Customer Rating: 
Summary: Blown away
Comment: First, I need to disclose that I am entirely new to binoculars. Prior to the Canon 10x30's my previous binoculars were made by Bushell. As you know, these are the cheap binoculars you get at department stores are really horrible once compared to something just a bit more expensive. So you can see where I'm coming from.
Well, When I first used these Canons I looked at the Moon and I can't believe how bright it was. The image is as crisp as my eyes can resolve, and the binoculars are surprisingly easy to keep steady even when the Image Stabilizer is turned off. So imagine my surprise when I turned on the IS. It is just very easy to see amazing detail effortlessly. The IS feels much like the one found on a video or photo digital camera.
The battery latch seems a bit fiddly, but fortunately, batteries are said to last a good 4 hours of continuous use, for alkalines.
They are not heavy at all, although they feel substantial. These binoculars are comfortable and usable and cause no eyestrain or long term discomfort.
I find that the eye reliefs are very generous and that there is not a lot of difference in what you see with the way you position the binoculars against your eyes, so that you can simply hold them comfortably instead of trying to maintain a very precise spot against your face.
The supplied padded case is nylon and has a nice classy feel to it. And although it is not a hard case, I feel it provides enough protection if you are going to put that case into another bag, as long as the bag does not get dropped from too high.
While it is true that they come with no frontal lens caps, I am not sure they are needed, as the lenses are well recessed.
You do need to hold your finger on the IS button for as long as you need the feature, unlike other IS binoculars. But I find this button light enough that this is not a problem.
These are not resistant to the elements, so I am not sure if I would want to take them with me to places where they could get dropped in water. I feel like I would want to treat these like I would treat a nice camera. Although these are not resistant to full immersion in water, they are, according to Canon, resistant to water drops from rain.
Overall, I recommend these to pretty much anyone looking for binoculars that are portable, high quality, easy to use and comfortable, and who does not mind paying a little extra.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Instant gratification
Comment: There is no need for big talk to demonstrate the product. Point at a target, press the stabilization button. Three seconds later you are sold. There will be no going back... even if the world runs out of batteries.
Let's only wish for the next generations that the vibration reduction system will not be as bulky ( look at camera lenses do you see a bulge anywhere for the VR ? ) and the price comes more in line... otherwise, just a great product.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Great binocs
Comment: I used Amazon's reviews to select these binoculars and I was not disappointed. The image stabilization is well worth purchasing. I use them for birdwatching and I am very happy with this feature.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Canon 10x30 Image Stabilization Binoculars w/Case, Neck Strap & Batteries
Comment: These are great binoculars. The optics are good and the image stabilization works well and by minimizing jiggle adds significantly to what you can see and identify. I bought my first pair several years ago for something over $500 and was well satisfied. Unfortunately they were dropped and were unuseable and unrepairable (for less than the cost of a new pair). So at a price of $300+ I am well satisfied.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Really Really nice
Comment: These make looking at whales from a boat, a VERY easy thing to do. The image stabilization is great and binoculars have a wide enough field of view to be very useful.
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