Advice on IS bino. (1 Viewer)

[Pepitogrillo]

Hello,
I have and use a Canon 12x36 of the old ones, it works well for me, I am hanging on acquiring another stabilized binocular but with greater power, of 16x or so, would it be noticeable difference with the 12x36 that I have now?
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[wllmspd]

Once came across a chap with the 18x50 canon IS… really heavy. For more power I’d use a binoscope on a tripod and then you can go all the way up beyond 40x if you want.

Peter

 

[Binastro]

I have used the Canon 18x50 IS extensively for more than twenty years.
It still works well, unless the batteries near the end of their life.

It depends what use you intend for the IS binocular.

Maybe go for a small tripod mounted scope.

The decision depends on individual needs.

I have the original 1990s Canon 12x36 IS but it is heavy, although an excellent performer.
Way beyond repair if it goes wrong, as no parts are available any more.

Regards,
B.

 

[edwincjones]

I have the Canon 12x36 ( 1 ) and the Fujinon TS-X 14x40

Canon pros
-lighter weight and can use neck strap
-1/2 the price
-5 degree FOV
cons
-must hold IS button for use
-optics and IS quality less

Fujinon pros
-better optics and IS
-floats in water and waterproof
cons
-heavy and need bino harness
-4 degree FOV
-bulky
-more expensive

I use the Fujinon much more than the Canons
I have not seen the Canon 12x36 11s and 111s
14x > 12x does make a difference

edj

 

[mwhogue]

I have the Canon 12x36 ( 1 ) and the Fujinon TS-X 14x40

Canon pros
-lighter weight and can use neck strap
-1/2 the price
-5 degree FOV
cons
-must hold IS button for use
-optics and IS quality less

Fujinon pros
-better optics and IS
-floats in water and waterproof
cons
-heavy and need bino harness
-4 degree FOV
-bulky
-more expensive

I use the Fujinon much more than the Canons
I have not seen the Canon 12x36 11s and 111s
14x > 12x does make a difference

edj

I have the 12x36 Canon IS III and Fujinon 14x40 and agree with everything Edwin says, especially the 14x makes a big difference.

Mike

 

[Pepitogrillo]

A Big diferente with 2x?

 

[mwhogue]

A Big diferente with 2x?

Yes, to me the 14 makes a big difference compared to the 12. Your experience may be different. Both are great for different uses. The 14 is quite large and heavy compared to the Canon.

Mike

 

[edwincjones]

A Big diferente with 2x?

yes

a combination of image size, quality of optics, stability
well worth the the higher price
downside is the increase size and weight of the Fujinon

edj