Canon 8X20 IS
Bring the world closer with these compact, easy-to-use, lightweight binoculars perfect for travel, wildlife and spectator sports. With image stabilisation for a super-steady view, they are small enough to accompany you anywhere.

Bring the world closer on the move
With superb sharpness and great contrast from superior Canon optics, these image stabilised binoculars keep your vision steady while a lightweight design and comfortable handling means you can use them all day long for travel, wildlife and spectator sports

Portable, steady and compact
Compact and weighing only 420g, these binoculars are the lightest in the Canon image stabilised range with 8x magnification providing useful power for everyday use.

Clarity that you can see
High quality Canon porro prism optics give 8x magnification along with exceptional sharpness and low distortion thanks to the Super Spectra Coating and lead-free glass.

Super-steady Image Stabilizer
Canon's Image Stabilizer technology, the same as used in Canon camera lenses, reduces shake and improves clarity with reduced eye strain when observing over long periods.

Comfortable and convenient
Designed to be lightweight, but with comfortable handling with a large, tactile focusing wheel, adjustable eyepieces and dioptre adjustment to suit individual eyesight requirements.

Power at your fingertips
Powered by a single CR123A battery that provides up to 12 hours of image stabilisation, the binoculars are always ready to work when you need them.

Specifications in detail

Optical Characteristics
Binocular type Prism
Magnification 8x
Objective lens effective diameter 20mm
Filter Size -
Real Field of View 6.6°
Apparent Field of View 49.5° 1
Field of View at 1000m 115m

Optical Construction
Objective lens construction 3 elements in 2 groups
Eyepiece lens construction 4 elements in 3 groups
UD lens -
Doublet Field Flattener Yes
Exit Pupil diameter 2.5mm
Eye relief 13.5mm
Prism type Porro I prism
Lens coating Super Spectra coating

Focusing and dioptric correction
Focusing system Object lens movement
Focusing method Manual focus
Dioptric correction method Dioptric correction ring
Dioptric correction range ±5.9m-1 (diopters)
Closest focusing distance (approx.) 2.0mm

Image Stabilizer
Image Stabilizer system Lens shift
Correction angle +/- 0.9°
Shake detection system Gyro sensor
Image Stabilizer activation Push button switch (5min. continuous operation)
Power Source 1x CR123A lithium battery
Battery life +23°C: approx 12 hours -10°C: approx 8 hours (using alkaline batteries) 2
Battery Level Indicator Yes (LED)

Physical Features
Water Resistance -
Rubber coating -
Operating conditions -10°C to 40°C, 90% humidity
Width 118mm
Length 142mm
Height 69mm
Weight (Excluding battery) 420g

1. Apparent field of view based on the ISO 14132-1:2002 standard
2. Based on Canon testing standards

What's In The Box?
Lightweight and convenient - ideal binoculars for every day
8X20 IS
Cloth pouch
Instruction manual