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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Binastro" data-source="post: 3496636" data-attributes="member: 111403">As far as I know the Zeiss 20x60 has the best resolution of any hand held binocular, but you must be strong to use it.Only a Takahashi 22x60 with a stabilised gimbal mount might beat it, but much heavier.The Yukon 30x50 folded refractor binocular with stabilised gimbal mount would equal the Zeiss resolution, but poor transmission and dullish image.Helicopter professional observers generally use the Fujinons.I have seen the old Canon 10x30 IS on the bridge of an enormous U.S. aircraft carrier. Used by the captain, which surprised me as he could choose anything he wanted without price limits.</blockquote>