This is my first post to the forum, so please treat me gently if I'm getting this in the wrong place.
I live on a lake where we get a wide variety of water foul. It is not unusual to be viewing birds from 200 yards or more, so I have an interest in higher powered binoculars that can be used handheld. As such, I'm curious if anyone has had any experience with the Fujinon 14X40 Techno-Stabi image stabilization binoculars? The owner reviews I've read on-line seem to be quite positive, but I couldn't find a single post here that refers to them.
Is there any reason I wouldn't want to use these for birding (aside from the obvious weight and somewhat narrow FOV)? Any feedback would be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Dean
I only have second hand information, and you will get better answers later on. But most seem to think that Canons IS bins are superior to Fujinons. And It seems that those who try the Canon IS series seldom return to non-IS binoculars..
The Fujinon stabilization is apparently somewhat different from the Canon approach. Reports suggest it works best for stabilizing the view from an unsteady platform, such as a boat, whereas the Canon aims to offset hand tremors.
Certainly the Fujinon is a much more industrial product, more of a handful to hold and perhaps more rugged than the Canon consumer oriented offerings. This is reflected in the price asked.
If you are fortunate enough to be living on a lake with good views of the water, perhaps a good scope and tripod might be your happiest solution, as all the higher powered stabilized glasses are heavy and bulky to the point that just carrying them almost mandates a harness, while using them is really a weight lifting exercise.