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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dave H" data-source="post: 1749327" data-attributes="member: 20762">Hi Gordon,I just wanted to mention that I tried the Nikon Action EXs in both 7x35 and 8x40 earlier today. Quite a coincidence! I am out in Dubai and heading back to Glasgow soon. I had a look at the whole Nikon range in a particular shop.My thoughts on the Action EXs: lovely crisp and bright image. I was indoors but you could tell that the contrast was impressive. Noticeably rather heavy and chunky in the hand (the Acadias will be far lighter I would imagine) but an overall impression of indestructibility. The focus wheel was among the stiffest I have ever tried. This might be due to it being new but I was surprised at the effort required. The twist-up eyecups are a serious improvement on the fold up non-EX version of the Action. Of the two binoculars, the 7x35 was a little lighter I think, as you would expect. Wide field of view at 9.3 degrees, too.If you can get a pair for under £100, I reckon that's a pretty good deal. The Acadias are roofs, right? The chances are that the optics will be either on a par at best or more likely, slightly poorer. However, the ergonomics of roofs might be your preference.</blockquote>