These have an amazing stability feature that takes the shake out. They are powerful so more effective when you know where to look. We use them for bird watching. So good I bought a second pair as a gift for an avid Bird watcher in the family.

I’ve had “good” binoculars for years but views of planets, the moon and other objects were always jittery. When the IS is turned on in the Canon IS, the image stabilizes and is as steady as if the binocs are mounted on a tripod. The binoculars are surprisingly light at about 740 g which compares well with my Nikon 10x40 Monarchs at 665g. Images are bright and crisp and, slightly better resolution than with the Nikons. I use them primarily for seeing astronomical objects and the image stability makes viewing much more pleasant. I would not hesitate to recommend them to someone willing to spend the extra dollars on a good pair of binoculars that will provide a lifetime of viewing pleasure

When I started looking for image stabilized binoculars I noticed many were expensive and also large and relatively heavy, making them cumbersome to use on a hike.Then I saw THESE binoculars. The Canon 12x36 IS III. Not only were they smaller than most and hundreds of dollars less expensive, but the reviews were EXCELLENT. I thought, was this too good to be true? I bought them to find out.Well, I can tell you that it's ALL true. The optics are sharp and the image stabilization is amazing. They feel good in your hands and I'm always amazed when I've focused in on a subject and push the button, how sudenly it's like the binoculars are on a tripod.The only negatives I can think of are that I wish the two caps for the eyepiece lenses were teathered to the binoculars as, knowing me, I'll probably lose one, and there are NO caps for the bigger objective lenses.Also, you DO have to hold down the button the entire time you're using the stabiliazation. It would have been nice to have them on a 30 second timer or something, but these are small netatives compared to the price and quality of these binoculars.If you're in the market for binoculars like these, unless you are made out of money or prefer the extra weight of other models, I can't think of why you wouldn't at least consider the Canon IS Stabilization III.

The only thing I dislike is the weight. Everything else is perfect. I definitely would buy again. The weight dissuades me from taking it as a carry-on. On a cruise it was very good.

Like many people interested in image stabilization binoculars, I did my due diligence.I investigated binoculars by Canon, Fujinon, Nikon, and multiple brands that were stratospherically price.The biggest concern of the biggest dilemma was deciding magnification and cost benefit to myself. I did fall in love with the 10 x 42 by Canon. Everyone was in love with the optics. Everyone felt the image stabilization was awesome. And, after reading multiple reviews from multiple sites, people who it owned the 12 x 36 Canon binoculars and the 10 x 42, were equally split among the benefits of each. Some people noted that having traded up to the 10 x 42, they wish they had maintained and kept the lighter weight ones which were more portable. Others clearly fell in love with the superior optics of the 10 x 42.From all my research, I could find no significant advantage of the Nikon or the Fujinon. Although the Fuji binoculars had much better image stabilization for the rough seas, there was no apparent benefit for simple general use such as outdoor birdwatching. The image stabilization in the Fujinon-was aimed for the rough seas and significant motion.Considering the weight, the Canon binoculars in the 10 x 42 size were both weighty and somewhat cumbersome. Additionally, the price was almost double that of the 12 x 36.I was looking for something that had a fairly high magnification and a decent field-of-view. I realize that the 10 x 42 does have a better field-of-view but I was certainly willing to live with the 12 x 36Concerning the exit pupil and I relief, at 65 eyewear progressive lenses and have a slight astigmatism. I have no trouble with these glasses. I do fold the eye cups back in order to get a better field-of-view. However, even with the eye cups in their normal position, I can see through these binoculars easily. They focus without an issue and I have no trouble with the eye cups.The use of the stabilization button is intuitive and easy.The size is comfortable and the weight is excellent.Current pricing was approximately one half the price of the Canon 10 x 42. From my aspect, the choice of these binoculars was easy.I'm very pleased with my choice and do not regret it.If you're looking for lens covers for the end caps, I purchased these. A perfect fitOpticron Rubber Objective Lens Covers 50mm OG S Pair fits models with Outer Diameter 56~58mm

I've used these 12x36 iii IS binos and found them to be great optically and the Image Stabilization works as advertised -they are real magic to these 60 year old shaky hands. I've mostly used for astronomy (although plan to take them on cruises and other holidays). Easy to use and light weightStars look pinpoint across the FOV, I'm able to split fairly close doubles easily, and the image stability really helps see a whole bunch more stuff, including those white ghostly planetaries. The moon looks very sharp, with good definition of surface features throughout all the phases.However, what I like best about them is they are grab and go. If the sky clears, there is not need for fussy tripods, just plop down on a lounger and look up, and commune with the heavens.

Excellent physically small, portable pair of binoculars. A perfect compromise for both daytime hiking and nighttime astronomy.Very good Image quality and good image stabilization. At 12x magnification the IS is a necessity and it works well. Also even with only 36mm objective the image is bright and clear.Couple of negative comments.It would be better if one didn’t have to hold the IS button down to operate IS. Not difficult but annoying.After spending so much on an otherwise excellent product - why are there no objective lens covers for the binoculars? Come on Canon you can do better than that. Now I have to search for covers (2.25” by the way).

I bought the Canon 10x30 is ii binoculars as potential travel binos. They are much smaller and lighter than the newer Canon 10x32 third generation binos and have improved optics relative to the first generation Canon 10x30 is model. The at-home tests so far show the is ii are lightweight and exhibit good vision across the width of the lens viewing area. Stabilization is good in terms of neutralizing hand shake vibrations. As noted by many other reviewers the stabilization feature of the is ii make the 10x binos very usable for terrestrial viewing, and is simply amazing for astronomy viewing, capturing at least about 1-2 magnitude of dimmer stars. Airline luggage and weight restrictions are making carrying large binos in personal size luggage increasingly difficult.Other reviewers mentioning the lack of objective lens caps on the Canon 10x30 is ii as sold as a disadvantage are correct. The is ii only come with individual eyepiece lens covers. A search of the Internet did not reveal any solutions to this problem. However, I found on Amazon a 39mm spring-loaded pinch-type lens caps that seem to fit well into the tapered 38mm diameter lens shroud around the objective lenses of the Canon 10x30 is ii binos. It is not an exact fit. The lens caps are sold as 39mm in width, and the Canon 10x30 is ii have about a 38mm inside diameter around the front lenses, but a little pressure seems to result in a snug seating. You can but the spring-loaded lens caps on Amazon at the following link:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GM415EM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1As noted my other reviewers, individual lens caps for front or back binos lenses are also easy to misplace. I am trying out some lens cap tethers from ChromLives, sold in a 5-pack, that use an adhesive pad to secure the tether to the front lens cap, and elastic bands for wrapping around the eyepiece tubes. (See below link and photos). These tethers are of an ideal length, and even help secure the spring-loaded clips in place on the front of the binos. Two of the remaining three tethers could similarly be used to hold the eyepiece lens covers on the viewer side of the binos, but most users would probably prefer a single piece rain guard style eye lens cover that can be threaded on the bino neck strap to reduce parts and clutter. (The search is now on for a suitable rain guard cover.)https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0731H4WND/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1The combination of the 39mm spring-loaded front lens covers and tethers is also attractive because it permits use of the carrying case that comes with the Canon 10x30 is ii binos. Typical rifle scope style front flip covers add considerable length and/or width to the point the binos no longer fit in their as-sold carrying case. These style flip covers also probably will not fit on the thin lip around the front lens of the is ii binos. The only con experienced so far is that the spring inside the lens cover is very strong to the point that it sometimes pops off a cover when jarred due to the inner taper of the front lens housing. That is when the tether comes in very handy.I am attaching a few photos showing the 39mm lens covers and tethers mounted to the 10x30 is ii binos. Time will tell if this combination solves the rather apparent but minor drawback of the Canon 10x30 ii being sold without front lens covers and as sold with only individual eyepiece lens caps that can become lost easily in the field. So far these frong lens covers appear to be are making the Canon 10x30 is ii into a near ideal travel small-size stabilized bino.