My excitement was unwarrented - Carson 3D 8x42mm Roof Prism Binoculars

I read lots of reviews and it was a toss up between these and the Nikon 5. The price was better on these so I went for it. Now, that said, I already have a pair of 6 year old original nikon atb, so I thought these, (being newer technology and ed glass) would be an upgrade. I am sadly dissappointed. Based on comparing these against my old ATBs, I have to think the Nikon 5 would've been by far the better choice. These are no clearer and not as low light capable as my old non ed nikons, and they are fatter and heavier.I'm deciding whether to send them back or let my wife keep them for her "kitchen window" binos, and buy the Nikon 5 or 7 later. Any way, that's my two bits.