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I've been a convert to image stabilized binoculars for a while now (as well as an avid proselytizer). The optical quality of the Canon 10x42 is top notch. (I have a pair of Canon 12x36 IS too, but the 10x42's are clearly superior optically, revealing more detail despite lesser magnification.)
Admittedly I mainly use them for birding, but I gifted my trusty old Bushnell 10x50s after only one night under the stars with both pairs. And pretty soon I'll be putting my Celestron 15x70's up for sale too. My telescopes are for extended viewing of single objects, but my binoculars are mainly for sky cruising. And with IS, even hand held, I just see more.
We all like IS camera lenses, but for some reason, people seem to have a real prejudice about using IS for binocular viewing. However, even after only 10 seconds on the moon it was hard for me to think about going back.
Cheers,
Brian.
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