Canon 10×30 Image Stabilization II Binoculars
$569.00
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To bring the action closer, experience the difference with Canon’s compact and versatile 10×30 IS II. Whether looking at the feathers of a bird, the expression on a child’s face as they run to catch a fly ball, or a row of skyscrapers across the river, these lightweight and portable binoculars are ideal for travel, bird watching, sports, concerts and much more. With 10x magnification and bright 300mm/1.18 in. objective lenses, these binoculars perform wonderfully both indoors and out. Featuring improved Canon Image Stabilization 9IS) technology for smooth, extended viewing without the need for a tripod, these binoculars have Canon optics and corrective technology for sharp, colorful and bright, virtually distortion-free viewing. With all-day use in mind, the 10×30 IS II are designed to be comfortable even when wearing glasses. With an improved, low reflective exterior coating that helps minimize glare from the sun, they’re less conspicuous when viewing wildlife, in the stands at a stadium or anywhere else where distracting reflections might occur. Energy efficient, with environmentally friendly glass, these can be the perfect binoculars to bring along, everywhere.
Compact, highly portable binoculars that are ideal for birdwatching, travel, sports, and more
Superb Image Stabilization (IS) using optics technology, equivalent to what is used for Canon EF lenses
10x high magnification ratio with a 30mm/1.18 in. objective lens effective diameter
Porro II Prisms help provide outstanding image resolution and minimize the loss of light
Doublet field-flattener for sharp, virtually distortion-free images from edge-to-edge
Improved power efficiency and battery consumption
Long eye relief (14.5mm/0.57 in.) helps ensure comfort, especially for those with glasses
Refined design with non-glossy front cover and a low-reflective exterior for birdwatching and other uses
Lead-free glass
Chicago10 –
Solution to problem of Canon 10×30 is ii binos being sold without front lens covers?
I bought the Canon 10×30 is ii binoculars as potential travel binos. They are much smaller and lighter than the newer Canon 10×32 third generation binos and have improved optics relative to the first generation Canon 10×30 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 10×30 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 10×30 is ii binos. It is not an exact fit. The lens caps are sold as 39mm in width, and the Canon 10×30 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 10×30 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 10×30 is ii binos. Time will tell if this combination solves the rather apparent but minor drawback of the Canon 10×30 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 10×30 is ii into a near ideal travel small-size stabilized bino.
parot 161 –
Terrific binoculars!
A truly “Wow!” product. I know that image stabilization binoculars aren’t new, but they are new to me. Looking through them for the first time, and then pressing that image stabilization button, it’s like there’s a wizard inside there. The image becomes more still, sharper, it’s like magic. Truly amazing. While I’m sure the much more expensive Canon IS 10 x 42 L is even better, it’s hard to imagine how much better they could be than the 10 x 30’s. I had read a lot of good things about the image stabilization ability of the Canon binoculars, but seeing is believing. It really is a very impressive feature. I’ll never buy another pair of non image stabilization binoculars again.Pros: The image stabilization feature is great! I like the way the lenses adjust for different users. Feels like a quality build. The IS button is perfectly located and very easy to push and hold. I was worried that having to hold the button down would be a problem. It isn’t. Comes with a nice carrying case. Great value for the money. A nice balance of weight, price, quality optics, and power for the casual birder/wildlife observer. One of the people who uses it in our family can only use their right hand and so can’t hold the binoculars with two hands. The image stabilization feature works out great for them and makes wildlife viewing and bird watching so much more rewarding.Cons: Attaching the carrying strap to the binoculars new out of the box was a tedious endeavor. It seemed way harder than it ought to of been. I was afraid I was going to scratch the binocular casing trying to get the straps started through the eyelets on the binoculars. I finally did it, though. Just a minor quibble. Also, there are no lens caps for one end of the binoculars! None at all. The other end has lens caps. That’s just silly in my opinion.August 5th, 2024: These image stabilization binoculars have worked flawlessly since I bought them in 2017. However, I pulled them out of their case the other day and the battery door was open and the metal plate that is on the battery door was missing! So, the image stabilization feature no longer worked because the batteries wouldn’t function without the metal piece on the battery door. So, I ordered a replacement battery door for $49 off of e….Bay. With a pair of needle nose pliers and a very pointy “punch” tool was able to replace the battery door and all works well now. Still a terrific pair of binoculars that I would buy again in a minute.
Laura Agnew –
Sharp, Steady, Detailed Images
I hope to offer some points I don’t see in other reviews. I bought the Canon 10×30 IS II after using Orion 10×50 Ultraviews for over 20 years. The Canons are game-changers. Here’s why:1. OPTICS. The Canons have sharp, ghosting-free optics and a six-degree field. The quality of the optics is crucial because these binoculars will be brought to sharper focus than non-stabilized binos.2. STABILIZATION. The experience of image stabilization was a “wow experience” from the start. After a little more experience, I realized how the stabilization helps me to see more detail. With non-stabilized binos you may perceive that you have achieved focus, but you haven’t. With the Canons, you can focus before activating the stabilization, then engage the stabilization and see that even sharper focusing is possible. (Focus can be adjusted with the stabilization on). Thus, stabilization helps to see more in two ways) a. By removing shake and b. By achieving sharper focus.3. BETTER THAN A TRIPOD. A tripod can hold binocs steady, but is only practical in a limited range without straining the viewer’s neck – and a tripod can’t really pan with fast-moving targets. The Canons give you a stable image at any angle and you can pan and focus with stabilization engaged.4. MECHANICAL. These are light, ergonomic and easy to hold for long periods. The focuser is very smooth and fine. The eyecups are too deep for me so I keep them rolled back all the time. The strap is good and the padded case is very nice. The lack of dust caps for the objective lenses is hard to understand, but I just keep them in their case.I thought $500 was a lot of money for binoculars, but I am now hooked. Recommended.
Todd –
Have a set of Sigs. These are not even close. May try an updated model. But these suck!
Amazon Customer –
These binoculars are awesome! The clarity and brightness are superb and the image stabilizing takes viewing to a new level. We enjoy our hikes along the coast and can now see everything much more clearly than we could with our old binoculars. An unexpected bonus is the Canon 10×30 IS 11 binoculars work equally as well in the night sky. We recently enjoyed seeing the Persied meteor showers and have been able to see the moon and stars like never before. We are thoroughly enjoying them and have had a lot of use of them in the short time we have had them. We would highly recommend them to others.
steve paskin –
As advertisedThis is my second set. They are excellent
Norman L. –
These are simply amazing.Rock steady image even as you sweep following, say a bird or plane.Buy them!
Randolph Eustace-Walden –
No matter how you slice it, properly stabilized binoculars are going to cost you some money. So, if you’re going to spend it you may as well get good ones with proven glass. To me, that’s Canon. They use the same coated glass in these binoculars as they use in many of their cameras, and the ‘anti-shake’ system is the same as what’s utilized in their higher-end stabilized camera lenses. I was very impressed when I tried them right out of the box. Your hands will still move the image, but the ‘shake’ and ‘jerkiness’ of a zoomed in scene is magically erased with the push of the button.