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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nixterdemus" data-source="post: 2394659" data-attributes="member: 96265">Never looked through one, yet I can appreciate the QC, or lack of, being a major factor in landing a keeper in the lower priced yank-chiney ventures. Sure, I bought one of those cheap Caldera models, nuttin' ventured nuttin' gained, though at times some brands/models appear to be more potluck than not. I think mine are great & kept them over the ED2 which became gift fodder.I'd like to see a detailed review/shootout on the likes of Caldera/Wapiti ED/Ultra HD & throw in the ZR Prime as well whilst it's in the 5 bill range.  Sure the Prime will have 60 odd feet FOV on the Wapiti ED, but the top of the line Theron is only 3 1/2 bills.Anywho, I just didn't warm up to the idea of trying the Ultra HD. Other bins found their way & I started picking up some older bins that I consider a pleasure to look through even if they aren't as bright as later offerings.  Besides, I'm still waiting on Theron to run a sale.</blockquote>