Canon 18x50 IS-AW

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Brand and Model:	Canon 18x50 IS-AW
Price ($USD):	$1599.99
Attributes:	Waterproof Armored
Objective Lens Size:	50 mm
Magnification:	18 x
Prism Type:	BAK4 Porro
Coatings:
Field of View:	3.7 degrees
Eye Relief:	15 mm
Near Focus:	19 ft
Weight (lbs):	42.3
Dimensions (w/h/d):	3.18"x6"x7.56"
Description:	Product Specifications Prism: Porro II Focusing system: Objective lens Magnification: 18x Objective lens diameter: 50mm Focus range: 19.7 feet to infinity Eye relief: 15mm Relative brightness: 7.8 Field of view at 1,000 yards: 195 feet Exterior finish: Rubber-coated, water-resistant finish Power source: 2 AA batteries Dimensions: 6 by 7.56 by 3.18 inches Weight: 42.3 ounces without batteries

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Canon 18x50 IS-AW

I wrote the earlier review of this product. I've since used them for another few months and have changed my opinion slightly. I find that I DO actually use these binocs more than my Canon 15x45ISs, since the improved contrast and slightly larger objectives do quite noticably improve the limiting magnitude and resolution. The price has also now dropped to around $1k street, which makes them a bit better value, though still quite pricey. So, while I would still advise people to buy the 10x30s or 15x50s over these for general use, those of you who, like me, are serious "astrobinocophiles," and have other binocs for terrestrial viewing, should definitely consider these. What stargazers really need, however, is an image stabilized 18x60 or 20x63 or even 22x70 model! When will Canon give us one of those??

Overall Rating: No Vote
Weight: 4 (Unreliable Vote)
Date: 03/09/2002 03:48:11 am PST
By: Anonymous (xxx.xxx.245.245)
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Canon 18x50 IS-AW

When used for astronomical viewing they exibit severe coma and have extremely poor color correction.

Compared to Canon camera lenses they dont live up to their reputation.

Overall Rating: 4
Optics:4 Value:3
Weight: 3 (Unreliable Vote)
Date: 11/25/2004 04:35:40 am PST
By: Anonymous (xxx.xxx.151.152)
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Canon 18x50 IS-AW

Great instrument.

Overall Rating: 8
Optics:8 Value:7
Weight: 1 (Unreliable Vote)
Date: 12/22/2001 03:42:42 pm PST
By: Anonymous (xxx.xxx.187.234)
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Canon 18x50 IS-AW

I always forget to check the rating box. This is for the initial review.

Overall Rating: 8
Weight: 1 (Unreliable Vote)
Date: 09/06/2001 09:18:55 pm PST
By: Anonymous (xxx.xxx.247.19)
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