Built to endure the relentless forces of the sea and the unyielding humidity of the rainforest, the binoculars have an IPX 7 waterproof rating, are submersible to 3.3′, and nitrogen gas filled.
Kite 12×30 ACP Stabilized Binocular
Advanced Stabilized Roof Prism Design – The KITE Digital Gimbal Suspension (KDGS) and intelligent accelerometers continuously adjust to balance movement
Kite 12×30 ACP Stabilized Binocular
KITE 12×30 APC Stabilized Binoculars bring you the latest technology in binocular image stabilization—correcting image stability by 3° for perfectly stable images, not only from a trembling hand, but even from a driving car or a boat in strong seas. This compact, lightweight instrument is powered by two AA batteries, the most common battery size worldwide, with runtime of up to 36 hours. It is ergonomically shaped and features a 1.6″ long focus wheel that can be easily operated with 3 fingers.
The APC (angle power control) function detects positioning. When the instrument comes into vertical position, hanging from your neck or standing on a surface, it goes to sleep. From the second it comes to a more horizontal position, when viewing, the stabilization kicks in. No switching of buttons, no accidental battery drain. A timer function makes sure it switches off completely after 90 minutes, no matter the position, and a low battery indicator will warn you when new batteries are needed.
Features
Powerful Magnification, No-Shake Image
A shaky image makes non-stabilized 12x optics very difficult to use. The KDGS-1 Kite Dynamic Gimbal System provides a 3° correction angle for a steady handheld experience.
Lens & Prism Coatings
The APC 30 boasts KITE OPTICS’ MHR Advance coating system, which incorporates multilayer coatings on each glass surface, including a high-reflective coating on the prism, for a razor-sharp and high-contrast image.
Water & Weather Resistant
Optimize Your Optic
Dioptric correction of -3/+3 tailors the lens to your individual eyesight, while the twist-up eyecups accommodate eyeglass wearers and non-wearers alike.
Broad Field of VIew
Despite their powerful magnification, these binoculars deliver a generous 273′ field of view.
Close Focus Distance
Birders and other wildlife observers know that many thrilling sites are right nearby. Imagine an image-stabilized view of a bird, insect, or flower just 8.5′ away!
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Specification
Name | Value | |
|---|---|---|
Magnification | 12x | |
Objective lens diameter (mm) | 30
| |
Exit pupil (mm) | 2.5
| |
Min. close focus (m) | 2.6 | |
Field of view (m/1000m) | 91 | |
Field of view (degrees) | 5.2 | |
Apparent field of view (degrees) | 65
| |
Eye relief (mm) | 17
| |
Interpupillary distance (mm) | 74-54
| |
Height (mm) | 165 | |
Width (mm) | 133
| |
Weight (gr) | 620 (w/o battery)
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Twilight factor | 19
| |
Dioptric compensation (+/-) | 3 | |
Waterproof | IPX7 | |
Gas filled | Yes
| |
Functional temperature | -10°C / 50°C
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Light transmisson (%) | 84
| |
Warranty (years)* | 30
| |
* Warranty electronics (years) | 2
| |
Stabilisation correction angle (degrees) | 3
| |
Battery life (hours) | 36
| |
Angle power control (APC) | Yes
| |
Sleep timer (minutes) | Yes (90)
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Low battery indicator | Yes
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Batteries (not included) | Yes (90)
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Low battery indicator | 2x AA
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