Steiner 12x30 Wildlife Pro
Steiner 12x30 Wildlife Pro Binoculars are a good choice for those viewing in well-lit environments. In particular, this model is ideal for those trying to spot distant, stationary or slow-moving wildlife while on safari. Conversely, viewers will find this model slightly less effective in shaded environments such as heavily forested areas. Specifications include a roof-prism design, field of view of 220 feet at 1000 yards, twilight factor of 18.97, 13mm eye relief, exit pupil size of 2.5mm, close focus of 11.5 feet and a waterproof design. The total weight is a skimpy 13 ounces.
Canon 12x36 IS II Image Stabilized Binoculars
Stop the shaking that often accompanies viewing distant objects with the Canon 12x36 IS II Image Stabilized Binoculars. This battery-powered Porro-prism model uses two sensors controlled by a microprocessor that detect and stabilize horizontal and vertical shaking. These binoculars are good for fast-moving objects at distance such as birds. Note that this model can be used in a light drizzle---heavier rainfall will damage the binoculars. Specifications include the world's first doublet field-flattener lenses, field of view of 262 feet at 1000 yards, twilight factor of 20.78, 14.5mm eye relief, exit pupil size of 3mm, close focus of 19.6 feet, lead-free glass and easy-to-grip surfaces. The total weight is 23 ounces.
Leica Duovid 10+15x50
Leica Duovid 10+15x50 Binoculars are an ideal all-around choice for distance viewing in various environments. This model offers two separate magnification levels with adjustment knobs for each barrel. Users can spot objects with the 10x magnification and then switch to 15x magnification for greater detail. This model is suitable for basic astronomy applications as well. Leica markets this model as a bridge between standard binoculars and spotting scopes. Specifications include a roof-prism design, field of view of 274/208 feet at 1000 yards, twilight factor of 22.4/27.4, eye relief of 14.5mm, exit pupil size of 5mm/3.3mm, close focus of 12.9 feet, waterproof to a depth of 16.5 feet and a die-cast aluminum, nitrogen-filled housing. The total weight is 44 ounces.
