Agreed Beav, my focus has shifted also. We are learning this lesson with rifle scopes, hence the popularity of Super Sniper. I think it may be time to shift our focus with bino's and to a lesser extent spotters.
Tough durable and good optics... we wan't it all. I would rather have durable and good resolution than the best resolution and fragile, especially if they won't warranty them anymore.
I think of bino's as a long term item. Maybe I am out dated in todays disposable society..... I am feeling like a damn dinosaur