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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NWBirder" data-source="post: 1275180" data-attributes="member: 48149">Thanks for the great, detailed review. Without being as lucky as Steve to see this binocular in person, I'd like to point out few things: (1) for 8x binoculars, +/-3 dioptic adjustment seems to be too small. I am wondering how much adjustment is available for 10x format. (2) I agree with Steve, this binocular seems to be positioned as lower/mid priced offering since it has only 8 elements. I believe Vortex Viper has 5 elements for eyepieces alone. Adding focusing/objective lenses, Viper should have more glasses than this; (3) I am afraid the relatively wide FOV may come with not so-sharp edge view. Not sure if you get a chance to check the edge-to-edge sharpness. If that one checks out ok, I would definitely try to get a copy for my next upgrade once it becomes available.On the other hand, I am a big fan of smooth fine focusing with 2 more full turns on focusing wheel. I mainly use binoculars to observe birds within 50 yards distance, a fine tuning focusing wheel is much more desirable (in MHO).  But if you keep switching from infinity to close focus, it might be inconvenient. Any way, thanks for the great write up.  Cannot wait to see the brand and price ( I was hoping for less than $300 <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> so I won't get in trouble with the boss)</blockquote>

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