[mtnhunter]

I agree with Peebles, and would add that many stores will allow you to have a look through the binos just outside the entrance to the store (escorted of course!). That's what I did when I selected my binos. After all, if you're going to drop some serious coin on a product, you should be sure it's offering you what you want/need.

I also second the comment that the Nikons may be good value for a mid-tier binocular, however, there is no comparison with the top three premium optic manufacturers (Zeiss, Leica, Swarovski).