield the objective lenses from dew and stray light - thus improving contrast

Features: Standard 1/4-inch -20 Tripod Socket, Accepts 58mm Filters and Lens Hoods, UD Ultralow-Dispersion Element, Field-Flattening Lenses, Weatherproof Housing, 3.7° Angle of View, Porro Prism, Wide Angle, ±0.7° Image Stabilization

Prism Type: Porro

Magnification: 18x

Objective Lens Diameter: 50 mm

Angle of View: 3.7 degrees (Actual)

Field of View: 194.3' @ 1000 yd / 64.5 m @ 1000 m

Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7' / 6 m

Exit Pupil Diameter: 2.8 mm

Eye Relief: 15 mm

Interpupillary Adjustment: 58 to 76 mm / 2.3 to 3-inch

Diopter Adjustment: -3 to +3

Focus Type: Center

Environmental Resistance: Water-Resistant (Unrated)

Battery: 2x AA

Dimensions: 7.6 x 6 x 3.2-inch / 19.3 x 15.2 x 8.1 cm

Weight: 2.6 lb / 1179.33 g