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I was pretty impressed with the Canon 10X30 IS binocs, they were running around $300. I was so impressed with the technology that I sent them back and got the 10X42 L series. Those are quite a bit more costly but the glass is excellent and they are waterproof. They are heavier than standard 8X40 type binocs because of the IS mechanism, but they are much easier to handle than 50mm+ binocs.

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Hey Jim, how did you like the 30mm IS binoculars with regard to resolution for astronomical objects? I found it difficult to view the beehive the other night, relatively speaking, in my 7x32mm binoculars compared to a set of 10x50s, for example. Of course, seeing wasn't great, and you know how bad my sky is around here, but just the same, what kind of performance difference did you see switching from the 30mm up to a 50mm, or your 42mm, for example? In other words, they're certainly going to be lighter, but how would you say they compare visually?

Chris

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