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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mcepjg" data-source="post: 1538688" data-attributes="member: 27259">I've never tried the IS binoculars before. I'm assuming the IS must work very well if it allows you to hold 15x and give you a decent image. I'm probably going to get a canon IS camera soon so its comforting to know they work well. Of course you are right all do involve compromises and all depend on what you are wanting to achieve and where you want to go. I currently carry a pair of Opticron Discovery WP PC 8 x42 and an old heavy pair of 8 x 42 Opticron countryman (WA binoculars). Usually when I go out I lend my GF my discoverys because the countrymans are too heavy. Since she tried the yosemite she says she wants a pair. She says she thinks they seem lighter than her compacts in the way they rest (I guess because the weight is spread out more). Ah well if I do get her some at least I might be able to use my discoveries more :-O</blockquote>