Canon 10x30 Image Stabilization Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries
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Customer Review: New Canon 10 X 30 IS Binoculars...WOW
Summary: 5 Stars
I came home from work tonight to find my new Canon's had arrived. After mowing my bumpy lawn for 1 1/2 hrs on my riding mower and using my gas powered blower for a half hour cleaning the driveway I thought I would open the Canon's up and check them out before it became to dark. If anyone has ever used a gas powered blower for any length of time you know how your arms and hands feel right after you get done. aT first I looked through them without trying the stabilization and it was like looking through binoculars while using a pogo stick, my hands where shaking like a jack hammer. When I pushed that button it was pure joy. It was as still a picture as looking through my spotting scope on a tripod. At 7;30 with the sun well on it's way to setting it was a very bright and clear image. I have never had the opportunity to look through any $ 1000+ glasses, but I would have to say from my first impression that the majority of people are going to be pleasantly surprised by the quality of the image with these glasses and the image stabilization is amazing. For the price these are going for you can't go wrong.Customer Review: Absolute joy to use
Summary: 5 Stars
I just received these binoculars yesterday and am already enjoying them immensely. They are without a doubt the best binoculars I have ever owned or looked through, and at a great price compared to many high end brands. The image stabilization is just magical (I also have this technology in my camcorder and digital camera) and with it on, the image is rock solid and crystal clear. I even jiggled the binocs on purpose and the image was stable, but moved wildly when I turned off the stabilization. I am getting older and my hands aren't as steady as they used to be but I feel like I have the hands of a brain surgeon when I use these.
Tip: when you first press the stabilizer button after it hasn't been used for a few minutes it takes a few seconds (5 or 6) for the stabilization to engage and you may think it isn't working. After the initial warm-up, if you continue to use the button every few minutes the stabilization is instantaneous. I wasn't surprised as it takes about the same amount of time for my camera optical image stabilizer to start working after I turn on the camera.
Customer Review: How Canon I go Back
Summary: 5 Stars
These are, simply put, the best compact binoculars out there. There is no way of ever going back to binoculars without an image stabilizer. I am going to sell my telescope ( Celestron G5) because the views of the moon I am seeing through the 10x30 are crisp, clear, and astounding.....and I can take them anywhere ( contrary to my Celestron - great scope - but for obvious reasons, a pain to cart everywhere)I didn't think I would see this much detail...the ImageStabilizer really brings out the clarity and quality. It really is strange to think there are many out there who have 10 power binoculars and have to deal with the jitter, which in turn lessens, in my new opinion, the charm of using binoculars. I compared them with a Leica Trinovid ( a Binocular at 3 times the price) and the difference was slight. The quality of the Leicas may have been overall, better- but the 10x30's Image Stabilizer allowed you to have a more pleasureable viewing experience...Like moving from a double bed to a Queen - or even a King - I can never go back to conventional binoculars - this is a must buy!!!
Customer Review: All binoculars should have IS
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a photographer, and a few months ago I was wondering how come binoculars don't have the same image stabilization that camera lenses do. Duh! So I did a search, and was startled to find that the same company that makes my camera lenses, Canon, also makes Image Stabilized binoculars.
Wow. What a difference. Not only can I now see my subject without jitters, but I find it much easier to focus accurately when the image isn't jumping all over the place.
Initially it's a little awkward getting used to holding down the IS button with one hand while focusing with the other, but once you get used to it it's not a problem. The only down-side is that, if you hand your binoculars off to a guest, you have to explain how to use them to full advantage.
I expect that, for several thousand dollars, you could get a better image quality; I would not find this optical instrument acceptable for photography. As binoculars, however, it's superb. Also, I don't believe that, without the IS, I could even pick out the very slight fringing around the subject.
Customer Review: Awesome, Totally Awesome!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
As we get older, our vision can get worse and our hands are not as stable. Enter Canon with this wonderful product. I read all of the reviews prior to purchasing, and believe me, the reviewers are telling the truth. The clarity and stability of the image are incredible. Two caveats though: 1)These binoculars overpower close-in situations, such as in a small theatre or entertainment venue and 2) Buy rechargeable Ni-Mh batteries or at a minimum, carry fresh, spare alkalines. When the batteries go dead (as they did in the middle of an Aretha Franklin concert for me), the binos. still function, but you lose the image stabilization feature. Even without image stabilization, the image is very clear! I would also advise careful handling of these binoculars, due to the sophisticated electronics. The price may seem high when compared to inferior binoculars, but once you try them, you'll feel that these binoculars are actually a bargain. Wish I could add more superlatives, but others have already beat me to it!