Canon U.S.A. : Professional Imaging Products : 8 x 25 IS

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Nickname: brannr

Location: Mid-Atlantic

Used this product for: more than 1 year

Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Product replacement: Yes

Best Value for the Price!

Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Price/Value

5 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

Satisfaction

5 out of 5

Date:December 28, 2010

Pros: light weight - great for travel and extended use, quality optics - outstanding image quality

Cons: plastic exterior - can be scratched

I purchased the 8x25 IS binocular knowing that it lacked the features and capability of its big brother the five (5) star rated 10x42 IS. Yes, the 10x42 IS is a superior binocular, no doubt, but I wanted an image stabilized binocular for travel that weighed around one (1) pound. The 8x25 IS fits the bill as the 10x42 IS is at least twice as heavy. Also the 8x25 IS is fairly compact, which is good since I never check bags and space is at a premium. A big plus, the 8x25 IS is very afford-ably priced. I made several international trips/cruises with the diminutive 8x25 IS this past year and couldn't be happier - the 8x25 IS performed flawlessly. Though I always use the neck strap, it would be nice to have a rubberized sleeve or glove that could be slipped over the binocular for a more confident grip.

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Nickname: old man

Location: brownsville ,tn

Used this product for: more than 1 year

Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Product replacement: Yes

best purchase for old shakey hands

Overall Rating

5 out of 5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Price/Value

5 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

Satisfaction

5 out of 5

Date:November 27, 2009

l am a deer hunter . holding binocular was unsteady until i purchased the image stabilizing 8x25 it has helped a lot.

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Nickname: Jack

Location: Kerrville, Texas

Used this product for: more than 1 year

Expertise Level: Hobbyist/Enthusiast

Product replacement: No

You get what you pay for.

Overall Rating

4 out of 5

Features

5 out of 5

Performance

4 out of 5

Price/Value

5 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

Satisfaction

4 out of 5

Date:April 28, 2009

I own both the 8 X 25 IS and the 10 X 30 IS at present and have owned the 12 X 36 IS in the past. This is really a case of you get what you pay for. The 8 X 25 IS is a high quality binocular for the asking price. However, I have found the 10 X 30 IS to be a better product in performance and quality and worth the extra money. So, if you are considering buying an IS binocular go with the 10 X 30 IS. Also, I found the 12 X 36 IS to be a bit heavy for most uses.

51 of 51 people found this review helpful.

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Nickname: REC

Location: Vermont

Used this product for: 3 to 6 months

Expertise Level: Advanced Amateur

Product replacement: Yes

Canon 8x25 IS - Good Enough

Overall Rating

4 out of 5

Features

4 out of 5

Performance

5 out of 5

Price/Value

3 out of 5

Quality

5 out of 5

Satisfaction

5 out of 5

Date:February 15, 2009

These binoculars are awesome; lightweight, compact, and crystal clear. A little over-priced but perfect for travel and general use. The only issue is with IS feature. It helps with very windy days or shaky platforms, etc. but it distorts the crystal clear image slightly. It does help control the binoculars but you do loose superior viewing.

18 of 23 people found this review helpful.

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8 x 25 IS

About 8 x 25 IS

Overview

Pros light weight - great for travel and extended use(1) quality optics - outstanding image quality(1)		Cons plastic exterior - can be scratched(1)
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