Kite Optics APC Stabilized 10x30 II AAA Binoculars

At 10x, every tremor in your hands is magnified ten times along with the bird, which is why a warbler in the canopy or a channel marker on the swell can be hard to hold in view. The Kite Optics APC Stabilized 10x30 II pairs Kite's KDGS-1 gimbal stabilization and KT 2.0 processor with a 610 g body that runs for up to 60 hours on two AAA batteries.

Key Features

• Gimbal stabilization in a compact body. The KDGS-1 gimbal, run by the KT 2.0 processor, corrects movement within a 3° angle, from small vibrations to larger sweeps, so the image stays steady and natural whether you scan a hedgerow or track a bird in flight.
• 93% light transmission. The 30 mm objectives give a bright image with natural colors, and the detail holds as daylight begins to fade.
• Two AAA batteries, up to 60 hours. Alkaline or lithium cells both work. Active power control and a 90-minute sleep timer manage power, and a low-battery indicator warns before the cells run out.
• IPX7 waterproof and gas-filled. Rain, spray or a brief drop into water will not stop it: the body keeps water out even when temporarily submerged.
• The compact APC 30, redesigned. The APC 30 II returns with an all-new design: updated technology and improved handling in a compact, ergonomic body.
• Close focus at 2.3 m (7.5 ft). Near enough for a butterfly at the edge of a garden border.
• Made in Japan. Kite develops its APC binoculars in Belgium and builds every one in Japan.

Ideal For

• Birders and walkers who want stabilized 10x views from a lightweight binocular they can carry all day.
• Travelers packing light: it runs on two AAA cells.
• Boaters and coastal watchers, where a moving deck makes an unstabilized 10x hard to hold and the IPX7 rating keeps spray out.
• Anyone weighing more reach: the APC Stabilized 14x30 II is the same body at 14x, while the 10x30 II keeps the wider field and the larger 3 mm exit pupil for dim light.

Accessories & Compatibility

• Silicone jackets. Kite makes three APC 30 II jackets that add protection and color: sage green, dusty rose and petrol blue.
• Batteries. Two AAA cells, alkaline or lithium, not included.
• Handheld use. The APC 30 II has no tripod socket and no spare-battery compartment.