Theo98
Eurasian Goldfinch
It's coming up as discontinued on a number of interweb sites, is it game over ?
Maico,
The Canon 10x42L IS is still at B&H of New York, and still on a deep discount!
Ted
It's coming up as discontinued on a number of interweb sites, is it game over ?
There is no discount on them at Eagle Optics. They are offered for $1999.00.
https://www.eagleoptics.com/collect...s/canon-image-stabilized-10x42-l-wp-binocular
Although on the Canon collection listing page the price shown goes from $1699.99 to $1999.00.
https://www.eagleoptics.com/collections/binoculars/canon
Bob
Now $1099 from Amazon as well.
It does seem like a clearance sale of the model, even though neither Amazon nor B&H have so indicated.
Maybe a Mk 2 introduction at the Consumer Electronics Show in early January?
There is no discount on them at Eagle Optics. They are offered for $1999.00.
https://www.eagleoptics.com/collect...s/canon-image-stabilized-10x42-l-wp-binocular
Although on the Canon collection listing page the price shown goes from $1699.99 to $1999.00.
https://www.eagleoptics.com/collections/binoculars/canon
Bob
EO (since Ben Lizdas has gone) has changed their corporate pricing philosophy, Bob. Even after stating Amazon, B&H and Adorama has current 45% off sales, won't "price match" and all they will do is drop $100 off the full $2K MSRP. :eek!:
Even the USA Canon store has the 10x42L at 20% off retail, EO sales didn't seem to care!
Bye, Bye EO...
Ted
Several scenarios I can think of.
The Canon 10x42 L is too labour intensive to make a profit and is being withdrawn.
There is a new model or improvement and old stocks are being sold at a discount.
They have made too many and excess stock is being sold at a discount.
If there is a new model it is likely to have improved IS.
Whether the bulk and weight can be reduced I don't know.
If it had a wider field with the same or better optics, which are anyway excellent, then it would be special indeed.
Time will tell.
Perhaps I'll get my lightweight Canon wide angle 22x56 IS and the Canon wide angle 10x-22x 42 zoom IS.
Adorama and B&H sure aren't selling these at a loss willingly. There must have been deals made with Canon to approve these prices.
Also I noticed that Camera Land doesn't carry Canon any more.
Maybe Canon doesn't want to do business with these smaller dealers?
I wonder how many Canon binoculars are in EO's inventory at this time and if EO will replace them?
Bob
Bob:
Cameral Land does indeed handle Canon, cameras and optics.
Does anybody know where did Ben Lizdas go? He was a great resource.
Jerry
Unlike the Canon cameras, Canon binoculars are only on 'Special Order' at Camera Land. Don't think that augurs well for the binocular business.
Bob:
Cameral Land does indeed handle Canon, cameras and optics.
Jerry
I sold my Swaro 10x50 SV and kept the Canon 10x42 IS-L. The Canon is overall a better binocular.Suppressor,
I understand you had and sold the 12x50 SV, and now have the 10x42L IS. I own and use the 10x50SV, but also thinking of picking up a Canon 10x42L. Optically, do you think the Canon would be equal to the gorgeous, easy on the eyes, optical quality and excellent FOV of the Swaro I have?
Appreciate any comments or suggestions you can offer!
Ted
I sold my Swaro 10x50 SV and kept the Canon 10x42 IS-L. The Canon is overall a better binocular.
I sold my Swaro 10x50 SV and kept the Canon 10x42 IS-L. The Canon is overall a better binocular.
You WILL sell the 10x50 SV once the Canon 10x42 IS-L makes you realize how much you are shaking! No glare with the Canon like the Swaro and the focus is smooth and doesn't stick like the big Swaro.:-O:Dennis,
This is debatable (but so are any other comparative optics, IMHO ).
However, I'll save my overall "opinions" for a later review. But suffice to say at this juncture, my 10x50 SV will remain in my optic arsenal of choices!
Ted
But true!:-OI think that's a very personal (and therefore very debatable) statement .....
You WILL sell the 10x50 SV once the Canon 10x42 IS-L makes you realize how much you are shaking! No glare with the Canon like the Swaro and the focus is smooth and doesn't stick like the big Swaro.:-O: