Canon 10x30 Image Stabilization Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon 10x30 Image Stabilization Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries
Digital camera Review: 3 Year Warranty
Summary: 5 Stars
I just received my 10x30IS, my first pair of high quality, made in Japan binoculars, and found out about the 3 year warranty provided by Canon USA. I bought it thinking it had just 1 year. This makes for a very sound investment in a marvelous technology. It works great on regular AA rechargeables. No expensive proprietary li-ion packs or hard-to-find batteries to deal with here.
Digital camera Review: A Wish Come True*
Summary: 5 Stars
Canon's 10x30 IS Binoculars are magnificent for viewing even the tiniest bird far away and up a tree! With the IS technology you will not loose sight of your prey as it swoops and dips in flight. It is wonderful to be able to see details you never knew existed, right in front of you.
My only Christmas wish was for a pair of these binoculars and I have enjoyed them nearly every day since. Try some before you buy any other kind and surprise yourself too.
Digital camera 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.Digital camera 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.
Digital camera 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.