The Viking MD 6.5x32 is a bit of a bargain at the sell off price with a nice sharp view but the build quality is a bit rough. The Meopta Meopro 6.5x32 is certainly better built than the Viking with a flatter view David
Agreed, this is a hardy bin with miles of ER, and I like it despite the comparatively high degree of field curvature.
I've found it to be nice and fairly bright, with good contrast and colour. I like the wide FOV (just great for quick acquisition of birds in flight or coming in to perch), the reduced percieved hand temor with the lower power, the tight diopter and the smooth quick focus. With regular use the focus has loosened (not a bad thing), as have the twist up eye cups which rattle a little more.
It has high control of CA
for me, very good for a budget non-ED Chin.-bin.
Although it cannot be used in freezing weather it has survived optically unchanged being frozen overnight in my domestic freezer. The absence of branding on the centre column button is a plus for me but I replaced the low-grade strap and have taped the objective covers in place (they will fly off in constant use). The eyepiece covers are a very good fit.
The manufacturer claims that it is 100% waterproof, I'll try an immersion test when I have time.
A good knock-about £100 binocular, but for me not worth it's full rrp., for that money there have been much better buys recently. It has no where near as good glass as the Conquest HD and is miles below the performance of the EDG 7x42.
I like the EDG - the ergos fit for me as I can use it with one hand if necessary, I can't do that with a brick of a Zeiss.
