The problem was holding them steady enough to
see what you're pointing at.

this problem is also exacerbated by the narrower field of view of zoom
optics because it' will beharder to get an object in view in the first
place. the advantage of binoc's is their wide field; don't give it up!

Good point, and a parameter that I looked in when buying the 8x40s.
Ah, there's always comprimise :-)

Cheers,
Mark