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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mayoayo" data-source="post: 1637613" data-attributes="member: 16781"><p>Dennis ,this is not what i have experienced myself with the elite custom..I have not extensively tested 8x20 alphas,but the custom elite 7x26 is an excellent binocular,I DOUBT that any of the 8x20 can get even closer,since the custom elite compares very well with much larger binoculars,(I have read some reviews and comparisons in the forum,other members have compared them and the custom ALWAYS seems to have the edge in performance),,the custom elite 7x26 is actually incredible and one of my favorite binoculars of all times,..Is quite better than previous versions,and manages glare(both internal reflections coming form the objective and reflections in the eyepiece) better than anything ...Now I  have a vortex raptor 6.5x32 that doesnt even come closer to the custom elite,..My pentax SP 8x32 is not much brighter than the custom elite and shows more distortion ,plus is harder to align the exit pupils ,even though its exit pupils are larger,plus it glares more in most lights..they(custom elite)can even compare in the easy use and relaxed image with my Zeiss FL 8x32,and are probably more neutral and offer a more color saturated image(YES!)..I sold the elite custom because of lack of waterproofing,but I miss them and probably will end buying another pair,altohugh i want to wait to see if Bushnell decides to honor this classic with proper weatherproof. dont need submersible binoculars,but weatherproofing,nitrogen or argon purging and protection against dust are a must for field handling...</p></blockquote><p></p>

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