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Are you looking for better binoculars?
Get the best high quality image-stabilized binoculars at moderate cost
Choose between 16X42 or 18X50 Binoculars
See field marks you have been missing on distant birds
Contact Us
Phone our landline 1 then 306 then 652 then 5975
Email: birdtours [at] sasktel.net
Kite Optics 16X42 Binoculars Features
- Very High Magnification: 16X
* Twice the magnification of 8 power binoculars
* Apparent Size of object increases by factor of 4
(because both height and width are doubled)
- Image Stabilization: 2°
* Corrects for up to 2° of vibration
* Allows for use in rocking boats or moving vehicles
* Steady Image even if hands are shaking under windy conditions
CLICK HERE for a short video explanation. - Angular Power Control (APC)
Automatic Power Shutoff when not actively observing: extends battery life - Power: 2 AA alkaline batteries
Not included - Battery Storage
Space for 2 extra AA batteries - Battery Life: 120 hours
Including 2 extra batteries
Much better than competing brands - Light weight: 783 g
with 2 batteries - Nitrogen Gas Filled
Reduces internal fogging when temperature changes - Field of View: 3.9°
- Close Focus Distance: 4.0 m
- Waterproof IPX7
Permits use under very humid conditions - Good Temperature Range: -20 C to +55 C
- List Price: US $1329 plus taxes
- Our Price US $1195 (no additional taxes)
- Available Now
Kite Optics 18X50 Binoculars Features
- Very High Magnification: 18X
* Magnification increases by factor of 2.25 over 8 power binoculars
* Apparent Size of object increases by factor of 4
(because both height and width are doubled)
- Image Stabilization: 2°
* Corrects for up to 2° of vibration
* Allows for use in rocking boats or moving vehicles
* Steady Image even if hands are shaking under windy conditions
CLICK HERE for a short video explanation. - Angular Power Control (APC)
Automatic Power Shutoff when not actively observing: extends battery life - Power: Li-ion Rechargeable Battery (included)
- Battery Storage
Space for 2 extra AA batteries In AA model - Battery Life: 76 hours
Including 2 extra batteries
Much better than competing brands - Weight: 1020 g
without batteries - Nitrogen Gas Filled
Reduces internal fogging when temperature changes - Field of View: 3.7°
- Close Focus Distance: 5.5 m
- Waterproof IPX7
Permits use under very humid conditions - ED Lenses
* Reduces any chromatic aberration - Good Temperature Range: -20 C to +55 C
- List Price: US $1999 plus taxes
- Our Price US $1845 (taxes included)
- Available in November
Purchase details for USA residents
Canadian Residents: Click Here for Canadian prices.
- 12X42 AA Prepaid Price: USD $1175 (no additional taxes)
note: most companies list prices before taxes - 16X42 AA Prepaid Price: USD $1195 (no additional taxes)
note: most companies list prices before taxes - 14X50 Li-ion Prepaid Price: USD $1825 (no additional taxes)
note: most companies list prices before taxes - 18X50 Li-ion Prepaid Price: USD $1845 (no additional taxes)
note: most companies list prices before taxes - Optional Silicon Jacket available for USD $75 extra (no additional taxes)
Shock absorbing property helps reduce collision damage if dropped - Optional Kite Shoulder Harness available for USD $25 extra (tax included)
- Shipped to your local address
- Bonus: 10% Discount on future Saskatoon Custom 1 day bird tours
- Ordering information: Send your name, mailing address and contact phone number to birdtours@sasktel.net
- Returns Policy: All Sales Final. No Refunds. No Returns. No Exchanges.
Contact us in case of damage in shipping.
Our Opinion
For the past 3 decades, our bird tour leader Stan Shadick has been using high quality Swarovski brand 10X42 binoculars. Although I paid much less, their current tax included price at a local big box store is over CAD $4000!
Earlier this summer, I learned about the Kite Optics 16X42 IS binoculars, which appeared to be much superior. On a recent birding tour, my two clients each had a pair of these image-stabilized binoculars. I was impressed to discover that their binoculars could pick out fine ID details on the bills of a distant flock of gulls on the far side of the river when my current 10X42 binoculars failed.
If you are interested in upgrading your binoculars to a high quality image-stabilized pair, CLICK HERE for a link to an independent review. A mini-review is available HERE.
In my opinion, the Kite Optics 16×42 IS binoculars has many advantages over the competing Canon 18X50 IS binoculars including significantly lighter weight (783 g versus 1228 g), better close focus distance (4 m versus 6 m), much better stabilization (2° versus 1°), better winter operating temperature range plus longer battery life due to its automatic battery shutoff whenever binoculars hang down from your neck. I also suspect it to be superior and much cheaper than their next version of Kite Optics 18×50 binoculars coming out in January.
I can offer you a price of USD $1195 tax included if paid in advance of ordering.
Furthermore, if requested, I will offer purchasers a special 10% discount off any future Saskatoon Custom Bird Tour lasting 1 day or less provided it is booked at the time of ordering your binoculars. This special offer cannot be combined with any other offer.
If you are interested, email your contact phone number and mailing address to birdtours@sasktel.net
I will phone you back to discuss details about this offer.
You are also welcome to briefly test these binoculars during any of our upcoming birding tours.
Optional Kite Jacket
To help protect the binoculars from bumps, you may order a Kite Silicon Jacket that fits over the binoculars. It is available for an additional fee of USD $55. Specify your preferred color (black, blue, green or orange).
Optional Kite Binocular Harness
The Kite binocular harness is a comfort carrying-system for binoculars. It places the instrument’s weight on your back instead of your neck.
The binoculars remain close to the body; this avoids undesired swinging of the instrument and allows you to move freely.
The binoculars can be detached from the suspenders fast and easily with snap locks. After detachment, the small ends that remain fixed to the binoculars can be joined together with the same snap locks. This creates a carrying handle for your instrument.
This harness is suitable for almost every type of binoculars or camera,
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