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  1. MiddleRiver

    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I've been tempted to try a diff mini-bin, but really, the 8x30 format is just sooooo nice that I've resisted temptation. I do agree that 7x21 is prob a good compromise if wanting shirt-pocket bins.
  2. MiddleRiver

    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    I should clarify a little: If I was going to a concert, or somewhere where I literally want a pair of bins in my jacket or even shirt pocket, then yes, the 8x20 are great (and why I still own them). But for any kind of nature, bird, etc. observation, the physical diff between 8x30 and the 8x20...
  3. MiddleRiver

    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    As someone who owns 8x20 trinnies, and has used/owned 8x30’s (HG and SFL) I have to admit I’ll never go back to 8x20 unless it involves extreme mountaineering or something where extraordinary weight savings are required.
  4. MiddleRiver

    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    Ted, you are correct: I misread your comment. I can't remember the 'data' but my experience is most people recommend 8x for birding, based on generally wider FOV, hand-holdability, DOF, etc. I also think that folks who have experienced 7x, will lament the fact that the market has gone the way...
  5. MiddleRiver

    8x42 vs. 10x42 Binoculars

    Birders prefer 10x? Really?
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