Opinions on Helios Quantum 4 20x80 binos?

[PeteC]

Hi All

I've had Helios Natursport 10x50s for 3 years now, and have been pretty happy with them for the money. I'm now looking for some bigger binos, probably to use on a tripod or homemade mount, and was looking at the Helios Quantum 4 20x80 triplet. Has anyone got any experience of them?

I would also be interested in any other binos in the same price bracket (£229), maybe 15x70 or 20x80. I don't want to spend much less because optics-wise I know you mostly get what you pay for. On the other hand I don't want to spend much more, although if the Helios Apollo 15x70s are a lot better than the Quantum 4 20x80 I suppose I could pay the extra £50 - at least these maybe could be hand held for a short time.

Thanks & clear skies (no Lyrids in Manchester last night!)

Pete