Some binocular users find it quite difficult to get a clear image because no matter how they adjust the focus, it just always remains blurry. Or perhaps you use a very high powered magnification, such as a 20x, and you find that although the images appear much closer, they still are quite difficult to see. It is likely that in these cases, hand tremors and shaking can be contributing to reducing your ability to see a clear image. Binoculars are tools for magnification, but they don’t simply magnify the object you are looking at – movement is also magnified, meaning that minor hand shaking or tremors will, as you increase in magnification, create increasingly distorted images.
If this is the case, you may find that you’ll want to buy binoculars with built in image stabilization. These binoculars have an internal mechanism that steadies the image, regardless of the movement of the binoculars themselves. Usually these are gyroscopes, or some form of gyroscopic or inertial detector. They will assist in reversing the effects of sudden movement, creating a clearer image for the user. The stabilization feature can usually be turned on and off as you desire. These binoculars do not come without their flaws, however, and you may find that they are heavier than the average pair of binoculars and also have a slightly poorer image than non-stabilized binoculars that have been tripod mounted. Being that they may be heavier than the binoculars some users may find this actually contributes to greater shakiness.
One alternative to buying binoculars with image stabilization is to purchase a mount for your binoculars. A mount works very much like a camera tripod, and creates a steady place for the binoculars to rest while you look through them. If you are planning on remaining relatively close to one area while using your binoculars, you may find a mount to be more appropriate than image stabilizing binoculars.
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NEW! Canon 12x36 Image Stabilizer II Binoculars US $549.99 End Date: Thursday Sep-09-2010 8:00:46 PDT Add to watch list |
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NEW! Canon 12x36 Image Stabilizer II Binoculars US $549.99 End Date: Thursday Sep-09-2010 8:00:46 PDT Add to watch list |
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NEW! Canon 12x36 Image Stabilizer II Binoculars US $549.99 End Date: Thursday Sep-09-2010 11:35:34 PDT Add to watch list |
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NEW! Canon 12x36 Image Stabilizer II Binoculars US $549.99 End Date: Thursday Sep-09-2010 11:35:34 PDT Add to watch list |
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Canon Binoculars 8 x 25 IS Image Stablization Binocular US $380.88 End Date: Thursday Sep-09-2010 23:34:27 PDT Add to watch list |
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Canon 7x17 Flat Ultra Compact Binoculars Made in Japan US $119.00 End Date: Monday Sep-13-2010 12:39:40 PDT Add to watch list |
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Canon 12x36 IS Image Stabilizer binoculars,complete set US $359.02 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Sep-13-2010 17:36:08 PDT Add to watch list |
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CANON 7562A002 8 x 25 COMPACT BINOCULARS IMAGE STABILIZ US $264.49 End Date: Tuesday Sep-14-2010 13:00:42 PDT Add to watch list |
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CANON 10x42 L IS Binoculars USA 3 Year USA Warranty NEW US $1,189.00 End Date: Tuesday Sep-14-2010 19:57:00 PDT Add to watch list |
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Optech Strap Cameras Camcorders Binoculars Canon Nikon US $22.95 End Date: Tuesday Sep-14-2010 21:24:29 PDT Add to watch list |
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CANON 18X50 IS Binoculars USA 3 Year USA Warranty NEW US $1,179.00 End Date: Wednesday Sep-15-2010 20:32:59 PDT Add to watch list |
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Canon 18 X 50 IS All Weather Binoculars - 1Y Warranty US $1,199.95 End Date: Friday Sep-17-2010 9:29:03 PDT Add to watch list |
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Canon Binoculars 10 x 42 L IS WP Waterproof BRAND NEW! US $1,290.88 End Date: Friday Sep-17-2010 21:19:57 PDT Add to watch list |
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CANON 9332A002 12 x 36 IS II BINOCULARS IMAGE STABILIZE US $605.49 End Date: Friday Sep-17-2010 23:29:19 PDT Add to watch list |
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Canon 8x25 IS Compact Image Stabilized Binoculars US $299.99 End Date: Saturday Sep-18-2010 1:52:51 PDT Add to watch list |
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Optech Strap Cameras Camcorders Binoculars Canon Nikon US $12.29 End Date: Tuesday Sep-21-2010 21:29:00 PDT Add to watch list |
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Canon 8 X 25 Compact Binoculars With Image Stabilizer US $294.46 End Date: Wednesday Sep-22-2010 2:43:38 PDT Add to watch list |
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Canon 8 X 25 IMAGE STABILIZER BINOCULARS US $279.95 End Date: Wednesday Sep-22-2010 14:34:04 PDT Add to watch list |
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Canon 18x50 IS Binoculars 18 x 50 IS Image Stabilized US $1,199.90 End Date: Thursday Sep-23-2010 20:43:11 PDT Add to watch list |
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Canon 15x50 IS Binoculars 15 x 50 IS Image Stabilized US $1,085.90 End Date: Thursday Sep-23-2010 20:43:16 PDT Add to watch list |
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