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Canon 8x32 Waterproof Binoculars w/Case & Neck Strap by Canon
Digital Photo Product DetailsManufacturer: Canon Model: CC4393 Product features: - Nitrogen-filled waterproof construction
- Rubberized nonslip grip
- Ideal for marine use
- 8x magnification and multicoated optics
- Made with environment-friendly lead-free glass
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon 8x32 Waterproof Binoculars w/Case & Neck StrapCustomer Review: Best waterproof binocular in price range Summary: 4 Stars
These are a great value with good eye relief (18 mm, important for use with glasses), easy to hold and focus, good sized exit pupil (8/32 = 4 mm), wide field of view (395'), and not too heavy (26 oz.) A large exit pupil is important on a moving boat; it's easier to keep the image in view. They appear to be rugged; I and several other people used several pairs of these for several years, and none of them went out of alignment. Minuses are: (1) they do not focus close (minimum 19 feet), which is a major drawback for bird and butterfly watching but fine for boating, (2) the optics are not phase corrected so images are a bit soft, (3) the eyecups on the ones I used roll up and down which is tedious if you often switch between use with glasses and without, and may eventually cause the rubber to crack. However, the photos of the newer models suggest they now have rigid eyecups that pull or twist up or down, which are much better.Birders and other serious users should look at slightly more expensive waterproof roof prism models that all focus closer (5-6'), are phase corrected, have a bit more light and larger exit pupil (5 mm), and have eyecups that click up & down: the Celestron Regal LS 8x42 or Eagle Optics Ranger Platinum 8x42 (both made by Celestron) or the new Nikon ATB 8x42. All cost between $300-$400 at discount and weigh about the same as the Canon 8x32. I own the Celestrons and they are great. There is also a Pentax 8x42 DCF waterproof with similar specifications but it costs a bit more.
Description of Canon 8x32 Waterproof Binoculars w/Case & Neck StrapIncorporating a field-flattener lens in each eyepiece, the waterproof 8 x 32 WP provides excellent optical performance with a wide field-of-view. Features: Nitrogen-filled waterproof construction combined with compact roof-prism design and rubberized non-slip grip, ideal for marine use. High-magnification (8x), long eye relief and wide-field viewing (60deg.) produces bright image even in poor light. Multi-Coated Canon optics, including field-flattener, for excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast. Made with environment friendly lead-free glass. Canon's 8x32 WP binoculars are rugged and waterproof, perfect for marine use or other activities in which you are bound to get wet. The nitrogen-filled construction protects the optics from fogging or damage. This model has 8x magnification, long eye relief, and wide-field viewing even in poor conditions. The multicoated Canon optics include a field-flattener for excellent edge-to- edge sharpness and contrast.
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