With the ST Balance from SWAROVSKI OPTIK, you don’t have to choose between speed and precision. Our cutting-edge image stabilization delivers razor-sharp views — instantly and effortlessly. The ST Balance gives you handheld clarity, without the shake. No setup. No hesitation. Just steady, sharp, unshakeable vision — every time.

NO SHAKE. NO DOUBT. NO HESITATION.

1. STEADY VISION, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME.
With advanced Shake-Free Image Stabilization, the AT/ST Balance keeps your view perfectly stable — even at high magnification or in challenging conditions. At the heart of the AT/ST Balance lies SWAROVSKI OPTIK's renowned optical excellence.

2. INSTANT CLARITY. IMMEDIATE ACTION.
Nature doesn’t wait — and neither should you. The AT/ST Balance delivers sharp, stabilized images the moment you raise it, without the need for setup or adjustment.

3. TRUE HANDHELD FREEDOM. LIGHTWEIGHT CONTROL.
No tripod. No extra weight. No restrictions. The AT/ST Balance is designed for effortless handheld use – giving you the freedom to move, react, and stay in the moment without compromising stability or image quality.

UNCOMPROMISING IMAGE DEFINITION

Field-flattener lenses deliver an almost flat, completely distortion-free image – right up to the edges.

ULTIMATE OPTICAL PERFORMANCE

Pin-sharp contours, high contrast, and true-to-life images: you can make out every single detail for quick and easy identification.

MAXIMUM COLOR FIDELITY

Innovative lens coatings provide excellent color rendering with high light transmission.

The proven SWAROVISION package, in combination with perfect assembly, is key to the all-round excellent optical quality of the AT/ST Balance. The advantage: high magnification with maximum observation performance, now also in handheld operation without a tripod. Thanks to the stable image, the AT/ST Balance offers an effortless and detailed viewing experience with an entirely natural sense of vision.

SWAROBALANCE. No Shake. No Doubt. No Hesitation. 

The precise alignment of sensors, motors, and optical as well as mechanical components ensures an extremely natural and comfortable viewing experience – even in motion. More than one thousand measurements per second continuously adjust the lens position, compensating instantly for even the slightest hand movements. The result is image stabilization with exceptionally low latency, delivering a steady, clear view without distracting after-effects. SWAROBALANCE defines new standards in observation quality.

The AT Balance 18–45x65 and the ST Balance 14–35x50 are two models with different zoom ranges. The ATB offers higher magnification, while the ST Balance prioritizes lower weight (1,470 vs. 1,300 g / 51.9 vs. 45.9 oz). Both are available exclusively in green.

THE STABILIZATION SYSTEM

The AT/ST Balance spotting scopes have a moving lens that is adjusted by an electric motor (voice-coil motor) to offset movements. These motors work particularly quickly, very precisely, and with low friction – the pushing and pulling movements are smooth and continuous. They are also used in applications such as camera autofocus systems.

The integrated gyroscope sensor measures the current movement of the spotting scope. Based on this, a calculation is made to determine which lens movement is necessary to compensate for the motion and produce a stable image. With the stabilization concept of the AT/ST Balance, even during movement there is no perceptible “floating” or “after-image,” which is key to achieving a uniquely natural viewing experience.

Automatic locking of the moving lens in the event of a fall or a sudden interruption in the power supply protects the lens while also ensuring the best optical quality by keeping the lens in the central position.

SUPPLIED WITH ACCESSORIES

• RB-S rechargeable battery
• Battery charger including USB-C cable
• Carrying strap
• Objective lens cover and eyepiece cover
• Adapter plate (as for ATC/STC)
• VPA 2 variable phone adapter + CA-S clamp adapter for AT/ST Balance
• RB-S rechargeable battery (spare)
• CSO optics cleaning set

GOOD TO KNOW

BATTERY. The battery life is approximately 12 hours in constant use (varies depending on temperature conditions) and is sufficient for more than a full day in the field. To save energy, the AT/ST Balance switches to an automatic time-out mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. Tilting the device slightly (e.g., when focusing) reactivates it. Additional batteries for field replacement are available as accessories.

PHOTOGRAPHY. There is no mechanical connection option for the TLS APO. Excellent photographic results can be achieved using the VPA 2 variable phone adapter in combination with a high-quality smartphone camera.

WARRANTY. SWAROVSKI OPTIK offers a lifetime warranty against defects in materials or workmanship on the optical system of products purchased by U.S. and Canadian residents from an authorized SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA dealer. SWAROVSKI OPTIK warrants all other parts of the instrument for 10 years, and electronic components for 5 years. The replaceable battery is covered by a 1-year warranty.

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