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   Jessica B
   April 18th, 2010 - 03:56

   When I push the ’stabilize’ button, one ‘eye’ stabilizes – the other doesn’t – resulting in 2 out-of-sync images. Canon had me send them to their repair center, then e-mailed me: “We are returning your BINOCULAR 15X45IS to you un-repaired. We regret that we could not be of further assistance.” After calling their 800 number they explained that after 7 years they were at the ‘end of life’ and the parts were not available to repair them. The 15×45IS’s appear the have the very same body as the 15×50s – hopefully they’ve learned how to make them more reliable…
   Rating: 1 / 5
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   Tahir J. Naim
   April 18th, 2010 - 05:14

   Update: I own them now! Bought the filter covers for the main lenses too and the lens caps. As some reviewers have noted these binos weigh a bit more than other binos due to the IS. Not too burdensome for a decent hike if you carry it postman-style over your neck and under an armpit and can still bring it around quick enough. All things considered though I wonder if a spotting scope and a light monopod might not be a better choice for weight and magnification. Perhaps for some, so far I’m sticking with this (and it’s paid for).

   Original: First, I don’t own these binoculars (yet), due to the cost and weight (they’re over 3 pounds), but I’ve started saving my shekels based on the Bezos review and the Canon name. Also, please note that these binoculars are 18x (not 50x as another reviewer suggests). For bird-watchers it’s worth mentioning that one should keep in mind the difficulty that many have in finding a bird through higher power binoculars after spotting the bird with one’s eyes. I have a pair of 12×50 Pentax binoculars that I like a great deal and have had only minimal trouble finding birds that I’ve spotted. Others, however, don’t have the same good fortune and so they prefer lower-power binoculars. The Audobon Society (the last time I checked) recommends 7×35 binoculars, but the average age of their membership is somewhere north of 50, so most likely their reviewers are unable to hold steady the higher power binoculars (however, even our nation’s elderly should do fine with these as they have image stabilization). I’m curious to know how bright the image is (as I’ve read somewhere that 12×50 represented the best compromise between magnification and image brightness). From the other reviews it certainly sounds like that’s not a problem.
   Rating: 5 / 5
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   sumit malik
   April 18th, 2010 - 05:37

   The problem with high power binoculars is that humans can’t hold them steady, and that jitter makes it impossible to really look at something without a tripod. The image stabilization in this pair solves that problem and holds things rock steady. This is an expensive product that clearly distingues itself, and one of those products that technology makes seem a little magic.

   I have only two small complaints: First, for a product this expensive they should pre-install the neck strap for you — not a big deal, but it would be nice for the customer. Second, I wish the lens cap covers were higher quality and attachable to the unit so they wouldn’t get lost. Again, not a big deal.

   These are without a doubt the best binoculars I’ve ever used.
   Rating: 5 / 5
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   Nick Smortly
   April 18th, 2010 - 06:08

   I really like these binoculars. Please read the other reviews to gain knowledge on the product’s high points. Also note, I have not found any of the low points mentioned to be present or affect my viewing in any way.
   Rating: 5 / 5
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   S. J. Mart
   April 18th, 2010 - 06:48

   The stabilization of the view is mind blowing.

   I was a bit concerned about spending this much money on a pair of binoculars. We love to casually birdwatch and my wife and I live for most of the year on a catamaran sailboat and the rolling of the deck can create some steadying issues using our standard binocs. Since not only pleasure but our safety was on the line, I was willing to give it a try. The end result is nothing short of amazing. Important safety details such as daymarker numbers or reefs can be picked up at about twice as far away as with our marine standard binocs but best of all is the steady sure confidence imparted to the product from the image stabilization feature.

   I highly recommend these puppies to anyone wanting a quality pair of binocs.

   Rating: 5 / 5

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