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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Steve C" data-source="post: 1521490" data-attributes="member: 56622">I've been a little hesitant to really comment outright on the 7x36 DB.  Mine really needs to be replaced.  The left side is really not right, the edge distortion is extensive and the sweet spot much narrower when compared to the left.  It would really be a decent binocular if the right image was comparable to the left.  I really do not know if I want to go through the time needed for a replacement switch, as it can't have any chance of replacing the Swift 7x36 anyway.Also the focus on this one is a real bugger.  From some of the focus comments I see here, some people would have serious difficulty moving the focus, and some maybe could not.  First thing I did was look to see if I could modify a socket so I could use a ratchet wrench, but there is not enough room between the edge of the knob and the binocular body (Trust me...that last is said only partly in jest).  The knob also squeaks audibly.  It is an issue of either there is not a good standard on the assembly process on how to tighten what, or somebody just got carried away when setting tension here.Eyeglass wearers won't like the DB period.  The fully collapsed eye cups are at least 5mm above the ocular lens surface.  Using sunglasses or my reading glasses, I start to see a figure 8 effect from partial barrel seperation.</blockquote>