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Message: <blockquote data-quote="stephen b" data-source="post: 3370570" data-attributes="member: 80110">The newest SLC is an HD model- they just do not use that term in model name. Optically is is the same glass and optics ( minus the close focus, and maybe slight change in focus speed) as the SLC HD model. I had a head optics tech at SONA tell me this directly when I asked about optic differences- "The glass and optics are the same ( HD and WB model); the only thing different is the close focus; armor; and maybe slightly, and only slightly different speed of focus)". He went on to say that: "The only reason Swarovski made a change in the SLC was because they wanted to create a price separation between the SLC and the SV; so they made a change in the close focus (cheaper to do), and made a price change." He said if it was not for the SV, the SLC would probably be priced higher anyways. As far as the 8x42 SLC being a very good binocular- it is. I just thought that the 10x wowed me a little more. But that may be it being a 10x. I do personally now own a 8x42 SLC WB, and it is a very nice binocular. Is it as good as the 10x model comparatively; well I am not sure, but I usually use and like 8x for most purposes- so it is good enough for me. I guess I can live with it <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />.</blockquote>

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