The Canon 8x20 IS Image Stabilized Binoculars has a Lens Shift Image Stabilization that effectively nullifies shaking caused by movement and vibrations. It achieves this by integrating a constantly adjusting vibration gyro mechanism, enabling the IS lens to move both vertically and horizontally. You have the flexibility to select between Normal or Powered IS options, tailoring the mode to suit specific situations and ensuring optimal performance.

• Lens Shift Image Stabilization
• Choice of Normal or Powered IS Modes
• Traditional Porro Prism
• Broadband Super Spectra Coating System
• Simple Push-Button Activation
• Short Close Focus Distance
• Field-Flattener Lenses
• Center Focus Wheel
• Runs on One Included CR123A Battery

Beyond image stabilization, these binoculars feature optical enhancements that elevate overall image quality. Canon integrates an anti-reflection Super Spectra Coating system, minimizing light loss and enhancing image contrast across the entire visual spectrum. Employing a Porro prism optical path, they offer a rich depth of field, aiding in better distance judgment between objects and providing a wider field of view compared to similar roof prism models. Additionally, a field-flattener corrects spherical aberration, ensuring distortion-free views, especially at the peripheries. The binoculars operate on a single CR123 battery, prioritizing portability and ease of use, boasting a compact length of less than six inches and weighing significantly less than a pound.

The 8x magnification offers a balanced view, bringing objects closer while maintaining a generous field of view and wider exit pupil compared to higher-powered options. The 20mm objective lenses contribute to the binoculars' compact design, making them easy to pack, carry, and handle.

Utilizing a Porro prism optical path, these binoculars provide a wider field of view and a rich depth of field, creating an immersive 3D visual effect. Their field-flattener lens system corrects distortion and spherical aberration, ensuring crisp views, particularly at the edges.

Canon's Broadband Super Spectra Coating system minimizes color bias, lens flare, and ghosting, resulting in sharp views with enhanced contrast and accurate colors across the visual spectrum. With a 6.6-foot minimum focus distance, detailed observations of small birds, bugs, and flora are possible at close range, such as at feeders or flower beds.

The binoculars offer a 346.5-foot field of view at 1000 yards and feature a 3-element / 2-group objective lens design and a 4-element / 3-group eyepiece lens design for optimal performance.

• Choose Normal IS or Powered IS to deliver the correct performance depending on whether the subject is moving or still
• Makes it easy to maintain a high-magnification view, especially in situations where body movement or strong shake might occur
• Lens Shift Image Stabilization system is effective in canceling out shaking made by movement and vibration
• Incorporates a continually adjusting vibration gyro mechanism that moves IS lens both vertically and horizontally
• Simple push button delivers up to 5 minutes of continuous operation

• Compact and ergonomic design provides a comfortable feel in the hand
• Protective rubber armor provides a slip-resistant grip
• 56 to 72mm interpupillary distance adjustment accommodates users of all sizes
• Center focus wheel
• Comfortable 13.5mm eye relief
• 2.5mm exit pupil
• Runs on one included CR123 lithium battery
• Weighs less than 15 ounces for easy carrying and handling
• Includes case and strap

Limited 3-year warranty.