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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kammerdiner" data-source="post: 3275430" data-attributes="member: 75300">James, I actually don't know what the 8x32 SV transmits. I seem to recall 92% or something like that.And yes, it might be veiling glare instead. Not sure. The 8x32 SV has some spectacular flares now and again, but it doesn't wash out like the FL can do. I remember some episodes, particularly over water into the sun, when that little 8x32 FL was painful to look through it was so bright. I wear glasses with dedicated clip-on sunglasses and they typically punch a hole through the eye relief--meaning I often can't use them and binos at the same time.Had the little 8x32 Sightrons kayaking on the river today. Crazy bright conditions, very nice results. So who needs 95% transmission? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />OK, I like owls too, Sightrons not the first choice for that,Mark</blockquote>