Canon 10x30 Image Stabilization Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries
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Customer Review: A real surprise
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a binocular junkie for years. I've specialized in high end glasses, particularly Leitz, Swarovski and Hensoldt (when I could get them). Two years ago, in anticipation of a trip to Kenya where I would spend the days in a moving LandRover, I thought I'd try the (then new) Cannon 10x30 Image Stabilizers. I was just blown away! The optics are excellent and the weight is surprisingly light. But the image stabilizing feature is just fabulous. There is simply no wiggle when holding these binoculars (and I'm a big coffee drinker). While they won't compensate for big rolls, jumps and twists in a moving car, they eliminate all the vibration and result in much less eye fatigue. In my opinion, it's a case of technology having obsoleted a very fine product. Take my word, do not spend over $500 for fixed binoculars without first trying the image stabilized Cannons. It's a revelation.Customer Review: WOW! Did I mention WOW?!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're planning to spend a little extra on a pair on binoculars, why not these? I was very surprised on how small and light these 10x30IS binocs were. I basically bought them for marlin fishing because I wasn't going to spend $4000+ for gyros. This stabilization gizmo really works. I have a Canon camcorder with this feature and that's why I bought them. I paid $300 plus I get a $50 rebate! So I ended up paying $250. WHAT A DEAL! After receiving these I promptly went outside and started using them. I was watching guys work on a 20 story building over a mile away and could see the color of what they were wearing, with no shaking! I removed them and saw nothing more than a dot on the horizon. I'm impressed!
Now, the only thing Canon needs to do to improve this little gem is waterproof them and put rubber armor on them. I would gladly pay the difference.
Customer Review: another voice in the choir
Summary: 5 Stars
I have nothing original to say about these binoculars beyond the other expressed sentiments. They are incredible. I use them primarily for star/moon/(and currently comet Holmes) gazing. As an example, I can readily split certain double stars which are un-splittable with my 10 x 50 non-IS binoculars. The image is very bright, the stabilization is amazing. I wear eyeglasses and the eye relief is excellent. Excellent field of view. The star images are crisp all the way out to the edge of the field. The binocs are light and easy to handle. The requirement to keep the button pressed for IS to be engaged is simply not a problem at all. Yes, I wish Canon had supplied caps for the objective lenses but this is not a big deal. My other binoculars have become instantly obsolete. I have a hard time imagining anyone buying these things and being disappointed.Customer Review: Wow !!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Image Stabilizer Technology (IS) really works. IS has been around for a long time on video camera's but you could never see it work in real time. You either had to turn it on or off. With these Bino's you just push the button on top, and all the shake stops. This is not a gimmick or sales hipe. I would not have believed it unless I saw it myself. I have used Steiner 7X50s in the military and other high quality optics, and these little 10x30s beat all the others for my home use.
Pro's: (IS) really works. Affordable. Light weight. Enclosed soft case is fine. Great value for the money. Current Rebate from Canon.
Con's: Not Water-proof. I would not want to backpack with these.
Overall: MUST BUY!! For fair weather sports, racing, birding, and general home use. Read the reviews.
Customer Review: Incredible, too bad I don't get a commission though
Summary: 5 Stars
These binoculars are everything I hoped they were. Three of my friends tried them, they always say the same thing "wow" when they push the image stabilizer button. I have used them while being driven around in the car, and other than getting carsick, they rock. The images are so stable, you get carsick in record time. I used them recently at a live concert, they worked very well with excellent light gathering, and are small enough not to be a burden. I recommend them 100%. The carrying case is a bit cheesy, but not enough to matter to me, although I don't think the case would protect the binoculars from a waist height drop.
The stabilization feature allows you to fully realize the benefit of the magnification. I have some older ones without stabilization that don't seem as powerful in comparison.