I'll just throu this out. I went into Sportsman's Whse. 2 years ago. Tried every 10x40 in the store. Side by side. narrowed it down to Nikon, Leuopold and Minox. Went outside with the sales person and all three. After 15 minutes looking into shadows and playing with them, I walked out with the Minox. 100% waterproof and excellent. Two years hunting with them in western Wa in the rain and snow and I couldn't be happier. Just my 2 cents. Out the door at $300