RE: Binos....
Agree...Optics you get what you pay for... Boils down to how much you use them and what your asking to get out them....I bought the Leica Ultivids 10 X 42 a few years back and dont regret a penny of it. Im an outfiter and have my bino'sall fall around my neck and abolutely love them. I also recommend buyingthem at Cabela's esp a over sea'sbrand... Cabela's may be alittle more costly than other places to buy from, but if you ever have a problem with it. Take them in and they'll exchange for a new pair right on the spot. No worries about shipping to Europe. My dad did this with his swarovski's, eye piece broke and no questions asked. Walked inand walked out with a new pair of swarovski's.