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Kite Optics APC 22x50 Image Stabilised Binoculars

Our Price: £1,699.00

Kite Optics APC 22x50 Image Stabilised Binoculars

Product Code: K280628
Barcode: 5425026280628

Our Price:

£1,699.00

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World-Record 22x Magnification: Delivers unprecedented detail for handheld optics, allowing for identification at distances previously unreachable.

Advanced Image Stabilisation: Features Kite's flagship electronic stabilisation technology to eliminate high-frequency vibrations and large-scale movements.

Large 50mm Objective Lenses: Gathers significant light for bright, high-resolution imagery even at maximum magnification.

Revolutionary Handheld Freedom: Designed specifically to bypass the need for heavy supports, offering mobility for field researchers and long-range enthusiasts.

APC (Angle Power Control): Intelligent electronics that put the stabilisation system into sleep mode when the binoculars are hanging vertically or stored, significantly extending battery life.

Product Description

The Kite Optics APC 22x50 represents a milestone in optical engineering, achieving a world record as the highest-powered stabilised binocular ever produced. Traditionally, handheld observation at 22x magnification was considered impossible due to the extreme image shake caused by natural hand tremors. However, as pioneers in image stabilisation technology, Kite Optics has pushed the boundaries of electronic suppression to make high-power handheld viewing a reality.

As the new flagship of the APC range, these binoculars combine massive reach with an advanced stabilisation system that compensates for movement far more effectively than traditional mechanical systems. This allows for incredibly detailed, rock-steady observation of distant wildlife, maritime vessels, or aircraft without the restrictive necessity of a tripod.

Key Features:

  • World-Record 22x Magnification: Delivers unprecedented detail for handheld optics, allowing for identification at distances previously unreachable.

  • Advanced Image Stabilisation: Features Kite's flagship electronic stabilisation technology to eliminate high-frequency vibrations and large-scale movements.

  • Large 50mm Objective Lenses: Gathers significant light for bright, high-resolution imagery even at maximum magnification.

  • Revolutionary Handheld Freedom: Designed specifically to bypass the need for heavy supports, offering mobility for field researchers and long-range enthusiasts.

  • APC (Angle Power Control): Intelligent electronics that put the stabilisation system into sleep mode when the binoculars are hanging vertically or stored, significantly extending battery life.

Product Specification

Technical Specifications

Feature Specification
Magnification 22x
Objective Lens Diameter 50 mm
Optical System ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass
Stabilisation Correction Angle 2 Degrees
Field of View 54 m @ 1000 m (3.1°)
Apparent Field of View 61 Degrees
Light Transmission 85%
Exit Pupil / Eye Relief 2.27 mm / 16.3 mm
Minimum Close Focus 5.5 m
Environmental Rating IPX7 Waterproof (Gas Filled)
Battery Life Up to 38 Hours (2x AA Batteries)
Intelligent Features Angle Power Control (APC), 90-min Sleep Timer
Dimensions (H x W) 210 mm x 150 mm
Weight 1020 g (Excluding Batteries)
Warranty 30 Years (Electronic components covered)

Sheffield Store

Monday to Saturday 10am - 6pm

Harrison Cameras, 112-114 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4LR

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