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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Hermann" data-source="post: 3198444" data-attributes="member: 4925">Seriously, I think that's bad advice. The first step would be to compare the binocular to another 8x32 HD. If the other one works better, by all means send the first pair to Zeiss with a very clear description of what you think is wrong.The trouble is the original description doesn't really add up to anything, that's why a comparison can clear things up: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Too little depth of field? Well, depth of field is a function of the magnification mostly. And I've never seen a faulty binocular that showed a decrease in the depth of field.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Veiling glare under challenging lighting conditions? Hardly surprising, really, especially not with a compact roof with internal focusing. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Low contrast? OK, but under which conditions? In difficult lighting conditions all the compact 8x32 roofs I know lose some contrast. Fullsize roofs are better here.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Not enough centre sharpness? OK, but compared to what? A fullsize roof that may be easier to hold because of its weight?</li> </ul>Hermann</blockquote>