Our group has 2 pairs of Canon Image Stabilizer 10x30 IS binoculars which have served our students well for geological fieldwork. Recently, one pair was taken off the coast of California to do viewing and fieldwork from a boat and kayaks. Subsequently, the binoculars got wet, have salt crystals in the workings and the stabilizer has stopped working. Thus, we need repair and cleaning. Do you do service of this sort? Is it possible to fix these?

It sounds like the image stabilization feature on your Canon 10x30 IS binoculars is not working properly. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Make sure the batteries are properly inserted and charged. The image stabilization feature requires power from the batteries to work.
2. Try resetting the binoculars by removing the batteries for a few minutes, then reinserting them.
3. Make sure the binoculars are being held steady and that you are not moving too quickly or shaking excessively. Image stabilization works best when there is only slight movement or vibration.
4. Check that the image stabilization switch is turned on. The switch is located on the top of the binoculars near the focus knob.
5. If none of these steps work, it is possible that the image stabilization mechanism itself is faulty and needs to be repaired or replaced. Contact Canon customer support or a professional camera repair technician for assistance.

It's worth noting that image stabilization is not a perfect solution and may not completely eliminate all movement or shaking in your images. It is designed to reduce the effects of minor movements and vibrations, but cannot compensate for large or rapid movements.

I doubt if it is something that you could fix yourself. Take it to a service centre.

Call Canon (parts) at 732-521-7230. I just ordered one for $8.82 + $6.00 shipping

Hello - I never had Plastimo before but I have had a similar problem with double vision on a very similar looking pair of binoculars.
The eye piece movement just re-aligns eye focus differences , a double image usually means one of the lenses has moved inside the main tube. (usually from a knock/fall etc)
Can you rotate either one of the tubes ? On my pair I had to rotate anti-clockwide and found a prism inside that had slipped after a fall -
Close one eye and try to gauge which side is the best side -- Ray

Like I said before, one of the prisms has shifted and the binoculars have lost collimation. This is not something you can fix yourself.

This is a common problem with binoculars. One of the prisms has shifted and the two sides are therefore no longer in optical alignment (collimation). Unfortunately, fixing this requires a degree of expertise, which may cost more than you will want to spend. I have often taken old binoculars apart or found external adjustments that allowed me to realign them, but I have ruined a few pair this way. Not a good idea if they are valuable.

If you can find the paperwork and they are still in warranty, you might try to get Canon to repair them, but I suspect that they will say they have suffered an accident, not a manufacturing fault.

Send them back to Nikon. The first pair i had did it twice, then they sent me a brand new pair. Here a year later with new pair the eyecup pieces that turn in and out already have cracks in them again.

You're best option is a pair of Canon IS binoculars. I am willing to trade you a 10x30 IS near mint in the box for the Leicas plus $100.
James (718)578-5231

I have the same problem on my Canon 10x42 IS WP binoculars. The Duracell copper top batteries leaked and corroded the inside of the battery holder. I will never trust those Duracell batteries again. They have ruined more than one expensive piece of mine. Just go to work and remove a few tiny screws to remove the rectangular cover screws to get at the battery holder screws and then lift the battery holder right out from inside the binoculars. You have to get inside the compartment to unplug the leads for your bad battery holder and then replace it with the new replacement battery holder which you can get from Canon for like $70. Go to the Canon website and call their toll free number and ask for binocular tech support and they will take your order for the replacement battery holder.

id take thm back then the prisems may be out of line