Product Description

Although not designed for underwater use, these small, 8x binoculars are waterproof at 1-meter depth for up to 2 minutes. They incorporate nitrogen gas in the sealed interior to prevent lens fogging and fungus growth. The field-flattener lens provides improved edge-to-edge image resolution, a roof prism creates exceptional compactness and a rubberized non-slip body gives extra grip.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #25531 in Camera & Photo
• Brand: Canon
• Model: 6188A001
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 3.10" h x 5.60" w x 6.90" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

• Nitrogen-filled waterproof construction
• Rubberized nonslip grip
• Ideal for marine use
• 8x magnification and multicoated optics
• Made with environment-friendly lead-free glass

Amazon.com Product Description
Canon's 8x32 WP binoculars are rugged and waterproof, perfect for marine use or other activities in which you are bound to get wet. The nitrogen-filled construction protects the optics from fogging or damage. This model has 8x magnification, long eye relief, and wide-field viewing even in poor conditions. The multicoated Canon optics include a field-flattener for excellent edge-to- edge sharpness and contrast.

From the Manufacturer
High quality waterproof and compact binoculars. Incorporating a field-flattener lens in each eyepiece, the waterproof 8x32WP provides excellent optical performance with a wide field-of-view.

• Nitrogen-filled waterproof construction combined with compact roof-prism design and rubberized non-slip grip, ideal for marine use.
• High-magnification(8x), long eye relief and wide-field viewing (60°) produces bright image even in poor light.
• Multi-Coated Canon optics, including field-flattener, for excellent edge-to-edge sharpness and contrast.
• Made with environment friendly lead-free glass.

What's in the box
Binocular, case, and neck strap.

Customer Reviews

Best waterproof binocular in price range
These are a great value with good eye relief (18 mm, important for use with glasses), easy to hold and focus, good sized exit pupil (8/32 = 4 mm), wide field of view (395'), and not too heavy (26 oz.) A large exit pupil is important on a moving boat; it's easier to keep the image in view. They appear to be rugged; I and several other people used several pairs of these for several years, and none of them went out of alignment.
Minuses are:
(1) they do not focus close (minimum 19 feet), which is a major drawback for bird and butterfly watching but fine for boating,
(2) the optics are not phase corrected so images are a bit soft,
(3) the eyecups on the ones I used roll up and down which is tedious if you often switch between use with glasses and without, and may eventually cause the rubber to crack. However, the photos of the newer models suggest they now have rigid eyecups that pull or twist up or down, which are much better.

Birders and other serious users should look at slightly more expensive waterproof roof prism models that all focus closer (5-6'), are phase corrected, have a bit more light and larger exit pupil (5 mm), and have eyecups that click up & down: the Celestron Regal LS 8x42 or Eagle Optics Ranger Platinum 8x42 (both made by Celestron) or the new Nikon ATB 8x42. All cost between $300-$400 at discount and weigh about the same as the Canon 8x32. I own the Celestrons and they are great. There is also a Pentax 8x42 DCF waterproof with similar specifications but it costs a bit more.

Exceptional Quality for the Price
I repaired optical equipment for the Navy for 15 years and am quite particular in regards to the optical equipment I purchase. I found these Binoculars to be an outstanding value. The binoculars are constructed very well. The rubber coating makes them very comfortable to hold but kind of on the heavy side. The brightness was quite impressive despite only having a 32mm objective lens. The eye relief is acceptable for those who wear glasses. I have used them in all kinds of weather and in the short time I have owned a pair I have found they can take quite a beating. Granted with optics you always get what you pay for but for the price of these binoculars I don't feel that you can beat them.

Good optics for the price
I compared this model in a sporting goods store to similar sized $500-1000 models from well known binoc. makers and to some other moderately priced units in the $100-250 range. I thought it outdid the other moderate units in handling and image quality and came pretty close to several of the high end models. For our limited uses this product is excellent. Canon is well known in camera optics but has not been well known in the binocular market and this non IS model is their way of breaking into the market. I use a Zeiss microscope everyday and appreciate good optics.