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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Nelhop" data-source="post: 3640240" data-attributes="member: 144155">I have received the 6 Cabela's Guide 8X32 binoculars! So far I'm pleased with the one I have been learning to use. It's a bit heavy and a bit stiff to adjust. That's my only complaint. I plan to buy harnesses for the grandkids. I already wear a harness for my camera which goes everywhere with me so I need to find some other solution for myself. Now, a question about cleaning. The brochure that comes with the binoculars recommends "applying ammonia-free-optics cleaning formulas or a soft brush to your lenses. To lift oil and debris from your binocular lenses without smears or scatches, use a Cabela's Lenspen."Doing some research on Google about lenspens of various makes, there are those who claim the lenspens actually cause scratches and smears. Others rave about them. There are pros and cons for lens cleaning solutions and lens wipes, as well. A soft brush sounds fine to me. But I wonder what your recommendation is about lenspens vs. cleaning solutions. Thanks.</blockquote>