JG:
There is a lot to see in between a 8x32 binocular and a spotter.
Neither one will work well in low light. I do know the difference. I guess we all have our preferences.
And I agree we all have our favorites, yours are also 42mm.
I should not tell others what they should prefer.
My pick of the litter is indeed 10x42's for the country I predominately hunt. Not sure how a spotter entered the favorite binocular thread, but hey. It's great to have a preference. We all do.
Mudhen, my hunting pard Big Al has used the same SLC as you do for the past 16 years. He's a game spotting son of a gun. That's still a great, do it all pair of binocs for sure.