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Message: <blockquote data-quote="denco@comcast.n" data-source="post: 3383834" data-attributes="member: 25300">The Nikon Travelite 5 has a metal frame for structural strength. with carbon fiber over it and then rubber over that for comfort. The Ferrari just have carbon fiber accents which is the black plate over the bridge."The Ferrari Visio 8x25 binoculars borrow more from the F1 racing team than the famous Prancing Horse logo - they include a real carbon fiber plate which, as well as looking the part, adds to their lightweight construction.On the Nikon Travelite 5:"The lightweight body of the 8x25 compact binocular covers a strong metal chassis that in turn is covered with a durable black rubber armor"</blockquote>