Sig Image Stabilized binos

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During some range time with old friends a few days ago I was able to try out some Sig Sauer Image Stabilized binoculars my buddy had recently purchased. They were really slick! My brother owns an older pair of Canon image-stabilized binoculars and they work nicely, but they are big (probably as small as the technology of the time could make). These new Sig units are compact, despite being the 12x version. I'm sorely tempted to get a pair for myself. If you are hunting over long distances and glassing a lot of far terrain, these binos could take the place of a spotting scope and tripod. Simple operation, a top-mounted lever engages the stabilization feature and the image becomes very steady (instead of being jittery, things kinda float). I didn't get the chance to use them in lower light conditions, but for the price point, I think most folks would be pleased with them. Most online retailers are showing them from $900-$1200, depending on the model. The Sig website shows them all the way up to 18x.


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Has anyone here used them? What's your experience and opinion?

Ed Z
 
I tried my friends deer hunting from high stands.

I was not impressed and would not spend my money if those.
 
Watching with interest, however I'm unlikely to switch from the Leica Geovid models I currently have. Might be too damn old to spend money on something else, when what I have works exceptionally well. Still interested in how they perform.


@towserthemouser - Sign me up for a lightsaber as well! That would be one hell of a backup pocket knife hanging from my safari belt. ;)
 
I'm unlikely to switch from the Leica Geovid models I currently have.

The glass in these Sigs are not the quality of high end Leica/Zeiss/Swarovs... but they are good enough for my 59 year old eyes. My old Zeiss 10x50s are still good enough for me, too, but these are interesting.

Ed
 
I hunted with a guy in November that had a pair and was very
Impressed. I wouldn’t sell my swaros to get a pair but if I was looking to buy new binos-I would definitely give them some consideration.
 
Watching with interest, however I'm unlikely to switch from the Leica Geovid models I currently have. Might be too damn old to spend money on something else, when what I have works exceptionally well. Still interested in how they perform.


@towserthemouser - Sign me up for a lightsaber as well! That would be one hell of a backup pocket knife hanging from my safari belt. ;)
I'm thinking the lightsaber could come in handy for follow-ups on wounded leopard..... LOL
 
I'm thinking the lightsaber could come in handy for follow-ups on wounded leopard..... LOL
You go right ahead, because I’m not getting that close. My “cat-like reflexes” aren’t what they used to be. I’ll watch from back here. ;)
 
You go right ahead, because I’m not getting that close. My “cat-like reflexes” aren’t what they used to be. I’ll watch from back here. ;)
LOL I was kinda counting on the tracker to be first in line; he probably DOES have cat-like reflexes!
 
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