LAST EDITED ON Feb-15-12 AT 00:32AM (MST)[p]Save your money.
Zeiss just came out with a new Conquest HD binocular with ED glass,wide FOV's in 8 and 10x for under $1000.
In the $500 price point look at the new Zen Ray Prime that will be out soon.
Zeiss is also releasing a new top end bino in March. I predict the current Victory FL's will be available at a discount after this bino hits the market. Then there is the last rendition of the Swarovski SLC NEU (before the SLC HD) that is still a great buy if you can find one under $1200.