Fujinon Techno-Stabi TS-X1440 Stabilized Binoculars
- Brand:
- Fujinon
- Part no:
- TS-X1440
Fujifilm's 14x40 stabilized binocular (TS-X1440): a gyro and gimbal rated to correct ±6°, which Fujifilm says corrects vibration from ocean waves as well as hand shake. It runs about 30 hours on four AA cells, depending on battery type and conditions, weighs 1,300 g without batteries, has a 2.9 mm exit pupil and centre focus, and passed a 1 m, 5-minute water test, but Fujifilm says it is not usable underwater. Fujifilm calls the body non-sinking.
Our take
Buy this if you want a steady image from a boat that moves. Fujifilm rates the stabiliser at ±6 degrees and says it covers wave and vehicle vibration, not just hand shake. The body is non-sinking and the maker calls it safe in sudden rain or near water, but not for use in water. At 1,300 g without batteries, plus four AA cells, it is heavy. Skip it if you want something light for the cockpit locker. Battery life is not stated.
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Specifications
- Magnification
- 14 x
- Objective
- 40 mm
- Image stabilised
- Yes
- Focus
- centre
- Field of view at 1000m
- 70 m
- Weight
- 1300 g