I use Lieca 10X42Bino's and they are great. Worth every penny and it took alot of penny's. I also under all cases carry a good spotter with tripod for 1 reason. It saves me time and work. Im after hornes and dont want to take all day to make a stalk on a distant animal across the next mountainto find its not something I want to shoot. Its worth its weight in gold. I use a Swarovski 20-60 and I agree the 60 power is useless. Usually go up to 30-40 power with clear, crisp vision. Great glass.A bit bulky though. Tried out the new Nikon series this year and I believe they are almost as good. Plus they are more compact. If your after just an animal and dont care weather a point is broken, etc, spotting scope isnt as critical.