Canon 10x42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Canon 10x42 L Image Stabilization Waterproof Binoculars
Customer Review: Clumsy Brick! Too many optical artifacts!
Summary: 1 Stars
Had these binoculars for awhile and I found holding them was like supporting a brick! Not only are they very heavy they are shaped like a brick so they have terrible balance as well. The lens caps don't stay on and the rainguard is way too loose and is poorly designed. The strap that comes with the case is like 1/8" wide for these heavy of binoculars which is unexcusable! The worst problem is the optics though. The IS system creates artifacts. It drifts in and out of focus slightly which causes the image to blur. Canon needs to perfect the IS system before I will buy a pair again. I bought a pair of Zeiss 8x56 FL's and compared them to these and optics wise the Zeiss were way superior. Sharper with much better contrast and a more transparent image. I couldn't believe the difference. The Zeiss even though they were as heavy were much better balanced and felt much better in my hands so they do not feel as heavy. The armour on the Zeiss feels much better also. The Zeiss case was way superior and so were the straps and the objective covers and eyepiece covers. They all actually work great and our much higher quality. The Zeiss also has a lens coating Lotutec which repels moisture and fingerprints and works wonderful. Because of the excellent balance of the Zeiss I can hold them almost as steady as the Canon's too. Even though the Zeiss 8x56 FL's retail for $2300.00 I got mine new in the box on E-bay for $1275.00. So not much more than the Canon's! The Canon's went back to Amazon the next day and let assure you I am happy camper!