Canon 12x36 IS III Binoculars
- 12x High Magnification
- 36mm Diameter Objective Lens
- Double Field-Flattener element
- Vari-Angle prism (VAP) Image Stabilizer
- Super Spectra Multi-Coating
- Compact and lightweight construction
- Lead-free Optics
- 24 Months Warranty with Canon Australia
The Canon 12 x 36 IS III is a third generation binoculars which features a proprietary IS system adapted to create a compact optic and helps compensate with hand-shake. It is very useful in terms of long time bird watching and nature tripping. It offers a high magnification of 12x and 36mm Diameter Objective lens.It has a built-in vari-angle prism (VAP) Image Stabilizer that eliminates hand held shake and lessens eye strain. Curved surfaces make them easy to grip. Environmentally lead-free glass. Aside from being environment friendly with lead free optics, it runs on Two AA Alkaline / NiMh Batteries for extended battery life for use in image stabilizing. The doublet field-flattener element offers the viewer an excellent image quality in every peek. For superior contrast, Canon made the binoculars in a super spectra multi-coated body and designed the whole package to be in a lightweight and compact construction.
Product Features in Detail
Powerful, portable binoculars that get you 12x closer
Powerful and portable binoculars that bring distant and barely visible objects 12x closer with intensity and clarity. Easy to carry with you wherever you go, they are ideal for bird watching, travel and spectator sports.
A super steady view with the powerful optical Image Stabilizer
A powerful optical Image Stabilizer quickly and accurately counteracts many different types of shake and movement. It even corrects shake introduced while panning if you are following your subject or viewing from a moving vehicle. Significantly reduced power consumption delivers up to 9 hours of continuous use from a single set of batteries*.
Precision optics for excellent high resolution viewing
Enjoy excellent quality with high resolution and low distortion thanks to Canon's precision optics. The optics feature the Super Spectra coating included in Canon’s renowned EF lens range and delivers a vivid, high contrast view with accurate colour rendition, while eliminating unwanted internal reflections that can cause ghosting and flare.
Beautiful field of view from edge to edge
Experience a beautiful field of view with a clear, flat and low distortion view right to the edges thanks to the field flattener optics and Porro II prism design. See the full field of view in comfort with long 14.5mm eye relief ideal if you wear glasses.
Well balanced design for ease, durability and comfort
Designed for ease, durability and comfort with a premium grip and feel and large rubber eyecups for comfortable, well balanced viewing. The conveniently placed Image Stabilizer button and smooth focus adjustment ring are easily accessible by a finger from either hand, while large, durable rubber outer coating improve the handling and grip.
OPTICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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Binocular type | Prism |
Magnification | 12x |
Objective lens effective diameter | 36mm |
Filter Size | - |
Real Field of View | 5° |
Apparent Field of View | 55.3°¹ |
Field of View at 1000m | 87.5m |
OPTICAL CONSTRUCTION
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Objective lens construction | 2 elements in 1 group |
Eyepiece lens construction | 5 elements in 4 groups |
UD lens | - |
Doublet Field Flattener | Yes |
Exit Pupil diameter | 3.0mm |
Eye relief | 14.5mm |
Prism type | Porro II prism |
Lens coating | Super Spectra coating |
FOCUSING AND DIOPTRIC CORRECTION
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Focusing system | Object lens movement |
Focusing method | Manual focus |
Dioptric correction method | Dioptric correction ring |
Dioptric correction range | +/- 3.0m-1 (dioptre) |
Closest focusing distance | 6m |
IMAGE STABILIZER
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Image Stabilizer system | Vari-Angle Prism |
Correction angle | +/- 0.8° |
Shake detection system | 2 Gyro sensors |
Image Stabilizer activation | Push button switch |
Power source | 2 x AA size batteries |
Battery life | +25°C: approx 9 hours |
-10°C: approx 1 hour (using alkaline batteries)¹ | |
Battery level indicator | Yes (LED) |
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Water Resistance | - |
Rubber coating | Yes |
Operating conditions | -10°C to 45°C, 90% humidity |
Width | 127mm |
Height | 174mm |
Depth | 70mm |
Weight (Excluding battery) | 660g |
Canon 12 x 36 IS III Binoculars
24 Months Warranty with Canon Australia

SKU: Canon 1236ISIII
UPC: 4549292009897