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.
Pros: Compact, easy to hold, remarkably clear and tehn you apply IS!
Cons: Probably fragile, pricey (but very good)
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