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

The product came rapidly and as advertised. They (10x30 Canon IS) are amazing! I wish they had lens caps but I put them back in the case when not in use. You actually can use them while riding as a passenger if the road isn't too awful. Overall, I can't get over the clarity of the image. I think I'll save up for the larger ones although these meet almost any binocular need. I highly recommend these. You have to see the clarity of the image to believe it. Buy them, you'll not be disappointed. PS They work great with glasses on. I haven't used my other 10x30 (name brand) binoculars since I got these.

My warranty for this product expired january 07; image stabilization failed 11 weeks later! Factory repair cost quoted as $577.88. I would advise not purchasing Canon image stabilization products based on my experience.

I find this product to be amazing. I have never been able to successfully use binoculars because my hands are too unsteady. With the press of a button,, all of the shaking stops and I can enjoy as though looking through a window. I find the binoculars reasonably light and feel natural and sit comfortably in my grip. Lots of good technology at a reasonable price. My only criticism is the neck strap. It appears to be impossible to attach to the binoculars. It finally took my wife and I three safety pins and two pairs of pliers and four hands to accomplish the task of simply attaching a strap. It amazed us how thoughtless they were in this part of the design when they were performing the miracle of stopping my hands from causing the image to shake. Now that it is attached and I can safely use the binoculars without fear of dropping them, it love the product.

My bother-in-law and I went to Africa on safari last year. We had purchased the binoculars especially to use while hunting. The optics were good and we were initially impressed by the image stabilization while still here in the states. Our impressions were confirmed when our professional hunters fell in love with them during the hunt. They were so impressed by the IS and price that we left a pair with our hunter. He used them for the entire season last year, and when he visited "The States" last month, he reported that they are still doing well.

The Image Stabilizer Technology (IS) really works. IS has been around for a long time on video camera's but you could never see it work in real time. You either had to turn it on or off. With these Bino's you just push the button on top, and all the shake stops. This is not a gimmick or sales hipe. I would not have believed it unless I saw it myself. I have used Steiner 7X50s in the military and other high quality optics, and these little 10x30s beat all the others for my home use.

Pro's: (IS) really works. Affordable. Light weight. Enclosed soft case is fine. Great value for the money. Current Rebate from Canon.

Con's: Not Water-proof. I would not want to backpack with these.

Overall: MUST BUY!! For fair weather sports, racing, birding, and general home use. Read the reviews.