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The compacts are nice to carry. Which is good, because they aren't much good for looking through.......There is a world of difference from 20mm compacts to 30mm semi-compact binos. It appears you lack experience with a nice pocket bino. Best I ever owned was a Zeiss Victory 8X20. I really wanted to like that bino. It was really nice if you had good light and got them aligned perfectly but the sweet spot on those little buggers was just too small. I now have Nikon Monarch 7 8x30's - still pretty small and compact but much easier to use and the view is excellent - oh and they are 1/2 the price of the Zeiss.
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Campfire Regular
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I bought a pair of Nikon Premier LX L 10x25 12 years ago ( long before I started doing any freelance work for Nikon) I believe and haven't regretted the purchase once. My Premier's have been all over the world and in all types of adverse conditions. Because of their size they are my go to vacation/hiking bino's. Great glass, compact and weigh just over half a pound. http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd363/bman940/Vacation/nikonpremier-2.jpg
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Campfire Regular
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Ringman: Alpen Wings 8x20 are discontinued, Replaced by 8x25. Do you know how the newer 8x25 compare to the old 8x20? Thanks.
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Campfire Ranger
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Campfire Ranger
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Ringman: Alpen Wings 8x20 are discontinued, Replaced by 8x25. Do you know how the newer 8x25 compare to the old 8x20? Thanks. Bummer. I never heard of them. Since my wife doesn't want me to carry them on my belt anymore I will sell them if you are interested.
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