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Message: <blockquote data-quote="chill6x6" data-source="post: 3665346" data-attributes="member: 130888">Some of the things he wrote pointed me in that direction.... OR I would have suggested a SV 8X32 as an alternative... What's the most versatile 8ishX42 in the business?  Superior customer/warranty support?  Built like a tank with the sharpest of views right to the edge?  SV 8.5X42. If that doesn't point to an SV 8.5x42 I don't know what does? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />I will add I gave SERIOUS thought to mentioning a UVHD+ 7X42....Leica has it pretty well sorted out and it is somewhat of a timeless design.  It would also be different from what you have.  VERY easy on the eyes and user friendly!  But certainly not crisp to the edge...it's specs really AREN'T state of the art.  But it is small, handy, and easy to get along with!  Well I guess now I've mentioned it! :eat:</blockquote>