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Kite Optics APC 50 Stabilized Binoculars

Kite Optics APC 50 Stabilized Binoculars

SKU: K280055

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Engineered for resilience, the KITE APC 50 binoculars feature an IPX7 waterproof rating, sealed electronics, and nitrogen gas filling. These binoculars can withstand submersion up to 1 meter and thrive in the most humid regions on Earth, delivering unmatched performance in challenging conditions. - Kite Optics

The APC 50 Stabilized Binocular is the bridge between scanning and identifying. Available in 14x and 18x magnifications, these binoculars provide the reach typically reserved for spotting scopes, stabilized by Kite’s industry leading technology. You can now glass with high power precision from the shoulder, identifying the flick of an ear in heavy cover without ever touching a tripod.

When the situation is fluid and the terrain is demanding, you don’t have time to drop your pack and deploy a tripod. The APC 50 is designed for rapid deployment. It allows you to move, glass, and move again with an efficiency that traditional systems can’t match.

Why We Chose the APC 50 Stabilized Binoculars from Kite Optics: We chose the APC 50 for the hunter who values speed and reach as a combined advantage. The ED optical system delivers low-light clarity and zero chromatic aberration at 14x and 18x magnifications that are completely impossible to use handheld on conventional binoculars, the 2-degree stabilization correction angle makes it rock-steady from the shoulder in high wind or uneven terrain. Available in AA-powered (38-hour battery) and USB-C rechargeable Li-ion versions, both are IPX7 waterproof, nitrogen purged, and rated from -20°C to 55°C. When the hunt speeds up and the terrain demands mobility, the APC 50 is ready to move when you are. - HB Optics

Specification 14x50 AA 18x50 AA 14x50 Li-ion 18x50 Li-ion
SKU K280055 K280079 K280048 K280062
Magnification 14x 18x 14x 18x
Objective Lens 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm
ED Optical System Yes Yes Yes Yes
Exit Pupil 3.5mm 2.77mm 3.5mm 2.77mm
Min. Close Focus 5.5m 5.5m 5.5m 5.5m
Field of View 65 m/1000m 65 m/1000m 65 m/1000m 65 m/1000m
FOV (degrees) 3.7° 3.7° 3.7° 3.7°
Apparent FOV 49° 61° 49° 61°
Eye Relief 18mm 15.5mm 18mm 15.5mm
Interpupillary Distance 76-57mm 76-57mm 76-57mm 76-57mm
Height 210mm 210mm 210mm 210mm
Width 150mm 150mm 150mm 150mm
Weight 1014g (w/o battery) 1020g (w/o battery) 1009g 1015g
Twilight Factor 26.5 30 26.5 30
Dioptric Compensation ±3 ±3 ±3 ±3
Waterproof IPX7 IPX7 IPX7 IPX7
Gas Filled Yes Yes Yes Yes
Functional Temperature -20°C to 55°C -20°C to 55°C -20°C to 45°C -20°C to 45°C
Light Transmission 86% 86% 86% 86%
Warranty 30 years 30 years 30 years 30 years
Stabilization Angle
Battery Life 38 hrs 38 hrs 30 hrs 30 hrs
Battery Type 2x AA (not included) 2x AA (not included) Li-Ion integrated Li-Ion integrated
Rechargeable No No Yes (USB-C) Yes (USB-C)
Tripod Thread 1/4" 1/4" 1/4" 1/4"
Handstrap Yes Yes Yes Yes