GILMORE GIRL, POST 25,
I have investigated the Kite Ibis 7x42, 8x42 etc in 2011.
The 7x42 is a very nice binocular for its price and one of the few 7x42's left on the market, weight 729 g, close focus 1,6 m, FOV 128m/1000m, eyerelief 19,5 mm, waterproof and gas-filled, transmission 90% (500 nm) to 92% (550 nm). I do not know the present price but in 2011 it was slightly below 1000 euros.
Another 7x42 to consider is the Meopta Meostar 7x42: excellent binocular and very much underrated which is not justified considering its excellent performance.
Gijs van Ginkel