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Message: <blockquote data-quote="PhilR." data-source="post: 3206812" data-attributes="member: 118722">I do not think that when trying to present potentially helpful information to someone who is asking for it, that joking is appropriate.If you have read the positive comments about the 8x30 M7 put up by Brockenroller, moreorless, and IIRC SteveC, then you will know how well the M7 performs.  The example they used and reviewed belongs to me.  I lent them mine when they expressed interest in trying one when they first came to market.  I purchased mine new for $229 shipped, several months after they appeared.My M7 does just about everything better than does our other low-priced 8x32's, which are the Zeiss Terra, Sightron Blue Sky, and Endeavor EDII.  The M7 has the sharpest, widest, and overall best view.  By a small amount over the Blue Sky and EDII, and by a large margin over the Terra.   It snaps into view in a way that the others cannot match (although the Blue Sky comes extreeeemely close).  The fact that it also has IMO the nicest handling, best focus wheel, best objective covers, make it the best choice for me. I realize that others have had issues with the 30mm M7.  I have not.  But then again, I am aware that the M7 is rather picky about eye placement - moreso than the other three binos above.  I am glad that your Terra turned out better than mine.  Mine is not as good as my Blue Sky, and therefore I do not think they are remotely close to being worth their price.If I get a chance, I will try to put up a comparison review between these four and the other three or four 30/32mm binos I own.  I will say one thing, and that is the Blue Sky - although not the absolute best overall - continues to be the value leader....</blockquote>

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