I recently got a pair of Canon 12x36 IS II binoculars. Wonderful. The image stabilization allows you to see at least 1 mag deeper, and it's almost like looking through your own eyes. I now take these out with me on any observing session - they have a 5 degree TFOV, and so perfectly complement a telescope, without the hassle of setting up a tripod. I like my 15 x 70s, but they're just too heavy to keep steady, and so mostly stay in the cupboard.
Last edited by Amaranthus; 24-10-2014 at 10:01 PM.
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