Canon ZOOM Digital Monocular Overview
Discover the Canon ZOOM Digital Monocular
Discover the Canon PowerShot ZOOM Compact Telephoto Monocular
Long-range viewing and recording with a compact, pocketable design, the Canon ZOOM Digital Monocular is a unique blend of a digital camera and a stabilized monocular. Helping to easily and clearly see distant subjects, the ZOOM incorporates a 12MP CMOS sensor and an impressive 100-400mm-equivalent zoom lens, with 2x digital zoom possible, for handheld viewing of birds, wildlife, and sports subjects.
12MP CMOS Sensor and 100-400mm Zoom Lens
- A 12.1MP CMOS sensor records both stills and Full HD 1080p video up to 30 fps.
- One-touch switchable zoom control permits instant switching from 100mm to 400mm positions, and then further to 800mm using 2x digital zoom.
- Optical Image Stabilization technology helps to steady handheld use for sharper shooting and steadier viewing. Powered IS suits even the most subtle of movement types, like breathing, while Dual Sensing IS corrects stronger movement types and longer viewing times.
- A single-point AF system provides quick and accurate TTL focusing performance to suit various subject types. Additionally, a Face Tracking feature can be used to detect and track recognized faces to benefit viewing and photographing fast-moving action, like sports.
- Magnification and Field of View:
- 100mm (Approx. 1.2x): 102' / 30m at 100 yd
- 400mm (Approx. 4.8x): 25.7' / 7.8m at 100 yd
- 800mm (Approx. 9.6x): 12.9' / 3.9m at 100 yd
Portable Design and Intuitive Handling
- Compact design is pocketable and offers easy one-handed use.
- Integrated 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder has a 59.94 fps refresh rate for fluid motion rendering and high clarity.
- One-touch three-step button makes for fast zoom changes between 100mm, 400mm, and 2x digital (800mm) positions.
- Dedicated Photo and Rec buttons for stills and video capture.
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity pair with the Canon Camera Connect App for remote live view monitoring and wireless file sharing to a mobile device.
- Featuring a microSD memory card slot for storing photos and videos and a 16GB microSDHC memory card is included.
- Internal lithium-ion battery can be charged via the USB Type-C port and the battery provides approximately 150 shots, or two hours of viewing, per charge.
In the Box
- Canon ZOOM Digital Monocular (White)
- Interface Cable IFC-100U2.0
- ANKER PowerPort III Nano Charger
- SanDisk 16GB Ultra UHS-I microSDHC Memory Card
- Wrist Strap WS-800
Canon ZOOM Digital Monocular Specs
Imaging
| Sensor Resolution |
Actual: 12.1 Megapixel
Effective: 12 Megapixel (4000 x 3000) |
| Sensor Type |
1/2.3"-Type CMOS |
| Image Stabilization |
Optical in Integrated Lens, 4-Axis |
Lens
| Focal Length |
13.8 to 55.5mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 100 to 400mm) |
| Optical Zoom |
4x |
| Digital Zoom |
2x Maximum (8x Combined Zoom) |
| Maximum Aperture |
f/5.6 to 6.3 |
| Focus Range |
3.3' to Infinity / 1 m to Infinity (Wide)
14.8' to Infinity / 4.5 m to Infinity (Telephoto) |
| Optical Design |
11 Elements in 8 Groups |
Exposure Control
| Metering Method |
Average |
| Exposure Modes |
Auto |
| Exposure Compensation |
-3 to +3 EV |
| White Balance |
Presets: Auto |
| Interval Recording |
No |
| Self-Timer |
None |
Still Image Capture
| Aspect Ratio |
4:3 |
| Image File Format |
JPEG |
| Bit Depth |
8-Bit |
Video Capture
| Internal Recording Modes |
H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit
1920 x 1080p at 23.98/29.97 fps [30 Mb/s] |
| Recording Limit |
Up to 10 Minutes |
| Broadcast Output |
NTSC |
| IP Streaming |
None |
| Built-In Microphone Type |
Stereo |
| Audio Recording |
AAC LC Audio |
Interface
| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC (UHS-I) |
| Internal Memory |
None |
| Video I/O |
None |
| Audio I/O |
None |
| Power I/O |
1 x USB-C Input |
| Other I/O |
1 x USB-C (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| Wireless |
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Global Positioning (GPS, GLONASS, etc.) |
None |
Viewfinder
| Type |
Built-In Electronic |
| Resolution |
2,360,000 Dot |
| Coverage |
100% |
Flash
| Built-In Flash |
No |
| External Flash Connection |
None |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature |
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity |
10 to 90% |
General
| Battery Type |
1 x Built-in Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 3.6 VDC, 800 mAh (Approx. 150 Shots) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
1.3 x 2 x 4.1" / 3.3 x 5.1 x 10.4 cm |
| Weight |
5.12 oz / 145 g (With Recording Media)
5.08 oz / 144 g (Body Only) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight |
1.11 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
6.3 x 6 x 5.5" |
Canon ZOOM Digital Monocular Reviews
The Canon Zoom Monocular is 5*
By Jo Frances G.
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-09-02
Bought to use at the Santa Fe opera this summer 2022 season. Really thrilling to be able to focus on each vocalist, stage set, or choral group. I love the Zoom from wider angle 100mm to the finest focus 800 mm. Tempted to take up bird watching to use the Canon Zoom in an outdoor setting. Please list me as your most satisfied customer/user. JFGG in Houston, Texas
A bird watchers dream come true
By Tim
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-05
I have not got a chance to use this wonderful device yet but it seems great. I plan to make a youtube video about it soon and maybe I can share that if is interested. I'm a biology professor and avid bird watcher and I think this going to be a fantastic way to keep a better bird count. I know it's video and photo capabilities will not match my Canon 5d or my 90D, but for the size and price, this is going to be easy to carry in all kinds of situations.
Gimmick from Canon
By VLADIMIR
Rated 1 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-26
to get idea of this device take any camera with telephoto lens, turn on stabilizer on watch picture on the LCD screen. now imagine the whole thing scaled down 5 times and you realize its completely useless and feels non-organic. the capture quality is at old flip-phone level. Any lack of light leads to a lot of noise. the buttons are poorly placed ad you have to have really small hand to be able to operate the device. I having hard time to find even smallest pro in this device.
Bird watchers dream come true!
By Tim
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-01-16
This is a great little device at the right price for keeping track of what birds I see in a year. I like to hike and run for exercise and one of my favorite hobbies is birding. This little device is great because it is inexpensive, easy to use, and allows me to document and evaluate what I've seen when I return so I don't have to spend as much time ID birds in the field. I thought the jump in zoom from 100-400-800 would be awkward but it actually works great. Take excellent video and stills for the size and cost. I also use many of Canon's higher end photo/video cameras (Canon 5d Mark iii, 90D, R6) and, of course, those produce far, far better results. But I'm not likely to go on a 3 mile run and lug around my R6 and a RF 100-500mm. This little device fits in my Osprey lumbar running pack (in fact, I find I just keep it in the palm of my hand most times). Thanks for making this awesome product Canon and thank you for the incredible service! All the way across the country in 2 days! I'm working on a YouTube video review of this device and I hope will let me share it here when I'm done.
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