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    Canon 18x50 IS review question

    2017 March 14 23.38UT Used 18x50 IS to easily see all 4 Jupiter moons, immediately identified correctly. They were surprisingly bright. Our 2 days past full Moon's limb was 1.9 degrees away from Jupiter. What was interesting is that the 4 moons were more easily seen with our bright Moon in...
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    Canon 18x50 IS review question

    A scope on a tripod is almost always better, except possibly a Zeiss 20x60 or Takahashi 22x60. A 65mm scope on a tripod should be better than the 18x50 IS. I am surprised the Miyauchi 22x60 wasn't really good. They have a good reputation.
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    Canon 18x50 IS review question

    Thanks for the Canon 18x50 IS review link maico. There are some mistakes. The IS differs on different models. The 10x42L is listed as waterproof, the 50mm water resistant. My 15 year old 18x50 doesn't take 20 seconds ever. The new ones might. You have to release the IS on mine at the end of...
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