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I wish I could afford the 12x36's...but alas, the doubling of price is a difficulty!

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I heard that! I started out thinking I would get the 10x30's--they are plenty big enough for my purposes (daytime viewing and as an auxiliary finder scope at night). I liked the large FOV, too. After after lots of thought and extensive research (I am the opposite of an impulse buyer), I found them as low as $315 (USD) and knew they were worth the price. But I have $100 more in my new binoculars budget than you do and I found the 12x36's for $515. The FOV is still generous and I'm hoping the extra aperture will help make those faint comets and such a little easier to spot.

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< I just ordered the Canon 12x36 IS II's. >

I predict you will be very pleased .

Even if the I.S were to fail for any reason , consider it a little bonus :-)

Fine optics !

Kenny

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Thanks, Kenny. I don't buy new stuff very often so I'm excited about this purchase. I've had my 10x50's for more than 15 years and they have done a workmanlike job, even though they aren't even listed as recommended for astronomy anywhere I've ever seen. People who look through them day or night are amazed at the view--but I've found that most people have never looked through binoculars with even decent optics, much less really fine optics. I'm looking forward to this upgrade.

As always, the discussions, reviews, and comparisons posted here have been most helpful.

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Michael Rosolina
8" f/10 Orange Tube SCT
4.25" f/4.2 Astroscan Reflector
SVP 3.6" f/13.6 CA Reflector
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APM Germany HD 15x70 binoculars
Canon 12x36 IS II binoculars
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