{"product_id":"kite-optics-apc-stabilized-14x30-ii-aaa-binoculars","title":"Kite Optics APC Stabilized 14x30 II AAA Binoculars","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt 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 \u003cstrong\u003e14x magnification on Kite's KDGS-1 gimbal and KT 2.0 processor in a 620 g body\u003c\/strong\u003e, powered for up to 60 hours by two AAA batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:400px;margin:1.5em auto\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/2494\/1742\/files\/kite-optics-apc-30-ii-stabilized-binoculars-family-birding.jpg?width=400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/2494\/1742\/files\/kite-optics-apc-30-ii-stabilized-binoculars-family-birding.jpg?width=400 400w\" sizes=\"400px\" alt=\"Parent and child birding at golden hour with Kite Optics APC 30 II stabilized binoculars\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"key-features\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14x reach, stabilized.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e92% light transmission.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 30 mm objectives give a bright image with natural colors, with detail that holds as daylight begins to fade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo AAA batteries, up to 60 hours.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIPX7 waterproof and gas-filled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rain, spray or a brief drop into water will not stop it: the body keeps water out even when temporarily submerged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe compact APC 30, redesigned.\u003c\/strong\u003e The APC 30 II returns with an all-new design: updated technology and improved handling in a compact, ergonomic body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose focus at 2.3 m (7.5 ft).\u003c\/strong\u003e Near enough for a butterfly at the edge of a garden border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kite develops its APC binoculars in Belgium and builds every one in Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"ideal-for\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirders and hikers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want 14x detail on distant birds from a compact, handheld binocular.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal and lake watchers\u003c\/strong\u003e following boats, seabirds or wildlife across open water, with spray no problem for an IPX7 body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravelers\u003c\/strong\u003e who want 14x in a binocular that runs on two AAA cells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone who wants a wider view\u003c\/strong\u003e: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kite-optics-apc-stabilized-10x30-ii-aaa-binoculars\"\u003eAPC Stabilized 10x30 II\u003c\/a\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"accessories-compatibility\"\u003eAccessories \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone jackets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Kite makes three APC 30 II jackets that add protection and color: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kite-optics-silicone-jacket-apc-30-ii-sage-green\"\u003esage green\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kite-optics-silicone-jacket-apc-30-ii-dusty-rose\"\u003edusty rose\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kite-optics-silicone-jacket-apc-30-ii-petrol-blue\"\u003epetrol blue\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatteries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two AAA cells, alkaline or lithium, not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandheld use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The APC 30 II has no tripod socket and no spare-battery compartment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kite Optics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67995864400046,"sku":"K280727","price":1149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/2494\/1742\/files\/KITE_OPTICS_APC30_20_2826_29_614307ac-4c24-451a-a60d-b4bd2d1f2e54.webp?v=1794244342","url":"https:\/\/astrotelescopium.com\/products\/kite-optics-apc-stabilized-14x30-ii-aaa-binoculars","provider":"AstroTelescopium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}