John Dracon
John Dracon
Frank & John - I went back into my binocular brochure archive and found a booklet from Canon on its binocular line. Canon. which began in 1933, was a maker of quality cameras and other electronic equipment. When it began its binocular line, I don't know exactly, probably in the 1970s. The 8 page brochure lists the folowing binoculars: 6x30, 7x35, 8x30, 7x50 and a 3x opera glass. The binoculars were all porros and came with a quality cow hide (not veneer) case. The early ones were finished in black; the later ones in brown. One of the best cases for porros ever made.
The specifications are as follows: 6x30, angle of view 8.0, 420 ft, weight 660 gr.( 22 oz);
7x35, angle of view 7.5, 393 ft, weight 675 gr. (24 oz.); 8x30, angle of view 7.5, 393 ft, weight 600gr. (22 oz.); 7x50, angle of view 7.1, 376 ft, weight 1,150 gr. (41 oz)
I believe they were single coated. As you can see by their weights, the Canons had some heft - glass and metal. They came with removable eye cups, one for regular use and the other for eye gass use (shallow cups)/ They are all very well made, although I prefer the 7x35 over the others. Hope this info is useful to you and others.
Yellowstone John
The specifications are as follows: 6x30, angle of view 8.0, 420 ft, weight 660 gr.( 22 oz);
7x35, angle of view 7.5, 393 ft, weight 675 gr. (24 oz.); 8x30, angle of view 7.5, 393 ft, weight 600gr. (22 oz.); 7x50, angle of view 7.1, 376 ft, weight 1,150 gr. (41 oz)
I believe they were single coated. As you can see by their weights, the Canons had some heft - glass and metal. They came with removable eye cups, one for regular use and the other for eye gass use (shallow cups)/ They are all very well made, although I prefer the 7x35 over the others. Hope this info is useful to you and others.
Yellowstone John