I repaired optical equipment for the Navy for 15 years and am quite particular in regards to the optical equipment I purchase. I found these Binoculars to be an outstanding value. The binoculars are constructed very well. The rubber coating makes them very comfortable to hold but kind of on the heavy side. The brightness was quite impressive despite only having a 32mm objective lens. The eye relief is acceptable for those who wear glasses. I have used them in all kinds of weather and in the short time I have owned a pair I have found they can take quite a beating. Granted with optics you always get what you pay for but for the price of these binoculars I don't feel that you can beat them.

I compared this model in a sporting goods store to similar sized $500-1000 models from well known binoc. makers and to some other moderately priced units in the $100-250 range. I thought it outdid the other moderate units in handling and image quality and came pretty close to several of the high end models. For our limited uses this product is excellent. Canon is well known in camera optics but has not been well known in the binocular market and this non IS model is their way of breaking into the market. I use a Zeiss microscope everyday and appreciate good optics.

As a fly-fisherman, avid hiker and wildfowl-carver - the criteria I used to select affordable bins was somewhat unique. These have met my needs. The fog-proof feature comes in handy when it is 20 degrees or cooler. The bright, sharp image is acceptable for novice birders; waterproof casing is great for the occasional mishaps while fishing. For the price - these are solid performers. I haven't seen better in this $$ range.

The Canon 8x32WP is almost certainly the best waterproof binocular for under $200.00pThe optics are great: good contrast, excellent brightness, and very little abberation at the periphery. The construction is solid: they are truly waterproof and the chassis is solid (I've dropped mine repeatedly with no misalignment). They are comfortable and easy to focus.pThe additional brightness of these binoculars is a tremendous advantage over smaller units (say 8x24 or so). I bought a smaller pair of Minolta binoculars for my wife, and she fights me to use the Canon (she usually wins). You can find better binoculars, but not without spending double the money. pI highly recommend these for the active traveler, camper, hunter, or recreational boater. They will most likely last a lifetime of careful casual use.

I bought these last year after a great deal of shopping around and comparing features and prices. Coated optics, high eye relief (to use with glasses), good light gathering, reasonable portability were important factors. I used them first on a trip to Canyon de Chelly and was constantly loaning them to others who found them better than their binoculars. The waterproofing lets me sit in the hot tub and stargaze without fear of moisture damage. I used them this summer while cruising on a boat in Puget Sound in preference to the boat's 7x50s because of their lighter weight. I just ordered a second pair for my wife to keep her from borrowing mine!

I bought these binoculars 4 1/2 years ago because they seemed like a good value for the money. I can definitely confirm that. The image is quite clear and very wide. 8x is a satisfying magnification for sports, birdwatching, sight-seeing and astronomy. Too much more and you really need either a tripod or image stabilization. Compared to cheaper lenses, these are noticeably better and compared to more expensive pairs from Nikon not any worse.
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br /Now there are some problems that I had. They are deceptively heavy for their size. The original strap hurt my neck so I bought a padded strap that worked better. The case has a strap too, but I couldn't replace or remove that one since it was sewn not clipped to the case. Canon really should provide caps for the objective lens. It was annoying to roll the rubber eyepieces down to use them with sunglasses during the day.
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br /Expect for the weight, I think the other problems are fixable. I suspect these are heavy because of the glass needed produce an excellent image in a very compact pair of binoculars. Also, the waterproofing and rubber armor that protect them add to their heft. I don't think I'd want to compromise any of the other qualities of these binoculars for the sake of a few ounces.
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Great low - light viewing. I'm getting these for the boat, and their smaller size is a plus. They're about 3/4 size. Kids can handle them well. A bit heavier than I expected, but solid. I highly recommend them.