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18 x 50 IS All Weather
With its wide 50mm objective lenses and high magnification,these rugged, all-weather Canon Image Stabilizer binoculars are destined to set a new and higher benchmark for image brightness, clarity and ergonomic design.
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3 out of 3(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for 18 x 50 IS All Weather
Review 1 for 18 x 50 IS All Weather
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Nickname: mwcINSPECT
Location: Barrington, IL
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Product replacement: Yes
Essential for detailed observations
Date: December 19, 2009
Cons: runs down the 2 aa batteries pretty quickly.
I use these binoculars for home inspections, particularly for very large homes where roof access is not practical. I am able to clearly see details in the granular surface of shingles, the degree of splitting, decay and algae in wood shakes. For masonry chimneys I can easily see loose mortar, hairline cracks, loose and separated flashings as well as any spalling in the bricks. The image stabilization is excellent regardless of the distance. For my applications these glasses have exceeded my expectations. I've also used them in Alaska where distances are vast - phenomenal!
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Review 2 for 18 x 50 IS All Weather
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Nickname: Paul
Location: Belmont, CA
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
Wonderful!
Date: October 13, 2009
Pros: stable field is like no other advantage, high magnification, high build quality
Cons: mediocre battery life, minor color fringing in high-contrast fields, heavy
Image Stabilization causes minor chromatic aberration, (turning IS off eliminates CA) which can be an issue when trying to identify subtle color markings on birds for example. Battery life is not wonderful, but I carry a pair of AAs for backup.
The view is incredible. I can identify birds my Swarovsky brethren can't even find. The high power, stable field means I can study carefully what they can't see.
The view is incredible. I can identify birds my Swarovsky brethren can't even find. The high power, stable field means I can study carefully what they can't see.
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Nickname: Nigel
Location: Florida, USA
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Product replacement: Yes
Great replacement for a telescope
Date: November 16, 2008
Pros: image stabilisation, water resistance, optical quality, convenience
Cons: slight yellow tinge to whole visual field, faint yellow edge to dark objects
I bought a little Meade telescope for planet gazing, but the setup took so long I hardly ever used it. So I sold it and bought the 18X50 IS binos...and they're superb. Just point, press the button, and the image is rock solid.
I've seen 4 moons around Jupiter, the rings of Saturn. I also use them for wild life watching - and they're just marvellous.
A couple of small minuses:
1) I think (and I could be imagining it) images have a faint yellow cast
2) Against some backgrounds (eg birds against cloud), I can see a yellow edge to dark objects.
But overall, the convenience, simplicity and quality have made me totally happy with these.
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