Canon are the world leaders and indeed pioneers in image stabilisation binoculars and this set of Canon 12x36 II IS Image stabilization binoculars has to be for me is one of the best pairs of binoculars in their range.

I had heard about IS binoculars, and although they are expensive, found this set used for the price of a nice regular set. Based on some online research, I first read the instructions (important!) and then put them to work. Blown away. Nothing like I expected.

I use these for everything.They are light weight and fit comfortably around my neck. They are the only binoculars I use, or even need. I've had them for about 6 years and I've had no problems with them at all.The easy focus is right where you need it.I watch birds and squirrels in my back yard and...

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Close Focus; Quality Lenses; Strong Construction; Works Well With Glasses

Heavy

I use these for birding. Without stabilization 12x is too long for me due to the way my hand shaking is amplified. But these give me a rock solid view. There is a little bit of visible chromatic aberration. Not enough to bother me.

Good Stabilization; Strong Construction

Chromatic Aberration

I purchased these for my husband because he likes to photograph water fowl and he loves the binoculars. Shipping was timely and I am very pleased with the product. Good choice to purchase for yourself or a gift.

Canon Image Stabilising Binos: 12x30 Image Stabilising binoculars. For general hand-held use 10 x magnification is about right, because the natural movement of the observer is emphasised by the instrument, and things can get shaky, especially on a windy day.

Greatly improves the quality of observation

A touch heavy; and a bit unattractive; (only matters if you are a poseur)

I wasn't sure about this technology so,lest I was disappointed, I started at the bottom of the range with the 8 X 25.I was not disappointed - the results were remarkable. And they were still small enough to be carried on your belt.Unfortunately, I liked them so much that I coveted a more powerful...

Remarkable

Cheap case

As an experienced brider (bird watcher to some) I've owned some of the world's greastest optics, the type of European "alpha-glass" that top tour leaders wear with pride. I bought the Canon 12x36 almost 6 years ago based mostly on my respect for the Canon L lenses with internal stabilization that I...

Having owned and enjoyed a pair of 10 x 30IS for the last decade to experience wide field star views, I was surprised to find the 12 x 36 IS II such an improved performer. The increased capture and the purity of colour in the optics bought more objects into view and easily resolved the Jewel Box and...

Reliable; Durable; Superior build quality; Easy to use