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Message: <blockquote data-quote="FrankD" data-source="post: 1270498" data-attributes="member: 18544">Yes, the same here as Owen. Each has a different design and different specs. It probably wouldn't be that hard to tell them apart actually.Be that as it may...either way...<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" />...I am going to have to make a big decision and soon. I have too many high end binos and too big of a Visa bill. My selection is going to be cut down significantly. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />Now, if nobody here has let on yet, there is going to be a "mystery" 8x42 bin coming in the mail tomorrow. It is supposedly from a new sport optics company and its specs are impressive.Specifications:Power: 8XObjective Lens Diameter: 42mmType of Prism: BAK4 RoofPrism Coating: Silver and phase coatedBody Construction: Magnesium AlloyObjective Glass: Extra Low Dispersion (ED)Focus System: Internal center focusingExit Pupil Diameter: 5.2mmEye Relief: 17.2mmField of View: 7.5° - 393 ft. @ 1000 yds.Minimum Focusing Distance: 6.56’/2MWaterproof: 1.5m for 3 minutesWeatherproof: Nitrogen filled fog proofWeight: 27.48 oz.The bin leaning against the leather case is the bin in question.</blockquote>

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