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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mfunnell" data-source="post: 3317012" data-attributes="member: 134332">And even pay attention sometimes o<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />I'd not thought on the 8x42 model (being quite happy with my current bins in that format) but did think about the 8x50 version when I received the 10x model: I imagine the larger exit pupil makes for a very relaxed view (my old eyes probably wouldn't pick up much extra in lower light, but I do think the less critical eye position makes for easier viewing and helps a bit with hand-shake).  I probably won't buy them, but do see the 8x50 model as having its attractions.I've just been using my 10x50s this morning (it is morning down here).  I finished my overnight work ( |<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />| ), wandered out to my balcony and was able to spot kookaburras, crimson rosellas, rainbow lorikeets and (inevitably) noisy miners by scanning the bush opposite in just-on-dawn light, where I couldn't make out anything with unaided eyesight.  Just the the kind of thing I bought them for!  (I especially enjoyed seeing a pair of lorikeets pushing off a bunch of noisy miners: they can be agressive little things so it was nice to see them picking a target I can approve of).Thanks again for pointing me towards them :t:   ...Mike</blockquote>

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