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Thornfield HouseKite Optics APC 22x50 Image Stabilised Binoculars
Our Price: £1,699.00
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.
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.
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.
| 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) |


