Canon 12x36 Image Stabilization II Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries
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Customer Review: You'll never go back...
Summary: 5 Stars
These things are simply amazing. Things are bright and sharp without stabilization, but turn it on and over about a second or two it settles in and... wow!. You can read small type on a distant sign that you just would not have been able to make out otherwise. It would have been sharp, but too shaky to read. Details on wildlife are totally distinct, it's almost like the binocs are on a tripod. It really is astounding, everyone that tries them is knocked out.
A couple other points: The brightness is completely fine in my book - I have had absolutely no issues in that regard, even at night. The eye relief is sufficient for wearing glasses, but I've never found binocs that really work for me with glasses on - I think I just prefer having my eyes right in the eyepiece. Also, the rubber eyecups need to be flipped/forced back to really work with glasses which isn't very convenient, and I feel they would eventually suffer from the wear. The eyecups on the Nikon, for example, twist into different depths which is a better way of adjusting. The overall size is pretty good, definitely not as small as a good standard pair, but not giant or cumbersome at all either.
I think this model is a great middle ground. Lots of power at 12x, good brightness, medium sized, and that amazing stabilization. I'd definitely buy them again.
Oh one thing I would add, these only focus down to about 19', so consider if that is an issue for you...
Customer Review: Exceptional optical instrument-a different way of seeing
Summary: 5 Stars
The Canon IS 12x36 binoculars take binocular viewing to a wholly different plane. Image improvement is similar to viewing HDTV vrs old analog TV. The optics of these binoculars are beautiful, multi-coated and distortion free. The instrument fits beautifully in my hands, with weight and balance perfect for observing. The focus knob is deft and sensitive and there is a small notch in the bottom of the barrels where my thumbs fit perfectly. And then, when the IS button is pressed, the image steadies and almost pulls your eyes into the scene. I have used these binoculars at a political rally, where from 100 yards away, I could clearly read the name tags on the chairs of the dignitaries. I have also used them for birding and wildlife. Birds in a distant tree jumped into focus with bright colors and crisp resolution. The same excellent results were seen with wild animals. Truly it is a treat to use this magnificent instrument.
Addendum 8/14/09. Jupiter is in spectacular opposition during this month, visible high in the Southern skies in the Northern hemisphere. The Canon IS 12x36 gave a jaw dropping view of this planet, showing a clear disc and 4 distinct moons. It was just superb pressing the IS button and watching Jupiter and the moons steady to an eye grabbing image just as Galileo must have seen 400 hundred years ago when he discovered Jupiter's satellites.
Customer Review: canon 12x36 is II binoculars
Summary: 5 Stars
These binoculars are by far the most superior I have ever looked thru. My brother the hunter purchased sawarski's some years back 10 power, they have very good optics (like mine) but they don't have the magic button!!! It's with this that the magic starts! Everything comes into prespective, as if you are standing there five feet away. The clarity of these canon's are the best for the money I paid, nobody could beat amazon's price! I have 7x25 wide angle, 10x50's, which I don't always use because of the shake at high power. Yes I know you have to take very good care of them and they use batteries, but I do the same with my other binoculars, as with my digtal camera. I strongly recommend these 12x36 for their weight, power, but most of all Image Stabilization. I took them to the 2008 sony open and was looking at the scorecard carrier's walking on other fairway's and relaying the info to my wife and friend (who's name, what their score was) following the ball was alot easier! It is great to look at stars at night, or the landscape during the day. I can hardly wait to get with my brother and compare!!!!Customer Review: Better than a telescope
Summary: 5 Stars
We purchased a smaller version last year, and they were great. I got these for my husband, after buying a telescope that he finds cumbersom. We have a Canon camera with stabilized lens also, and could not take the pictures we have without the stabilizer on the longer lens.
These are fantastic! The strength is such that we could see the mountains on the edge of a full moon. The stabilization makes them incredibly versatile. They are much easier to use and more portable than our telescope, so they will be used much more. We go exploring in the southwest deserts, and these are great for viewing petroglyph sites. So far, I have had no problems whatsoever with them. The only problem is that my husband now wants the biggest strongest version. I may have to do that, but that just means I will get to keep these for myself. Fine with me!
Customer Review: Canon 12x36 IS binoculars
Summary: 5 Stars
My previous binoculars, which were used while boating, were Canon IS 10x30. I found them very useful in detecting markings on the waterways. However, they were lost and, after doing some research,I replaced them with the Canon IS 12x36. In looking for buoys and other markings, I find the detail to be greater and objects can be seen from a greater distance. The image stabilization feature in both binoculars is a tremendous asset, particularly in a moving boat. Canon 12x36 Image Stabilization II Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & BatteriesThey are really superior and very lightweight. I would highly recommend them.