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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Themoog" data-source="post: 3515480" data-attributes="member: 140925">How is the EDG working out Looksharp? Customer service experiences with Nikon?Do you find any 'real world differences with a 7x to an 8x? I'm probably working on the principle that a given bird which occupies a given proportion of the fov will appear ;Apparent size divided by 8 times 7 smaller all else being equal.At some distance this going to negligable but closer than say 125 yards or indeed at garden distance I imagine it to be somewhat more distinct.This is a flawed argument to some degree because it's just as much about how much space the bird occupies of the fov which of course is balanced to some degree by a wider fov in a similarly configured 7x binocular.What I'm cackhandedly trying to drive towards here is, 'do you noticably miss the resolving power of an 8x when set against some of the merits of a 7x ?...and; were, you to only have one binocular in say, a x32 or x42 at 7x or 8x as an all rounder ( no sneaking compacts in socks or 10xs in a bag - ha ha) what would it be and why? (Thoughts from all contributors welcome)I should probably say at this point bearing in mind I'm asking so many questions today that I stand by the following ubiquitous disclaimer;'I have no connections with any binocular manufacturer nor am I sponsored or endorsed to make my comments. I have bought one, deliberately anonomised pair of 8x32's that will at some point be gifted to Mrs.Themoog as they're really pretty good for what they are. Neither am I part of a marketing or opinion polling company. Just a guy looking to consolidate many lifetimes-worth of real world experience from amongst a pool of specialist and discerning users and consumers in this field of expertise'I see shills operating in politics forums from time to time.People here seem quite upfront about their industrial connections and equipment tastes. All good and perfectly as it should be imho. On price,reliability and load carrying capacity I'll defend a Toyota Landcruiser against a Land Rover Discovery with measured tenacity.On luxury and prestige - I'm holding nothing.On mud plugging and hill climbing?-  That lowrange gearsticks' for hanging house keys on isn't it? We bring different things to the table eh?Meoptre sounds and looks great. If I can get my hands on some they'll be in the mix. I can see myself spending some quiet time looking deeply at these. Customer service?Much appreciatedTm</blockquote>

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