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Kenko VC Cellarto 15X42 Stabilised Binoculars WP
$1,499.00
Kenko VcSmart Cellarto · Made in Japan · Authorised Kenko Dealer
15× power. Zero shake. Nothing to switch.
The Kenko VcSmart 15x42 Cellarto WP reads how you’re moving and chooses the right stabilisation mode for you — panning a boat deck or locked on a perched bird. Just lift it and look. Bright 42 mm optics, fully waterproof, and 28 hours of steady viewing on a single AA.
High-power viewing that anyone can hold steady — automatically.
Auto Vibration Control Mode
It reads your movement. Then it steadies the view.
Older stabilised binoculars run a single correction mode, or make you switch by hand every time conditions change. The Cellarto system detects whether you’re making big sweeping movements — searching for a subject or riding a rocking boat — or holding subtle and still on a stationary target, then switches to the right mode instantly. The result is a more natural, more comfortable, more immersive view with nothing to think about.
Fully Multi-Coated Optics
Bright, high-contrast, true to colour.
Every lens and prism surface is fully multi-coated to maximise light transmission. With 42 mm objectives feeding a roof-prism design, the VcSmart 15x42 delivers a clean, contrasty image that holds detail into the lower light of dawn and dusk — when wildlife is most active.
One AA. 28 Hours.
Powered by a battery you can buy anywhere.
The Cellarto runs on a single standard AA alkaline cell — the kind you’ll find in any servo, supermarket or corner store, at home or overseas. One battery delivers up to 28 hours of continuous stabilisation, so a spare in your pocket is all the backup you’ll ever need.
No Auto Power-Off
Stays on as long as you’re watching.
There’s no auto-shutdown to cut the stabilisation mid-aria or mid-flight. Whether it’s the second act of a concert or a long stake-out on a distant nest, the view stays steady for as long as you keep watching.
Ergonomic Flat Design
Comfortable in any hands.
The battery compartment sits to the side, giving the body a flat, balanced profile that’s easy to grip and hold for long sessions. A simple slide switch toggles vibration control on and off — no menus, no fuss.
Concert-Ready Detailing
Considerate touches for the venue.
An easy-to-use slide switch gives quick ON/OFF control of the stabilisation, while a light-shielding slide shutter covers the pilot lamp — so no one mistakes a glowing indicator for a recording device in a darkened theatre or concert hall.
Fully Waterproof (WP)
Built for birds, boats and starry skies.
The WP body is sealed and fog-resistant, so a sudden shower or sea spray won’t end your session. Take it birdwatching, out on the water, or out under the night sky with confidence — the optics stay clear when the weather turns.
Every capability, ready to use. From the concert hall to the night sky.
- 15× magnification with 42 mm objectives for bright, high-power viewing.
- Auto Vibration Control — detects your movement and selects the optimal mode, no manual switching.
- ±2° compensation angle smooths out hand-shake, panning and deck motion.
- Fully multi-coated optics on a roof-prism system for contrast and colour fidelity.
- Runs up to 28 hours on a single, easily replaced AA alkaline battery.
- No auto power-off — stabilisation stays on for the whole performance or observation.
- Light-shielding slide shutter over the pilot lamp for discreet use in venues.
- Fully waterproof (WP) and fog-resistant for outdoor and marine use.
- Flat, side-battery design balances easily in the hand; simple ON/OFF slide switch.
- 66.3 m field of view at 1,000 m; 4 m close focus; 14 mm eye relief.
- Engineered and made in Japan by Kenko Tokina.
- Carry case and neck strap included in the box.
Technical specifications.
Optical performance
| Magnification | 15× |
| Objective lens diameter | 42 mm |
| Prism system | Roof prism |
| Coating | Full multi-coating |
| Image stabilisation | Yes — auto vibration control mode selection |
| Compensation angle | ±2° |
| Real angular field of view | 3.8° |
| Apparent angular field of view | 52.9° |
| Field of view at 1,000 m | 66.3 m |
| Exit pupil | 2.8 mm |
| Brightness | 7.8 |
| Eye relief | 14 mm |
| Close focus distance | 4 m |
Power & build
| Battery | 1 × AA alkaline (up to 28 hrs continuous) |
| Auto power-off | None — stays on while in use |
| Waterproof | Yes (WP) |
| Exterior material | ABS resin |
| Body material | Polycarbonate |
| Colour | Blue |
Physical
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 180 × 70 × 118 mm |
| Weight | 610 g (excluding battery) |
In the box
| Accessories included | Carry case, neck strap |
| Series | Kenko VcSmart Cellarto |
| Best for | Birdwatching, marine, sports, concerts & cultural events, museums, astronomy, travel |
| Country of manufacture | Japan |
The Kenko VcSmart 15x42 Cellarto WP
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Kenko VcSmart Cellarto · Made in Japan · Authorised Kenko Dealer
15× power. Zero shake. Nothing to switch.
The Kenko VcSmart 15x42 Cellarto WP reads how you’re moving and chooses the right stabilisation mode for you — panning a boat deck or locked on a perched bird. Just lift it and look. Bright 42 mm optics, fully waterproof, and 28 hours of steady viewing on a single AA.
High-power viewing that anyone can hold steady — automatically.
Auto Vibration Control Mode
It reads your movement. Then it steadies the view.
Older stabilised binoculars run a single correction mode, or make you switch by hand every time conditions change. The Cellarto system detects whether you’re making big sweeping movements — searching for a subject or riding a rocking boat — or holding subtle and still on a stationary target, then switches to the right mode instantly. The result is a more natural, more comfortable, more immersive view with nothing to think about.
Fully Multi-Coated Optics
Bright, high-contrast, true to colour.
Every lens and prism surface is fully multi-coated to maximise light transmission. With 42 mm objectives feeding a roof-prism design, the VcSmart 15x42 delivers a clean, contrasty image that holds detail into the lower light of dawn and dusk — when wildlife is most active.
One AA. 28 Hours.
Powered by a battery you can buy anywhere.
The Cellarto runs on a single standard AA alkaline cell — the kind you’ll find in any servo, supermarket or corner store, at home or overseas. One battery delivers up to 28 hours of continuous stabilisation, so a spare in your pocket is all the backup you’ll ever need.
No Auto Power-Off
Stays on as long as you’re watching.
There’s no auto-shutdown to cut the stabilisation mid-aria or mid-flight. Whether it’s the second act of a concert or a long stake-out on a distant nest, the view stays steady for as long as you keep watching.
Ergonomic Flat Design
Comfortable in any hands.
The battery compartment sits to the side, giving the body a flat, balanced profile that’s easy to grip and hold for long sessions. A simple slide switch toggles vibration control on and off — no menus, no fuss.
Concert-Ready Detailing
Considerate touches for the venue.
An easy-to-use slide switch gives quick ON/OFF control of the stabilisation, while a light-shielding slide shutter covers the pilot lamp — so no one mistakes a glowing indicator for a recording device in a darkened theatre or concert hall.
Fully Waterproof (WP)
Built for birds, boats and starry skies.
The WP body is sealed and fog-resistant, so a sudden shower or sea spray won’t end your session. Take it birdwatching, out on the water, or out under the night sky with confidence — the optics stay clear when the weather turns.
Every capability, ready to use. From the concert hall to the night sky.
- 15× magnification with 42 mm objectives for bright, high-power viewing.
- Auto Vibration Control — detects your movement and selects the optimal mode, no manual switching.
- ±2° compensation angle smooths out hand-shake, panning and deck motion.
- Fully multi-coated optics on a roof-prism system for contrast and colour fidelity.
- Runs up to 28 hours on a single, easily replaced AA alkaline battery.
- No auto power-off — stabilisation stays on for the whole performance or observation.
- Light-shielding slide shutter over the pilot lamp for discreet use in venues.
- Fully waterproof (WP) and fog-resistant for outdoor and marine use.
- Flat, side-battery design balances easily in the hand; simple ON/OFF slide switch.
- 66.3 m field of view at 1,000 m; 4 m close focus; 14 mm eye relief.
- Engineered and made in Japan by Kenko Tokina.
- Carry case and neck strap included in the box.
Technical specifications.
Optical performance
| Magnification | 15× |
| Objective lens diameter | 42 mm |
| Prism system | Roof prism |
| Coating | Full multi-coating |
| Image stabilisation | Yes — auto vibration control mode selection |
| Compensation angle | ±2° |
| Real angular field of view | 3.8° |
| Apparent angular field of view | 52.9° |
| Field of view at 1,000 m | 66.3 m |
| Exit pupil | 2.8 mm |
| Brightness | 7.8 |
| Eye relief | 14 mm |
| Close focus distance | 4 m |
Power & build
| Battery | 1 × AA alkaline (up to 28 hrs continuous) |
| Auto power-off | None — stays on while in use |
| Waterproof | Yes (WP) |
| Exterior material | ABS resin |
| Body material | Polycarbonate |
| Colour | Blue |
Physical
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 180 × 70 × 118 mm |
| Weight | 610 g (excluding battery) |
In the box
| Accessories included | Carry case, neck strap |
| Series | Kenko VcSmart Cellarto |
| Best for | Birdwatching, marine, sports, concerts & cultural events, museums, astronomy, travel |
| Country of manufacture | Japan |
The Kenko VcSmart 15x42 Cellarto WP
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