Fujinon Techno-Stabi (7511440) Binocular

Pros: Steady view. Easy to use. Built to last. Waterproof. 14x Magnification.
Cons: Heavy. Eye relief marginal for eyeglass users.

I was considering buying a spotting scope for birdwatching, but I though about the hassle of lugging around a scope plus a tripod, plus the setup time, and decided to give image stabilized binoculars a try. I currently own a Leica 7x42BA, which are ...

Pros: Powerful 14 times magnification give sharper clearer steady viewing at distance. Waterproof and Fog proof.
Cons: These feel heavy after long periods. You pay for the quality.

(revised 3/3/04) We bought these high power high tech binoculars after owning more popular less-costly models. We wish we had bought these earlier. In prior years you would have only had access to this quality of anti-shake optics if you were in the US ...

Pros: The power, water dust proof
Cons: The cost you don't want to drop them

The Army has lots of stuff for us to use, but these are the best of the daylight sights. They let me see so far and so clearly I still smile to myself each time I turn them on. It is a great tool as I spend my days watching for guys planting bombs, but do not want to shoot at a reg. Iraqi that has just "broken down" this gives me the ability to see up close and clearly what they are up to without endangering my men or the innocent Iraqi.

When looking for road side bombs they are great because there is no shaking as we drive So I can see cleanly the side of the road I could not be happier