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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NDhunter" data-source="post: 1637919" data-attributes="member: 74573">I agree with you on the advantage of the reverse porro, I have a Nikon Travellite V 8x25, and I think they offer some advantages over the compacts,  they provide a nice bright view.I had a Trinovid 8x20, and I found the double hinge a nuisance, and problems handling difficult lighting conditions.  I have not seen much on the newer Nikon Travellite EX series, but they are waterproof, so they may fit those looking for waterproof.For me, unless it is a shirtpocket desire, I do not see usefulness of the compacts, compared to a normal sized bin.</blockquote>