I agree so much with "IS ruins all other binoculars to you". I am very happy for my 12×36 but mark II. I use mine mostly for birding and wildlife. The biggest drawbacks are near focus is bad, you must be 7 meters (20 foot) away. The best part is image stabilization, light weight and for me good ergonomic. The battery life is good. I have used mine for many years in rain, wind, sun, beach, snow without any issues and they have never been in a case when walking around. I do miss better caps for the eyepiece, so they are easier to mount/dismount when walking around in rain.
I just purchased these fine binoculars from Amazon at a good price discount and will surely discover new ways to use it. Thank you for your excellent review !!
Mike, I have 2 pair of these binoculars ...10 x 30 IS and the 12 x 36 IS. Have had for 10 years now and both perform magnificently. BUT, there is a serious problem with these Canon Binoculars..... The rubberized coating finish on the binocular's body comes off after a year or so on your hands and is very STICKY. Canon will not repair or replace and will NOT even address this issue. Sincerely, Daniel
Hey Daniel, yes I have definitely seen the reports since making these videos and it remains a significant concern with these. It’s unfortunate canon won’t properly address this, and even more shocking is that I have some Pentax papilios nearing 20 years old without this problem!
I like lithium batteries, too. They may cost twice as much as alkaline, but they last twice as long, and don't leak. However, on page ENG-4 of the Canon manual it states, "In rare cases, some AA-sized lithium batteries will reach extremely high temperatures. For your safety, please refrain from using AA-size lithium batteries."
@@MikeLikesChannel I’ve used lithiums in lots of device and never experienced an issue with heat. We’re not recharging them. However, I have had several alkalines leak, always in rarely used devices with old batteries. Perhaps Canon should instead include a warning about deteriorating rubber armor. 🤔
I would love to have one of these for astronomy, fair weather sight, plane and ship spotting, general seeing. Dont like then for birding unless you are close to a shelter. Ill would hate those electronics getting wet.
Yo Mike, I've had my pair for about a year and a half now, and love them. I even take them backpacking, because they don't take up a lot of space and are decently lightweight.
@@ejicon3099 I have a pair of high quality 16x70's, and even mounted, Saturn is at best slightly oval shaped. You will need around 80x magnification to actually see rings, or more likely, a ring. Seeing the divisions within the rings or the gap between the ring and the planet takes a bit more magnification and aperture.
I agree so much with "IS ruins all other binoculars to you". I am very happy for my 12×36 but mark II. I use mine mostly for birding and wildlife. The biggest drawbacks are near focus is bad, you must be 7 meters (20 foot) away. The best part is image stabilization, light weight and for me good ergonomic. The battery life is good. I have used mine for many years in rain, wind, sun, beach, snow without any issues and they have never been in a case when walking around. I do miss better caps for the eyepiece, so they are easier to mount/dismount when walking around in rain.
I just purchased these fine binoculars from Amazon at a good price discount and will surely discover new ways to use it. Thank you for your excellent review !!
Mike, I have 2 pair of these binoculars ...10 x 30 IS and the 12 x 36 IS. Have had for 10 years now and both perform magnificently. BUT, there is a serious problem with these Canon Binoculars..... The rubberized coating finish on the binocular's body comes off after a year or so on your hands and is very STICKY. Canon will not repair or replace and will NOT even address this issue. Sincerely, Daniel
Hey Daniel, yes I have definitely seen the reports since making these videos and it remains a significant concern with these. It’s unfortunate canon won’t properly address this, and even more shocking is that I have some Pentax papilios nearing 20 years old without this problem!
I like lithium batteries, too. They may cost twice as much as alkaline, but they last twice as long, and don't leak. However, on page ENG-4 of the Canon manual it states, "In rare cases, some AA-sized lithium batteries will reach extremely high temperatures. For your safety, please refrain from using AA-size lithium batteries."
Interesting. Have not seen that issue but good to know it’s a possibility.
@@MikeLikesChannel I’ve used lithiums in lots of device and never experienced an issue with heat. We’re not recharging them. However, I have had several alkalines leak, always in rarely used devices with old batteries.
Perhaps Canon should instead include a warning about deteriorating rubber armor. 🤔
Great video and review!
I would love to have one of these for astronomy, fair weather sight, plane and ship spotting, general seeing. Dont like then for birding unless you are close to a shelter. Ill would hate those electronics getting wet.
Yo Mike, I've had my pair for about a year and a half now, and love them. I even take them backpacking, because they don't take up a lot of space and are decently lightweight.
Nice! Yeah I’ve owned many binocs and these I’ve never parted with. So good!
I want to see the rings on Saturn. Will the 15x50 be sufficient?
Saturn would appear as an oblong star. Not enough magnification power to resolve the rings that clearly, most likely.
@@MikeLikesChannel Thanks Mike. I'll just invest in a powerful telescope.
@@ejicon3099 I have a pair of high quality 16x70's, and even mounted, Saturn is at best slightly oval shaped. You will need around 80x magnification to actually see rings, or more likely, a ring. Seeing the divisions within the rings or the gap between the ring and the planet takes a bit more magnification and aperture.