Theo98
Eurasian Goldfinch
It seems that the Cannon variable-prism image stabilized binoculars has a "best-performance practice" (with possible added life expectancy), that can be solidified by Storage in the Horizontal Position. No where in the manual does it state this, but Cannon BF owner\experienced members have mentioned this simple practice to achieve consistent and reliable IS functions in their optics.
I was unable to locate titled documentation to this effect, but did discover relative user experiences that state horizontal storage contributes to reduced\relief of IS jitters and artifacts. Since the Canon IS mechanism seems to be a delicate and complicated technical marvel, conclusions of this storage benefit makes common sense to me and is very easily implemented.
BF member Super Dave, started this thread 6 years ago, followed by CN member Apollo 2 years later. I found these threads informative and thought they could assist past and new Cannon IS bino owners.
Thanks to those members who mentioned it to me. My 10X42L IS work fantastic and hopefully with maintaining a non-use "lay-me-down" storage practice, they'll give a very long life of top IS performance!
Any further comments or experiences on IS health tips is welcomed...
Ted
I was unable to locate titled documentation to this effect, but did discover relative user experiences that state horizontal storage contributes to reduced\relief of IS jitters and artifacts. Since the Canon IS mechanism seems to be a delicate and complicated technical marvel, conclusions of this storage benefit makes common sense to me and is very easily implemented.
BF member Super Dave, started this thread 6 years ago, followed by CN member Apollo 2 years later. I found these threads informative and thought they could assist past and new Cannon IS bino owners.
Thanks to those members who mentioned it to me. My 10X42L IS work fantastic and hopefully with maintaining a non-use "lay-me-down" storage practice, they'll give a very long life of top IS performance!
Any further comments or experiences on IS health tips is welcomed...
Ted