They literally just showed up at the end of last week is what I heard. I have a pair of MeoPro HD Plus 8x56 binos on the way for a fishing trip to Alaska. I have used to MeoPro Air and just last week, Optika HD 10x42 to look for top water activity in Baja. Everyone who used them was thoroughly impressed. I anticipate the new MeoPro HD Plus binos to be better and just a bit below the MeoPro Air binos and as stated, lighter in weight. I'll let you know what I think of them in a few weeks. The 8x56 bino should be exceptional in first and last light situations.