EUR499,–
Canon 10x30 IS II
10 x, 30 mm
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29 reviews
Likeable thing!
They are my first binoculars with an image stabiliser and I am very happy with them. Why? Well, even if they're not Swarovski or anything else for over CHF 2000, it's suddenly fun to explore the surroundings with them. Suddenly you don't always have to look for a post, a wall or whatever to stabilise yourself on. I have no idea how one of the really expensive ones performs, but I know that this thing increases the fun factor of observing noticeably. Especially moving "targets" are much easier to track and you have the necessary time and "peace" to clearly identify them. Is that a treecreeper or a woodcreeper? A willow warbler or a chiffchaff? A goshawk or a sparrowhawk? Skoda Fabia or Suzuki Swift?
In any case, I don't regret the purchase.
Pro
- Price / Line
- Pleasant size
- Feels "valuable
Contra
- Not a status symbol
Despite the investment, a good value for money for those who want to observe the moon and the night sky and also for hiking.
I bought these binoculars to observe the moon and the night sky; they are very well suited, and the quality of the stabilisation is spectacular.
Pro
- Easy to use, compact and space-saving.
- The stabilisation works very well and replaces a tripod.
- The finish is neat and confirms the impression of quality.
Contra
- Lack of front covers to protect the lenses, the lens covers are impractical.
- Lack of a permanent stabilisation position, requiring constant button pressing.
- Quite high price.
Perfect optics, but...?
Despite the fact that my previous Canon IS mark I cameras became totally unusable because the rubber coating literally melted (!!!), despite being stored in the correct way, I bought the mark IIs because of their optical quality and the fair price. It remains to be seen whether the rubber coating will suffer the same fate (?).
It's worth pointing out that the brain-dead moron who designed the eyelets for the straps should be out of a job! Such a stupid design is hardly imaginable.Pro
- Prices
- Optical quality
- Effective stabilisation
Contra
- Stabilisation only by continuous pressure on the button
- Fragile rubber coating
- Nightmarish belt fastening
Good product
The stabilisation is a big plus. It works surprisingly well: the 10X magnification is really usable without support
Pro
- stabilisation
Contra
- dimly lit
Excellent price/performance ratio!
The image stabiliser does the trick!
Pro
- Image stabiliser is brilliant, objects can be observed much better
- Lies well in the hand
- According to the Stiftung Warentest test, it is the only product in the test without harmful substances.
- Picture quality good, but not outstanding
- Easy to wear despite considerable face (approx. 600 g)
Contra
- The logical consequence: needs batteries
6 out of 29 reviews
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