Canon 12x36 Reviews

Expensive, but awesome
by David E. Bakkom from Cedar Grove, WI, 2010-07-12

Great binoculars. We live on a lake and are always checking out ships, birds, etc. These were a lot of money but well worth the investment.

Unbiased Assessment
by Michael F. Lamb from LaGrande, OR., 2010-05-10

I do a lot of bird watching and am at age 71, where some unsteadiness in holding binoculars is present. I bought these 12 x 36 IS II binoculars to help offset that difficulty. Purchase, shipping and receival went very smoothly. I was taken back by the bulk of these glasses, but soon had them in good working order. Instructions were clear. Focusing is easily accomplished and the clarity is good, edge to edge. I did find that setting the spacing for the eyepieces was quite different from regular binoculars, but practice gradually improved my ease of doing that. You cannot easily change the spacing while holding the binoculars up to your eyes, so be aware of that difference. Image Stabilisation takes effect about 1 second after activating the button and then, with a slight image shift, transitions into a rock solid image about one second later. Given these small differences, the binoculars perform very well and they are now my favorite choice for birding. Eyepiece relief is good, but as with other reviews, I too would have appreciated a simple cover for the objective lenses. I really appreciate the use of easily obtained and relatively inexpensive AA batteries! Ruggedized coating is excellent.
First rate product, also super for astronomy, but you might wish to consider the slightly smaller 10 X 30 IS II units to reduce weight/bulk.

Light, clear, and bright!
by Luan C. Do from Vienna, VA United States, 2010-04-15

I have an old Canon 8x32WP and love the optics. I recently took the plunge to get the 12x36 IS II for bird watching and astronomy. Both binculars are about the same weight and size, although the magnification powers are different (8x vs 12x). The 12x is a tad lighter, actually. The adjectives listed in the title are fitting for the 12x36 IS II. It's noticeably brighter than the Canon 8x32wp. The 12x36 IS II costs a lot of money but it's worth it, in my opinion.

awesome gift to give
by Phyllis A. Koehler , 2010-01-31

I purchased these for my husband because he likes to photograph water fowl and he loves the binoculars. Shipping was timely and I am very pleased with the product. Good choice to purchase for yourself or a gift.

All About Electronic (A.A.E} Amazon vendor.
by Marion L. King, Jr. , 2009-12-29

I cannot give a review of the Canon 12x36 Stabilization II Binoculars is because the Pair ordered in late November for a Christmas present came without a Warranty Card, and at best gray market merchandise. I returned then to A.A.E. because after numerous calls they would not furnish the Canon/USA warranty. Then even with a return Return Authorization Number A.A.E played the "We didn't get it game". It took a Federal Express Investigator to smoke the binocular out. Today I may still be out some $600.00, as the case is still pending with Discover Card.
The good news is bought a pair of Steiner Binoculars for a little more from Optics Planet, Inc with a full 30 year warranty and a factory new product.

To date I no of no action take by Amazon to help me (their customer) or any action take against their unscrupulous 3rd party vendor.

Today you pay for everything you get, but don't get what you pay for.