Review on Fujinon Techno Stabi TS1440-14x40: Advanced Image Stabilization Binocular for Unparalleled Viewing Experience by Thomas Chalecki

We live aboard our 46ft boat and have been constantly on the move since August 2016. These binoculars were bought as a Christmas present last year and we now have about a year and over 1500 nautical miles to test them. In summary – ANY person who picks up binoculars and presses the stabilizer button says "WOW” the first time they use it. We have another high-end unstabilized binocular on board that collects the light a bit better at dusk, but 90% of the time we use Fujinon Techno if we're not already using it. The extra zoom plus stabilization make them the best choice. I was curious how the batteries would last - we use rechargeable batteries and they last a very long time so battery life wasn't an issue. I'll replace them if they ever go overboard (although they do require a collar to swim and are considered waterproof (we weren't brave enough to test those claims ourselves)). UPDATE: 11/2018 - On the way from Alaska to Mexico, the binoculars jumped off the rack onto the ground. The stabilization system still works but I suspect it's an alignment issue as they no longer focus accurately. My previous experience of sending in a non-warranty Fuji product for repair was so unfortunate that I decided to repair it myself but to no avail. Now the solution is to buy another pair of binoculars from the same brand or a different one (or live with poor focusing). The moral of the story is that once you've fallen in love with binoculars, don't leave them unattended on a counter in rough seas as they're not very shockproof.