Quote:Also how does the CRF 7X compare to 8X compact binocs for genral hunting use?
I have a Leica 1200 and a pair of Nikon 8x25 binoculars and there is really no comparison as far as distance viewing for an extended period of time... While the range finder is okay for looking at something for a few seconds (let's say less than a minute), there is a lot more eye strain, at least on my part, than using the binoculars...
I've done a bit of surveillance work, trying to use either a spotting scope, monocular, or a SLR camera with a long range lens and it doesn't take long for eye fatigue to set in, whereas the binoculars are much less stressful... It was much more comfortable to set my camera (or scope) on a specific location and watch the area with a pair of binoculars and hit the shutter release if my target showed up..