The second I hit the image-stabilization button, the shakiness of the bird I was following disappeared and I was able to follow the loon as it flew above the surface of the water for over 100 feet.

As a longtime birder, I have used and seen a lot of binoculars over the years, and I confess I currently own more pairs than I really need to pursue my hobby. I have a preference for 10x binoculars, but as I get older it does get a little tougher to hold the glasses steady hour after after.

Great set of binoculars. The "IS" has become indespensible and greatly reduces eye strain from vibration. The clarity is exceptional.

Compact; Lightweight; Quality Lenses

The standout feature and main selling point of the Canon's 10x30 Image-Stabilized binoculars is obviously their image stabilisation (IS) that helps to reduce and even in some cases eliminate image shake.

Utilising the technology behind the high-quality lenses in its cameras, Canon has set out its intentions for monopolising all aspects of visual optimisation with the manufacturer's 10x30 IS binoculars.Photographers will find these particularly useful to find potential shots when out in the field,

I have a pair of Canon Image Stabilizer 10X30 binoculars. They were wonderful until a few years later they have now become a stickey black goopy mess. They are so bad that I can no longer use them which is a big disapointment to me. I will never purchase Canon again after this experience!

Close Focus; Compact; Lightweight; Quality Lenses

Poor Construction

Seasoned binocular users know that even the slightest hand movement can greatly shake the image being viewed especially if it with higher magnification. The Canon 10x30 has vertical and horizontal gyros that identify motion in any direction.

From the outset, it becomes apparent that there is much to like in Canon's 10x30 IS II binoculars. For starters, the build quality, as expected from Canon, is terrific as the binocs are clearly solidly well constructed.

Great build; Clear and crisp optics; Comfortable to use; Well laid out controls

Ill placed eyelets making threading strap difficult

Image stabilization; what a great concept! No more worrying about the caffine in that cola or coffee. Pay no attention to the wind. Ignore the bumps in the road (or the waves in the ocean). These Canon's perform beautifully in almost every circumstance.