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

Author: looksclose , Occasional user yet want clear bright image., from Tucson Az on Jan 10, 2012
Pros:  Compact, easy to hold, remarkably clear and tehn you apply IS!
Cons:  Probably fragile, pricey (but very good)
Would recommend:  yes

looksclose wrote:

These are fantastic binoculars! Pricey but hey, after the check clears, so what? These are light and easy to hold. Actually it is fairly easy to hold them still, rare for 10 power and then you activate IS! That is like adding 2 more power, so clear is the image. I'm sure these are fragile and do not plan to drop test them or ever loan them out. I am tempted to buy a 15X IS Cannon, but for what, these work very well! Perhaps the focus is a little touchy but I am getting used to it.

Author: Police3304 (verified customer) from Portland, OR on Nov 24, 2009
Pros:  Easy to use and works the way it should.
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

Police3304 wrote:

Great Value on a Great Product

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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