Fujinon Techno-Stabi TS-X 14x40 Image Stabilization Binocular - Yellow

It is the top of the line compared to other expensive brand's, i had the older version of the same unit for more than 18 years and it was just time for a new oneThe image is fantastic specially in both bright sunlight and low light conditionsThe stabilization is great in rough sea conditions and they definitely improved the design of the battery compartment.

These have six degrees of image correction which is the best I've seen in the consumer range. It really makes a big difference when handholding. The optical quality is quite good in my opinion, although I haven't used any top end binoculars. My best set before getting these was a pair of Nikon Monarch 5's.I bought these because I had been considering a tripod and higher magnification of binoculars, these totally eliminate any need for that. It's true they are on the heavier side. But they do feel solid which I appreciate. The included case is quite nice.

I have owned a pair of Canon 12x36 IS II image stabilized binoculars since 2011. They have been well used and a couple of years ago the rubber-feel coating became sticky -as reported by many others. I removed the sticky coating with Isopropyl Alcohol, however now 2 years on the housing surrounding one of the front elements has become lose interfering with focusing, so time to change.....After a lot of research I decided not to go with the with newer model Canon 12x36 IS III Image Stabilized Binoculars since reportedly the surface coating has not been changed and still has a tendency to become sticky after several years. The new range of Canon image stabilized binoculars have the newer lens shift image stabilization with the improved +/- 1.0 degrees of stabilzation, but the front lens diameter is only 32mm, limiting image brightness and exit pupil size. They are also more expensive than the optically superior Canon 12x36 IS III binoculars with the previous generation vari-angle prism image stabilization and it's +/- 0.8 degrees of stabilization.The Fujinon 14x40 TSX1440 Techno-Stabi Image-Stabilized Binoculars have 40mm front lenses, a remarkable +/- 6.0 degrees of image stabilization and they're waterproof. I thought Canon's image stabilization was very good, but the Fujinons raise the bar significantly. With stabilization switched on you can actually get a steady image from a moving vehicle! For my use of wildlife viewing and bird watching while hiking they are incredible. True they are heavier and bulkier than the Canon 12x36's, but the improvement in magnification of 14x over 12x , the image brightness, clarity and stabilization definitely make carrying the extra weight worthwhile. Fact is in a side by side comparison my wife and I could both see details with the Fujinon 14x40 binoculars that were impossible to see with the Canon 12x36's. The front lenses on the Fujinons have 48mm threads so they can be protected with UV filters (I picked up a pair of Chiaro Pro 48mm 98-UVATS UV Filters) and lens caps (Sensei 48mm Clip-On Lens Cap). One last thought, the eye relief is infinitely adjustable on the Fujinons from 5mm to 13mm, and far more comfortable than the hard rubber eye cups on the Canons that can only be folded back for spectacle wearers.If you're in the market for image stabilized binoculars and the extra weight is not an issue, I thoroughly recommend these. You will not be disappointed!

I had high hopes for these binoculars, I had a previous pair that I had taken on a 6 month sailing trip and they worked well. I bought this pair for a cruise. They were transported in my carry on, kept in their case, and used on a cruise ship, never dropped. After about 2 weeks the image stabilization became unstable and the distance focus was no longer crisp. When I got home I followed the instructions on the website for troubleshooting and noted a one year warranty window. When I returned the binoculars they claimed they had been dropped (which they hadn't) and the damage to the gimbal would not be covered by the warranty. Additionally they told me my delay in returning the binoculars (due to being out at sea for a month and taking the time to follow the troubleshooting instructions prior to returning, even though it was well within the year timeframe) factored into their decision to refuse to cover it.I wanted to like these binoculars, but if they can't handle mild travel I can't see them being useful for anything but sitting at home looking at birds. Certainly not reliable if you depend on them to work at sea.If you have problems with your products, contact them immediately, no matter where you are. They look for a phone call documentation trail in making these decisions.I have a pair of Canon 10x30 IS binoculars that have been working well for years. Would recommend Canon as a better alternative to this product.

Work greatReceived quickly