I S binoculars

[romanmick]

Hi All

Still researching some bins, it has been suggested that I try some IS Cannon etc

Have any of you had any experience with them 18x50 or 15x50

Thanks

Mick

[CYGNUS-X1]

Hi Mick.

I use Bresser 8x56 jagd..........

So much light and wide view,,,,,,,,,,,

Its enjoyable.........................

Paul.

[SteveL]

Mick is specifically asking about IS (Image Stablised) binos, whcih the Bressers are not.

I have a set of the 10x50 Canon IS... they are a bit heavier than a normal set of 10x50, but everyone without fail who has tried them has pressed the IS button and muttered "ooo...OOOOOOO!!!" under their breath.

[CYGNUS-X1]

It dont say that on my thread Steve?

[SteveL]

Thread is titled "I S binoculars" i.e Image Stabilised Binos. Also the first post is talking about Canon IS binos...

[CYGNUS-X1]

Well being a newbeee I did not realise Steve......How thick am I?

[SteveL]

no worries

(You may also want to make your GPS location in your signature a little more vague if you value your online privacy/security).

[CYGNUS-X1]

No problems with that I live in Kettering-Northants.

Be good to find some other locals with the same interest.

[TheMightyKong]

Hi Steve,

I dont know about kettering but there are 2 astro societies in Northampton, plus there's a group that also has observing sessions in a park east of northampton mentioned in this thread:

http://stargazerslounge.com/astro-events-local-meetings/79670-nene-valley-astronomical-society.html

[PeterW]

I got some 23x36 IS bins, great for daytime, birding etc... the IS holds the view so steady you can pick up tiny details with no trouble. Bit small for night time use, though the stars are held nice and steady.

PEterW

[Doug]

Hi Mike

Did you ever get the Canon IS ?

I have read that they are great just would like some conformation how good they are

Doug

Essex

[ollypenrice]

I have only ever borrowed them but I belong in the camp of those who go ooo-OOOO when the button is pressed! It is like switching on a virtual tripod. They are good, and comfortably beat the 10x rule for hand holding.

Olly

[Stu]

Hi Mick

I've got a pair of canon15x50is and love them. They are a little heavy maybe but the stabilisation works very well. It damps out all the high frequency wobbles and lets you see much more detail. The image can tend to swim around a little, particularly if looking up towards the zenith but it's much better than non stabilised. They are great for just popping out for a quick look if you can't face taking the scope out or taking to a dark site. In fact the only time I've seen m33 has been with my bins. I'm a fan, as you can tell.

Stu

[Stu]

Meant to mention also that prices vary alot so well worth looking around on the web for the best.

Stu

[romanmick]

Hi Mike

Did you ever get the Canon IS ?

I have read that they are great just would like some conformation how good they are

Doug

Essex

Hi Doug I am still researching and very tempted,being a newbee they will have other uses rather than a dedicated tripod setup

[dlp]

I had a pair of the 15x50ISs for about a year but regrettably had to sell them to raise some cash. That will rank as one of the biggest mistakes I ever made. They were stunning, and not just at night too - you could see the 'quality of glass' looking at anything. The more recent 10x42s are supposed to be even more exceptional, but they're even more expensive! The smaller versions (eg 8x25) are less convenient as you have to hold the 'IS' button down, whereas the bigger ones have an on/off button.

I found Microglobe to be the cheapest, and I've dealt with them twice with no problems.

David

[Stu]

If I remember rightly I got mine from www.acecameras.co.uk who seemed cheap and reliable

Stu

[Doug]

Hi guy

for the 18X50 Microglobe has the edge on price

for the 15x50 Ace optics has the edge but still the best so far unless you know different;)

I was told that they go through batteries rather quickly is this true?