Actually the Canon IS models have been on the market for several years. I'm not sure why they haven't received much publicity. The ability to see more detail due to the absence of any shaking was dramatic. Whether you are trying to count points on a buck's rack or get a better view of a target you are shooting at the IS feature would make it much easier. While I still think the Pentax DCF WP will get my final nod because of better viewing at dusk and dawn the Canon's are very tempting. Of course I could bet both for less money than a Swarvoski or Leica.