Stabilized binoculars

Fujinon, Canon, Nikon. Pick the one you like. I know (and you'll hear from here) advocates of each, and have tried them all out. I'm kind of a a Fujinon man myself; use their top of the line 7x50 non-stabilized, wonderful piece of equipment. If I get a stab'd binoc someday, I'd go with them purely out of brand loyalty... plus both the "Juniors" and more expensive ones I have used are really nice.

George
Hatteras 56MY
Boston Whaler 130 Sport
 
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I have a Fujinon I've used for some extensive cruising and they are invaluable. Looking at the specs, it seems as if the electronic internals may be the same across the brands, but I am only speculating.
 
Fujinon. The cheaper ones only seem to cancel out hand shake. Not the movement of a boat on the water.
 
I have the Canon 18 x 50 IS All Weather. Their stabilization is remarkable even on a rocking vessel.
 
I have both Canon (about 10 years old now) and Fujinon (3 years old) stabilized binocs aboard Hot Tomolly. I like them both, with a slight advantage to the Canons for ease of use, less complicated to set up, etc.

Captain Tom Dogan
Hot Tomolly
76' Lazzara MY GSSL
 
The best of the best are the Fraser-Volpe Stedi-Eye 14x40. They supply the military and have a model they do sell on the retail market. They are waterproof, they float and very expensive. I've had the opportunity to use a pair and their performance is superb.
 
Some RO will be sure to ask just how expensive are they. $5,000.00 yes, five grand! They are the best of the best.
 
My Canon 18x50 stabilized binocs came today. Seem to work pretty well. Funny not to have lens covers for the front. I think I will find them useful.
 
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