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Message: <blockquote data-quote="PhilR." data-source="post: 3365827" data-attributes="member: 118722">I think that there is enough improvement to warrant spending the extra money for the new version DB.However -- you can go to the Eagle Optics site and get an Atlas Optics Radian for $129.  It is a better bino than the old DB, and really just as good as the new DB.  If $139-$149 is the most you desire to spend, take a real good look at the Radian.If it turns out that you can spend the purchase price of the new DB (around $219), then you should consider the $199 Atlas Optics Intrepid.  The Intrepid has a brighter and sharper image than the new DB, and has a smoother focus wheel too.  IMO it is overall a better bino than the new DB, and for a bit less money.Eagle Optics seems to be a good place to trade with......</blockquote>