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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ceasar" data-source="post: 3350317" data-attributes="member: 26155">It really isn't hard to hold these double hinged compacts with one hand if the proper technique is used. If you are right handed extend the right barrel of the binocular out as far as it will go, it will stop at 180º.  Then hold it up to your right eye with the barrel in the crease of your your right  thumb and forefinger.  Keep your thumb under it on the bridge.  Then move the left barrel inside with your left hand until you get your IPD right.  It should then be in a more or less vertical position and it should not move even if you take your left hand off it.  Focus it with the forefinger of your right hand and even your thumb.  The left hinge should be tight enough to keep the left barrel from moving.   If it isn't it needs adjusting. Bob</blockquote>