Canadian Forces 7x30 and 7x50 binoculars

[Colin Alford]

Frank,

I located the Leech and Kubetz article you referenced here: https://vdocument.in/canadian-made-b...e.html?page=10

I do not believe that I have ever seen that type of binocular in service, although evidently 1 PPCLI had some in stock in 2014. During my service, I have used either the old ELCANS, or the M22 ( and one pair of massive Steiners while overseas).

There is some potential that those Fujinon 7x30s were local purchase or left-over after a trial (more research required).

It appears that they might be “SHS” series: http://s3.amazonaws.com/szmanuals/88...58db2763482b1e

Colin

[maple_leaf_eh]

Probably the most authoritative source would be the Life Cycle Material Manager for optics and binoculars. They manage the NSN from cradle to grave. If I can find a name or email address, I'll send by private message.

[WpgBinocular]

Thank you both very much. A name or email address would be much appreciated.

[WpgBinocular]

The Fujinon 7x30 referenced by Leech certainly does look like an SHS. If so, there’s a question as to what extent they were adopted and if they’re still in use. Also, to what extent did the Steiner see service?

[WpgBinocular]

There are some parallels between handheld binoculars used by U.S. and Canadian forces since WW II. During the war and until the mid-1970’s both countries used very similar Bausch & Lomb type 6x30 and 7x50 binoculars, and then in the mid 70’s both adopted a general purpose 7x50 binocular, Canada the ELCAN and the U.S. the Bell & Howell M19. Subsequently the U.S. in the mid 90’s and Canada circa 2000-2001 switched over to the Fujinon M22B 7x50. But for a short period circa 1986 - 1994 the Steiner M22G 7x50 was the U.S.’s principal instrument. I wonder how far these parallels go and if during the same time Canadian Forces may not have adopted the Steiner as well?