On the way to Algonquin last week, my beloved Swift Ultra Lites  
(8x42, the old design, paid $200 about 8 years ago) were stolen from  
our vehicle. I always thought the clarity and light-gathering of the  
Swifts were as good as binos costing quite a bit more.

As I research a replacement, I'd love to hear what folks like in the  
mid-range, say $300-500.

I'll be sure to check the archives for previous threads. Please  
respond off-list if you prefer...

Thanks,
Kevin Cross
Richmond