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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RedPanda84" data-source="post: 3566490" data-attributes="member: 142419">I've taken my current 10x42 roof prism on many summits (2500-3500m a.s.l.) and the steadiness was not that much of an issue, when gazing farther into the distance. I think the weight of my bino (680 g) provides a fairly good and "shake-free" hold, for me at least, though it's not perfect. Therefore I conclude that a 10x42-bino with less than, let's say, 600 g would be tougher to handle. Another argument for a high quality component bino, with a little bit of meat on it's ribs. I've read that some birdwatchers can hold a 12x50 without a problem, which I definitely can't.For me, the 10x42-combo is the best of both worlds when it comes to observing nature. Just the right amount of zoom and low level light transmission, whilst still being holdable steadily.</blockquote>