| Highest Rated Fishfinders | ||
|---|---|---|
 | Humminbird Helix 5 CHIRP G2 | 4.8/5 |
 | Garmin Striker 7sv | 4.6/5 |
 | Lowrance HDS 7 Gen3 | 4.6/5 |
 | Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 73sv | 4.6/5 |
 | Raymarine Dragonfly 7 PRO | 4.4/5 |
These Nikon StabilEyes feature 16x magnification, the highest of any image stabilized binocular we’ve tested. Objective lenses are 32mm. The main body is covered with black plastic armor that is textured on the bottom and indexed for fingers on top. The back panel on the main body holds controls
We found the layout and construction of the Nikon StabilEyes 14×40 binocular to be very similar to the Fujinon Techno Stabi binocular we also tested. They offer a magnification factor of 14x coupled with 40 mm objective lenses and use black rubber armor coating in combination with a polycarbonate case,
Testing an IS binocular requires us to first get familiar with the controls and adjustments available on each binocular. Then we head out to sea to test in daylight with a plan to stay until well after dark for nighttime testing. At our first test site seas were running a
Yes they do! Today’s cadre of image stabilized binoculars offer boatmen a significant optical advantage over other marine binoculars. Over the years a magnification factor of 7x has proven to be the maximum practical magnification usable aboard a small boat with standard marine binoculars. Using any higher level of magnification
The Fujinon Techno Stabi binoculars in this test are 3rd generation and feature a magnification factor of 14x coupled with 40mm objective lenses. Black rubber armor coating in combination with a polycarbonate case offers a high degree of impact protection for the lenses and electronics. The rear case panel holds
The Canon 10×42 IS binocular represents the state of the art in the Canon IS binocular lineup. About a decade ago Canon, world-renowned for its optics and electronics, took IS technology originally designed for cameras and moved it into binoculars. The unit we tested, the Canon 10×42 L IS WP
The Bushnell Stableview, an economical marine-grade image stabilized binocular, tested here features a magnification factor of 10x coupled with 35 mm objective lenses. The objective lenses and all the gadgetry needed to operate the stabilization are contained in a box shaped case that tapers toward the front. The rear panel