Canon 7x17 Flat Ultra Compact Binoculars

by Canon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 3 x 1.3 inches ; 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004THD6
• Item model number: 6184A001AA
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,241 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 17, 2002

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Canon's 7x17 FC binoculars will travel with you everywhere. Whether you're dressed for the theater or a sports event, these ultracompact binoculars are sleek and light. They have high-quality 7x magnification and Super Spectra coated aspherical lenses for sharpness and contrast.

Product Description

Ultra-compact, high-quality 5X roof-prism binoculars Object Lens Diameter - 17mm Field of View at 1000 yds - 341ft. Field of View Real - 6.5 degrees - Apparent - 45 degrees Exit Pupil - 2.4mm Relative Brightness - 5.9 Eye Relief - 15.5mm (Long eye relief) Closest Focusing Distance - 4.9ft. Focusing System - Center-focusing Focus Range - 4.9ft. to Infinity Exterior Finish - Aluminum Alloy Size (in case) - WxHxD - 3 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 inches

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Little Binos. for Specific Situations, December 1, 2005

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troyronson "troyronson" (Concord, CA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Canon 7x17 Flat Ultra Compact Binoculars (Electronics)

These binos. may look like a toy, but rest assured the optics and construction build are fantastic! However, keep in mind that they are best for specific situations such as viewing the opera from the balcony seats. I would not recommend these for serious outdoor nature or bird watching, they simply are not powerful enough. Similarly, I would not recommend these for outdoor sports viewing (e.g. football or soccer) as the field of vision is too narrow. For all other concert/theatre events they are great! Keep in mind that there is no neck strap, but rather a hand strap. The binos. are light enough to render this a minor impediment. Also, I noticed that the focus "sweet spot" is extremely tight...no room for error. I wear eyeglass, and these binos. were very comfortable with the eyeglasss left on. If anyone wants great outdoor/sports binos., check out the Canon IS 10x30s. Those binos. cost a lot more, but are "5 star" and beyond. The 7x17s are lighter and more compact, and will be more than adequate for the viewing situations I described. Another fine offering from a high quality manufacturer.