SUMMARY
Kite Optics has launched the APC 22x50 ED AA, the highest-powered stabilized binocular available, offering 22x magnification for spotting scope-level detail. Priced at $1,899 / £1,699, it aims to provide a portable alternative to tripods for wildlife observation. The binocular utilizes Kite’s KT 3.0 image stabilization system, powered by a second-generation gyro sensor, to counteract hand shake at high magnification. It features ED glass elements, MHR Advance+ coatings for 86% light transmission, and an IPX7 waterproof, nitrogen-filled body, running on two AA batteries.
TAKEAWAYS
Kite Optics' new APC 22x50 ED AA offers 22x magnification with stabilization.
It provides spotting scope detail in a handheld, portable design.
The binocular uses Kite's KT 3.0 stabilization system to counteract hand shake.
It features ED glass, advanced coatings, and is IPX7 waterproof, powered by AA batteries.