I would really recommend these to anyone. It is so funny how far technology has come. I have always suffered from Handshake and this has caused problem in navigation. But with these Cannon’s the problem is eliminated.

I have looked at the spec and they look really go. I might go and have a look at a pair cause though I don't have a condition like your self, I think everyone get the shakes when they are cold and tierd and running on caffine.

The thing is though, when it comes to things like binoculars, I tend never to get new ones as I already have a perfectly good pair that I have done for about the last 10 years. Maybe nows the time for an up grade

I have never used Stabilising Binoculars before. But will have to look into it.

I agree with Pirate though - with chandlery like this, you are always put off buying new stuff as your old ones still work.

Maybe the saying is right -"If it ain't broke, don't fix it"

I have a pair of ex WD 1915 Ross binoculars in original case. Still waiting for them to fall apart so I can justify buying some new ones.

Same with all that type of gear. If you want to upgrade but can't justify it you could always ask santa to give it to you for christmas.

Tried that for the Pendennis 46 but it didn't work. Some bull about couldn't get it down the chiminy.

Bloody father christmas with his dam width restrictions

B'stard drank my sherry though and let his reindeer crap on the lawn!

Those Reindeer ruined my flowerbeds - he really shouldn't be allowed to keep them unattended while he breaks into people houses!

My personal experience concerning stabilised binoculars:
I have a stabilised Canon 12x36 and a Steiner Admiral 7x50.
They are both very good but finally, on the boat, I always use the Steiner.
Why?
Because on the Steiner:
1) you almost dont need to focus them (you need to do it all the time on the Canon),
2)they are fully waterproof,
3)you dont need to change/charge the batteries,
4)theyr image is extremely sharp even in low light,
5)they are "shorter" and lighter,
6)there is a compass
....unfortunately they are more expensive :-((

Yeah, but if you think of it as a long term invest ment, cost per use would only work out a few pence!

I am good at talking myself into buying things I don't need!

Have to say I can't get on with them at all - and the Master agrees! Come close to slinging them over side several times :) Also ours eats batteries.

Give good old fashion ones and something to lean on anyday.

W.

True on the old batteries front, but if you have one’s that have the ability to switch the stabilising function on and off, then you conserve a lot of power.

What have been the mayjor problems you have had wolfy?

Just can't get on with them...

But mainly have trouble focusing and getting clear definition especially after pressing the button to stablize them.

Also ours are only 25x magnification compared with 50x for the normal ones so not as good from any real distance.

Maybe just user induced errors?

W.

Well it doesn't matter if you have the best bit of kit in the world if you can't use it. If you have had problems, hundreds of other probbly have as well.

I bought mine before Xmas, they are 15x50, (it is the first number that is the magnification,Wolfie). Because they are twice the magnification of normal bins, the depth of field (focus) is much smaller and hence they require more focusing than less powerful binoculars. The clarity is superb, and the stabilisation system is like magic! On a clear night you can clearly see the craters and mountains of the moon, just like through a telescope, the only thing against them is the price, but, you get what you pay for.

Yes - quality does come at a price