I had heard about IS binoculars, and although they are expensive, found this set used for the price of a nice regular set. Based on some online research, I first read the instructions (important!) and then put them to work. Blown away. Nothing like I expected.

Having owned and enjoyed a pair of 10 x 30IS for the last decade to experience wide field star views, I was surprised to find the 12 x 36 IS II such an improved performer. The increased capture and the purity of colour in the optics bought more objects into view and easily resolved the Jewel Box and...

Reliable; Durable; Superior build quality; Easy to use

We have found these binoculars exactly what we were after for nature watching. The extra cost of having the image stabilisation feature has been worthwhile. These are brilliant, nice and light to carry and simple to use and give enough magnification.

The stable image they provide allows greater detail to be seen. Not too big and heavy. 12x is really nice. Using mostly for birding. There is a small amount of CA under certain high contrast conditions. There will be a very small number of people who will get dizzy from the IS effect.

I use these for everything.They are light weight and fit comfortably around my neck. They are the only binoculars I use, or even need. I've had them for about 6 years and I've had no problems with them at all.The easy focus is right where you need it.I watch birds and squirrels in my back yard and...