Hi Rev44
I presume the main cause of your problem is excess magnification - verses a too restricted field of view?
And although we tend to look for expensive equipment based solutions, you could try some low-tech, no-cost/ low-cost options first.
To gain some extra steadiness:
- Wear a cap and hold the bill of the cap along with the binoculars;
- Place your back against a tree trunk, which will help steady your upper body;
- Use a suitable tree trunk or branch to rest a hand holding your binoculars against (it further helps if you can rest a forearm or thigh against the tree trunk), and to gain the most in steadiness;
- Sit down and rest your elbows on your knees along with your back against a tree (don't rest bone-on-bone - elbow point on knee point - but have the elbows slightly higher up the thighs for more steadiness and comfort).
I’ve previously posted about using a 2 ounce $4 improvised support - a squeegee. See:
https://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=369280
The takeaway is: it provides a solid two point support for your binocular, resting the weight on your upper chest; it's quick to use, and; it can be used standing or sitting.
Towards a steadier future
John