Canon 18X50 IS ALL Weather

68 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Design (9)
Usability (7)
Size (2)

Negative
Value for money (21)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the size and usability are on the whole positive, whereas many are critical about the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Binoculars the Canon 18X50 IS ALL Weather is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: Durken (pcworld.com)

Canon 18 X 50 IS All Weather

I bought these with the expectation that they were basically going to be as good as it gets as fare as binoculars go. I will say that they are fantastic but, unless you are a binocular aficionado with extra disposable income, the difference in optics...

Jan, 2003

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Amazon review summary for the Canon 18X50 IS ALL Weather

alaTest has collected and analyzed 46 user reviews of the Canon 18X50 IS ALL Weather from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

80% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: AW (warehouseexpress.com)

Quality Glass

I have had these Binoculars for a couple of years now. They are larger than I would like when taking them on walks and as a result I have a smaller pari for walking. However I adore these for bird watching. with x18 magnification you get very close to...

Easy to Use","Excellent in Low Light

Bulky","Heavy

Dec, 2010

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Consumer review by: Bazza2 (warehouseexpress.com)

An alternative to a Scope?

Yes, if you are a Birder and photographer like what I am, weight and pairing back kit is always a problem and if you visit hides in Nature reserves where using a scope and a tripod would inconvenience others, then these are great, and the bonus is you...

the stabilation gyros actually work

they look a bit odd

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: S. J. Mart (amazon.com)

Stabilization Matters

The stabilization of the view is mind blowing. I was a bit concerned about spending this much money on a pair of binoculars. We love to casually birdwatch and my wife and I live for most of the year on a catamaran sailboat and the rolling of the...

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: Benji (radioshack.com)

No Binoculars should cost this much

Way to high of price for what you get

Close Focus, Quality Lenses

Bulky

Nov, 2009

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Consumer review by: Flyer (amazon.com)

Worth the money!

These are GREAT binoculars! Worth the money! I agonized and agonized. Should I buy the 15x50s? Some purchasers said the 18x50s don't TOTALLY stop the image from moving around, but the 15x50s will. What will I do if I don't like these things? Is...

Jun, 2009

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Consumer review by: Blue (radioshack.com)

Great Equipment

This is a great product, I am very pleased with my purchase!

Close Focus, None, Quality Lenses, Strong Construction, Works Well With Glasses

Bulky, None

May, 2009

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Consumer review by: Jupiter (radioshack.com)

Way too overpriced

they are decent but I learned the hard way that they are definately overpirced

Lightweight

Difficult To Focus, Unstable

May, 2009

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Consumer review by: tangyongguo2 (ciao.com)

Canon binoculars 18 x 50 IS

Anti-Shake 12 times high-rate-based telescopes, as compared with the previous generation of products, lightweight and small improvements, a substantial increase in the performance of a portable, compact and lightweight, can be operated with one hand....

good

none

May, 2009

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Product Specifications

The 18x50IS AW is unique among high-magnification binoculars because they incorporate Canon's remarkable Optical Image Stabilizer technology. Proven highly effective in Canon video camcorders and professional lenses, this revolutionary system employs a novel Vari-Angle Prism that instantly and continuously makes adjustments to maintain a steady image. With Canon's Optical Image Stabilizer, you can enjoy the resolving power of these binoculars without a tripod. You can even use them from within moving vehicles. Their shake-free performance not only enhances your ability to view fine detail but also reduces eye strain and fatigue.The IS series feature eyepiece lenses with a unique Doublet Field Flattener, which dramatically reduces curvature of field. As a result, there is none of the image distortion and blurring at the periphery typical of high-magnification binoculars. This advanced design also results in long eye relief, which enables eyeglass wearers to view the entire field without vignetting. Canon's superior optical engineering also provides unusually wide apparent field-of view. This is particularly important in high-magnification binoculars as it makes it easier to locate your desired subject.