Canon 12x36 Image Stabilization II Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon 12x36 Image Stabilization II Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries
Digital camera Review: Image steady, even on rocking ship
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered these binoculars for a trip to Antarctica because we were going to be on a cruise ship and zodiacs so the image stabilization was a desired feature. They were even better than I expected. They are light weight so easy to have around your neck, the fold-back cups on the lenses were great for my husband, who wears glasses, and the image stabilization was magic! The image held steady even in the bumpy conditions we had in the Drake's passage, which made them perfect for bird and wildlife watching.Digital camera Review: Light, clear, and bright!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have an old Canon 8x32WP and love the optics. I recently took the plunge to get the 12x36 IS II for bird watching and astronomy. Both binculars are about the same weight and size, although the magnification powers are different (8x vs 12x). The 12x is a tad lighter, actually. The adjectives listed in the title are fitting for the 12x36 IS II. It's noticeably brighter than the Canon 8x32wp. The 12x36 IS II costs a lot of money but it's worth it, in my opinion.Digital camera Review: Liked the binoculars.
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought the binoculars for the Olympics. They worked great. The image stabilization was a big help.Digital camera Review: Maybe the best birding binos I've ever owned
Summary: 5 Stars
As an experienced brider (bird watcher to some) I've owned some of the world's greastest optics, the type of European "alpha-glass" that top tour leaders wear with pride.
I bought the Canon 12x36 almost 2 years ago based mostly on my respect for the Canon L lenses with internal stabilization that I use on a regular basis for bird photography. All I can say is... Wow!. These light-weight, high powered lenses have become my favorites in the field for wildlife observation, especially when viewing wild birds.
At first they took a little time to get used to. They really don't have the feel of a top-of-the-line pair of binos (they are somewhat darker than most and setting the eye-peices for your own interocular distance is a little strange compared to the roof prism glasses that many of us have become accustomed to), but they are what they are. These are not your daddy's binoculars. However, if you are looking for state-of-the-art high tech optics, look no further.
When a subject is focused you see the type of image shake that one would expect at 12x magnification. Then I depress that wonderful little button that activates the image stabilization feature. All of a sudden I feel as though I am now looking at the bird face to face, like I'm just THREE FEET AWAY! It's as if I was studying the bird in a book. I can see details and field marks that others only wish that they could. It has helped me to make some really tough indentifications for my life-list that I might not have recorded otherwise.
After being so pleased with the 12x I decided to buy the 18x50's. I've owned them both now for a while and I find that I take the 12x36's out much more often that the larger, heavier 18x. I highly recommend the Canon 12x36 for serious nature (and or sports) observation.
Digital camera Review: Mountain and celestial views
Summary: 5 Stars
I like to view the mountains from 4 to 30 miles from my house and these are perfect for this. The IS works great, without it, I would need a tripod to see what I'm seeing. Also great for moon viewing.