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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote supertool73 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: July/08/2015 at 13:11
My dad has the Meostar 12x50.  He really likes them.  I have used them a lot and for the most part I feel they are just fine.  I also have 10x and 8x binos, and yes they are a bit harder to hold steady but are doable IMO. 

But that being said, There is nothing I cannot see just as good with my 10x that he can see with his 12x.  I am a fan of 10x binos personally.  

If you have some way to steady them I bet you would be just fine.  But again, you are not really going to be able to see anything better with the 12x.  2x magnification just does not make much diff.  
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It sounds like your minimum viewing distance (usually) will be 100m.

Given the other parameters you have mentioned (particularly no battery/portablity issues), I do think higher magnification (12-15x) binoculars with image stabilization could well benefit you and your uses.

Canon's IS technology in binoculars is impressive without a doubt, and the optics are decent as well.  the 10X42 L model in fact is much better than decent.

The confusion in this thread I think came with the term "general use" where your "general" uses are not those of the average binocular user.

The high magnification IS binoculars are special use binoculars and your uses are special, so they could be a great fit!
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Originally posted by Bitterroot Bulls Bitterroot Bulls wrote:

It sounds like your minimum viewing distance (usually) will be 100m.

Given the other parameters you have mentioned (particularly no battery/portablity issues), I do think higher magnification (12-15x) binoculars with image stabilization could well benefit you and your uses.

Canon's IS technology in binoculars is impressive without a doubt, and the optics are decent as well.  the 10X42 L model in fact is much better than decent.

The confusion in this thread I think came with the term "general use" where your "general" uses are not those of the average binocular user.

The high magnification IS binoculars are special use binoculars and your uses are special, so they could be a great fit!

You really hit the nail on the head and understood what I'm saying. i feel now better about my potential purchase. 
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