There is no sign of mistiness internally, but there is fine dust, which seems strange, perhaps from internal paint?

They focus more closely than you'll want to, since at 14x and 15 feet you'll have to cross your eyes. Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy. An upgraded pair of Fujinon branded binos from Fujifilm for the purists, with both a powerful 14x magnification and a large 40mm objective lens 40mm. For the purposes of our round-up, this one purports to offer a wider stabilization range of +/- 6° for vibration-free viewing over the previous incarnation, plus the equally new capacity to run on rechargeable NiMH batteries, with just the one lasting up to 12 hours of use. The Canon IS binoculars have superb edge sharpness. It's not lost on me that my 18x50's have vastly superior edge sharpness to my Leica 10x42 Ultravids (which were twice as expensive) and it would not surprise me at all if the 10x40 Canon's have correspondingly sharper edges than the Leica's as well. The Canon 10x42 and the Fujinon are advertised as waterproof; the Canon 15x50, "all weather"--which is a tad worrisome ((last night, my equipment was covered with a film of frost when I came in after 3 hours at 28 deg. F.)The diopter adjust gave me problems. At first, I couldn't figure out where it was, until I noticed that the focus wheel pushed forward to reveal the calibration marks of the diopter setting. After figuring out where the diopter was, I couldn't get it to work AT ALL - until I finally figured out that it was the LEFT eye it was adjusting, not the right eye as most other binoculars are set up for. Once I overcame my two points of ignorance, everything worked perfectly - I had the diopter set within a few seconds, collapsed the focus knob again, and was ready to see what these binoculars could do! The TS-X 1440 features an image-stabilizing function, based on Fujifilm's optical and mechanical design technologies nurtured with its development of interchangeable lenses for digital cameras and broadcast lenses. The use of a gyro sensor enables accurate detection of even the smallest of vibrations and controls the prism inside the body at a high level of precision to achieve the vibration correction angle of ±6°. Despite its high 14x magnification, the binoculars allow users to see a distant object with minimal shake. The amplitude of the oscillations is at a guess about 0.5 arcminutes. I'll try to fix this more accurately. With class-leading stabilisation from the world’s first Gyro stabilising system for binoculars, the Fujinon TS-X 14x40 Techno-Stabi Binoculars offer highly effective and versatile observation throughout numerous situations. They can be used even at high 14x magnification without a tripod, which is impossible without such an advanced stabilisation mechanism. The TS-X 1440 has a stylish appearance with beautiful rounded edges. Slip-resistant rubber coats the entire body so that users can enjoy a firm grip with both hands. The binoculars offer great operability due to the optimized positioning of diopter rings and On/Off switches for power and image stabilization.

Hardened surface coatings are added to meet extreme military standards in scratch resistance and added lens protection. For a standard, non-image stabilized binocular 14x is considered very powerful and whilst it is possible to hold it relatively shake free, there is no doubt that a steadier view will enable you to see more image detail and make it less tiring during longer observation periods. Field Of ViewIf the magnification is a nominal 14x in the centre field, at the edge the magnification is 12x.The half moon looks good at the edge but considerably smaller. Perfectly suited for outdoor, wildlife and astronomical observation, marine applications and remote monitoring of industrial facilities as well as being perfect for sports events and live concerts. The Fujinon Techno-Stabi TS-X 14x40 Binoculars are also available in blue. The 14x40 shed house floor plan is a great choice if you want a one-bed cabin with a loft. The plan has a loft and is made for two people. The 14x40 shed house floor plan is the best way to build a cabin that is comfortable and beautiful. And it's a good choice if you have a small yard. You can even build one for your family and friends to live in it. If I ever get my hands on the Stabiscopes I'll let you know, but I can't see how the optics could be any better (the mechanics could be), but with no center focus and no close focusing I doubt I'd want to trade for them, even at the same price.