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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Gilmore Girl" data-source="post: 3362994" data-attributes="member: 106744">Thanks CF.  The open bridge design is not for everyone and that's why there are still single hinge available.I guess Lee's and the OP's position is that Leica should offer this design as an addition to their lineup for those who prefer this design and to stay competitive. Other good brands don't have one and seem to do ok, so I don't think it's essential Leica follows or copies the others. But who knows what will happen in the future. I can understand how some people like this design. Every time I've handled the SV 8x32 at the store I found it super comfortable to hold and, as I mentioned , I came close to buying one. i still wouldn't mind having an SV...they are beautiful.  I just like that Leica has their own unique design which sets them apart and I don't care if others copy Swaro ... in my mind I still think of Swarovski as the 'original'. Does anyone know if Swaro developed the design first or was it done before?At the Audubon store I go to from time to time, they have the old EDG 1 (7x42) and I didn't find it as comfortable to hold as other open bridge bins I've tried. The EDG 2 has better ergonomics to me.  It seems the open bridge needs to be done right. I only handled the SF once and can see why people like the feel of it...it's done right ...too big for me though...I prefer compact and the feel of the UV better.</blockquote>