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Hi ! sorry if I sounded a bit sharp - I did not mean too. Sometimes I have to give myself a reality check when I spend money on a 'Hi-end' version [ my wife does as well !]. For most observers they are out of reach. I have been in the lucky position of being able to afford some of them.
Whilst I do have some 'hi-end' versions most of my binos are the 'higger end middle range' versions like from from Minox, Nikon and Oberwerk etc - which probably are more cost effective and do give 80% - 90% performace of the top end 'Alpha' versions at a third to half the cost - I tend to buy newish second hand or demo ones which cuts cost considerably .
I do recommend to people not to get entry level binoculars - collimation issues and poor optical and build qualities and some are absolute rubbish.
Some second hand binoculars are bargains as you say.
I just picked up an excellent condition BD Minox 10x58 ED BR - at half cost - that is a nice binocular !
Anyways take care and clear nights.
Chris
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