Waterproof compact binoculars

[goldfinch]

I lost my binoculars recently, which gives me an excuse to shop for something better. My budget is under $200, preferably well under. I also want compact for reasons cyclists will understand.

Since we have a few birders here, I wondered if anyone has comments or advice.

I am thinking of waterproof because I bike and watch birds in all weather.

These Minox binoculars caught my eye, but Minox doesn't show up in any of the recommended lists I've checked.

Any opinions out there?

http://www.amazon.com/NIKON-7278-Tra...SIN=B003828JXM

or

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0007TSYCA

Not fabulous but not half bad and well within your budget. You will get much better binoculars if you are willing to go up in size a bit to a midsize rather than compact binocular. Also, it will be easier to find waterproof/resistant binoculars. The Pentax DCF MP Binocular 8x 28mm Roof Prism was a waterproof compact but I think that it has been discontinued. It was a couple of hundred bucks.