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Lightweight and powerful,the 10×30 IS delivers the benefits of Canon’s refined and active Image Stabilization. Comes with a handy Case, Neck Strap and a set or batteries. more info
Canon 10×30 Image Stabilization Binoculars w/Case Neck Strap
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ghost around main image
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
i purchased the 10×30 is binoculars from amaZon 12/27/07. followed instructions for setting them up and noticed a slight ghost image surrounding the main image, more pronounced when viewing light objects against dark ones, contacted canon and was told to send them in to their repair station in NJ at the cost of $13 for insurance and shiping. when they were returned the enclosed letter said that they met factory specs but would re-adjust and clean them. the problem STILL exist, the is feature works fine but there is still a ghost image around the main one. at the price for this pair i expected to at least have a sharp image. at $13 bucks a shot to send them back only to be told that they are OK seems like a waste of money so i am writing this review in hopes it will stop someone else from wasting their money. service was fast but DID NOT resolve the problem.
Great Compromise between Cost and Features!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve owned a pair of Canon 10X30 image stablization binoculars for over a year now. Both the image clarity and the performance of the image stabilization are very good. These binoculars are not too heavy as well; however, you may consider replacing the included thin nylon Canon strap with either a neoprene strap from Op/Tech or a secured strap from Pacsafe. I have also recommended the 10X30 IS to a few friends who have either gone on to either purchase their own 10X30 IS or the 12X36 II.
This product is what I consider to be a great compromise of cost and features. While the Canon 8X25 IS was a little cheaper than the Canon 10X30, I preferred the fact that the 10X30 takes AA batteries instead of special lithium CR batteries like in the case of the 8X25. Of course if would have been nice to have the power of the 12X36 II, but of course those binoculars are about $200 more. I do wish it had weather-sealing protection, but at this price, it is hard to expect this feature.
While I love these binoculars, I have never been happy with the included Canon nylon zipper case as any binocular straps get in the way of the zipper on the case. It has been very difficult to look for a better 3rd party case for these binoculars due to the irregular shape as it is a hybrid of a roof prism and porro prism design. After a lot of searching, I finally found that the Think Tank Photo Skin 50 is a great case for these Canon 10X30 binoculars. The zipperless loop-and-hook design of the Think Tank Skin 50 allows me to place my binoculars inside without having zippers get in the way of my Pacsafe binocular/camera strap. The noise-less velcro option make it easy for my to remove or secure my binoculars during plays and concerts.
Again, this is a fine pair of binoculars; however, a third party case and strap may be needed. Amazon was able to deliver these binoculars on time, without damage.
Simply amazing!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Simply stated, these are the best binocs I’ve ever owned. They are simply amazing in their ability to control the shakes. The optics seem to be of the highest quality with no distortions or imperfections or false colorization. The stabilization technology is amazing! I have a significant “essential tremor” which has limited my ability to use binocs. These binocs “cure” that condition! To see things snap to stable and clear upon the click of a button is a wonder to behold!
Really nice binocs
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These are great binocs. The image stabilization affects the quality and ability to focus a bit but it works very well.
I like the design very much and the carrying case is good.
I am totally satisfied with my purchase and the delivery
Instant gratification
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
There is no need for big talk to demonstrate the product. Point at a target, press the stabilization button. Three seconds later you are sold. There will be no going back… even if the world runs out of batteries.
Let’s only wish for the next generations that the vibration reduction system will not be as bulky ( look at camera lenses do you see a bulge anywhere for the VR ? ) and the price comes more in line… otherwise, just a great product.
Great binocs
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I used Amazon’s reviews to select these binoculars and I was not disappointed. The image stabilization is well worth purchasing. I use them for birdwatching and I am very happy with this feature.
Incredible, too bad I don’t get a commission though
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These binoculars are everything I hoped they were. Three of my friends tried them, they always say the same thing “wow” when they push the image stabilizer button. I have used them while being driven around in the car, and other than getting carsick, they rock. The images are so stable, you get carsick in record time. I used them recently at a live concert, they worked very well with excellent light gathering, and are small enough not to be a burden. I recommend them 100%. The carrying case is a bit cheesy, but not enough to matter to me, although I don’t think the case would protect the binoculars from a waist height drop.
The stabilization feature allows you to fully realize the benefit of the magnification. I have some older ones without stabilization that don’t seem as powerful in comparison.
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Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely more than pleased. Avoided purchasing them for a year ’cause I have essential tremor and didn’t think they would do the job. Wrong again. I am extremely pleased and everyone that has used them says “amazing”….
stabilized binoculars
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
For the price, absolutely incredible.
They are about 80% as good as the best made for
about 1/4 the money.
Take the shake out Buck Fever
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Let’s face it, no matter how many big game animals you see your heart starts thumping and your breathing is labored. That’s usually when you need to decide whether it’s time to shoot or pass. Another common scenario is glassing out west and trying to decide if you should make a 1/2 mile stalk while straing to get a good view of the rack.
I assure you these things work. I have had mine for 4 or five years. I have two pairs of rechargable batteries. I don’t think I have ever had to change fully charged batteries in the same day.
Where they are noticably lacking is low light at the very beginning and end of the day. My Nikon Monarchs are much better for those 10-15 minutes and that can be a big deal. I wish they had 10 x 40′s. They already weigh more than regular bino’s so adding a few ounces for improved low-light viewing would make them 5 star.
Great!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These have been a great purchase! I’m really into using NiMH rechargeable batteries in all of my electronic devices and prior to purchasing these I read many reviews here that said you could not use rechargeable batteries. I emailed Canon and received a reply back stating “Yes, you can use rechargeable batteries in the binoculars. We recommend rechargeable NiMH batteries at least 2000 mAH”.
Binoculars
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The best binoculars I’ve ever had. They arrived within a week. I am very satisfied!
Good performance but unable to handle marine environment
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I knew these were not waterproof, but they don’t seem to have any water resistance at all. Used them for 2 summers on the boat and the IS system stopped working. They didn’t get dunked in water and the optics are fine; just being the salt air apparently was bad enough. And the estimated repair cost (out of warranty) is out of line with their cost.
So will try anther brand since their waterproof version is so much more expensive.
Bird watching heaven
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased Canon 10×30 Image Stabilization Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries binoculars for my wife. She has had many pairs of binoculars and now we are in the golden ages of our lives, she found the binoculars she had to be to heavy for walking around in the woods, not really clear and with slight tremors in her hands focusing was becoming an issue. The Canon 10×30 Image Stabilization Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries fit the bill for the perfect binoculars for her to bird watch with. Right after we got the binoculars we went into the woods for several hours and she was thrilled.
Great on the open water
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have had these binoculars for about 1 year now, and just love them. I use them on whale-watching boats off the California coast (I go about once-a-month). When water conditions are calm, these take off just enough of the shake from the boat to allow for clear viewing of marine wildlife (including seabirds).
When conditions out on the water, are less than optimal, they still allow for enough shake reduction to be able to find whales. The lens clarity is superb in my opinion, I have tested some other name-brand, non-image-stabilized binoculars that cost as much if not more than what you can get here, and I don’t see the quality being better.
Really Really nice
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These make looking at whales from a boat, a VERY easy thing to do. The image stabilization is great and binoculars have a wide enough field of view to be very useful.
Canon 10×30 Image Stabilization Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These are great binoculars. The optics are good and the image stabilization works well and by minimizing jiggle adds significantly to what you can see and identify. I bought my first pair several years ago for something over $500 and was well satisfied. Unfortunately they were dropped and were unuseable and unrepairable (for less than the cost of a new pair). So at a price of $300+ I am well satisfied.
Blown away
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
First, I need to disclose that I am entirely new to binoculars. Prior to the Canon 10×30′s my previous binoculars were made by Bushell. As you know, these are the cheap binoculars you get at department stores are really horrible once compared to something just a bit more expensive. So you can see where I’m coming from.
Well, When I first used these Canons I looked at the Moon and I can’t believe how bright it was. The image is as crisp as my eyes can resolve, and the binoculars are surprisingly easy to keep steady even when the Image Stabilizer is turned off. So imagine my surprise when I turned on the IS. It is just very easy to see amazing detail effortlessly. The IS feels much like the one found on a video or photo digital camera.
The battery latch seems a bit fiddly, but fortunately, batteries are said to last a good 4 hours of continuous use, for alkalines.
They are not heavy at all, although they feel substantial. These binoculars are comfortable and usable and cause no eyestrain or long term discomfort.
I find that the eye reliefs are very generous and that there is not a lot of difference in what you see with the way you position the binoculars against your eyes, so that you can simply hold them comfortably instead of trying to maintain a very precise spot against your face.
The supplied padded case is nylon and has a nice classy feel to it. And although it is not a hard case, I feel it provides enough protection if you are going to put that case into another bag, as long as the bag does not get dropped from too high.
While it is true that they come with no frontal lens caps, I am not sure they are needed, as the lenses are well recessed.
You do need to hold your finger on the IS button for as long as you need the feature, unlike other IS binoculars. But I find this button light enough that this is not a problem.
These are not resistant to the elements, so I am not sure if I would want to take them with me to places where they could get dropped in water. I feel like I would want to treat these like I would treat a nice camera. Although these are not resistant to full immersion in water, they are, according to Canon, resistant to water drops from rain.
Overall, I recommend these to pretty much anyone looking for binoculars that are portable, high quality, easy to use and comfortable, and who does not mind paying a little extra.
Great Purchase
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My family and I go up to the Yellowstone area every year and enjoy looking for wolves and bears. This year I decided to do like the professionals and buy a spotting scope. I found a highly rated one on Amazon, but then I stumbled on these binoculars. While the scope was good, the binoculars were amazing.
The main advantage of a scope is that it holds still so you can see the animals. The problem is sometimes people bump the scope with their eyes thus moving and it and inconveniently the animals decide to move as well.
With these binoculars the wide field of view makes it easy to find the animals and with image stabilization there is no problem seeing them clearly.
Needless to say, the scope was returned but I kept the binoculars. If I were a little richer I would have the gotten the 12x model. With most binoculars increased power just means increased shake, but with the image stabilization that shouldn’t be a problem.
Very pleased
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I wanted to buy a pair of binoculars for my husband, thinking he might begin the astronmy hobby he has often mentioned. First I bought a pair of Nikon 10x50s…mistake. They were too heavy…I couldn’t hold them steady and looking at the sky was pointless through the unsteady gaze. I returned them immediately, bit the price bullet, and bought these. We both love them. Haven’t used them for the stars yet, but brought them to an Ironman race and could watch my sister swimming in the race…unbelievable. My dad had his favorite automatic focus binoculars at the race, but our Canon was still better. Crisp, clear, beautiful, and the stabilization changes the entire experience. If you can afford them, buy them and you will not regret it. Makes details pop like never before.
Excellent for Bird Watching on a Hike
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Yes, they’re a little costly, and they aren’t so light that you’ll forget you’ve got them hanging from your neck. Also, they won’t take abuse; they really resent being dropped, they are afraid of the water, and they don’t respond well to being spanked or shaken.
So why might you need them?
1. The optics are extremely good; stick to canon and Nikon, and you’ll be okay.
2. The Image Stabilization is effective; it gives you enough of an edge to find feather details etc. that you’d miss without IS. If you have a hard time holding binoculars steady enough, this edge will be worth double.
3. The Canon guarantee is long-lasting and, in my experience, Canon service is prompt and thorough. I do note that a couple of one-star reviewers would beg to differ.
These are probably the cheapest IS binoculars that are worth considering. Otherwise, choose your binos by some other criterion, but stay away from Bushnell and don’t expect great optics from ultra-cheapos.
Wind Beater
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Standing yesterday at South Point Hawaii, the winds were howling at 50 MPH gusts. While wind, swells and wave action obliterated most detail, pushing the IS button made the image crystal sharp and allowed me to spot a pod of about seven sprinner dolphins and the tail fluke of a humpback.
Every friend I hand the glasses to probably results in another Canon sale. This concept is clearly a technological innovation in the binocular world, and the price makes it reasonable for most.
very good, but not perfect
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Very good optics. IS works well, but not perfectly. Have to refocus a little after turning on IS. Nice and lightweight. No front lens caps provided-why not? But overall very glad to have them at that price. Maybe someday can afford even nicer Canon IS binocs?
Light, bright, super image and well done
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Work great on land and even on moving boat. Good crisp image, stabilization works great and weight is about perfect for the size.
Only shame is that for a pair of not so cheap binoculars a lens cloth isn’t included. Not a big deal but sort of wimpy.
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I will never buy another pair of binoculars without Image Stabilization. It is like air-conditioning – once you have it, you can never go back to living without it!
I cannot offer any additional information beyond the terrific reviews submitted by others on this item. If you are undecided about buying these, put your fears to rest and buy them! Absolutely one of the best purchases I have ever made and worth every penny!