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At those prices I'd see how close I could get using a tripod first. Very cool technology though for sure!

• TheRealPomax 4y ago
  No you wouldn't, because you're not carrying a 5kg tripod with you (and you'd need one, because any less bulky and you don't get a stable platform, you get a wobbly one) just to look at some birds at a random moment during a walk without inconveniencing the people you're walking with because you had to set up your rig. Over and over. You just carry binoculars, and the image stabilization makes that experience immeasurably better. Good glass costs money, the cost of the image stabilization only tacks on a small amount compared to the rest of the cost of a pair of high quality binoculars.
  • password4321 4y ago
    I'm pretty sure I would, for what it's worth. I do appreciate your willingness to guarantee frustration. I'm thinking more pre-planned stationary observation for sure though.
    • TheRealPomax 4y ago
      Why would you set up an observation station with binoculars? That makes no sense: get a camera with a telephoto lens, so you can at least get excellent shots of what you're looking at when the worthwhile parts happen, or set up a spotting scope or telescope if you're serious about "I need to sit here for a long time and observe stuff". You don't need, or want, to use both eyes in that situation. Binoculars are the absolute worst choice of optical device in this hypothetical setup, go buy something that makes more sense for stake outs with the money you're saving on a high grade pair of binoculars, irrespective of whether it has IS or not =)