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Message: <blockquote data-quote="EnjoyTheView" data-source="post: 3562772" data-attributes="member: 133854">I'm largely in agreement with this of course since the 10x42 L IS is one of my 2 favorite binoculars, and it produces my favorite view.  It can have a weight issue depending on what your priorities are and your activities, but don't think there are not compromises with any other binocular as well.  I'm not interested in quick identifications or often even identification often, behavior, discovery, enjoyment are my priorities.  My camera gear is my biggest weight penalty so I'f I'm leaving the 10x42 IS at home I'm likely taking my 8x25 CL Pocket which I've chosen to minimize the optical compromises of compact binoculars, or I'm not taking any binoculars since I'm likely carrying some other optics.  I have found though it is better to always take at least the 8x25 and that is why I have them.  I do think it is interesting that in photography there was a long period of denial by many on the advantages of IS,  but luckily I was an early adopter and the industry for the most part has matured.  That said binoculars like cameras, are used in a lot of different places and a lot of different environments, you need the right tools.  I'm not a birder although I love birds and I like watching them for long periods of time.  It does not matter who you are though or what you do, you find the tools that work best for you, so you can do your best work.  Discovery is different for everyone, but I encourage you to discover what is right for you.</blockquote>

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