Canon 8x25 IS Binoculars

Comments about Canon 8x25 IS Binoculars:

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.

These binoculars are literally the difference between merely looking at something and really SEEING it in detail.

This is easily proven, as one does in an eye test, by looking at distant text (e.g. on signs etc.). Without stabilisation you can pretty well read what it says - but really only because you're already fairly sure what it says; switch the stabilisation on and all goes steady, you can read each letter in comfort!

Negatives?
The case definitely does not match up to the quality (and price) of the binoculars; in fact it verges on the tacky.

(Unfortunately, I liked them so much that I coveted a more powerful pair. After some research the best compromise between cost, performance, size and usability definitely appeared to be the 12 X 36 IS II. These, too, turned out to be an even bigger revelation - very bright, very clear and amazingly stable).

Comments about Canon 8x25 IS Binoculars:

I bought these having had such good experience with an IS compact camera.

They are light, easy to setup and use and give beautifuuly coloured closeups of birds, in my case goldfinches, various t1ts, chaffinches, greenfinches and robins.

The IS system is easy to use and battery life isn't an issue as the battery is only used when the IS system is turned on by pressing and holding the large button on top. I'm using rechargeable CR123s so have no problem with battery costs.

I have had quite a shaky hand for more than 30 years and find these really help to stabilise the image without introducing any wierd visual effects.

They also focus very close and i'm able to use them on feeders and birds less than ten feet from my back door.