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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BruceH" data-source="post: 3220200" data-attributes="member: 106398">As addressed to Dennis......Here are three areas where I found the EDG-II 8X32 preforms better than the SV 8X32:- Better handling of stray light.  This was noticed in a side by side of both.  However it was indoors so the issue may be less notifable outside with the light coming from only one source.  - Significantly better focus mechanism. - Less rolling ball tendency.  These items come down to personal preferences and priorities.  A good focus mechanism is high on my list of priorities, but not so much for others.  Dennis appears to like the small petite feel of the SV whereas the EDG feel works better for me.  It has excellent pointability making for quick subject acquisition.  It is good to hear that the blem is much less than I originally thought.  I can see not wanting to send them in since there is always the risk where one issue is resolved but another pops up.  It sounds like these are working out well for you and it is great to read that you enjoy using your new EDG!</blockquote>