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Message: <blockquote data-quote="brownpelican1" data-source="post: 2007503" data-attributes="member: 76957">I had a similar problem with my open bridge 8x32 EDG. I had to reset the diopter 3 or 4 times during a days birding. The setting would continually drift back toward zero. I sent it back to Nikon and they replaced it with the new semi-closed bridge EDG. After two weeks of use there was no diopter drift but the center hinge is looser then I would like. Using the bin with gloves I am constantly moving the IPD setting. The IPD also shifts as I walk and the bins bounce against my jacket or when I return the bins to their case. It became very annoying to constantly reset the IPD every time I put the bins up to look for a bird. They have gone back to Nikon for an adjustment.A quick note on the New EDG II. I don't think it is the equal of the original open bridge EDG. Optically it seems just a shade less bright and contrasty then the original. It just doesn't have that same “pop” or “wow” of it's predecessor. Ergonomically it's not even close. The open bridge EDG was a joy to hold, especially one handed. This new “hybrid” bridge design I find less than satisfactory. I'm never sure where my fingers should fall and it seems as I'm never quite sure of their placement against my eyes. They just don't come up naturally to the eyes as the original did. I often find that I'm off target a bit. The original open bridge EDG was a gem in that regard, I was on the bird in a heartbeat with out seemingly trying. Perhaps it has something to do with the center of balance. Overall I just feel that the original EDG was the superior instrument.Tom</blockquote>

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