I like a 7 or 8 x 32 or 42.

If you don't mind the weight don't be afraid of porro prism Fujinon, Nikons or other name brands. Still love my old Fujinon fmtrsx's for glassing from the boat.

http://cameralandny.com/spec-sheet.html?catalog[name]=Minox-BV-8x44-Binocular-%2362237-%28Demo-Unit%29-Binoculars-and-Scopes&catalog[product_guids][0]=1258498

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