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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ronh" data-source="post: 1540690" data-attributes="member: 55514">Kristoffer,I am convinced that the FL is not a perfect binocular, but isn't that bound to happen as the new toy syndrome fades away? Here we have another set of compromises, but a new set. My wife's Swaro EL is more intuitive to use, and the wide flat field is something to behold, but its color error is quite noticeable and bothers me. I have seen Nikon SEs, and they are great, with field correction at least as good as the Swaros, but I am not comfortable without waterproofing, the SEs too exhibit color error, and I prefer the streamlined roof shape. I have not tried the new Leica HD, nor heard much about it, but I suspect it might sit in between the FL and the EL as to field and color correction.If I sound less convinced, it is mainly that I jumped out of new toy mode into hardass mode with the FL. I don't think I'm under any illusions as to overall perfection now, but the hypercritical mode confirmed its astounding central view quality. Having seen this, I don't want to give it up.Ron</blockquote>