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Message: <blockquote data-quote="KorHaan" data-source="post: 1483635" data-attributes="member: 49910">Hi Kevin,In comparison to my Minox 8x32 BL's the DOF of the Canon 10x30 IS's is less, but the flat field is something I definitely like on the Canons. Even without IS on, the image I get is more gentle on my eyes. The close focus of 4.2 meters has not been a problem ( though the Minox BL's focus down to 1.2 meters ), and I don't have to reset the IPD of the Canons like I do on the Minox.As to 10x32 bins in general, I dare to disagree with you there; even my 8x Minox BL's are noticeably shakey now since I'm blessed with the IS factor of the Canons. They're pretty good for quick glances of flying birds, but I wouldn't use them for prolonged viewing. On the other hand, I once tried the Swarovski 10x32 EL's and found the image quite steady, due to the ergonomics of the spacey open bridge which provided a tremendously good firm grip. The ergonomics of the 8.5x42 were not that good for me.I wonder how the 10x32 EL's would look like now I'm spoiled with the IS. I've been contemplating a bit over the likeliness I would ever go back to non-IS bins, should the Canons turn out not to be the summit in my binocular career - heaven forbid.  I think I will be restricted to 6x or 7x mag bins in that nightmare scenario -d'oh!Still an apprentice to the cult of IS, but a happy one,Ronald</blockquote>