CANON ANNOUNCES NEW ENTRY-LEVEL BINOCULARS FEATURING LENS-SHIFT IMAGE STABILIZATION FOR OUTDOOR AND NATURE ENTHUSIASTS
The Canon 8x20 IS Binoculars Feature a Compact and Lightweight Body at an Affordable Price
BRAMPTON, ON., SEPTEMBER 19, 2019 – What do birdwatching, hiking, camping and sports watching all have in common? They all need a trusted and high-quality pair of binoculars to view and bask in the full experience. Continuing to elevate viewing through impressive optics, Canon Canada Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced new, entry-level Image-Stabilized Binoculars: the Canon 8x20 IS.
The 8x20 IS binoculars are one of the world’s lightest binoculars with image stabilization*.
Leveraging the same advanced optical technology found in Canon digital cameras and camcorders, the Canon 8x20 IS feature Lens Shift Image Stabilization (IS) Technology, a technology that allows users to see an even sharper image by moving the IS lens to help correct shaking from handholding.
Similarly, the new binoculars feature Shift Image Stabilization, a feature frequently found in Canon digital cameras and camcorders. This technology incorporates a microcomputer and improved gyro performance that assists in canceling out the effects of user-shake or movement, resulting in an enhanced detailed view of objects. Reducing shake also lessens fatigue when viewing for long periods of time, making them comfortable to use at concerts and events.
Additional features include:
- Compact and Lightweight Binoculars with Image Stabilization
- High-Magnification Ratio of 8x
- High Efficiency Shift-System Image Stabilizer
- Powered IS Mode
- Field Flattener Lens
- Super-Spectra Coating
- Minimum focusing distance of up to 6.6 feet (2m)
- Ergonomic design and comfortable grip
Pricing and Availability
The Canon 8x20 IS are scheduled to be available in December for an estimated retail price of $649.99 CAD**. For more information, please visit, canon.ca.
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* Without the battery. According to Canon Inc. research as of September 19, 2019.
** Specifications, availability and prices are subject to change without notice. Actual prices are set by individual dealers and may vary.
About Canon Canada Inc.
Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, Canon Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Canon U.S.A., is a leading provider of consumer, business-to-business and medical digital imaging solutions. Innovation and cutting-edge technology have been essential ingredients in Canon's success. Canon Canada Inc. is committed to the highest level of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100 per cent Canadian-based service and support for all of the products it distributes. Canon Canada Inc. is dedicated to its Kyosei philosophy of social and environmental responsibility.
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