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stabilisation reinvented

Until 2019, image-stabilized binoculars relied on mechanisms involving lens shift or Porro prism correction using gyroscopes and electromotors. Both of these approaches resulted in large and heavy devices with limited battery life, often lacking full waterproofing. While the lens shift system can deliver precise stabilization, it has a restricted correction angle, meaning it can only effectively handle minor movements or vibrations. On the other hand, the Porro prism stabilizer offers a more extensive correction angle and can manage significant movements. However, due to the inherently large and heavy Porro prism, it requires sizable motors for control, which, in turn, often leads to a slow and wavy image quality and the ‘seasickness’ that some users experience when using image-stabilized binoculars, as well as relatively short battery life.

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The ability to create a binocular that achieves stabilization on the compact roof prism enables us to design image-stabilized binoculars that are just as compact and lightweight as today’s top-tier binoculars. What sets them apart is their unprecedented energy efficiency, requiring recharging or battery replacement only once or a few times a year. Above all, this breakthrough allows us to achieve a level of image stabilization performance that has never been seen before

The unique APC (Automatic Power Control) mode found in most stabilized devices by KITE OPTICS takes energy efficiency to the next level. The sensors on the prism detect when you have the binoculars around your neck and are not actively observing, based on the angle at which the instrument is positioned. At this point, the electronics automatically enter sleep mode, ceasing power consumption. The moment you lift the device for observation, the electronics and stabilization re-engage. There’s no need to manually operate a switch, the binoculars do this for you. During extended periods of inactivity, the system will power down automatically, and there’s also a low battery indicator that will alert you days in advance before the battery is depleted.

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