Canon 18x50 IS All Weather

• 18x magnification with Image Stabilizer: High power brings distant subjects close, while Canon’s stabilization helps keep the view steadier than a conventional handheld 18x binocular, making fine detail easier to pick out.
• 50 mm objectives: The large front lenses gather more light than compact binoculars, which helps preserve image clarity for wildlife observation, coastal viewing and long-distance daytime use.
• All-weather construction: IPX-4 water resistance, nitrogen filling and fogproof construction make the binocular more dependable in rain, spray and changing temperatures.
• Porro prism optical design: This layout supports a spacious, high-contrast image and good depth impression, which is useful when tracking moving subjects at long range.
• Fully multicoated optics: The coatings help reduce reflections and improve contrast, so the image stays cleaner and more comfortable to study over extended viewing sessions.

About the Canon Stabilized Binoculars Series

Canon Stabilized Binoculars are built around the idea that higher magnification becomes far more useful when hand shake is controlled. The series began when Canon returned to the binocular market in 1995 with the 12 x 36 IS, introducing a design that used Vari-Angle Prism technology to compensate for movement. That approach still defines the range today.

Within Canon’s lineup, the series covers everything from compact travel models to high-magnification binoculars for long-distance observation. Typical uses include birdwatching, wildlife viewing, sports, concerts, travel and astronomy, where a steadier image can reveal detail that would otherwise be lost to normal hand tremor. The range also includes different body styles, including compact versions and all-weather designs for more demanding outdoor use.

What distinguishes the series is the combination of Canon’s camera-derived stabilization expertise with practical field optics. Instead of relying only on tripod support, these binoculars are designed to deliver a calmer view in handheld use, which makes prolonged observation less tiring and helps users make better use of the available magnification.

About the Canon 18x50 IS All Weather

The Canon 18x50 IS All Weather is a long-range binocular for situations where reach matters as much as image control. Its 18x magnification is well suited to scanning distant shorelines, following aircraft, studying wildlife across open ground or picking out fine detail during observation from fixed positions. At this power level, even small hand movements can blur the image, so the built-in Image Stabilizer plays a central role in making the binocular practical for handheld use.

The optical system combines 50 mm objective lenses with a Porro prism design and fully multicoated lenses. In use, that means a bright, contrast-rich image for a binocular in this magnification class, with the light-gathering ability needed for overcast conditions and the image scale needed for long-distance detail. The 15.00 mm eye relief gives a more comfortable viewing position, while the 2.70 mm exit pupil balances image brightness with the precision expected from an 18x binocular.

This model is also built for exposed outdoor conditions. Its IPX-4 all-weather construction, nitrogen-filled body and fogproof design help it cope with rain, spray and temperature changes. A central focusing system keeps operation straightforward, and the left-eyepiece diopter adjustment allows the binocular to be tuned to the user’s eyesight. For observers who want high magnification without moving straight to tripod-only use, this model offers a practical middle ground.

About Canon

Canon Inc. was founded on August 10, 1937, in Japan, and is headquartered in Ota-ku, Tokyo. Its roots go back to the Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory, established in Roppongi, Tokyo, in 1933. The company became Canon Camera Co., Inc. in 1947 and adopted the name Canon Inc. in 1969.

Canon’s expertise spans cameras, interchangeable lenses, binoculars and broadcast television lenses, giving the company a strong foundation in optical design and precision manufacturing. In binoculars, Canon is particularly known for applying optical Image Stabilizer technology, including Vari-Angle Prism stabilization, to reduce visible hand shake in high-magnification viewing. Canon returned to the binocular market in 1995 after a 34-year hiatus, and its stabilized models remain a distinct part of its optics range.

Main Features

• Product type: Stabilized binoculars
• Magnification: 18.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 50.00 mm
• Prism type: Porro
• Field of view: 65.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 3.70 °
• Apparent field of view: 60.30 °
• Exit pupil: 2.70 mm
• Eye relief: 15.00 mm
• Close focus: 6.00 m
• Diopter range: -3 / +3 Dpt
• Lens coating: Fully Multicoated
• Focusing system: Central
• Diopter setting position: Left eye-piece
• Image stabilizer: Yes
• Stabilization angle: +/- 0.7°
• Waterproof rating: IPX-4
• Fogproof: Yes
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Working temperature range: -10 ° / + 45° C
• Battery: AA / LR06
• Battery pack size: Pack of 2
• Length: 193.00 mm
• Width: 152.00 mm
• Height: 81.00 mm
• Weight: 1180.00 g
• Body type: Fixed
• Color: Black

Warranty

Canon provides a 1 year warranty for this binocular. This covers the product for the stated period from the date of purchase under the manufacturer’s warranty terms.