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Message: <blockquote data-quote="F88" data-source="post: 3219326" data-attributes="member: 131692">Hi Bruce,Some good points there and I agree.One thing of note, minor as it may be, cosmetically my new sample has a few blemishes on the metal work. The main area affected is the angled edge below the central marker dot for the diopter has a ground off portion to it starting from the curved portion running along toward the centre of the binoculars (under the paint work). Difficult to describe but as an EDG owner you'd notice it when handling my sample. It's nothing major but a cosmetic flaw none the less so to compare the two samples I've tried one had good metal but less satisfactory rubber finish while the other is vice versa however the main point being the former had the diopter problem.Anyway my main concern is the function and I'm possibly nit picking on the blemishes.Another thing on the size and weight of the 32's vs the competition, they just feel and perform so well in hand that I'm happy as is and any reduction in size, weight, material or form change may alter that excellent handling so what may be a negative to some is actually a positive in that regard to me.Funny comment about Dennis, yes I'm already aware of his antics yet I too would like to see an SV EL 8x32 review and read of his interesting feedback. That model was a strong contender when choosing the EDG but now I have my pair sorted I couldn't be happier with them and no longer wonder about the SV as nice as I'm sure it is.I'm off for a cup of tea and some backyard viewing with my EDG right now actually.Cheers</blockquote>

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