I have seen other threads that have asked/discussed the best compact binoculars, and the majority of the replies were to do with roof prism type binoculars.
I know Tero has suggested it.
Do you own any Reverse Porro Prism Compacts, or used any?
Not sure if they get very expensive.
What in your opinion are THE BEST regardless of price.
What in your opinion are THE BEST waterproof.
Which would you use the most if you had both?
Opticron Taiga - among the best compacts I have used, regardless of type or price. About £85 - outstanding value.
Bought a pair for my parents last Christmas and nearly didn't hand them over!
The best reverse Porro's are Bushnell's 7 x 26 Custom Compacts. Bak 4 prisms. Fully multicoated. 363' FOV. 16mm ER. 12 ounces in weight. About $250.00 US funds. They are reviewed in www.betterviewdesired.com. Click onto the reference set for compacts. They went under the Bausch and Lomb name when it was written; now they are Bushnell and they have been improved by being fully multicoated since the review was written. I have one. They are bright and sharp with a generous "sweet spot." Cornell University's Ornithology department says these are the only compacts they recommend for serious birding.
Bob