Canon 8x20 IS Prism Binoculars

Weighing less than a pound, the Canon 8x20 IS are one of the lightest binoculars with Image Stabilization (IS). These binoculars are light enough to carry in one hand for convenient, all-day use and portable to fit easily into a small bag or backpack. In addition, it features an ergonomic design with improved controls and convenient finger rests for a natural, non-slip grip. High magnification ratio of 8x combined with enhanced IS technology help produce consistently sharp and steady images. The Canon 8x20 IS Binoculars easily gets you closer to your favorite subjects.

Impressive Image Quality

Featuring a high-quality optical system and magnification ratio of 8x, the Canon 8x20 IS Binoculars provide striking performance with amazing close-ups. This ensures that you never miss the details and action that are likely to be missed with naked eyes. These prism binoculars help you get closer to subjects like the intricate feathers of a bird on a branch or baseball flying out of the ballpark. Plus, a minimum focusing distance of 6.6 feet makes these binoculars ideal for viewing small objects from a short distance

High Efficiency Shift-System Image Stabilizer

The 8x20 IS Binoculars are the first Canon binoculars with powerful Lens Shift Image Stabilization system that effectively cancels out possible shaking from movement or vibration. It utilizes the same Image Stabilization incorporated by Canon’s EF lenses that help maintain steady view by adjusting vibration gyro mechanism delivering clear and sharp images with minimal color fringing.

Powered IS Mode

The Powered IS Mode, when activated with a single press of a button, allows for up to 5 minutes of continuous operation. It helps maintain a high-magnification view even in situations where body movement or strong shake might occur. You can easily toggle between Powered IS and Normal IS modes to select the best one that suits you scene, whether your subject is still or in motion.

Super Spectra Coating

The 8x20 IS Binoculars incorporate Super Spectra coating on all lens surfaces that helps reduce lens flare and ghosting to produce sharp, high-contrast views. This coating suppresses the reflected light across a wide range of wavelengths, resulting in high-contrast and high definition imagery.

Field Flattener Lens

The Canon 8x20 IS Binoculars utilize a field flattening lens element that provides edge-to-edge sharpness for vivid images. The field flattener lenses significantly reduce the blurred effect typically rendered by curvature of conventional lens elements deliver sharp, low-distortion images across the entire field of view.

Compact and Ergonomic Design

Compactly designed to fit in your bag or backpack, the 8x20 IS Prism Binoculars are comfortable enough to hold for long hours. It features a rounded grip that comfortably fits in your hand. Through the miniaturization of the IS unit these binoculars provide an ergonomic and sturdy grip, allowing intuitive access to the IS switch, focusing ring diopter and more, with ease.