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Customer Reviews for 12 x 36 IS II

12 x 36 IS II

Average Customer Rating:
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6 out of 6(100%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for 12 x 36 IS II
Review 1 for 12 x 36 IS II
Nickname: Digitalshooter
Location: Stamford, Connecticut
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur
Canon Enthusiast: 6 to 10 years
Product replacement: No

Finest Stabilized Optics

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Date:February 22, 2013
The binoculars are a brilliant piece of optics and technology, second to none. They lack not a thing, are extremely dependable & a sturdy well-built, water-resistant, sealed & coated to perfection. There are no others, on the market, that can stabilize, that are as light and yet durable enough to compare to what Canon has created. They serve for a number of uses, most of which have to do with aviation. I also use them to track many type of animals, before capturing wildlife, with my Canon 5D MkII. The binoculars are a wonderful investment, which gives back, over and over and over again.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 2 for 12 x 36 IS II
Nickname: Air Support
Location: Central California
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Professional or Expert
Canon Enthusiast: 11 to 20 years
Product replacement: Yes

Outstanding product

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Date:August 6, 2011
I'm an observer in a law enforcement helicopter, and we use these binoculars on a daily basis. They are relatively light weight, very durable, and very quick to use. We normally patrol at altitudes of 500 feet, and the power of these binoculars is perfect for the job we perform. The focus is very quick to adjust, and the stabilization button is easily located and operated at the top of the device. These binoculars use easily found AA batteries, and we normally get approximatley 2 weeks of use from a pair (replaceing the batteries before they're totally exhausted).
21 of 23 people found this review helpful.
Review 3 for 12 x 36 IS II
Nickname: Squid
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Used this product for: more than 1 year
Expertise Level: Casual User
Product replacement: Yes

The stabilizer is incrredible.

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Date:November 8, 2009
We used these binoculars on cruises, and on road trips through Canada and the U.S. We were able to watch, with great clarity and stability, many varieties of wildlife. Friends and relatives who have used them have been amazed. They're the best binoculars we've ever had.
16 of 17 people found this review helpful.
Review 4 for 12 x 36 IS II
Nickname: gene
Location: Eastern Washington state
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Expertise Level: Casual User
Product replacement: Yes

By far the best

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Date:October 23, 2009
Pros: the is feature
Cons: none
I bought these glasses for hunting in the open wheat fields of our area. We have to be looking for a 3 point antler or more, for a buck to be legal in washington state. I was beyond surprised that these glasses stopped all motion and could clearly see how many points there were at a distance much further than I can accurately shoot. I will never go hunting again without them!
12 of 16 people found this review helpful.
Review 5 for 12 x 36 IS II
Nickname: Greybeard
Location: New Mexico
Used this product for: Less than 1 month
Product replacement: No

Great Binocs, can't register!

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Date:August 5, 2009
The effectiveness of the image stabilization is simply amazing. The resultant image clarity is outstanding. However, I have not been able to register them with Canon. I had no trouble registering my camrea, but there does not appear to be a category for binoculars.
7 of 8 people found this review helpful.
Review 6 for 12 x 36 IS II
Nickname: Bob

Amazing

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Date:June 13, 2009
Pros: great from high places, clear
Cons: big
Amazing best big price I ever spent on something. I highly recommend it.
12 of 17 people found this review helpful.
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