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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Gilmore Girl" data-source="post: 3458060" data-attributes="member: 106744">I had a little time right before work today and quickly looked through a couple of 10x and I could see the shake right away.  I've been using lower power bins for quite a while now and I think I just got so used to the calmer image.  They still show some shake, but with the 10x it's def. enhanced.  I've decided I will continue to use my lower power bins with 8x being the highest and someday I'd like to get one of these super compact scopes that have become popular lately.  I'm not ready for the scope at this point and with my shoulder issues I don't need any extra gear like that.  When I am ready down the road I'll take a look at some of these very small scopes instead of a higher power binocular.Thanks for all of the advice and comments and sorry if I didn't reply to any specific comments...I had no idea this thread would become so popular.  But, please continue the conversation - it certainly is an interesting one.</blockquote>