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)