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here is some info:

http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/op...ng_optics.html

Roof prisms need to be phase corrected or extended use will cause a great deal of eye strain.Only the more expensive roof prisms are phase coated so if you want cheap binoculars buy porro prisms.If you have a larger budget roof prisms are usually lighter and more compact.