You get good magnification, waterproof (IPX7 rating), and anti-fog in a lightweight package (11.8 ounces). They also have two features that make them especially suitable for children: durable construction and a nice rubberized handle. I can't tell you how many trees and rocks they hit while on my son's neck and they are still as good as new.
Binoculars for stargazing
When you think of stargazing, you probably think of telescopes, but binoculars can also work, especially larger, high-magnification models like Celestron Skymasters. The first thing to know is that they are huge – most of the time you'll want to use them with a tripod, which is not included in the price (it comes with an adapter, which I used to mount to a photo tripod, which worked fine). The Porro prism design (above) with 15x magnification and 70mm objective lenses makes them nice and bright, ideal for getting good images of the Moon. They also work for larger clusters and nebulae. They are also good for bird watching, but it's more like using a spotting scope. They're good for digiscoping, but if you're watching something fairly still, like waterfowl.
As with all Celestron binoculars, there is a nice large and smooth focus knob, as well as a long eye relief, making them easy to use with glasses. There is some slight chromatic aberration, especially when the stars or moon are bright, but I don't find it distracting. In fact, for the price they provide a surprisingly great look.
Binoculars with image stabilization
Binoculars with image stabilization use electronics to smooth out images, similar to how action cameras eliminate shaky video. There are quite a few models out there and we're still testing them, but here are a few that stand out from the crowd so far.
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Canon
Binoculars with image stabilization 8×20
Binoculars with image stabilization tend to be expensive, but Canon has quite a few budget models that are worth considering. They are easy to use. You simply press the button on top for five minutes of stabilization, or press again to turn it off sooner. The technology recognizes your movement and adapts to it optically in real time. The Canon 8×20 IS, the smallest of them all, is doubly pocket-friendly: they're surprisingly affordable and fit into a large pocket. With batteries weighing over 15 ounces, they won't weigh you down.
The 8x zoom is good for wildlife and sports, as is the 10x zoom on the slightly larger Canon 10×20 IS. The 6.6-degree field of view is narrow, but wide enough for most situations.
