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| Canon 8x25 Image Stabilization Binoculars w/Case and Neck Strap | 
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| Brand: Canon
Category: Photography
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $208.89
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (16 reviews)
Sales Rank: 550
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.6 x 3.2
MPN: 7562A002
Model: CANON BINOCULAR 8X25IS
UPC: 013803010572
EAN: 0013803010572
ASIN: B000063YA5
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 No more headaches December 31, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Image stabilization (IS) is well worth the modest incremental cost and bulk of binocs w/o IS. You can see detail better and not get headaches from jitter. Almost as good as putting non-IS binocs on a tripod. I'd give it 5 stars if I didn't have to constantly hold down the image stabilization button. I'm sure Canon did that to prevent running down the batteries. However, it would have been nice to push once and have IS stay on for 30 seconds or so.
 Canon Stabilization Binocllars November 27, 2007
I purchased these binoculars for use on a 30 foot fishing boat. They work great. The image is clear and when I activate the stabilization, I can read caution and slow notice signs from a long way off. I know that some reviewers have concerns about them not being waterproof. As long as you don't drop them in the water, they seem fine.
IS is great, Optics OK March 31, 2007
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I used these binocs extensively for several days on African safari to view animals and birds. The night skies were clear so I tried it on a few astronomical objects. As an experienced telescope user I can say the optics are a bit disappointing. There is noticeable chromatic and other aberrations. Of course, an astronomical test is pretty severe compared to a landscape type of view. In daytime viewing most people probably wouldn't notice the deficiencies. Focusing is easy.
The image stabilizing feature is amazingly effective. After initially being a bit underwhelmed, I can say the IS technology makes these binocs hugely more useful than an improvement in the optics would. For stationary or moving objects, it works to near perfection. I used my left hand to focus, right hand to hold the IS button, and both functions were comfortably reachable.
Other good facts--the battery life seems very long. Not sure exactly how many hours but I'm on the first battery still and it's been several months of intermittent (and more recently, heavy) usage.
And they really are lightweight. That makes them superior to larger, better, heavier binocs that you don't use as often because they're not as convenient. You will take these around with you frequently.
Eye relief is fine. For eyeglass wearers, you can fold back the rubber eyecups and put the lens right up to touching your glasses, and you can get a full field of view.
And at around $240, excellent value.
Fabulous quality January 7, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
Fabulous pair of binoculars for the price. Image quality is crystal clear
Great Binoculars January 4, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
My husband and I love these binoculars. I was concerned about paying extra for the image stabilization and I really don't understand how it works, but I think it's great. You really pick up detail that you would otherwise miss due to you hands shaking. I would highly recommend these binoculars.
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