This is an amazing optical system. The IS System is stellar and for normal lighting, I highly recommend these binoculars. However, control of light in difficult circumstances is not up to the standard of the world-class (European) optics -- Zeiss and Swarovski, in particular. I compared these against a pair of Zeiss NightOwl 10x56 P*T* binoculars and the optical coatings of the Canons didn't stand up well against this 15+ year-old technology in difficult lighting conditions. When viewing backlit objects -- at dawn & dusk sky above a treeline -- the Canons washed out completely. The Ziess glass lost some contrast, but I was still able to discern detail -- e.g. tree limbs and game. When viewing objects at rear quartering sun angles, I could see three distinct reflections of my retina in the eyepiece of the Canons. This did not occur with the Ziess optics. When casting reflections off of the front glass onto a backstop, a pair of B&L binos was as distinct and almost as bright as a piece of flat glass (a cheap camera filter); reflection off of the Canons were less bright and distinct, but still plainly visible; the Ziess glass reflected only a ghost of the outline of the front optic. These indicate to me that the optical coatings on the Canon Binoculars is inferior to that on the Zeiss Binos. Having performed similar tests between Zeiss and newer pair of Swarovski 10x42 binoculars and finding them comparable, I would place the optical coatings quality of the Canons well behind them. BUT. If you need Image Stabilization, the Canons are the best there is -- at a reasonable price point.Read full review
Having had the Canon 10x30 IS binoes for a number of years I knew how useful this type of binocular could be. The 10x30's quickly became my goto optical system which includes numerous telescopes. Once I do have a scope set up though I wanted to try a Canon IS system with a bit more light grasp and power to allow me to sweep the sky for galaxies and star clusters. I prefer to find things myself as opposed to using a "goto computer system" on my scopes. This latest CAnon IS 15x50 arrangement seems to give me that added ability that I had hoped they would. The IS system is amazing and takes care of the infamous "binocular shakes" which plague anybody who uses binoes often and for extended lengths of time. The price is steep for these but if you find a set on ebay, buy them.
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These are great binoculars. They are well built and weatherproof. The stabilization allows you to see detail much clearer. The olny down side is they are a little heavy to handle for a long period.
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Best image stabilized field glasses on the market. Canon hit a home run with these!
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Very nice optics and stabilization. Great for watching contrails, birds, and other wildlife. Got for astronomy. Can see moons of Saturn as bright dots around the planet. Moon watching is easy. Stabilization helps in scan and acquisition. Moderately heavy, but not uncomfortably so.
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