Binoculars with central focusing

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Binoculars with central focusing have a central wheel that is able to provide perfectly sharp images. With central focus knob you adjust the focus of both barrels at the same time, moving lenses simultaneously. When choosing between binoculars with central focusing system it’s important to look for its design and performance. Depending on manufacturer, some binoculars provide sturdier focusing and some very smooth focusing, which is especially suitable for dynamic situations. Focusing throw also varies from binos to binos, it takes more time for setting a proper focus with very long focusing throw, than with the ones with shorter one. When it comes to ergonomic design, most of binoculars provide a central knob with different bulges for a better grip, very convenient when wearing gloves. Since central focusing wheel doesn’t eliminate differences in both eyes, diopter on upper side of the barrel is included.

Features of binoculars with central focusing

(+) focusing by central focus wheel and diopter
(+) precise focusing
(+) more common
(-) sometimes not fully waterproof

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Kite Optics Stabi APC 16x42

$1,079.00

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Kite Optics Stabi APC 12x42

$1,039.00

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Canon 18x50 IS All Weather

$1,389.00

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Canon 10x30 IS II

$499.00

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Canon 12x36 IS III

$759.00

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Zeiss 20x60 T* S (Image Stabilizer)

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Kite Optics Stabi APC 10x30

$879.00

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Kite Optics Stabi APC 12x30

$899.00

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Fujinon TS 12x28 w/soft case

$609.00

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Fujinon TS 16x28 w/soft case

$659.00

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Canon 15x50 IS All Weather

$1,269.00

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Canon 10x42L IS WP

$1,599.00

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Vixen ATERA 12x30 Stabilized

$569.00 $629.00

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Stabilized binoculars are equipped with image-stabilizing mechanism and are made by Canon, Fujinon, Nikon, Carl Zeiss, and Bushnell. Binoculars with higher power tend to produce shaky images and are therefore highly recommended to mount them to a tripod. But when you have to use them when moving, this can be challenging. Stabilized binoculars provide mechanism for decreasing shaky images due to its movements, very convenient for different distinctive applications. They come handy on the ships, boats, airplanes, helicopters, different other vehicles or just when moving by foot. They are also frequently used by amateur astronomers.

These binoculars have a three stabilizing mechanisms:

Gyro IS

Binoculars with this mechanism are equipped with gyroscope. You have to use batteries due to high speed motor that drives the mechanism. They are therefore heavier and less compact, so they represent a challenge when carrying.

Vary Angle IS

These binoculars senses change in latitude by a microprocessor and will adjust the angle of the prisms or shift the lens group. They are lighter than Gyro IS but still require additional power (batteries).

Cardanic Suspension IS

Prisms in these binoculars are mechanically suspended. They are lighter than Gyro IS and don’t require additional power.

The great advantage of binoculars with stabilization is that they eliminate shaking of the image while observing at sea and therefore we can use higher magnification without getting sea-sickness. It is important that such binoculars are waterproof and resistant to longer exposure to the sun. They are of course more expensive than standard binoculars, heavier, larger and less reliable. At sea, it is almost impossible to observe with more than 7x magnification, while with these, the magnification can even be up to 16x or 20x.

Stabilized binoculars for astronomy

Usually, in astronomy, where most optical devices are used on the stands/tripods, it is not necessary to have those that have a stabilization. Nevertheless, for the most ambitious astronomers that use binoculars with their hands, stabilization is the only possible way to use binoculars with high magnification without a tripod.

Fujinon stabilized binoculars

Fujinon is one of the largest and most experienced manufacturers of such binoculars. They are known for being a good choice for marine use.

Zeiss stabilized binoculars (20x60)

Zeiss 20x60 was introduced in 1990 and is still considered to be one of the best binoculars of this kind. They are mechanical- they work without batteries, gather a large amount of light with their 60 mm objective lenses and have a Porro prism design. For the stabilized image you just need to press the button. The only disadvantage these binoculars have is, unfortunately, their price.

Binoculars with central focusing

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Features of binoculars with central focusing

Kite Optics Stabi APC 16x42

Kite Optics Stabi APC 12x42

Canon 18x50 IS All Weather

Canon 10x30 IS II

Canon 12x36 IS III

Zeiss 20x60 T* S (Image Stabilizer)

Kite Optics Stabi APC 10x30

Kite Optics Stabi APC 12x30

Fujinon TS 12x28 w/soft case

Fujinon TS 16x28 w/soft case

Canon 15x50 IS All Weather

Canon 10x42L IS WP

Vixen ATERA 12x30 Stabilized

Stabilized binoculars for astronomy

Fujinon stabilized binoculars

Zeiss stabilized binoculars (20x60)

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