Canon 1042IS 10x42 Waterproof Binoculars
The 10x42L IS WP binoculars offer waterproof capability making them ideal for water activities such as yachting and fishing. The excellent brightness offered by the large 42mm lens diameters allows for great detail and clear images. The built-in Image Stabilizer eliminates hand held shake and reduces eye strain, while the soft rubber surfaces ensure a firm and secure handling.
Image Stabilizer Function for steady viewing
- Canon unique Vari-Angle Prism Image Stabilizer detecting and correcting handheld shake for ultra stable viewing
- Image Stabilizer is activated by pressing the Image Stabilizer button on top and continues to operate once released. Switches off automatically after 5 minutes.
- Uses 2 AA-size batteries allowing up to 4 hours viewing with Image Stabilizer
Waterproof capability
- Special adhesives used to seal even the tiniest gaps making the binoculars waterproof
- Special metallic coating on exterior surfaces preventing fogging on the lens surfaces
Modern and Robust Design
- Smoothly curved contours discouraging the built-up of water, salt or sand
- Durable rubber body ensuring firm and secure grip
- Thick protective rubber layer around objective lens providing excellent shock protection
- Tripod mounting socket available for use with a tripod
Outstanding Optical Performance
- Ultra large 42mm lens diameter offering breathtakingly bright field of view
- 2 ultra-low dispersion lens elements providing crystal clear imaging performance
- Super Spectra coating to suppress flare and ghosting, giving bright, high-contrast images
- Environmentally friendly lead-free glass used in optical system
Magnification
10x
Objective lens diameter
Effective 42mm
Real field of view
6.5° (Field of view at 1000m: 114m)
OPTICAL CONSTRUCTION
Lens construction
Objective lens: 4 elements in 3 groups
Eyepiece lens: 7 elements in 5 groups
Exit pupil diameter
4.2mm
Eye relief
16mm
Prism type
Porro II prism
Pupil-distance adjustment range
57mm-75mm
FOCUSSING AND DIOPTRIC CORRECTION
Focusing system
Objective lens movement
Focusing method
Manual focusing by turning the focusing ring
L-R dioptric correction method
Adjustable with the dioptric correction ring
L-R dioptric correction range
±3.0 dioptres
Closest focusing distance
2.5m
IMAGE STABILIZER
Image Stabilizer system
Optical correction with Vari-Angle Prism
Correction angle
±0.8°
Shake detection system
Two gyro sensors
Image Stabilizer continuous operation time
+25°C: approx. 4 hours (using AA-size alkaline batteries)
GENERAL
Dimensions (WxDxH)
137 x 175.8 x 85.4mm
Weight
1.03
Operating environment
10°C to 45°C; 90% humidity
Standard accessories
Dedicated soft case, strap, objective lens cap, eyepiece lens cap
Power source
2x AA batteries
