I have the Canon 10x42L IS, the Kite 16x42 APC and the Japan-only Nikon Stabilized 10x25. The latter are surprisingly compact and highly effective, but eat thro

I have the Canon 10x42L IS, the Kite 16x42 APC and the Japan-only Nikon Stabilized 10x25. The latter are surprisingly compact and highly effective, but eat through the crackpot CR2 batteries like popcorn. The stabilized binocular to beat is the Fujinon TSX1440, but it weighs a whopping 2kg.