Nikon introduces new STABILISED Binoculars

Sydney, Australia – 9 October 2024 - Nikon Vision, a subsidiary of Nikon, is pleased to announce the release of the new STABILISED binocular series. These models feature a compact design that incorporate the STABILISED function and a long battery life of about 12 hours with two AA-size batteries for use over extended periods. The line-up includes magnifications of 10x and 12x, allowing you to select according to your intended purposes.

As the image-stabilisation binoculars market has gained popularity in recent years, Nikon has developed its new binoculars with STABILISED Technology1, an original image-stabilised system that reduces vibrations caused by hand movement by approximately 80%.

Nikon’s unique image-stabilised system allows targets to be tracked easily and comfortably to alleviate fatigue when following a subject.

The Nikon STABILISED series models are ideal for viewing concerts, sports events, and for observing nature.

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Key Features

Compact design is realised while incorporating the STABILISED function
  • Stylish and compact design.
  • Elegant body design that comfortably fits in the hand. 
  • Compact and lightweight structure that weighs only 395g/13.9 oz. (STABILISED 12×25 S), so will not cause fatigue to the hands or arms even during extended use.
  • Fold-up design; easy to carry around
  • Folded size (STABILISED 12x25 S)

    Length: 100mm/3.9 in. (Height does not change when extended/folded.) 
    Width: 89mm/3.5 in. 
    Depth: 65mm/2.6 in.
Two affordable AA-size batteries are used, for approx. 12 hours of battery life

Provides approx. 12 hours of battery life, which is particularly convenient for watching extended live performances, sports events, and for observing nature.

You can select the 10× or 12× model according to their purposes and preferences

Depending on the size of a concert venue or stadium, and distance to the observed subjects, you can choose which model is more suitable, from 10× or 12×.

STABILISED Technology1 that reduces vibrations caused by hand movement by approx. 80%1

Vibrations caused by hand movement, which are often noticed when observing a distant subject, can be significantly reduced.

Nikon’s unique image-stabilised system tracks targets easily

Employing Nikon’s original image-stabilised system, you will not get stressed or tired when viewing with these binoculars, even while concentrating on watching their favourite performers, artists and athletes continuously at concerts and sports events.

Bright and clear field of view

Multilayer coating is applied to all lenses and prisms while high-reflectivity silver-alloy mirror coating is applied on the reflective surface of the auxiliary prism to achieve a bright field of view.

Auto-power shut-off (after approx. 60 minutes unoperated) function
  • Equipped with an auto-power shut-off function that automatically turns off the power after about 60 minutes unoperated, which prevents unnecessary battery consumption if you forget to switch off.
  • Adopts a long auto power-off setting of about 60 minutes so that you can concentrate on viewing without repeatedly switching on several times when using for an extended period.
A large focusing ring with excellent operability enables quick focusing

Slim and compact body design enables easy focusing while holding the binoculars. The large focusing ring achieves rapid focusing on the target.

Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups for ease of viewing

Turn-and-slide rubber eyecups with multi-click facilitate easy positioning of the eyes at the correct eyepoint.

Specifications


STABILISED 10x25 S STABILISED 12x25 S
Magnification (×) 10 12
Effective diameter of objective lens (mm) 25 25
Angular field of view (real) (°) 5.4 4.5
Angular field of view (apparent) (°)2 50.5 50.5
Field of view at 1,000m/yds. (m/ft.) 94/283 79/236
Exit pupil (mm) 2.5 2.1
Relative brightness 6.3 4.4
Eye relief (mm) 14 12.3
Close focusing distance, approx. (m/ft.) 3.0/9.8 3.0/9.8
Length (mm/in.) 103/4.1 100/3.9
Width (mm/in.) 117 (folded: 89) / 4.6 (folded: 3.5) 117 (folded: 89) / 4.6 (folded: 3.5)
Depth (mm/in.) 56 (folded: 65) / 2.2 (folded: 2.6) 56 (folded: 65) / 2.2 (folded: 2.6)
Weight (g/oz.) 405/14.3 (without battery) 395/13.9 (without battery)
Interpupillary distance adjustment (mm) 56 - 75 56 - 75
Structure Non-waterproof Non-waterproof
STABILISED mechanism Optical lens shift method Optical lens shift method
STABILISED effects Approximately 80% reduction in shaking of the field of view due to binoculars shake1 Approximately 80% reduction in shaking of the field of view due to binoculars shake1
STABILISED functional angle range (°) -80 — +80 -80 — +80
Power source Two LR6 (AA-size) alkaline batteries or two rechargeable (AA-size) Ni-MH batteries
Automatic power shut-off (Approximately 60 min.)
Continuous operation time: Approximately 12 hours [at approximately 20˚C (68°F)]3
Two LR6 (AA-size) alkaline batteries or two rechargeable (AA-size) Ni-MH batteries
Automatic power shut-off (Approximately 60 min.)
Continuous operation time: Approximately 12 hours [at approximately 20˚C (68°F)]3
Operating temperature (°C/°F) -10 — +50/14 — 122 -10 — +50/14 — 122
Operating humidity (%RH) 80 or lower 80 or lower
Electromagnetic compatibility FCC Part15 SubPartB class B, EU:EMC directive, AS/NZS, VCCI class B, ICES- 003, GB:Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations FCC Part15 SubPartB class B, EU:EMC directive, AS/NZS, VCCI class B, ICES- 003, GB:Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations
Environment RoHS, WEEE RoHS, WEEE

Every effort has been made to ensure specifications and claims are accurate, but they may be subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. 

1 The effect of STABILISED Technology: Vibrations of the image caused by hand movement (sinusoidal waves) are reduced to 1/5 or less (based on Nikon’s measurement standards).
2 Apparent field of view: Apparent field of view is calculated based on the ISO14132-1:2002 standard
3 The continuous operation time varies depending on environmental conditions such as temperature and other factors, so the stated time should be used as a guide only.

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