New Binoculars
 

Got a good deal on EBAY a few days ago for a pair of brand new
electronically stabilized Fujinon 14 x 40s. Practical Sailor raved
about them in a recent test so I just had to get a pair.

After a quick 30 minute evaluation outside on the boat, I can
unequivocally say that these things are the greatest. The
stabilization feature can be switched on and off at the push of a
button, and the difference is like night and day. Can't wait to try
them out while underway.

New Binoculars
 

On Feb 1, 5:20 pm, Wayne.B wrote:
Got a good deal on EBAY a few days ago for a pair of brand new
electronically stabilized Fujinon 14 x 40s. Practical Sailor raved
about them in a recent test so I just had to get a pair.

After a quick 30 minute evaluation outside on the boat, I can
unequivocally say that these things are the greatest. The
stabilization feature can be switched on and off at the push of a
button, and the difference is like night and day. Can't wait to try
them out while underway.

Cool - I've got to get me some of them. Those are the best from
what I've read because the use an active gyro system I believe
while Nikon and Canon use the wet bag system which isn't as
relilable as I understand it.

Ebay huh? Hmmm...

New Binoculars
 

On 2 Feb 2007 17:35:57 -0800, wrote:

Cool - I've got to get me some of them. Those are the best from
what I've read because the use an active gyro system I believe
while Nikon and Canon use the wet bag system which isn't as
relilable as I understand it.

Practical Sailor rated the Fujinon stabilization technology best in
class, way ahead of everyone else. It certainly is impressive to
press the button and all of a sudden everything is steady as a rock.

New Binoculars
 

On Feb 2, 11:49 pm, Wayne.B wrote:
On 2 Feb 2007 17:35:57 -0800, wrote:

Cool - I've got to get me some of them. Those are the best from
what I've read because the use an active gyro system I believe
while Nikon and Canon use the wet bag system which isn't as
relilable as I understand it.

Practical Sailor rated the Fujinon stabilization technology best in
class, way ahead of everyone else. It certainly is impressive to
press the button and all of a sudden everything is steady as a rock.

I've used stabilized models before, their probably fine on a sail
boat, under sail, but on a power boat, moving around a lot, they were
useless.

John

New Binoculars
 

On 4 Feb 2007 10:12:17 -0800, "Capt John" wrote:

I've used stabilized models before, their probably fine on a sail
boat, under sail, but on a power boat, moving around a lot, they were
useless.

I have a 60,000 lb stabilized power boat, doesn't move around too much
under most conditions.

What kind of binocs were you using?