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    Advice need please re. eye strain with Monarch 7 8x30

    The CL eyecups are shorter and narrower than the 32 ELs. I have a very hard time getting a good sight picture with the CL but the EL fits me perfect. Really like the CL but like all other 8x30s I’ve tried or have owned they are too small for my face and I spend lots of time fiddling with them...
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    Advice need please re. eye strain with Monarch 7 8x30

    The difference for me lies in the size and ergonomics. I’ve yet to find a 8x30 with eyecups long or big enough for my face. This includes the CLs. With a small increase in size with many of the 8x32s you’ll Get longer eyecups and also typically a little bigger diameter that is more similar to...
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    Advice need please re. eye strain with Monarch 7 8x30

    Hi Sue, I’m guessing the eyecups are a problem as well. If you drop them down your nose a lot of stray light will come in. That particular bino has flare problems reported by some users including myself. I would suggest going up to a 8x32 with longer eyecups so you can just put them up to your...
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