Canon 10×42 L Image Stabilization

• 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°
• One touch IS usage 
• Body components feature metallic coating to prevent fogging
• Distinctive, easy grip design 

Overview

The much-anticipated 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.

Technical Specifications

Main Unit Specs

Type

Prism binoculars

Magnification

10x

Objective Lens Effective Diameter

42mm

Filter Size

52mm

Real Field of View

6.5°

Apparent Field Of View

59.2° (Adopted a calculation method based on ISO14132-1:2002.)

Objective Lens Construction

4 elements in 3 groups (including protective glass, UD Lens)

Eyepiece Lens Construction

7 elements in 5 groups

Exit Pupil Diameter

4.2mm

Eye Relief

16mm

Prism Type

Porro II

Eye Width Adjustment

57-75mm

Focusing Method

Manual focusing by turning the focusing ring

Dioptric Correction

+/- 3.0 diopters

Closest Focusing Distance

8.2 ft./2.5m

Image Stabilizer

Vari-Angle Prism

Correction Angle

+/- 0.8°

Tripod Socket

Provided

Power Source

AA-size batteries (x2)

Dimensions

5.4 x 6.9 x 3.4 in./137 x 175.8 x 85.4mm

Weight

Approx. 1,110g / 39.2 oz