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product_id: 48574214
title: "12x36 IS III"
brand: "canon"
price: "$2970"
currency: NZD
in_stock: null
reviews_count: 13
category: "Canon"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/48574214-12x36-is-iii
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region: New Zealand
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# 12x powerful zoom Lightweight 0.66kg design Image Stabilizer tech 12x36 IS III

**Brand:** canon
**Price:** $2970
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🔭 See More, Miss Less – Elevate Every Adventure!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 12x36 IS III by canon
- **How much does it cost?** $2970 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/48574214-12x36-is-iii)

## Best For

- canon enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted canon brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Steady Views Anywhere:** Built-in Image Stabilizer eliminates shake, perfect for on-the-move adventures and shaky hands alike.
- • **Featherlight & Durable:** Weighing just 0.66kg, these binoculars are tough enough for travel yet light enough for all-day comfort.
- • **Canon’s Signature Optics:** Experience edge-to-edge clarity with Porro II prism technology and Super Spectra coatings for vibrant, true-to-life colors.
- • **Ergonomic Comfort for Long Use:** Large rubber eyecups and fingertip controls reduce eye strain and keep you focused longer.
- • **Crystal-Clear 12x Magnification:** Get 12x closer to every detail with precision optics that bring your world into sharp focus.

## Overview

Canon’s 12x36 IS III binoculars combine powerful 12x magnification with advanced Image Stabilizer technology to deliver steady, sharp views in a compact, lightweight design. Engineered with durable materials and ergonomic features, they’re ideal for birdwatching, travel, sports, and nature observation. Featuring Canon’s Porro II prism optics and Super Spectra coatings, these binoculars offer exceptional clarity and color fidelity, making every moment unforgettable.

## Description

Product Description These premium compact binoculars are lightweight, comfortable and powerful, getting you 12x closer to the action with a superb optical Image Stabilizer that keeps your view steady even when observing from a vehicle. Precision Porro prism II and a Super Spectra coating offer a high-resolution image, excellent colour reproduction and a clear, flat field of view from edge to edge. Large rubber eyecups and fingertip controls improve comfort during use, proving perfect for extended periods of time. They are great for use as lightweight binoculars for birdwatching, concert binoculars, sports binoculars and travel binoculars. Box Contains Eyepiece Cap, Neck Strap, Case, Alkaline Battery (LR6)/1.5V, Inst. Book (12 ML), Warranty Card (EUR)

Review: Canon 12x36 Binoculars - Excellent optics. Light enough for long walks. IS image detail for wildlife fantastic. At half the price of the newer model and bigger optics (36mm) .
Review: Excellent Optics and Stabilisation - Although expensive these are good value. Optical quality is very good with only minor colour fringing on very high contrast edges. Stabilisation is brilliant especially for people who don't have steady hands - allows you to see so much more detail. The only slight negative is the lack of object lens covers which I purchased separately. Used them for star planet and moon gazing but really bought them for a safari. They excelled at everything.

## Features

- SUPER ZOOM - Powerful 12x magnification gets you closer to the action and reveals your subject in stunning detail, while the in-built Image Stabilizer keeps your subject steady for a sharper view.
- VERSATILE - Excellent magnification and a super-steady Image Stabilizer makes the 12x36 small binos fantastic for all round, everyday observing. Perfect for birdwatching, travel, sports, nature, theatre and more.
- DURABLE - the design allows the binoculars to withstand a few knocks and scrapes while using them away from busy areas.
- COMFORT - Designed for comfort and for all-day consistent use. Large rubber eyecups are perfect for reducing eye strain, while ergonomic fingertip controls are simple and user-friendly.
- CANON OPTICS - Experience a clear, flat field of view from edge to edge with minimal aberrations and sharper image quality thanks to Canon Porro II prism technology and field-flattener lenses.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00XX6AA4Y |
| Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 16,544 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 109 in Binoculars |
| Brand | Canon |
| Camera Lens | 36mm |
| Colour | Black |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (198) |
| Date First Available | 22 May 2015 |
| Focus type | Manual |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Has image stabilisation | Yes |
| Included components | Binoculars |
| Item Weight | 0.66 Kilograms |
| Item model number | 2421U50 |
| Lens Fixed Focal Length | 50 Angstrom |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 36 Millimetres |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 22.2 x 16.3 x 10.5 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 1.1 Kilograms |
| Part number | 2421U50 |
| Plug profile | Monopod Mount |
| Product Dimensions L x W x H | 12.7 x 7 x 17.4 centimetres |
| Size | One Size |
| Style | Binoculars 12x36 IS III |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 12x |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Canon
- **Colour:** Black
- **Magnification maximum:** 12 x
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model name:** 12x36 IS III
- **Mounting type:** Monopod Mount
- **Objective lens diameter:** 36 Millimetres
- **Special feature:** Built-In Dioptric Correction, Image Stabilization
- **Specific uses for product:** Bird Watching, Sport Watching, Travel

## Images

![12x36 IS III - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nlUeYW8zL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Please is the button like a switch that you press just once and the IS activates, or do you have to keep pressing the button down (press and hold)?**
A: Press and hold and everything is steady. Most of the time I find the image stable enough without pressing the button but if you ned to see detail then press and hold. I find these binoculars are excellent but heavier than ones without IS.

**Q: Can these be used at night ? Can a microphone be attached?**
A: They can be used at night for night sky objects as this is one of the things I use them for, i.e stargazing. However, they are not night vision binos as used by paramilitary etc. Not sure how you would attach a mike, sticky tape but that might ruin the bios.

**Q: They only come with caps on the eye lens covers. Which cap should I get for the output lenses?**
A: I have used them for over two years birding with no caps and they are still in great condition.

**Q: do these binoculars have a full canon warranty. Can they be taken to a canon shop if found faulty**
A: I would assume they do. I would certainly take them to Canon if they were faulty as i have done with camera purchased from Amazon, no problem as long as you keep the paperwork and date of purchase. However apart from accidentally damaging them i doubt you would need to, they are very robust and well made. Have travelled with them quite a bit and even dropped them without any issues. They are excellent, quite the best i have ever owned.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Canon 12x36 Binoculars
*by A***R on 4 January 2026*

Excellent optics. Light enough for long walks. IS image detail for wildlife fantastic. At half the price of the newer model and bigger optics (36mm) .

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Optics and Stabilisation
*by B***Y on 27 September 2023*

Although expensive these are good value. Optical quality is very good with only minor colour fringing on very high contrast edges. Stabilisation is brilliant especially for people who don't have steady hands - allows you to see so much more detail. The only slight negative is the lack of object lens covers which I purchased separately. Used them for star planet and moon gazing but really bought them for a safari. They excelled at everything.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best binoculars i have ever owned !
*by A***K on 13 April 2017*

I have purchased several binoculars over the years including Zeiss. All are difficult to use. And the more powerful ones virtually useless due to shake. After reading some reviews i settled for these, a compromise between magnification and size. The very first time i used these for bird watching in my garden i focused and pressed the button and was shocked how after e few seconds everything became clear and steady. The first truly usable binoculars. The 12 x was a perfect choice as it hits the sweet spot between real life performance power and size. I have never used binoculars this much simply because they deliver. The light gathering is good, image very clear and sharp. It would have been nice if they incorporated lens cover and better eye cup covers, there is very slight colour fringing in bright light but these are minor issues. I am very pleased with the purchase and i would strongly recommend them.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Canon BINOCULAR 12×36 IS Ⅲ BINO12X36IS3(Japan Import-No Warranty)
- Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

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