BINOCULARS ENG Instructions
Thank you for purchasing a Canon product. The Canon 8×25 IS is a pair of prism binoculars equipped with a tilt-system Image Stabilizer. Before using the binoculars, read this instruction booklet to familiarize yourself with the proper operation. Features • Compact 8× binoculars for everyday use such as bird-watching, sports, theater, etc. • Image Stabilizer can be operated by either the left or right finger. • Ergonomic design for easy operation and portability.
Cautionary Notes For the Binoculars (1) Never look at the sun or a bright light with the binoculars. Doing so can cause loss of vision. (2) If the binoculars are taken from a cold environment to a warm one, condensation may develop on the surface and internal parts. To prevent condensation, first put the binoculars into an airtight plastic bag before taking it to a warm environment. Let it gradually adjust to the warmer temperature, then take out the binoculars.
Battery Care (1) Never attempt to disassemble batteries. Do not leave batteries in a hot place or throw them into a fire. Do not short circuit the contacts. Doing any of the above is highly dangerous. (2) You should never mix different types of batteries. When changing exhausted batteries, replace them all at once. (3) Although lithium batteries work well in low temperature, their performance will drop slightly in temperatures below 0 degrees C.
Nomenclature Focusing knob Image Stabilizer button Eyecup Lamp Objective lenses Battery chamber cover Dioptric correction scale Dioptric correction ring Eyepiece lenses Strap eyelet Caps ENG-4
Before You Start 1 Attach the strap. 2 Insert the battery. 3 Check that the lamp lights. Make sure that the strap does not loosen at the clasp when you pull it. Open the battery chamber cover, and insert the battery in the correct + and – orientation shown in the battery chamber. Press the Image Stabilizer button and check that the lamp lights. Battery Life (Continuous Use) CR123A lithium battery 25˚C / 77˚F 6 hours –10˚C / 14˚F 5 hours (Based on Canon’s testing conditions.
4 Adjust the width of the binoculars. Look through the binoculars and adjust the width until the left and right images converge as shown above. • Doing the above minimizes eye fatigue during viewing. • When adjusting the width of the binoculars to suit the width between your eyes, look at a distant object. • If you are wearing eyeglasses, fold back the eye cups. 5 Adjust the diopter. First look through the left eyepiece only and adjust the focusing knob until the object looks sharp.
6 Adjust the focus. Look through the eyepiece and turn the focusing knob until the object looks sharp. Using the Image Stabilizer While you look through the binoculars, the image may be shaking and difficult to see since your hands are holding the binoculars. In such a case, the Image Stabilizer can help steady the image. The Image Stabilizer operates as long as you hold down the Image Stabilizer button. It stops operating when you let go of the button. The lamp lights while the Image Stabilizer is on.
Troubleshooting If there is a problem with the binoculars, first refer to the table below to see if you can resolve it. If the problem cannot be resolved, take the binoculars to your nearest Canon Service Center. Problem The image is not clear. The Image Stabilizer does not operate. When the binoculars are shaken severely while the Image Stabilizer is operating, there is a strange noise. ENG-8 Probable Cause Corrective Measures The lens is dirty. Use a blower brush to remove dust, etc.
Major Specifications 8 × 25 IS Type Porro prism binoculars Magnification 8× Objective lens effective diameter 25 mm Real field of view Apparent field of view 6.6˚ 49.5° (Calculated based on ISO 14132-1:2002) Field of view at 1000 m / yds 115 m / 377 ft Exit pupil diameter 3.1 mm Eye relief 13.5 mm Focusing distance range Image Stabilizer system Correction angle Approx. 3.5 m - infinity Optical correction by tilt movements of the corrective optics (No.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipmet.
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