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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BruceH" data-source="post: 3206675" data-attributes="member: 106398">Phil's comments are based on the 8X30 Monarch 7 and not a 10X30 M7 as I think was reviewed by cnick.  I have the 8X30 and have zero desire to give it up, yet I tried the 10X30 in the store and have no desire to own one.  This is most likely due to the difference in size of the exit pupil.  The 8X is about at the limit and the smaller exit pupil of the 10X goes beyond what works for me.  My suggestion is to not condemn the 8X30 Monarch 7 based on experiences with the 10X.  My only issue with the 8X is eye placement is somewhat touchy (but workable), I think due to the small exit pupil and eye cups that are slightly short for the eye relief (using without glasses).  The 8X30 Monarch 7 is a very good binocular, as described by Frank .... "and that ain't no joke".</blockquote>