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 10×30 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. I prefer to get my binoculars at Amazon because they often have discounts when the stock is getting scarce.