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Message: <blockquote data-quote="brocknroller" data-source="post: 1631069" data-attributes="member: 665">I bought a pair of 804 EDs, but they were optically and mechanically inferior to my MC and FMC 804s.  Pinhead sweet spot and everything was loose including the focus rack, which was even more flexy becky than the 820. However, I did like the look and feel of black reptile skin finish.  I've often wondered if they had been worth trying to repair.  I agree with you about the ergonomics. The round prism housing on the 820s looked promising, but I found the bin awkward to hold even with my bear-sized claws.  The 804's ergonomics suit me better even though next to a contemporary roof like an EL or EDG, they would probably look like dinosaurs.  Lest we forget, if not for Chicxulub, the dominant species on this planet would be reptilian.  Then, for sure, there would be no 820 Audubon, because the eyecups and protruding focuser would never fit the face of a reptilian: <a href="http://www.startrek.com/imageuploads/200405/ent-074-xind-reptilian/240x320.jpg" target="_blank">http://www.startrek.com/imageuploads/200405/ent-074-xind-reptilian/240x320.jpg</a></blockquote>