10x30 IS for eyeglass wearers (1 Viewer)

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alfredotod

Member

• Nov 13, 2006

• #1

Hello,
I am interested in the Canon 10x30 IS, from what I have read it could be what I need. However according to specifications the eye relief seems to be a bit short (14.5mm) so I would like to know if somebody is using it with eyeglasses.
Thanks,
Alfredo

 

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hinnark

Well-known member

• Nov 21, 2006

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alfredotod said:

Hello,
I am interested in the Canon 10x30 IS, from what I have read it could be what I need. However according to specifications the eye relief seems to be a bit short (14.5mm) so I would like to know if somebody is using it with eyeglasses.
Thanks,
Alfredo

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Hi Alfredo,

although the 10x30 has less ER than for example the 15x50 Canon IS (15 mm) it works better with my eyeglasses because the eyepieces together with the eyecups of the 10x30 (and BTW the 12x36) have a smaller diameter. This let me see more FOV than with its bigger sibblings. Twistable eyecups would be better to find a suitable position anyway. As recommended here and elsewhere so many times you should try if this binocular fits to your eyes and eyeglasses.

Steve

 

PANHOLD

Member

• Dec 11, 2007

• #3

I use this binocular with my eyeglasses on. No problem.

 

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Sancho

Well-known member

• Dec 11, 2007

• #4

I have the 12x36, which I think has the same eyecups. I don´t always wear specs when using it, but have done without any problems. I think maybe the shape of your specs is as important as the shape of the eyecups....I find little round ancient UK National Health Service frames (bought secondhand in Camden Market circa 1985!) are best, because they sit back into my eye-sockets and allow the eyecups of the Canons that bit closer.

 

Pinewood

New York correspondent

• Dec 11, 2007

• #5

I believe that the question of using a binocular with eyeglasses may have something to do with whether one is near sighted or far sighted. In many binoculars, I see a greater field with my eyeglasses on and the cups down, than without eyeglasses and the cups up. I think that your question may only be resolved when you examine the binocular.

Happy bird watching,
Arthur Pinewood :brains:

 

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Sancho

Well-known member

• Dec 12, 2007

• #6

Meanwhile, have a look at the "Classifieds-for sale or wanted" section of this Forum, there´s a member called Photovisions selling a pair of Canon IS 10x30 at a very reasonable price.

 

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AlanFrench

Well-known member

• Dec 14, 2007

• #7

I have the 10x30s and wear glasses, and the eye relief is just enough for me to see the entire field. This is no guarantee they will work for you. The eye relief you need depends on your glasses and how close to your eyes they sit (which also depends on your facial structure). My old, larger glasses, for instance, do not allow me to see the entire field.

You really need to try them to see if they provide enough eye relief for you.

Clear skies, Alan

 

Kevin Purcell

Well-known member

• Jun 4, 2009

• #8

Like those above I use my 10x30 IS with eyeglasses and see the whole field. If anything there is perhaps just a fraction too much ER for me with the eyecups down and moderately close fitting glasses.

I'm a moderate myope with astigmatism so my overall correction is -3D spherical and in my worst eye -2.5D astigmatism.

I suspect the only people who might have problems are hyperopes (people with a positive prescription).