Kite Optics APC Stabilized 14x30 II AAA Binoculars

At 14x a distant raptor or a far shoreline comes much closer, but hand shake grows with the magnification, so an unstabilized 14x is hard to hold still. The Kite Optics APC Stabilized 14x30 II puts 14x magnification on Kite's KDGS-1 gimbal and KT 2.0 processor in a 620 g body, powered for up to 60 hours by two AAA batteries.

Key Features

• 14x reach, stabilized. The KDGS-1 gimbal, run by the KT 2.0 processor, corrects movement within a 3° angle, from small vibrations to larger sweeps, keeping the image steady and natural as you scan or track.
• 92% light transmission. The 30 mm objectives give a bright image with natural colors, with detail that 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 hikers who want 14x detail on distant birds from a compact, handheld binocular.
• Coastal and lake watchers following boats, seabirds or wildlife across open water, with spray no problem for an IPX7 body.
• Travelers who want 14x in a binocular that runs on two AAA cells.
• Anyone who wants a wider view: the APC Stabilized 10x30 II is the same body at 10x, with a wider field and a 3 mm exit pupil against this model's 2.14 mm, the brighter choice as the light goes.

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.