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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Binastro" data-source="post: 3440523" data-attributes="member: 111403">Jerry,Terrestrially, with this sample the problem is some false colour, which I can see when compared to the Conquest HD 8x32.The ghosting would be seen terrestrially in situations where the Sun is near the field at certain light levels.I don't know whether every sample shows this or how different eyes see it.I point out that I can see detail that others may not find to be a problem, because of limited accommodation.But some others may also have this property with their eyes.These two problems are the only ones I find to be of concern.Why don't you buy a sample Jerry and test it, instead of saying how unfortunate it is that I was first to have a go.At least I had a go.I have tested many hundred binoculars, possibly a thousand and do use them terrestrially.What I don't know is how the 8x42 HG is for birdwatchers, because they have special needs. I clearly point this out.Many here are critical of all sorts of minor or not so minor points in their tests, which are more negative than ones I have seen here.This binocular is not perfect, none are. I have criticisms of binoculars costing upwards of $5,000 even though the binoculars are unbelievably good overall.</blockquote>