The Image Stabilization from Canon introduces the technology from camcorders into the world of binoculars. The Image Stabilization is made for those spectators who enjoy parades, sports events, air shows, nature walks or even bird watching, with a steady view.

Canon 10x30 Image Stabilization Binocular Review w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries

About Image Stabilization I and II

As I write this article the Image Stabilization II is already out and so I can say that this is the little brother of the Image Stabilization II. Image Stabilization is cheaper than the Image Stabilization II but of course it doesn’t measure up to the newer model.

But anyway, the Image Stabilization has a magnification power of 10x, and with the doublet field flattener, the image is much sharper and distortion free. The Super Spectra lenses too are multi-coated, giving you a highly contrasted image, not to mention the fact that the lenses are lead free.

What This Canon 10X30 Binocular Can Do For You:

The Canon 10X30 Image Stabilization‘s long eye relief of 14.5 mm ensures that people with glasses can comfortably use them. Protected by a coat of water resistant rubber, the Image Stabilization does not slip from your hand easily.

Having said that, it is important to note that, like its older brother, the Image Stabilization is water resistant, not waterproof. This is a major drawback for such a well design pair of binoculars.

Speaking of the Image Stabilization II, the Image Stabilization actually share many of the same features. However, Canon managed to lighten the Image Stabilization II, despite it being slightly bigger!! The Image Stabilization measures 8.6 x 6.1 x 4.1 inches, weighing 4.4 pounds, while the Image Stabilization II measures 9 x 7 x 4 inches but only weigh 1 pound!

Canon 10X30 Image Stabilization Summary

In my opinion, if you are interested in the Image Stabilization series or this model – Canon 10X30 Image Stabilization, I strongly recommend you get yourself an Image Stabilization II, unless you are not willing to spend that little extra, the Image Stabilization is a great product itself.

Update:
I prefer to get my binoculars at Amazon because they often have discounts when the stock is getting scarce. Right now there are two left in stock so Amazon is giving a 37% discount for Canon 10×30.

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The Canon 12×36 Image Stabilization II Binoculars is one of those products with high end technology and mid range price. Significantly cheaper than the Zeiss’ Victory FL T, the IS 2 offers similar, if not better features for at least half the price.

Weighing just 1 pound, the Image Stabilization II, as its name suggest, incorporates the technology first used in Canon camcorders. Now, the Vari-Angle Prism helps continuously adjust the prism with the help of vertical and horizontal sensors and a microchip, to give a clear image. Now bird watching or enjoying a football match would be much much more comfortable.

Canon 12x36 Image Stabilization II Binoculars

The power of the IS 2 is formidable too. Boasting a 12x magnification power, it also offers you a wide range of view. Besides that it has long-eye relief and the extra-bright image produced make bird watching in dim light possible. The Multi-coated lens not only filters out the harmful ultraviolet rays, but the Doublet Field Flattener included increases the sharpness and the contrast of the image as well.

Protected by a layer of rubber coating, losing your grip may not be that much of a problem. Not just that, with just 2 AA-size alkaline batteries, the IS 2 can function till up to 4 hours of continuous use. On top of that, this product comes with a case, a neck strap and also batteries.

What I don’t like about Canon 12×36 Image Stabilization II

Just when you think the IS 2 is too good to be true – you are right; it really is too good to be true – the one major drawback is that the IS 2 is NOT waterproof. Yup, you might be wondering why such a feature is left out. Well, I do not know. But it seems that if you want to go bird watching, you better bring along an umbrella.

A decent product, great for nature lovers, but the non-waterproof thing is one disadvantage I don’t fancy.

If you still want to check out Canon 12×36 Image Stabilization II Binoculars, Amazon is giving Big discount at this point of writing.

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