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Yellow Wagtail / Motacilla flava
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See more It is our eyes that guide us through the world, shaping
our perception of our surroundings and all we encounter. We only
have to watch shy animals, however, to realize that our natural power
of vision sometimes lets us down. For a whole century, Leica has
been meeting the challenge of making optical instruments to satisfy
the high expectations of birdwatchers, for example. Our innovative
range for sport optics, comprising binoculars, scopes and laser
rangefinders, extends the natural limits of visibility by reaching further
into the distance or picking up more detail when the available light
is too weak for the human eye. All these instruments feature unmistakable Leica quality and unbeatable optical performance. As multifaceted as their applications, so too are the methods used to create
sports optics products that display images rich in contrast and with
outstanding color rendition. Glass containing fluorite or those with
corrected spectral dispersion, aspherical and achromatic lenses, as
well as modern multi-layer coatings like HDC™ and HighLux-System
HLS™ ensure unforgettable visual experiences.
Yellow Wagtail / Motacilla flava
New ideas for even better visibility Leica represents
innovation. Our own outstanding achievements in terms of lenses
and mechanics are being continuously monitored and the standards
set even higher. Which is why Leica binoculars and spotting scopes
Fluoride lenses With the help of new
fluoride (FL) glass, in Leica HD and APO
models the color fidelity and contrast
of images is further improved. Optical
FL lenses are to a large part made up
of calcium fluoride, a mineral with a
crystalline structure. Unlike conventional optical lenses, this creates a very
low level of dispersion (light scattering)
and corrects aberration (imaging errors)
significantly better. So as a result, the
viewing experience is more natural and
impressive than it has ever been before.
Without fluoride lenses, troublesome color
fringing can occur, and so contrast and
sharpness appear weakened.
Image caption of bird on the right : The new
optical Leica FL lenses reduce color effects
to a minimum – and so nature is rendered
clearly and without distortion.
Consistently smooth focusing – whatever the temperature The mechanics
for the Ultravid HD focusing have been further refined. As a result, focusing is even
smoother and remains free of play across the entire range. Optimized material pairings and gliding discs made from extremely tough, high-performance plastic are
used. In cold conditions, the conventional greased focusing mechanisms sometimes
only work with difficulty, and at higher temperatures they
move too freely. Furthermore, these focusing mechanisms can feel “sticky”, and at higher temperatures there
is even the danger that grease can escape and run on
the lens. With the optimized Leica focus, these risks
have been eliminated. In the new Ultravid-HD
models, it works practically without any
lubricants. So even in extreme
temperatures, it is always fully
functional – with a
constantly optimum
degree of smoothness.
Excellent image quality – even in
awkward light conditions Stray or
false light can significantly reduce the
viewing experience. To eliminate this
effectively, Leica is taking a great number of steps which, in awkward sidelighting and backlighting situations in
particular, ensure a high-resolution,
clear image without any reduction in
contrast or constraints due to milky
fogging. Specially developed software
simulation allows stray light to be seen
during development stage. Consequently, thanks to an optimized housing
shape, improved light-absorbing paint,
apertures and stray light traps, the
construction of the new HD and APO
models have been optimized to such
a degree that stray light is (almost) no
longer of any significance. Because
after all, you cannot select the position
of the sun when you are observing
nature.
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Increased light transmission As a
result of constant development of antireflex coating and reflective layer on the
prisms, it has been possible to increase
the previously already very high level
of transmission on all HD models by at
least a further 3 %. Increasing the objective diameter in the new Televid models,
and the use of new types of glass, are
also contributing to this improvement.
Especially in poor lighting conditions
such as twilight, image brightness is
crucial. If you then optimize the coating,
especially for its suitability at nighttime, with conventional lenses this is
then only at the expense of color neutrality, which is a drawback for daytime
viewing – the image can appear to have
a blue tint. If you do it the other way
round, the result can be a green tint.
The new Leica HD range now reliably
combines an optimum degree of image
brightness with a constant level of color
neutrality. In spite of this increase in op tical performance, with the new Televid
generation it has been possible to shorten the construction by more than 20 %
(compared to the APO-Televid 77 to 82,
with angled sight).
Imitating nature : Leica AquaDuraTM The models of binocular and spotting scopes
with the new HD and APO lenses are now fitted with Leica AquaDura
TM
, a “hydrophobic coating” which with its water and dirt-repelling properties, ensures clear visibility even in poor weather conditions. As with the leaves of the lotus plant, droplets
of rain simply roll off the lens, and fingerprints and dirt particles are much easier to
remove. In addition, thanks to its increased abrasion resistance, Leica AquaDura
TM
will protect your valuable lenses from damage even more effectively.
In a direct comparison on a Leica test glass, the advantage of Leica AquaDuraTM is made particularly clear : On the coated objective on the left the rain rolls off ; in contrast, on the uncoated
lens on the right, rain drops and dirt remain attached.
What is crucial to this adhesion is the angle of contact between the droplet of water
and the surface. The larger the angle, the less adhesion there is on the surface
(=lower adhesive strength, greater cohesiveness). With angles of contact above 90°,
one speaks of a hydrophobic surface structure.
are always “state of the art”. Our latest innovations are proving this
once more – Leica HD and APO lenses bring you impressively even
closer still to nature.
With the Leica AquaDuraTM hydrophobic layer (left), a water droplet attaches itself considerably
less than with a conventional hydrophilic layer (right), on which the angle is significantly less.
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Steller's Sea Eagle / Haliaeetus pelagicus
On 14th May, 1907, after three years of research
and testing, the first binoculars of the Ernst Leitz
company in Wetzlar, a 6 x18 Binocle, went into
series production. A hundred years and countless
ideas and innovations later, Leica binoculars are
still providing hunters and nature watchers in particular with exciting new developments for viewing
distant objects with superlative optics. Resolution,
contrast, color rendering and image brightness have
reached such a high standard that long-distance
outdoor viewing has now become a fascinating experience rather than a necessity.
Leica sets standards in long-distance optics.
Time and again. Leica’s leading position in long-
distance optics is the result of many years of
experience, unique competence and consistent
further development. Besides innumerable continuous improvements to Leica’s range of binoculars
over the years, innovations of the Leitz/Leica company have made a key contribution to the general
progress in long-distance optics. Until the Second
World War, binoculars were primarily used for military applications. Soon after the introduction of the
first Leitz prism binoculars in the year 1907, however, extra small and compact binocular models
were also sold for visits to the theater and travel-
ing. Their suitability for nature watching was not
specifically mentioned in catalogs at the beginning
of the 20th century, but fell under the generic term
“travel”. Due to Dr. Ernst Leitz II’s passion for hunting, the Leitz company also developed special binoculars for hunting right from the beginning. More
and more of a differentiation was made between
lightweight, compact models for stalking and more
powerful models for raised hide hunting.
Milestones in Leica binocular history The
hundred-year road to Leica’s worldwide lead in
long-distance optics was paved with many small
steps and outstanding milestones. The developments that culminated in the Ultravid and Geovid
had modest beginnings.
An independent project right from the start :
Binocle 6 x18 (1907 to approx. 1910) After three
years of development, the first series-produced
Leitz binoculars were shipped on 14th May, 1907.
For the mechanical design, the engineers did not
plow the conventional furrows of other binocular
manufacturers, but took an independent approach
based on patents from the year 1906. In those
days, the casting technique was not sophisticated
enough to allow the manufacture of perfect binocu-
More detailed viewing, more discoveries – for the last hundred years, Leica has played a key
role in developing the culture of long-distance viewing. Leica Product Manager Tilman Taube
presents six pathbreaking chapters of this success story.
Historical advertisement from a catalog
printed in 1910/1911.
Leica binoculars –
A century of path-
breaking inventions
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lar bodies. After extensive tests, the Wetzlar company decided to use drawn tubing or hard-rolled
magnalium (alloy of magnesium and aluminum), a
material with exceptionally good strength, density
and weather resistance properties. Leitz patent
no. 191758 was more effective for keeping dust
and moisture out of the interior of the binoculars.
Patent no. 192762 protected an innovative method
of securing the prisms. Patent no. 2085506 used
the base of the prism holder for adjustment. The
adjustment screws were concealed by the leather
covering and therefore protected from external
intervention.
Early successes : Binodal/Militaris 6 x 21
(1908 to approx. 1919) The Binodal 6 x 21 is re -
markable for its original design : The front and back
caps of the prism housing are at the same time the
bridges that connect the two halves. The expressive,
wavy shape of the bridge on the side of the objectives makes these binoculars look strikingly different. The Binodal was also sold in an almost identical
version under the name Militaris. Whereas earlier
models do not feature a center rod, the revised
version from 1913 onwards was produced with a
center rod all the way through. The Binodal is also
evidence that Leitz adopted the design for “prism
binoculars with increased objective spacing” for
some models after the Zeiss-Jena patent of 1893
expired in 1908. Independently of this, however,
Leitz continued its models without increased ob jective spacing, such as the Binominia 4 x16, which
was launched in September 1908.
Top model of the early years : Marinodoce
12 x 60 (1910 to approx. 1915) In 1910, the range
of binoculars was extended to include models with
higher magnification (10 x, 12 x and 18 x 46, later
also 42 mm), of which the 10 x and 12 x magnifications were featured in the catalog and recommended as special binoculars for alpine pursuits and
traveling. The binoculars in this series have an
ergonomic design and are extremely light for their
size, weighing a mere 1,000 g. The double-walled
eyetubes are telescopic and serve as a lens hood.
For the times, the models have considerably
large fields of view (on average, subjective fields
of 50° to 53°). Due to the small number produced
and the short production time, they are extremely
rare and therefore highly sought-after collector
items. Because of their unusual shape, they are
Wetzlar. The busy
Ernst Leitz Square
in front of the main
building of the Leitz
factory in the fifties.
1907
sometimes rather disrespectfully called “liver
sausages”. Especially rare are models with 60 mm
objective diameter like the one illustrated here,
which is in a particularly good condition.
Pioneering in large-scale operations : Aviodix
10 x 50 brass binoculars (1911, 1917 to 1931)
To meet the high requirements of the army and the
navy, Leitz designed special binoculars for military
applications : An 8 x 30 model in May 1911 was
followed the same year by a 10 x 50 Porro II model
with cast metal body, prism drum and drum cap
and eyetube made of brass (weight 1,380 g). In
his standard work “Binoculars and Telescopes”,
Dr. Hans T. Seeger says of this series : “The Leitz
Porro II series from the time of the First World War
is not only notable for its beautiful and practical
exterior design – the binoculars are particularly
comfortable to hold – but also for its optical performance and mechanical stability.” He points out
that many of the binoculars that are still in the possession of collectors today never had to be cleaned
from the inside or re-adjusted and can still be used.
In the course of the First World War, the 10 x 50
(the first model of the series) was joined by a 12 x 60
model for the navy and, from August 1916, a 7 x 50.
The delivery books of Leitz binoculars reveal that
the 7 x 50 and 10 x 50 brass binoculars were manufactured in large quantities for the German military
from March 1917 onwards (from serial no. 60001).
Leitz was therefore the first company to concentrate on larger Porro II design binoculars and be
instrumental in their breakthrough. Dr. Seeger :
“Leitz brass binoculars were the first Porro II
models to enter the navy, where they were used for
5 decades. After the end of World War 1, the brass
binoculars were sold for a few more years as civilian models, but gradually disappeared from the
scene. Production was discontinued around 1931
after the decision had been made to replace them
with Porro I models.
A new start and a technology leap : Leitz
Amplivid 6 x 24 (1956 to 1962) The wide-angle
Amplivid binoculars of 1956 were based on three
Leitz patents of 1949 and 1953 and were an absolutely new development that was to pave the way
for the tremendous success of pentaprism binoculars. Alfred Hengst (long-standing senior binocular
designer of Leica) : “These binoculars stood out
The first model : Leitz Binocle 6 x18
with the original case.
Top model of the early years :
Leitz Marinodoce 12 x 60.
Successful model : Leitz Binodal 6 x 21
with the original case.
The main Leitz factory
at night.
1910
1908
1907
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from earlier models due to their gigantic field of
view of 212 m at a distance of 1000 m and their ex tremely elegant and compact design. For the first
time in the history of hand-held telescopes, the
designers used an inverting system consisting of
a surface mirror (...) and a pentaprism.” Extreme
wide-angle binoculars have become very rare and
there are hardly any to be had on the market at the
moment. Besides its significance as a “binocular
milestone”, this is another reason why the Amplivid
is still so popular.
Way ahead of its time : The first Leitz Trinovid
series 7 x 42 and 8 x 40 (1958) In the further
course of the development strategy that started
with the Amplivid, a small series of 7 x 42 and 8 x 40
binoculars was produced in 1958. These models
had a subjective field of view of 70° and 80° re spectively (binoculars are regarded as wide-angle
models from a field of view of 60° onwards). Unlike
the Amplivid, they featured true internal focusing.
These models were therefore the first to combine
the two special features of modern high-quality
binoculars – slender pentaprism design and internal focusing. For the first time, these binoculars
were given the name Trinovid, for “Tri” (three)
“Nov”el innovations : the compact, ergonomical
design, the true internal focusing and the superlative optical performance. However, it was so ex pensive to produce these models that they cost
650 DM to buy – unaffordable for many customers
at that time. Therefore, production of these first
Trinovids was soon discontinued, which makes
them coveted collector items today.
A far-sighted history. To be continued.
The binoculars mentioned here are just a few of
the most important milestones on the road to the
Ultravid and Geovid binoculars of today. They show
the resolve and skill that have taken Leica to the
top of the binocular market. Now as ever, Leica binoculars are the number one choice, particularly
when there are important observations to be made –
as in 1968 on board the Apollo space missions or
this year in bird counts in Costa Rica. And the story
of Leica binoculars does not end here. Read on to
find out how Leica’s latest developments in longdistance optics have the optical, mechanical and
electronic excellence to make nature watching
even more exciting for you, too.
This design became a classic :
Leitz Aviodix 10 x 50.
A new start and a technology leap :
Leitz Amplivid 6 x 24.
Way ahead of their time :
Leitz Trinovid 7 x 42.
1956
1917
1958
Spanish Imperial Eagle / Aquila adalberti
Experience Nature Nature constantly challenges those wishing
to brave it. These free spirits are out to enjoy the freedom of the outdoors and to find that unforgettable moment, which only nature can
provide. Nature is their passion. They know best of all how difficult
it can be to identify that rarest of birds under the most trying conditions. Our quest is to bring enthusiasts closer to nature, and coupled
with our Leica expertise, make our optical instruments the ideal field
companions. Even under the most grueling conditions, such as extreme temperature changes and constant physical abuse, our products
exceed expectations. The reason for this being that Leica binoculars,
spotting scopes, and laser rangefinders are the result of many years
of experience, uncompromising quality standards and a continuing
dedication to excellence. Leica’s product development is driven by
international “Innovation Teams” comprised of experts and users.
This has also resulted in a wide range of patents, e.g. for the unique
combination button for the central focusing device, and the way in
which the laser rangefinder works.
Observe and preserve We see it as our duty to protect the
environment. Therefore, Leica only uses environmentally friendly
materials and technology. As such, all glass is lead- and arsenic-free,
and has been so for years. Leica is also active worldwide in protecting endangered species and conserving crucial habitat.
Spanish Imperial Eagle / Aquila adalberti
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Leica Sport Optics supports the following projects and organizations :
American Birding Association (ABA), USA
www.americanbirding.org
The ABA represents a whole range of birding interests, from identification and education to listing and conservation.
ABA actively promotes the economic and environmental values of birding, and we encourage the conservation
of birds and their habitats.
New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS), USA
www.audubon.org
The mission of the National Audubon Society is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and
other wildlife for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity.
Naturschutzbund Deutschland (NABU) e.V., Germany
www.nabu.de
Among other things the NABU exerts itself for the conversation, creation and improvement of the life bases of the
flora and fauna. Besides, the protection of birds finds special consideration.
The Katinger Watt NABU Nature Centre, Germany
www.nabu-katinger-watt.de
The NABU Nature Centre at Katinger Watt organizes guided tours and exhibitions and it also protects an 1,100 hectares
(7,413 acres) nature preserve that serves as a resting area for migratory birds, making it a paradise for bird fanciers.
Crane Information Centre Gross Mohrdorf, Germany
www.kraniche.de
The Baltic coast, between the islands of Rügen, Bock and the Zinger Peninsula contains the largest crane resting places of
Central Europe. The Information Centre takes care of the protection of the cranes and it looks after the numerous nature friends
who come here to watch these majestic birds, especially during their spectacular autumn migration.
National Park Schleswig-Holstein’s Wadden Sea, Germany
www.wattenmeer-nationalpark.de
The national park’s objective is to protect the wadden sea ecosystem’s diversity by ensuring its undisturbed development.
British Butterfly Conservation, UK
www.butterfly-conservation.org
The British Butterfly Conservation Organization has prepared conservation programs for more than 60 threatened species
of butterfly and moth.
Birdlife International, UK
www.birdlife.org
Birdlife International is involved in the protection of sea birds (actually mainly albatrosses and petrels).
Oriental Bird Club (OBC), UK
www.orientalbirdclub.org
OBC research projects for bird conservation in Asia.
NABU waterfowl reserve in Wallnau, Germany
www.nabu-wallnau.de
The waterfowl reserve in Wallnau has set itself the goal of protecting and maintaining this unique landscape on the west coast of
Fehmarns, which is characterized by ponds, bulrushes, meadows and small areas of woodland, which is managed in the interests
of animals and plants to make it even more attractive. It is a true experience for all friends of nature, young or old.
NABU-Naturschutzstation e.V. in Kranenburg, Germany
www.nabu-naturschutzstation.de
NABU nature conservation campaigns on behalf of people and nature, and in the region of “de Gelderse Poort” in the area
surrounded by the cities of Kleve, Nijmegen, Arnheim and Emmerich, carries out numerous nature conservation activities.
One spectacle is the huge flocks of wild geese from the Arctic which winter here.
Black-chested Buzzard Eagle / Geranoaetus melanoleucus
Black-chested Buzzard Eagle / Geranoaetus melanoleucus
American Bald Eagle / Haliaeetus leucocephalus
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The Duovid class : Two binoculars in one
The LEICA DUOVID 8 +12 x 42 and 10 +15 x 50 are the only premium
performance binoculars with two magnifications. No matter what
the situation, whether it is over long distances or during critical lowlight conditions, the Leica Duovid adapts to it perfectly. The lower
magnification (8 x with the 42 Duovid or 10 x with the 50) allows for
shake-free viewing and a large field of view. By switching to the higher
magnification (12 x or 15 x respectively) one achieves greater detail
recognition. In contrast to monocular add-on power boosters, a
binocular booster is already integrated in the Duovid – lightweight,
easy to operate and with a large field of view. Both models are
well-balanced and feature an outstanding ergonomic design, thereby
allowing for virtually shake-free viewing, even at high magnification.
Other technical innovations, such as the Leica HighLux-System HLS™
and the Automatic Diopter Compensation ADC™ when switching
between powers, make the Duovid a unique and versatile instrument.
American Bald Eagle / Haliaeetus leucocephalus
LEICA DUOVID 10 +15 x 50
LEICA DUOVID 8 +12 x 42
The 15 x magnification is ideally suited for viewing over long distances.
The 10 x magnification, on the other hand, gives you a good overview.
“Without a doubt, the option to choose between two magnifications is an advantage
in many applications. Truely remarkable though is the fact that the Leica engineers
managed to realize binoculars with such a feature without any sacrifices whatsoever
in terms of image quality.” (Hartmut Syskowski, specialised editor “Pirsch”)
LEICA DUOVID 10 +15 x 50 – the binocular spotting scopes With its
15 x magnification, the Duovid with 50 mm objective lens bridges the gap between binocular
and spotting scope.
LEICA DUOVID 10 +15 x 50
This Duovid is a high performance binocular that,
with a flick of the wrist, becomes a binocular
spotting scope. The 10 x magnification allows
for shake-free viewing and a larger field of view.
By switching to 15 x one achieves a level of detail
recognition previously found only in spotting
scopes. Due to its high level of optical performance, the 50 mm Duovid is also well suited for
astronomy – it comes delivered with a tripod
adapter to provide added stability.
The ergonomic design and the soft-touch
rubber armoring (available in black or green)
allow for a secure and shake-free handling of
the binocular, even while wearing gloves.
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LEICA DUOVID 8 +12 x 42 – the most flexible 42 mm binoculars
Unique 12 x magnification in a 42 mm glass, which allows for great detail recognition.
LEICA DUOVID 8 +12 x 42
The compact 42 Duovid offers 8 x magnification
for a large field of view, as well as 12 x magnification for greater detail recognition. As with
the 50 mm model, this Duovid features the
sliding eyecups with two click stops, which
ensure the ideal eye relief for every user.
To switch between magnifications, one
must adjust the ring on each tube accordingly. Due to the Automatic Diopter Compensation ADC™ your previously set diopter will
automatically adjust itself to the new magnification.
“I use the Duovids for the extra flexibility they provide. I might want to watch dragon
flies at one moment, and then a distant sea-eag
le ; the rapid change of magnification
makes that easy. I try to encourage my students too to scan a scene with 8 x magnification, and then switch to 12 x for the close view.” (Dr. Dreyer, Germany, Head of the
Zoological Museum of Kiel University, specialist author)
Due to its extreme twilight performance, the Duovid achieves great detail recognition
at
12 x and 15 x magnification, even under poor light conditions. However, with continued
deteriorating light conditions, one should switch to 8 x or 10 x magnification, since the
binoculars render brighter images at lower power settings.
The Duovid class : Two binoculars in one
Key features at a glance
Two magnifications
The flexible binocular class with both – high magnification and a large field of view –
in one product. High magnification for long distances and minute details. Low magnification for image stabilization and a large field of view.
Extreme brilliance
Extremely high resolution and a color-fringe-free image due to the Leica HighLux-System
HLS™, an innovative multi-layer lens coating with Leica HDC™ and a four-lens objective
with an achromat.
Easy to use
Automatic Diopter Compensation ADC™ : when switching between magnifications the
diopter automatically adjusts. Multifunction Center-drive : comfortable, smooth focusing
and easy diopter setting.
Robust
Strong aluminum die-cast housing and soft-touch rubber armoring protect the binocular from damage, while at the same time ensuring secure handling of the product, even
when wearing gloves. Functions perfectly under all environmental conditions from
-25°C to +55°C (-13°F to +131°F), waterproof to 5 m (16,4 ft), nitrogen-filled.
Bee-eater / Merops apiaster
LEICA DUOVID 8 + 12 x 42 – the most flexible 42 mm binoculars.
In black rubber armoring : Order No. 40 400
LEICA DUOVID 10 + 15 x 50 – the binocular-spotting scopes.
In black rubber armoring : Order No. 40 420
Bee-eater / Merops apiaster
Detailed shot of a feather
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The Ultravid class : “Ultravid” redefined Previously, the
Leica Ultravid class had already impressed with its outstanding tech nical
achievements and its superior optical quality. Now, with the innovative
Ultravid HD models with 50, 42 and 32 mm objective diameters, the
Leica engineers have once again succeeded in setting new standards.
The use of new, fluoride lenses (FL) further optimizes the color fidelity of
the images. It has been possible to further increase the level of image
brightness – without compromising color fidelity and contrast which are
often necessary. In terms of stray light reduction too, the refined HD
models achieve new top-of-the-range performance, and thus once again
underline the pioneering role played by Leica. As a further benefit, the
Ultravid HD range has Leica AquaDura™, a new kind of coating for exterior glass surfaces which improves viewing comfort. Fingerprints and
dirt can be removed more easily than ever. Moisture simply rolls off the
surface and visibility remains unimpaired. This has been made possible
by a special glass surface structure. In a similar way to the lotus plant,
dirt and moisture find it more difficult to take hold. However, Leica
AquaDura™ does not have any negative influence on the transmission
performance of the optical system, and also provides better protection
against scratching. It was also possible to further optimize the focusing
mechanism. So the functioning properties remain smooth – whatever
the surrounding temperature. The end result makes the latest Ultravid
HD generation the first choice for all nature observers who do not want
to accept compromises in their binoculars, and who expect the highest
level of performance. So experiencing nature is even more fascinating.
Detailed shot of a feather
LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x 20 BL
LEICA ULTRAVID 12 x 50 HD
LEICA ULTRAVID HD 50 – greater sight in low light The Ultravid 50 series
are ideal for viewing right into the depths of dusk due to optimized image per formance,
thanks to new high-definition lenses and Leica AquaDura
TM
coating for greater visibility in
poor weather conditions.
LEICA ULTRAVID 12 x 50 HD
The 12 x magnification allows for great detail
recognition over long distances. The new FL
lenses increase the color fidelity and reduce
color fringing on high-contrast transitions in
images. Moreover, these high-performance
binoculars offer an impressive close focus
distance of 3.2 meters.
LEICA ULTRAVID 10 x 50 HD
These binoculars offer impressive high performance in poor lighting conditions. Detailed
viewing is possible even into darkness. The
new HD optics ensures that little bit extra in
terms of light yield.
LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x 50 HD
Fatigue-free viewing, even under poor light
conditions. The 8 x magnification guarantees
a steady, sharp image, without the need to
constantly refocus.
Even extreme cold cannot keep the robust Ultravids
from delivering the ultimate viewing experience : the
new focusing mechanism on the Leica Ultravid HD
models works with high-performance Teflon disks
and almost no lubrication. This ensures constant
smooth focusing – even at temperatures as low as
-25°, where other binoculars would surely fail.
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LEICA ULTRAVID HD 42 – the robust all-round favourite They are almost
as compact as 32 mm models and nearly as high-aperture as 50 mm binoculars. But the
42 mm Ultravids also impress due to the benefits of the new HD models – Leica AquaDura
TM
and new FL lenses.
LEICA ULTRAVID 10 x 42 HD
The most powerful binocular in the 42 mm
Ultravid class. The redesigned eyecups allow
for a very comfortable positioning of the eye.
This becomes very apparent with the improved
image steadiness while viewing over great
distances.
LEICA ULTRAVID 7 x 42 HD
A large field of view with great edge-to-edge
sharpness, combined with a bright and
steady image, characterize this binocular.
LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x 42 HD
The multi-talented binocular that delivers
images rich in contrast both during the day
and at twilight. The ratio of brightness and
weight, of magnification and field of view,
make this model perfect for any application.
New ergonomics for relaxed handling : the formed
thumb supports on the rear of the 50 mm and
42 mm HD models ensure that the binoculars fit
in your hands without slipping. The large central
focusing device enables relaxed, natural handling.
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