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Message: <blockquote data-quote="BMR" data-source="post: 1772251" data-attributes="member: 7941">I have a Trinovid BA in 8X42, a late model before the switch to BN, so it has the HDC coating.  I also have a BN 10X50.  I've compared my 8X42 side by side to others, including the Ultravids, Zeiss, Swarovski and Nikon, including the vaunted Nikon 8X30 SE porro, and I still prefer the Trinovids to them all.  I just could not make out that much of a difference in the view between them and the Trinovids to make me say, "Wow, I've got to trade up." There are a number of things that I much prefer about the Trinovids to the others.  First, I actually like the weight of the Trinovids.  They feel much more robust than the others, and weight is not an issue for carrying, even with the 10X50, as I use binocular suspenders.  In fact, the weight of the 10X50 is actually a plus for me, as it helps to steady the view.  I like the polycarbonate armoring of the Trinovids better than the rubber armoring of the others.  It just seems tougher than rubber and is easy to make look new again with a bit of Armor All once in awhile.  Finally, the view with the Trinovids is very easy.  I put them to my eyes and instantly I'm 8 or 10 times closer - no trying to get it just right so there is no "black-out" - a noticeable problem I found with the Nikon SE binocular.  I really like how the eyecups pull up and lock up - no slow twisting of either one back down.  All in all, the Trinovid is pretty much a perfect package for me.  If I were given a choice for one and only one binocular for the rest of my life, it would be the 8X42 Trinovid.</blockquote>

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