Reviews - Canon 10x30 IS Compact Image Stabilized Binoculars 2897A002 Reviews - CA-BI-Stabilized-2897A002

Author: ulphotog from Dunbarton NH on Mar 3, 2008
Pros:  Excellent magnification, crystal clear image even without the stabilization activated
Cons:  NONE
Would recommend:  yes

ulphotog wrote:

These binoculars are fantastic. I used a more powerful pair and was impressed. My expectations were lower when I purchased these. Boy was I impressed! I think they are clearer and more optically perfect than the more powerful models. I am a 37 year veteran professional still photographer. I know good optics when I see them, and the canon 10X32s are the finest quality.

Author: John I (verified customer) from Dallas, Texas on Jan 6, 2008
Pros:  Light weight. Image Stabilization. Compact.
Cons:  IPD settings not marked. Short eye relief for glasses wearers.
Would recommend:  yes

John I wrote:

I purchased the Canon 10x30IS binoculars last summer as a second pair of binoculars for astronomy and wildlife. The 10x30IS binoculars are excellent. I consider then a good value because of the Image stabilization. Although my work is optics related, I'm still an inexperienced observer. With second set of binoculars, my fiancée and I didn't have to share binoculars on an African Safari Vacation. And we can both scan the Milky Way at the same time. When my fiancée and I observe together, she always chooses the 10x30IS. If I'm on my own, I use the Canon's half of the time instead of my 7x50 Ultraview. For observing details, the 10x30IS binoculars are great. The image stabilization (IS) can make a big difference during the day. IS even more noticeable when looking at stars and planets. The optics are good. The images are sharp. Although I've seen better color in images when comparing side by side to binoculars with a larger objective aperture, more detail can be seen in the 10x30 ...
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