Did you have any problems with the click stop adjustment not offering you enough control over the focus? In other words, did you find that some objects wanted to focus in between the click stop adjustments?

I am an Audubon member and all the experts suggest 10x42. As far as the clarity..you get what you pay for.

When you mention "audubon" are you referring to birders? If so then did they really suggest 10x42? I typically see those folks recommending the 8x32s or 8x42s because of the wider field of view, larger exit pupil and greater depth of field. I could see a 10x for hawk or waterfowl watching though.