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    Determining the Age of a 10X42 L IS by Serial Number

    It is quite unusual for a major optics house to maintain such a large discount for an extended period. Inventory clearance for product discontinuation or for a new model should not take that long. However, binoculars are a hobby activity for Canon, so perhaps different standards apply. The...
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    Determining the Age of a 10X42 L IS by Serial Number

    Just to complicate matters a little more, I recently noticed that Canon service put a new serial number sticker on my 10x42, number 97000038, replacing the old 08200147, which had fallen off some time before the glass went in for service. That new number translates to Dec 2012 production in the...
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    Determining the Age of a 10X42 L IS by Serial Number

    Canon recommends at least an hour of binocular hoisting daily for well toned biceps. ;) The transmission question is an open issue. My almost 10 year old 10x42 is showing signs of age, the objective cover glass fogs up when going outside on colder days (-10 C or lower) and they also seem a...
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    Determining the Age of a 10X42 L IS by Serial Number

    What oft was thought, but ne'er so well expressed. (with due respect to Alexander Pope)
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    Determining the Age of a 10X42 L IS by Serial Number

    The objective lenses are in fact protected, what is exposed is a flat cover glass. Adding a short lens hood (52mm, about $6 each from Amazon) is a helpful modification. The weight is best dealt with by using a good shoulder strap (The Optech utility strap mentioned here by NSNO works well and is...
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    Determining the Age of a 10X42 L IS by Serial Number

    From your lips..... I'm confident Canon could make as many as everyone wants, the problem is not everyone appears to want one. The wretched 1 year warranty may be a deterrent to sales, or maybe the lumpish appearance of the glass. Nevertheless, it is the best birding glass on the market imho. It...
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    Determining the Age of a 10X42 L IS by Serial Number

    There was some change to the internal field stops, because the early models were actually 10x37 rather than 10x42, because of internal obstruction. Apart from that, there may have been coating improvements, although the glass still does not have any Lotutec style hydrophobic coatings, at least...
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    Determining the Age of a 10X42 L IS by Serial Number

    My glass was bought new from Amazon, serial number 21 08200147, bought in late 2007. If the Canon 10 digit coding was in effect then, it would imply an Aug 2006 manufacture. The serial number marker (thank you, Binastro) between the tubes is only a strip of plastic held in a small recess. In my...
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    Determining the Age of a 10X42 L IS by Serial Number

    Can anyone help me find the serial number on my Canon 10x42? I've looked all over and don't see any, not even inside the battery compartment.
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