Alpen Optics Apex Steady 20×42 HD Binoculars with Image Stabilization

Switching to detailed view mode (“still” mode): After switching to stabilization mode 2 (orange LED), the image is less sharp (blurry) than in mode 1 (green LED), and I’m holding the binoculars in my hand without any support. Is this normal? I use lithium batteries.

Switching to detailed view mode (“still” mode): After switching to stabilization mode 2 (orange LED), the image is less sharp (blurry) than in mode 1 (green LED), and I’m holding the binoculars in my hand without any support. Is this normal? I use lithium batteries.

These are the smallest and lightest image stabilized binoculars that I've ever used. The optics are super crisp. Much easier to travel with compared to traditional binoculars.

So far I have only used them for indoor target archery. and some outside. I really like these binos. They work perfectly and I am anxious to see how they perform at outdoor archery tournaments. The only gripe is the way they hand due to the mounting point, but I have adapted it and no problem now.

So far I love them haven’t got out in the out doors with them yet but like them so far like the size and weight don’t have to have a large chest harness that a plus for me. Will check them out more when hunting season nears !

This technology is spectacular for the mountains! Glass is good. My only complaint is the difficult actuator for stabilization. Guessing that is done on purpose so it doesn't accidentally get turned on and run down battery.

Fantastic

great

Haven’t had a chance to use them much but first impressions are very good. Like the switch to turn on the stabilization. View seems very sharp.