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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Patudo" data-source="post: 3638664" data-attributes="member: 139299">...but Leica or Zeiss camera lenses of similar specification are still more expensive than Canon L lenses.  Image stabilization in cameras/camera lenses also strikes me as being a bit of a different kettle of fish to IS in binoculars - camera lenses need to be steady for only that 1/50th of a second (or much less) that the shot is being taken, while IS in binoculars may need to be activated for hours.  Regarding the 10x42L - its basic design is a porro II which should make it easier to manufacture than roof designs.  And (admittedly this is a subjective opinion), to my eyes this device does not offer comparable image quality to the true alphas - although I'd certainly agree that the image stabilization is a unique and impressive feature.  Nikon's models that compete with alphas in image quality are also in a similar bracket in terms of price.Complaints aired on the forums may not reflect a large number of users who are perfectly happy with their product and therefore see no reason to complain.  The adage that a dissatisfied customer spreads the word to 10 times more people than a satisfied one is very true I think.</blockquote>