Customer reviews from usa.canon.com
Canon - IS III 12 x 36 Binoculars - Black
Average customer rating
3.9
(17 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 17 reviews
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Star
3
67%of customers recommend this product.
(
10 out of
15)
Customer Reviews for Canon - IS III 12 x 36 Binoculars - Black
Posted by: Montanan
Verified Purchase:Yes
My expectations were high and I am not disappointed. In the photos they look a bit heavy and ungainly but they are nothing of the kind. They are comfortable to hold and use and give the sharpest image of any binoculars I have ever owned, even before I press the stabilization button. The image stabilization works very well. Overall, a pleasure to use. Recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Posted by: Scott H
from Richmond, Virginia
Verified Purchase:Yes
These binoculars are excellent quality with clear and bright resolution. They surprisingly lightweight (23 oz) for their size and function. Once you use image stabilization - you will not want to go back to regular binoculars!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Take away the shake and see amazing detail up close and personal!
on July 22, 2024
Posted by: Landshark
I love these things. These have gone with me on every vacation trip, concert and sporting event since they arrived. My grown kids borrow them for the events they are attending. I have shared use with complete strangers at events and alway get that " WOW" reaction while they are using them. My pair are from the generation before I believe so they are about 6 years old. The battery compartment cover did fall off once but was easily DYI repaired with a little super glue. I have contemplated getting a bigger pair for viewing wildlife at longer distances but these serve well 99% of the time. Do yourself a favor and get these.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Love these binoculars
on January 23, 2024
Posted by: StephenG
from Florida
I don't normally do reviews, but noticed the poor reviews for these binos and had to comment. I have owned these binoculars for 3 years, and, without a doubt, they are the most useful optics that I own. Competing high end models may be sharper, more contrasty, and have less CA, but, with IS, I can see more detail and better identify what I'm looking at than any binoculars that don't have IS. I do not find that the IS button is a hindrance, and those that have problems with the armoring are probably leaving their binoculars in the sun. I am very careful about using them in damp conditions. This is an electronic device that is not waterproofed, so is not something I would use on a boat or in rainy or misty conditions. Also, I wear eyeglasses, and, even though the ER is listed as 14.5 mm, I have no problem using these.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
2
Stabilizer will only work when button is depressed continuously.
on November 27, 2023
Posted by: RENS
from Alberta , Canada
I have owned Canon 18 X 50 IS binoculars for several years. The stabilization continues, if the button is pressed once, and does not need to be held down. I wanted lighter binoculars for travel and purchased the 12 X 36 IS binoculars. I was very disappointed that the image stabilizer on the 12 X 36 binoculars will only stay on when the button on top of the unit is continuously depressed. I find that, by having to continuously depress the button in that location, the binoculars are unstable and the stabilizer does not fully correct this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
1
Don’t buy
on June 25, 2022
Posted by: RCQ
from Texas
It turns on automatically and vibrates without reason, Canon didn’t allow my original review but still they don’t honor warranty
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
2
Great idea, but........
on May 4, 2022
Posted by: Nugrape
from Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
Was hoping for more. I got them for Christmas and have used them in different settings, hoping that they would improve as I got used to them, but they didn't. I have come to the conclusion that they are not good binoculars. The ability to get a sharp focus is rare, most of the time it's always out of focus. I don't know if it's a quality control problem with the lens, or what. I bought my wife the 10 x 30 IS II, and they are much better. I would find it difficult to recommend them to a friend. I hope the newer models are an improvement over this one, I probably would've asked Santa for an updated model over this one if I knew then what I know now.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com
Customer Rating
5
Very nice for astronomy
on November 29, 2021
Posted by: Bino fan
from California
Been using the 12x35 IS ii version for astronomy for about 10 years. Usually from a recliner under Bortle 5 or Bortle 3 skies. They’ve been excellent in all respects. Don’t be put off by the size of the objectives. No problems with the case coating but I wash hands with plain soap and water before use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting usa.canon.com