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 enlarge | Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $429.00
Buy New: $337.93
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New (34) from $304.95
Avg. Customer Rating:  81 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 6.1 x 4.1
MPN: 2897A002
Model: 2897A002
UPC: 082966301360
EAN: 0082966301360
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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 Astounding Advance March 9, 2003
28 out of 28 found this review helpful
I was recently given these image stabilized binoculars as a gift and they are simpley astounding. While their optics are quite good without the image stabilization engaged, with it engaged they are phenomenal. Despite steady hands (I'm a surgeon) there is always some high frequency tremor that causes the image to quiver. Even with the superb optics of far more expensive binoculars such as Zeiss or Leica the limitting factor in resolution becomes this high frequency quiver. With Canon's image stabilization engaged the image becomes essentially rock solid and not only substantialy sharper but also more restful on the eyes. Image stabilization is a true leap forward in binocular design and is a great example of how a high tech advance makes a good product fantastic. Quite frankly, Canon's image stabilized binoculars make traditional binoculars even from high-end Euopean brands obsolete. Don't buy an expensive pair of binoculars without trying these first!
Comfortable 10X magnification August 16, 2000
27 out of 27 found this review helpful
This is the first binocular that allows me to move up to 10X magnification & not feel eye strain. I can focus on tiny details without my brain hurting from the movement. I had the opportunity to do a side by side comparison with a pair of Leica 10X binocs. & the Canon optics were VERY close. The stable image made the difference though. At night I can look at the moon & see so much more than ever before. The Canon IS binoculars are a totally unique viewing experience. Really, they're that good!
Six Month Award August 19, 2000
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
About once every six months I buy something where the quality or functionality blows me away. It's probably more likely through e-commerce when you've never actually seen the product (power of low expectations). Anyway, these 10x30 IS binoculars get the six month award. I looked at [more expensive] image stabilized binoculars and these are hands down better. No jerky movement when panning -- Excellent stabilized image... No achromatic distortion, bright, clear flat image out to the edge, wide field of view, huge focusing range, ample eye relief, gigantic exit pupil, no backlash in the focuser, all in a lightweight small package. I'm going to buy more stuff I've never seen.
Amazing Pair of Binoculars August 30, 2004
25 out of 25 found this review helpful
I bought this pair of binoculars after reading the reviews of several different pairs/brands. I bought them for an Alaskan cruise I just came back from. I cannot say enough about how great these binoculars are. The IS techncology is particularly amazing cause most of the viewing I did was on a moving vessel. The IS technology greatly compensated for any movement from my less than steady hands, and even when supported on the side of the ship, they eliminated much of the jitter from the moving ship. These binoculars really made my trip to Alaska that much more enjoyable. Aside from the IS technology, the Canon lens provide an incredibly clear and crisp image to rival binoculars that cost hundreds more. I did get a chance to see through a pair of $1000.00 Zeiss binoulars while on my trip and they were not noticably any better then the Canon binoculars and lacked the IS technology. The IS really makes a big difference.
Uncanny!!!! October 12, 2000
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
If you've never experienced image stabilization, you owe it to yourself to try it. The first instant you observe it, you can't believe your eyes and brain. It's like magic. Hyperbole? No. Fact? Yes. The device is operated by AA batteries (as I recall) and is activated by a light press of a small, comfortably placed button. Press the button, see the image stop shaking. Release the button, see vibrations. Uncanny. Magic. Without a doubt, the best binoculars I've ever used. Makes 10 power and above useful in a hand-held glass.
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