" It's one thing for denco to say he can see more detail with the 8x20 IS than his 8x42 NL - but when the likes of kabsetz, Hermann and Sancho concur..."Very good questions and I think it's safe to say the Fujinon in its current configuration is probably not the ideal birding tool. Its capabilities could come in really handy for certain jobs though - identifying birds at long distance, or getting a really good look at birds closer in.
It's the next generation of IS binoculars that the alpha manufacturers should be concerned about (or maybe not, see next paragraph) and the new Canons like the 12x36 and 8x20 seem to be getting there. They are probably already there image-wise. It's one thing for denco to say he can see more detail with the 8x20 IS than his 8x42 NL - but when the likes of kabsetz, Hermann and Sancho concur...
I can imagine, maybe 20 years down the line, there might be two camps of binocular users - the traditionalists, and those using IS binoculars. It'll be a bit like those using digital cameras and those who still favour film, or maybe like those who prefer track driving with stick shift sportscars versus those with paddles. The guys/girls using the more advanced technology will, I have very little doubt, get quicker and better IDs if they're twitchers, and/or enjoy better views if they're general birders, but the traditionalists will continue to be quite happy with their choices.
Patudo. You know you really have a lot of nerve to post on my thread and then insult me! Like others have said let's stop attacking people on this forum because it RUINS the thread. If you can't contribute to the thread without attacking me stay off my thread or SHUT UP!