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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Martin Fagg" data-source="post: 1741717" data-attributes="member: 50232">Hi Kevin,the Opticron, Minox & Leupold ones are so similar that you must be right about one original manufacturer, I think.Is there a technical reason why the same type of bin can't be made with a wider fov? 7.5 degrees or more would do it for me.8x30 porros with wide fov are what I consider the best all round bin configuration. Opticron SRGA 8x32s being my favourite. "a SE or E2 or similar old style small and light (but now waterproof) porro" would be great for me, but with improved eyerelief as well. I can't get either the SE or EII to fit my face with or without my spectacles on. Hence the SRGA being my best pair.I have ordered a pair of Opticron HR WP 8x42s today. Only £180. Looking forward to giving them a proper test run. I have been so thoroughly converted to the 3D porro view that, if I really like the HR WPs, I may sell my Meopta 8x32s which are my current foul weather bins (and the most expensive I own).I'll post how I like the HR WPs (or not).Thanks for your input.Martin</blockquote>