As the new models begin to appear, older model binoculars are hitting the discount & surplus market:
From Heartland America, www.heartlandamerica.com 1-800-229-2901
FOTAR 20x80mm binocular BAK-4 prisms, waterproof, O-ring sealed, nitrogen purged. Comes with carrying case, neck strap, and integrated tripod adapter (the type that bridges the hinge and objectives and allows longitudinal balancing, no L bracket needed). Item No. D1-59811 $89.99 FOTAR 25x100mm binocular BAK-4 prisms, alloy aluminum body, individual eyepiece focus, multi-coated optics, long eye-relief, integral tripod adapter (the same type as above). These are the identical OEM binocular as the Celestron 25x100mm and Apogee 25x100 bino, the big monsters that Jim Gibson and I bought several years ago from Apogee when first introduced. Item No. D1-59959 $179.99 Shipping charges extra on all items. God bless the Chinese who will work for nothing to provide us with these large binoculars for such a low price. Get 'em now before labor unions get a foothold over there. __________________________________________ Yahoo! DSL Â Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less. dsl.yahoo.com