Canon 8x25 Image Stabilization Binoculars w/Case and Neck Strap by Canon
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Digital camera reviews of Canon 8x25 Image Stabilization Binoculars w/Case and Neck Strap
Digital camera Review: Binoculars Canon 8x25
Summary: 5 Stars
The image quality is excellent. Eye relief is good so these binoculars are easy to use. The image stabilization is amazing. I use them for star gazing and would not go back to binoculars that are not image stabilized. The improvement in seeing is amazing when the IS is engaged. I also use them for concerts etc. and IS makes all the difference.
Battery life has been good using the IS function 99% of the time. Since I am a casual user two batteries last about a year.
I would have liked to see a push on push off type of switch for the IS instead of having to push and hold the IS switch to keep it engaged.
Focusing is relatively easy even while holding down the IS button, which is located on the top front by the way.
After using 8x25 and experiencing IS for the first time I wish that I would have gotten the next higher magnification because it works so well.
Digital camera Review: Canon Stabilization Binocllars
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased these binoculars for use on a 30 foot fishing boat. They work great. The image is clear and when I activate the stabilization, I can read caution and slow notice signs from a long way off. I know that some reviewers have concerns about them not being waterproof. As long as you don't drop them in the water, they seem fine.Digital camera Review: Fabulous quality
Summary: 5 Stars
Fabulous pair of binoculars for the price. Image quality is crystal clearDigital camera Review: Great Binocular for the price, Questionable reliabilty
Summary: 4 Stars
It is funny to see one reviewer compare it to the 8X32 Leica. because I am about to do the same thing. I just happen to own a Leica 8X32 also. Actually I agree 100% with the comparison from other reviewer. The IS function works so well that the Canon 8X25 IS and Leica 8X32 are comparable on hand held application, except the Canon is slightly dimmer than the Leica. There is no doubt that Leica will beat the Canon on a tripod, due to the better optic of the Leica.. For 5X the price it should. Also for 5X the price it also buy you the water proof and rubber armor. The Leica is more than twice as heavy as the Canon. You might call that Canon has the upper hand on Leica.
As for reliability, that is a different story. My Leica 8X32 has served me more than 15 years and still good as new. The IS function of the Canon 8X25 ISfailed after 15 months. Fortunately for the reason we can guest, this is the only product that Canon carries a 3 year warranty ( even the DSLRs from Canon carries only 1 year warranty). However it take at least 4 phone calls from me and from Canon USA to convince the repair department to fix it under warranty instead of charging me $450 to fix a $175 binocular.
A friendly advice: make sure that it comes with a 3 year warranty before you buy it. Or you can pay extra to buy the extended warranty.
Digital camera Review: Great Binoculars
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband and I love these binoculars. I was concerned about paying extra for the image stabilization and I really don't understand how it works, but I think it's great. You really pick up detail that you would otherwise miss due to you hands shaking. I would highly recommend these binoculars.