I just picked up one these, mint condition, boxed. Lovely binocular, I had one before and sold it as I found my older Gold Band HR Audubon to give a more relaxing view, despite it being bulkier and heavier than the HR5.When comparing with my Gold Band HR, the passage of time has not really altered my initial feelings, i'm pleased to have this, but for some reason find the image from the older model more relaxing, the colors just seem a bit better and the viewing easier.
I still couldn't resist this one for my collection
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