When my wife and I retired we got serious about birding. We now have Zeiss SF binos. I am in the process of buying a used Optican MM3 50 with 24x lens for long hikes, canoeing, and such. I want a full sized scope to round out my arsonal. I am thinking a Zeiss Gavia 85. I have researched Zeiss, Swaro, Leica, Vortex, Kowa etc., and I am open to any model. I have thought about a 65, but I think I would soon want an 85. I want something fairly compact and light, and the Gavia seems to fit the bill. Digiscoping is a definite desire. I will be able to compare side by side in May at a bird fest of Lake Erie in Ohio. Does anybody have any advise for me?