Image stabilized binoculars
Check out the Fujinon Techno-Stabi 14 X 40 stabilized binocs. While
they are somewhat heavy, 2.7 lbs, they are amazing. They have a full
5 degrees of stabilization, more than any other on the market. Most
stabilized binocs are designed to minimize hand jitter, you only get
maybe 2 degrees of stabilization. The Fuji's are designed to be used
from a moving platform, boat, airplane, helicopter. They are also
100% water proof, whiles the others mentioned are water resistant. I
have had mine for 2 seasons now and have used them side by side with a
friend's Canons and we both agreed there was no comparison.
Shane Bowlin
Nordic Tug 32
Nordic Chill
Whittier, AK
I agree completely. I tried the Canon 10x30 IS and was less than pleased.
While the Fuji's are almost four times the price, they are head and
shoulders better. Yes, they are heavy, and somewhat clunky, but from a
functional standpoint there is nothing better. I love 'em, and use them
every boat trip. Batteries still going strong after two years!
--
Ken Tischler
Microship
DeFever 49RPH
On Tue, Nov 10, 2009 at 11:41 AM, Shane Bowlin skbowlin@alaska.net wrote:
Check out the Fujinon Techno-Stabi 14 X 40 stabilized binocs. While they
are somewhat heavy, 2.7 lbs, they are amazing. They have a full 5 degrees
of stabilization, more than any other on the market. Most stabilized binocs
are designed to minimize hand jitter, you only get maybe 2 degrees of
stabilization. The Fuji's are designed to be used from a moving platform,
boat, airplane, helicopter. They are also 100% water proof, whiles the
others mentioned are water resistant. I have had mine for 2 seasons now and
have used them side by side with a friend's Canons and we both agreed there
was no comparison.
Shane Bowlin
Nordic Tug 32
Nordic Chill
Whittier, AK
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I agree the Fujicon Techno-Stabi stabilized binoc's are more $$$ however
they are the best binoc's that I have ever used! No comparison. Just my .02
worth.
Stuart
Check out the Fujinon Techno-Stabi 14 X 40 stabilized binocs. While they
are somewhat heavy, 2.7 lbs, they are amazing. They have a full 5 degrees
of stabilization, more than any other on the market. Most stabilized
binocs
are designed to minimize hand jitter, you only get maybe 2 degrees of
stabilization. > boat, airplane, helicopter. They are also 100% water
proof, whiles the
others mentioned are water resistant. I have had mine for 2 seasons now
and
have used them side by side with a friend's Canons and we both agreed
there
was no comparison.
Oil absorbing pads are available from West Marine, Although they are quite expensive. They are on page 391 of the 2009 catalogue. I had some given to me and they work great.
Henry
M/Y Mary M
North Pacific 43
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Just about any town on the water that has marine facilities, has a company or two that is in the business of spill containment.
There is some precedence where folks has approached them and have been given absorbent pad, sometimes for free. Even if paid for they are usually inexpensive as they buy in bulk and, not being in the business of retail, their prices tend to be cheaper than that found at the chandleries.
It might be worth the trouble to check it out. Then too, auto supply stores also often have them.
Rudy and Jill
Briney Bug, Panama City, Fl
When you compare like power to like power, there is little or no price
difference. Apples to apples, please. Dave Cooper's experience is
persuasive. I own the Canon 15x45s (?) and they are fine on the ICW, but
Dave's ocean experience is key if you are going to subject your binoculars
to similar conditions. Mine just hang out in the pilothouse. If you seek 14
or 15x magnification, you must have stabilization on a boat. Otherwise
7x50's are the best and surpass all others at night. I'm more interested in
the differences in technology between the candidates. Using land-based store
tests, the Canons seemed superior. The Fujinons and the Nikons are
physically similar, but are their mechanisms sufficiently different to
choose one over the other?
Lastly, there are much more expensive and rugged binoculars by Fujinon and
Zeiss that put all others to shame, but cost as much as a dinghy and
outboard. I know that those mil spec Fujinons are spectacular because
someone physically shook me very hard while I used them and their image was
undisturbed. The untested by me Zeiss units use stabilizing gyros in
addition to image stabilizing gyros I have been told.
Ron Rogers
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From: Stuart Rae
Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:11 PM
I agree the Fujicon Techno-Stabi stabilized binoc's are more $$$ however
they are the best binoc's that I have ever used! No comparison. Just my .02
worth.