Does one have to press the d-mn button down to make it work, or does it lock for 5 minutes?
I would imagine they will discontinue the older 10x30's, 12x36's and the 15x50's? The 14x32 sounds interesting for the 14x with a lighter weight but I wonder how dim it would be? The 10x32 also sounds interesting but I wonder how it would compare with the 10x42 IS-L optically? The new "powered" IS system could be worth the price alone if it gives you an even steadier, sharper image than normal IS as advertised. These could be ground breaking technology. Waiting for a review when they are available. Here is the preorder link at B&H if anybody want's to jump on them. I think regular alpha binoculars are in deep trouble with these coming out.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1352257-REG/canon_1372c002_10x32_is_image_stabilized.html
Maybe few birders buy Canon IS binoculars according to the opinions on Bird Forum but for general observation the Canon's are pretty popular. On Amazon.com the Canon 10x30 IS is ranked 206 in binoculars sales, whereas, a fairly popular birding binocular like the Nikon M7 8x30 is ranked 450 in sales.Few bought them before - why would they now? Surely not on price. What it means is all current owners need the upgrade - including Dennis....lol.
.........The 14x32 sounds interesting for the 14x with a lighter weight but I wonder how dim it would be?
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The Canon IS also has the advantage of the stabilized view. Your view is not moving around as much so eye placement should be easier. A 14x, 27oz. IS binocular certainly sounds interesting. Especially if this new IS system is even more effective than the old one.That and I wonder how touchy eye placement would be with the 2.3mm exit pupil. Pocket size units with a similar exit pupil give me fits but maybe it would easier with a full size binocular with larger diameter eye cups. I do not know. That is small objective for a full size binocular with such a high power.
The Canon IS also has the advantage of the stabilized view. Your view is not moving around as much so eye placement should be easier. ..........
Nah. Zoom eyepieces don't work that well. It would be fantastic if they did. A Canon 10 to14x32mm IS binocular that worked well would be awesome. Looks like Amazon.com has the Canon 14x32 IS binoculars ready to ship in 2 to 4 weeks for $1238.64. Actually with a 6.6 foot close focus at 14x the 14x32 would give a Papillio a run for their money in bug watching and they would be great for hawks or anything like wolves at distance. They could replace a spotter. They use AA batteries and you just press the IS button once for stabilization like the 10x42 IS-L's.Would it not be simpler for Canon to fit a modest zoom eyepiece instead of offering three separate glasses with slightly different magnifications?
Nah. Zoom eyepieces don't work that well. It would be fantastic if they did. A Canon 10 to14x32mm IS binocular that worked well would be awesome.