I know what you mean about 2nd or 3rd generation... I wish I could afford such a scope. They are great and obviously much better from what I'm about to buy. I just need something around the camp, or to see if my kayaks are still there after I hear some funky noise comming from the shore, you know just a general use. As much as I can see how I would benefit from much more expensive device I just can't justify the purchase.

Matt