Leica TRINOVID 32, ULTRAVID 42 BR, ULTRAVID 25 BL, ULTRAVID 50, ULTRAVID 20 BL User Manual

Leica Sport Optics

Binoculars, rangefinders and spotting scopes for successful hunting

3 See more / The hunting experience / Observe and preserve
6 Hunting in the United Kingdom
13 The Duovid class 16 LEICA DUOVID 10 +15x 50 / 17 LEICA DUOVID 8+ 12x 42

18 The Duovid class : Key features at a glance

21

The Ultravid class 24 LEICA ULTRAVID BR 50 series / 25 LEICA ULTRAVID BR 42 series /

26 LEICA ULTRAVID BL 42 series / 27 LEICA ULTRAVID BR 32 series / 28 LEICA ULTRAVID BR 25 series /

29 LEICA ULTRAVID BL 25 series / 30 LEICA ULTRAVID BR 20 series / 31 LEICA ULTRAVID BL 20 series

32 The Ultravid class : Key features at a glance

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The Trinovid class 40 LEICA TRINOVID BN 42 series / 41 LEICA TRINOVID BN 32 series /

42 LEICA TRINOVID BCA 25 series and LEICA TRINOVID BCA 20 series

43 The Trinovid class : Key features at a glance

47

The Televid class 50 LEICA TELEVID 77 series / 51 LEICA APO-TELEVID 77 series /

52 LEICA TELEVID 62 series / 53 LEICA APO-TELEVID 62 series

54 The Televid class : Key features at a glance

56

Leica Digiscoping

59 The Geovid class 62 LEICA GEOVID BRF 56 series / 63 LEICA GEOVID BRF 42 series

64 The Geovid class : Key features at a glance

67

The Rangemaster class 70 LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 1200 /

71 LEICA RANGEMASTER 1200 scan

72 The rangemaster class : Key features at a glance

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Technical Data

87 Very useful binocular equipment
91 Glossary

Grey wolf / Canis lupus

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See more It is our eyes that guide us through the world. They

shape our perception of our surroundings and all we encounter.
Especially while hunting, it becomes clear that our natural sight is
insufficient to meet our demands. Leica has dedicated itself to giving
the discerning hunter the highest quality in optical instruments.
Where distances are too great or light conditions are poor, the large
selection of innovative sport optics, open new dimensions of human
sight. They open new dimensions of optical performance and go
beyond natural limitations, while at the same time ensuring un­mistakable Leica quality. Our engineers and developers thrive on the
challenge put forth by people with the highest standards and expect­ations in optical performance. As multi-faceted as their applications,
so too are the methods used to create sport 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™ allow for unforget­table viewing experiences. Through our high standards, knowledge,
and dedication we create optical masterpieces, which become the
benchmark of their class.

Red lynx / Lynx rufus

The hunting experience Conservation, preservation, and

wildlife management are important principles of hunting. However,
for you the hunter, hunting means so much more. It means respect
for wildlife and nature, as well as a true passion. Besides experience,
knowledge and a bit of luck, a hunter needs high quality optics to pro­perly pursue game during low-light 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 approach has resulted in
numerous patents, e. g. the multifunction center drive of our full-size
binoculars, the dual-focusing device of our spotting scopes and our
unique laser rangefinding technology.

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.

Mouflon / Ovis ammon musimon

Hunting in the United Kingdom Every country has its own

hunting laws and to the visitor the UK might appear restrictive and
traditional, in fact nothing could be further from the truth ! First and
perhaps most importantly is the fact that you don’t need a hunting
permit, as you might in America.

This might take the form of land you
have permission from the owner to use,
or that has been set aside for commer­cial deer hunting (an estate), where you
pay the owner an amount per animal
or per day. Smaller but similar might
be a stalker who owns their own land
and hires it out to shooters. Quite
often trophy and guide fees are added
on top of that. And though the majority
of stalkers own their own rifles, you
don’t need one, as if you decide to go
to an estate you can hire a gun and
ammunition from them.

Species wise we have Red, Sika,
Fallow, Roe, Muntjac and Chinese
Water Deer, with only the Red and Roe
being true native animals. The rest have
been imported over the years, some
as ornamental animals for deer parks,
others for hunting. A good example
might be the Fallow, which is said to
have been brought over after the
Norman conquest of 1066. We also
have one hybrid animal the Red/Sika
cross, depending on your location and
view point these are seen by many as
vermin that’s weakening the traditional
Red deer strain due to inter breeding.
Hence in England and Wales there’s
no closed season on this species.

The Red stag is perceived as the most
sought after trophy animal in the UK and
people will pay a lot of money to go up
to Scottish highlands for the pleasure
of a stalk up on the hills and heather.
Stalking can be hard up there with
potentially long shots and a good deal
of crawling and climbing to get into
position due to the lack of cover.

However and despite their apparent
reputation, the Scottish Red is not as
big as you might imagine ; certainly in
comparison to southern Reds who have
better grazing on arable crops. Whereas
their fodder is of a much lower quality.

Down in Anglia a good Red Hind that’s
been feeding on root crops will often
match the weight of a supposedly big
Scottish stag.

Fallow, which is a medium sized
animal tend to be gregarious and also
migratory. Herds of between 20-40 are
reasonably common. Striking too are
the melonistic strain, which can be in
some cases pure black, which makes
for a very impressive animal and trophy.

Roe tend to move in smaller groups
with a buck and a few does, at some
times, or does and their young at others.
Muntjac and Chinese Water Deer are
more singular by nature and are encoun­tered more in thick woodland than in
the open. Whatever, it’s not about size
and antler, as all species will give you
a decent and challenging hunt.

There is wild boar in the UK and they
are hunted, though they are not that
widespread, but they are breeding and
expanding at a rate. And in the not so
distant future they will probably become
a quarry species like deer.

Hunting in the UK is done a lot from
high seats, which is a highly practical
method. Firing downwards gives you a
safe backstop, so the seats can be sited
in areas where a horizontal shot might
not be safe. Plus and usually on estates
they can be positioned overlooking
where the deer will appear to feed, so
very much guaranteeing the client the
possibility of an animal. But there is also
a lot of foot stalking if you prefer the
thrill of the chase. But both methods
have there plus and minus points.
However, shooting deer from a vehicle
is not allowed, nor is taking them at
night with a lamp. Though it is possible
to apply for a night shooting licence,
but not for sporting purposes, only if
you need to cull for reasons of over­population of excessive crop damage.

But for the sports shooter deer hunting
is dawn to dusk only. Also no shot may
be taken within 100-yards of a road,
for safety reasons.

Terrain-wise the UK has a lot to offer
with woods, moorland, forests, hills and
even mountains. Shots can be close up
or long range, with the more experienced
seeing 300-400-yards as an acceptable
distance. Like the Europeans and
Americans we hunt in all weathers
and seasons ; so be prepared …

Legal requirements are simple as to
the rifle and ammunition, it has to be
a Centrefire calibre and a minimum of
6 mm and able to produce a minimum
muzzle energy of 1700ft/lbs. And the
bullet must be of the expanding type –
soft point, hollow point or ballistic tip.
For most entry-level stalkers the top
choice is either 243 or 308 Winchester.
Also popular though perhaps less
prolific are 6.5 x 55 mm Swedish, 30-06
Springfield and to a lesser degree 270
Winchester. Any and all of these are
more than capable of taking a big Red
stag ; given correct bullet placement and
choice. You also see a few 25-06s and
even 7 x 57 mm Mauser etc and the
308-based calibres like 260 Remington
or 7 mm-08 Remington are becoming
more popular.

Currently there is one exception to
the 6 mm/1700 ft/lb law and that’s
in Scotland where you are allowed to
take smaller species like Roe with a 22
Centrefire. Here calibres like 222, 223
and 22-250 Remington and to a lesser
degree 220 Swift are favoured. Current­ly this is not allowed in England or Wales
who still operate the 6 mm minimum.
However, this might change in the near
future with Roe, Muntjac and Chinese
Water Deer allowed to be taken with a
22 Centrefire.

For example in the USA you would buy a deer tag, which allowed you
to hunt one animal only. Technically the amount of animals you can
shoot here is limitless ; though and as ever good sense, opportunity
and moderation prevail. And all you need is a place to shoot and per­mission to do so.

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There are no limitations on sighting
systems, though the telescopic sight is
universally favoured and it’s rare to see
a hunter using iron sights ; unlike in
Europe. For deer hunting in the UK the
most popular rifle is a bolt-action
repeater, with very few shooters opting
for lever-actions, double/single barrels
or even combinations. Pump-actions
and semi-automatics are banned from
ownership and have been since 1988.
Though they are still legal to own in 22
Rimfire format in all of the above
actions.

Hunting or Target Shooting ? The law
insists upon a firearms licence for the
private citizen to be able to own guns
and sees target shooters and hunters as
two separate entities. With the latter
having to nominate land to shoot over or
show that they have access to land, in
the case of buying a day’s stalking on
an estate. So owning a rifle to shoot on
the range does not necessarily allow you
to take it hunting…

However, as a private individual ; once
permission to hunt has been granted
there’s no legal requirement to show
how many animals you have shot. Like­wise on training courses, which are not
mandatory. But our own British Deer
Society (BDS) runs levels of training for
novice and more experienced stalkers,
as does The British Association for
Shooting & Conservation (BASC). They
teach things like deer recognition,
rifle/calibre choice, shot placement,
marksmanship, gutting, skinning and
meat preparation techniques. This is not
mandatory, but good training as always
turns out a better shooter not matter
what their discipline. Since 2006 and if
you run a commercial shoot, such as an
estate and sell the wild/game meat into

the food chain, then it must conform to
European guidelines, as to how it’s be
prepared and offered to a game dealer.
And it also has to be checked by a vet
for diseases and infection. Currently the
private stalker is under no such obliga­tion, as their meat is for private con­sumption only. However and again good
sense should prevail and attending a
BDS or BASC course will show you what
to do and more importantly what to look
out for.

Deer species are reasonably evenly

spread around the UK, though places

like Scotland are considered the home
of the Red Deer, which is in fact far from
the truth as they are quite widespread.
Perhaps the most specialised is the
Chinese Water Deer, which sticks to
wetland areas as the name suggest. We
naturally have open (hunting) and closed
(no hunting) seasons, as to gender and
species type, these differ as to the
country with England and Wales being
the same, though Scotland is different.
It’s interesting to note that the Red/Sika
hybrids are treated like vermin species

in England/Wales (no closed season)
though not in Scotland, yet the Muntjac
and Chinese Water Deer can be shot at
any time of the year wherever they are
found in the UK. Deer in the UK are shot
for a number of reasons and levels,
which includes trophies and meat,
which is becoming more popular in
restaurants, super markets, as well as
specialised butchers. But also to keep
numbers down, as we do have a massive
population of wild animals, which do a
lot of damage to crops and forestry.

Shooters tend to fall into three main
groups, at the bottom we have those
who just want to experience shooting
a deer once or twice a year and maybe
get a bit of meat. Next are the more
traditional stalkers who shoot mainly for
trophies and tend to approach it in a
more stylised manner, which includes
equipment choice. Then there are the
professional shooters who see it as a
living, or as a job that needs doing.
They tend to approach it a bit more
technically with semi or full custom
rifle with bipods, range finders and even
camouflage clothing. They’re job is to
keep numbers down and sell the meat
to game dealers. And it’s this need for
well made, tough and accurate rifles

that has given rise to the spread of the
more technically advanced gunsmiths.
Hunters and shooters them-selves, they
know what the customer wants and are
capable of giving it to them. Deer hunting
is most definitely on the increase across
the whole of the UK and from a European
hunter’s view point the country offers
some fine and challenging sport !

Peter Moore, Editor Shooting Sports,
United Kingdom

Closed saisons
Species Sex England/Wales Scotland

Red M May 1 – July 1 Oct 21 – June 30

Red F March 1 – Oct 31 Feb 16 – Oct 20

Fallow M May 1 – July 31 May 1 – July 31

Fallow F March 1 – Oct 31 Feb 16 – Oct 20

Sika M May 1 – July 31 Oct 21 – June 30

Sika F March 1 – Oct 31 Feb 16 – Oct 20

Roe M Nov 1 – March 31 Oct 21 – March 31

Roe F March 1 – Oct 31 April 1 – Oct 20

Red/Sika
Hybrids M no closed season Oct 21 – June 30

Red/Sika
Hybrids F no closed season Feb 16 – Oct 20

Muntjac M/F no closed season England, Wales and Scotland

Chinese Water
Deer M/F no closed season England, Wales and Scotland

A friend of mine owns a large estate near
Strafford Upon Avon and has a big Fallow
heard, which is maintained purely for
hunting. And many Europeans come over
for the pleaser of stalking one of these
black beasts. He also runs pheasants, so
as you can imagine the deer feed well on
the corn he puts out for the birds, as they
knock over the feeders for that purpose.

All shooting is done not from high seats,
but from raised boxes, which and as I was
to discover is a rather fine way of hunting,
if a bit lazy. I would call it rich man’s
stalking …

I was up there in the rut and the first
time I saw one of the big melanistic bucks
was from a 20 foot high shooting tower.
That almost primordial, grunting noise
they make as they call the does in and
issue challenges to other males is a little
chilling and makes you feel a bit unsettled
and very close to nature. One really nice
male walked right past the tower and I had
a very good view of him. However, he had

already been ear marked for a Swedish
client, so I was just observing.

The shooting boxes are set up all over
the land, which is heavily wooded and I
was in another with the keeper waiting to
thin out the standard Fallow population a
little. Typically the deer get used to the
boxes and will approach very near. We
spotted a small family group – a young

buck, a doe and two fawns, who walked
right up to the box. The male was in
absolutely beautiful condition and his
coat was as rich and glossy as that of a
mole. He was so close that I could have
put my hand out to touch him. I have had
moments like this before when you can
just get really close to wild deer and they
are not frightened. And without doubt this
one will remain with me for ever…

But it was the does that we were after
that day and in another shooting box we
sat at the end of a ride in a wood. The
box is roofed so no problems about the
rain and has three rifle ports. We saw a

lot of deer that afternoon, mainly bucks
and as the light was drawing in I spotted
a doe coming up through the foliage.
She was with other who had fawns but
we couldn’t see if she had one in tow,
as it was they were weaned, but and by
the same token we did not want to take
the chance. Unlike most of my shooting
this was close range and I tracked her
through the scope with the keeper telling
me to stand by to fire if he said so. As
he was checking to see if she had a
young one.

The group came on and the keeper
was still not sure, soon the opportunity
for the shot would disappear. Despite the
number of deer I’ve shot I still get tense
in moments like these, as it’s very much
a yes/no/wait situation. Finally the
keeper said that she was alone and I
could proceed ; checking the sights I
flipped off the safety and bang, down she
went. This all happened in slow motion
and as I operated the bolt to reload,
I recall seeing the empty case eject and
hit the shooting port and started spinning
and come to rest in perfect balance on
the edge of the woodwork. Like seeing
the melanistic Fallow up close, hunting to
me is defined by moments like this, which
is why it’s so special …

Peter Moore, Editor Shooting Sports,
United Kingdom

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Black Deer Quite the most striking looking deer in the UK is the

melanistic Fallow, which due to their genetics produces an animal
that in extreme case is pure black. Physically they look no different
to the traditional spotted variety in size, sex, shape or antler, but their
colouration is amazing. And I have had the pleasure of seeing these
animals up close.

A particular group of six had been
feasting on the sugar beat on one of
the farms I do deer control on and the
farmer was after results from me. Shots
on this land are necessarily long by
nature as the fields are big and the only
cover is in the wooded headlands that
border them. So it’s more ambush
shooting, as stalking up to a group of
alert Fallow looking in all directions on
flat open land is never easy ! So I tend to
use larger and flatter-shooting calibres
with my favourite being 270WSM.

The week before I had taken two out
of the group and was up very early the
next Sunday to carry on the work. With
a near two mile walk from the farmyard
to the fields I skirted the woods staying
in cover as much as possible. Just as the
sun was coming up I glassed across the

field and saw that parcel of four bucks
was moving towards me. It was just then
that my body decided it had to answer
an important call of nature and one that
would not be delayed.

With a final rueful look at the ap­proaching animals I ducked into the
woods and attended to my needs. Rifle
down, pack and coat off and all the time
the deer were getting nearer. When I

had finished I looked up to see them
about 200-ayrds away in the same field.
Luckily I was in cover so bent down
to put my coat on and ready my rifle.
Looking up again and they had gone, it
was almost as if the earth had swallowed
them up. That’s how it happens
sometimes …

Not angry but disappointed I waited
on the off chance, but after about 30
minutes realised that it was all over for
the morning and started walking back
around the field to the farm. The field
dips down to a deep ditch then up again
into another hill field of sugar beat. To
my surprise another big Fallow buck
appeared at the top left of the far field,
instinctively I threw myself down and as
luck would have it he didn’t see me.

If I wanted him I was going to have to

work for it, as he was in a ‘no shoot’
position being in front of a road. Once
and if he moved to his left about 50­yards he would be on the hill, which was
a safe back stop. The only answer was to
crawl from where I was to make the
ditch. Slithering down the slope I made
the cover only to finds it was a bit high.
I didn’t want to be seen so setting up my
shooting sticks for a sitting shot was out

of the question. I deployed my bipod and
waited, hoping he would move far
enough left where I could point my rifle
through the cover to get the shot.
Waiting I heard the mosquitoes buzzing
around and they started to bite me,
but I kept still. He started left as I had
hoped and eventually walked into the
area where I could see to shoot and
that was that …

A funny day, I missed out on my
main target due to unforeseen and
uncontrollable circumstances, but by
sheer luck managed to get another
deer in the bag by a bit of hard work
and patience. That’s hunting.

Peter Moore, Editor Shooting Sports,
United Kingdom

Black-chested buzzard eagle/ Geranoaetus melanoleucus

The Call of Nature Unlike Roe, which tend to move in very

small groups or singly, Fallow are far more gregarious and I have
seen them in herds of up to 40 animals. Like the Roe I have shot a
lot of them, and the big bucks with their large antlers do make some
nice trophies. Quite often the dominant male will drive the younger
mature bucks out of the herd and they tend to join up to make
bachelor groups.

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The Duovid class : Two binoculars in one

The LEICA DUOVID 8+12x 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.

Red fox / Vulpes lupus

LEICA DUOVID 10 +15 x 50

LEICA DUOVID 8+12x 42

The most flexible hunting binocular : The Duovid’s 12 x and 15 x magnifications are ideally
suited for viewing game over great distances, as well as rendering a detail rich image. On the
other hand, the 8 x and 10 x magnifications allow for a large field of view when glassing an
area for game.

“My Duovid is indispensable when hunting wild boar. It is fantastic how effortless

it makes nighttime viewing.”

(Peter Grieder, hunter and freelance journalist, Switzerland)

LEICA DUOVID10 +15 x 50 – the binocular-spotting scopes With its

15x 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 binocular­spotting scope. The 10x 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 excellent image quality, the
50mm Duovid is ideally suited for low-light
hunting. To allow for longer, fatigue free viewing,
a tripod is included with the binocular.

The ergonomic design and the soft­touch rubber armoring allow for a secure
and shake-free handling of the binocular,
even while wearing gloves.

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LEICA DUOVID 8+12x 42 – the most flexible 42 mm binoculars

Unique 12x 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 as12x
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.

“The Duovid is the most versatile hunting binocular. No matter what the situation or the

quarry, the Duovid delivers the perfect optical solution."

(Matthias Suuck, Sales Manager Leica Sport Optics)

Due to its extreme twilight performance, the Duovid achieves great detail recognition
at 12x and 15 x magnification, even under poor light conditions. However, with continued
deteriorating light conditions, one should switch to 8x 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 (16.4ft), nitrogen-filled.

Mountain goat /Oreamnos americanus

LEICA DUOVID 8 +12 x42 – 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

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The Ultravid class : Binoculars for extreme demands

Nothing demonstrates what is technically possible today quite as well
as the flagship products of the Ultravid class. The housing and center­shaft of the 50 mm, 42 mm, and 32mm models are made of ultra-light­weight, yet extremely durable, magnesium and titanium. Two light­weight exterior finishes are available : soft-touch rubber armoring or
elegant leather. The use of these ultra-light materials, coupled with
perfectly aligned components, guarantees long-term durability at mini­mal weight. The thumb rests of the 50 mm and 42 mm models and
the sliding eyecups with two click stops of all Ultravid models ensure a
comfortable viewing experience. Their soft, cushioning rubber element
allows for a comfortable positioning of the eye, and due to the click
stops they can be individually set for the perfect eye relief. The strength
of the Ultravid class is due, in large part, to its high image quality.
The Leica HighLux-System HLS™ makes that possible. This innovative
system – comprised of a new highly reflective mirror coating on the
prism surfaces and the optimized optical and mechanical design –
further reduces stray-light and generates an increase in light-transmission
and contrast, thereby creating an unforgettable viewing experience.
These and other technical advances make it obvious that the Ultravid
class is the new reference class in binoculars.

American buffalo /Bison bison

LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x 20 BL

LEICA ULTRAVID 12 x 50 BR

LEICA ULTRAVID BR 50 mm – ready for any light conditions The 50 mm

Ultravids achieve a richness in contrast and brilliance that, up until now, has been hard to
achieve, even with a larger objective lens. All 50 mm models are available in black or green
rubber armoring.

LEICA ULTRAVID 12 x 50 BR

The 12 x magnification allows for great detail
recognition over long distances. Beyond that,
this high-performance binocular features
exceptional 3.2m (10.7 ft) close focusing.

LEICA ULTRAVID 10 x 50 BR

The high light-transmission, top-of-the-class
binocular. Thanks to the outstanding twilight
performance, fine details can be viewed well
into darkness.

LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x50 BR

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 does not stop the Ultravid from
delivering impressive viewing experiences. Functioning
down to temperatures of - 25 °C (-13 °F) it reaches a
performance level that almost no other binocular can
match. Ultravid : the combination of precision and
ruggedness.

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LEICA ULTRAVID BR 42 mm – the robust all-rounder They are almost as

compact as a 32 mm and nearly as bright as a 50 mm. As far as the twilight factor is con­cerned, the 8 x 42 and the 8x 50 are not even 10 % apart. The BR models are equipped with
a shock-absorbing rubber armoring in either green or black.

LEICA ULTRAVID 10 x 42 BR

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 x42 BR

A large field of view with great edge-to-edge
sharpness, combined with a bright and
steady image, characterize this binocular.

LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x42 BR

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.

The new ergonomics allow for a relaxed handling.
The thumb rests of the 50 mm and 42 mm BR models
allow for shake-free and slip-proof handling. The
large center drive provides for a comfortable and
natural hold.

LEICA ULTRAVID BL 42 mm – lightweight in a classic design The leather

covered 42mm BL models are particularly elegant, are reminiscent of the classic binoculars
and cameras that made Leica famous. Due to the leather covering, they weigh less than 700 g
(24.7 oz).

LEICA ULTRAVID 10 x 42 BL

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. This high-power binocular is, just
as the 10 x 42 BR model, equipped with
new eyepieces designed to comfortably
accommodate eyeglass wearers.

LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x42 BL

A field of view of 130 m (389 ft) at an
8 x magnification. An image that is rich in
contrast both during the day and at twilight.

Magnesium and titanium are the strengths of the
50 mm, 42 mm, and 32mm lightweight Ultravids.
A housing constructed entirely out of magnesium
and a center-shaft made of titanium guarantee
the longevity and make the very low weight of the
Ultravid models possible. Easy to use and nice to
look at : The newly redesigned center drive is a
feat of Leica engineering. The new ring-shaped
window is easy to read and the focusing wheel is
smooth and easy to operate. Because of the short
focusing path of just over one turn, the optimal
point of sharpness is easily found.

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LEICA ULTRAVID BR 32 mm – always with you The 32 mm models are

a continuation of the previously established design, function, mechanical, and optical
standards of the Ultravid class. They redefine 32 mm binoculars.

LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x32 BR

High-performance binocular with 32 mm
objective lens diameter, 8 x magnification
and a large field of view of 135 m (404 ft)
allows for a great overview and steadiness
of image. The ideal stalking binocular with
its minimal weight and maximum optical
performance.

LEICA ULTRAVID 10 x 32 BR

The most powerful 32 mm model not only
impresses over great distances, but due to
its 2.1 m (6.9 ft) close focus also allows for
viewing of even the smallest of details.

In terms of optical performance and handling,
you might believe that you are holding a 42mm
binocular, when in fact it is a 32mm binocular.

LEICA ULTRAVID BR 25 mm – the stars among the compacts

The 25 mm models combine ruggedness and brightness in a pocketsize dimension : The
rubber armoring protects the binocular during tough outings, the HighLux-System HLS

™

allows for fascinating images.

LEICA ULTRAVID 10 x 25 BR

Due to its high magnification, the lightweight,
black rubber armored compact binocular
displays distant objects with extreme sharp­ness and contrast. The ideal binocular for
those unexpected moments in the field.

The new 25 mm and 20 mm models continue the high
standards of the Ultravid class : Due to an innovative
curing process, the rubber armoring gets fused onto
the binocular, making it extremely durable. It is water­proof to a depth of 5m (16.4ft) and nitrogen-filled to
prevent internal fogging. It comes delivered with high­quality accessories. Objective lens covers, carrying
strap and Cordura case (BR), leather case (BL).

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Almost all Ultravid elements could be miniaturized
to fit into this smallest model of the Ultravid class.
Due to this fact, even these “minis” achieve the
highest standards set forth by this reference class.
Brighter, sharper, more compact and robust than
any previous binoculars with these objective lens
diameters.

LEICA ULTRAVID 10 x 25 BL

It is the perfect combination of classic ele­gance and toughness. The extremely minimal
weight of 255 g (9.3 oz) and the elegant design
allow one to always carry it along, even when
at the opera or the open-air event.

LEICA ULTRAVID BL 25 mm – brilliant elegance These lightweight binoculars

with a classic leather covering are the ideal companions for all those expecting a high level of
optical performance, whether it is in nature or the city.

LEICA ULTRAVID BR 20 mm – robust High-Tech-Minis The small Ultravid BR

models are not only ultra-rugged and ultra-bright, but they are small premium-performance
binoculars that one can always carry around.

LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x20 BR

Impact protected, water-proof binocular with
a field of view of 110 m (331 ft) and a close
focus of 2.2 m (7.2ft). Shake-free viewing
due to the 8 x magnification. The Leica High­Lux-System HLS™ ensures a bright image.
It only weighs 240g (8.5 oz).

Big optic in its smallest size. Not only are the
25 mm and 20 mm Ultravids ultra-rugged, but due
to aspherical lenses, they are also ultra-bright.
This allows for edge-to-edge sharpness and a color­fringe-free image, previously unattainable in this
objective size.

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The newly developed diopter compensation with
its “single-button-operation” and large focusing
wheel make the smallest Ultravids easy to handle.
Naturally, these smallest of binoculars are ideally
suited for eyeglass wearers.

LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x20 BL

They can easily be folded and tucked away
so that on long hikes they are only noticed
because of their high image quality.

LEICA ULTRAVID BL 20mm – the greatest little ones With their black leather

covering, the smallest Leica “power packages” are both elegant and powerful.

The Ultravid class : Binoculars for extreme demands

Key features at a glance

Ultra-lightweight

Magnesium die-cast housing and a titanium center-hinge for lightweight stability and
strength. Aspherical lenses allow for the lightweight in the 20mm and 25 mm models.

Ultra-bright

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 (aspherical lens technology in the 8 x 20 and 10 x25 models).

Ultra-ergonomic

Functional design with integrated thumb rests (50mm und 42 mm BR models), natural
placement of focusing mechanism and perfectly balanced for long, relaxed viewing.
Multifunction center drive : comfortable, easy focusing and diopter setting.

Ultra-rugged

Soft-touch rubber armoring protects the binocular and ensures a slip-proof handling,
even when wearing gloves or wet. Functions perfectly under all environmental conditions
from -25 °C to +55 °C (-13 °F to +113°F), waterproof to 5 m (16.4 ft), nitrogen-filled,
impact resistant.

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LEICA ULTRAVID BR 50 mm – ready for any light conditions.

In black or green rubber armoring :
black 8 x 50 Order No. 40 275 /10x50 Order No. 40 276 /12x50 Order No. 40 277
green 8 x 50 Order No. 40 280 /10x50 Order No. 40 281 / 12 x 50 Order No. 40 282

LEICA ULTRAVID BL 42 mm – lightweight in a classic design.

In elegant black leather covering :
8 x 42 Order No. 40271 /10x42 Order No. 40272

LEICA ULTRAVID BR 42 mm – the robust all-rounder.

In black or green rubber armoring :
black 7 x 42 Order No. 40 260 / 8 x 42 Order No. 40 261 / 10 x 42 Order No. 40 262
green 7 x 42 Order No. 40 265 / 8 x 42 Order No. 40 266 /10 x 42 Order No. 40 267

LEICA ULTRAVID BR 25 mm – the stars among the compacts.

In black rubber armoring :
10x 25 BR Order No. 40 253

LEICA ULTRAVID BL 25 mm – brilliant elegance.

In elegant black leather covering :
10x 25 BL Order No. 40 257

LEICA ULTRAVID BR 20 mm – robust High-Tech-Minis.

In black rubber armoring :
8 x 20 BR Order No. 40 252

LEICA ULTRAVID BL 20 mm – the greatest little ones.

In elegant black leather covering :
8 x 20 BL Order No. 40 256

LEICA ULTRAVID BR 32 mm – always with you.

In black rubber armoring :
8 x 32 BR Order No. 40 258 / 10x 32 BR Order No. 40 259

Red deer / Cervus elaphus

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The Trinovid class : Proven technology for the
ambitious viewer Leica binoculars and spotting scopes have

long since been synonymous with optical performance and mech­anical quality. For years, LEICA TRINOVID BN binoculars have been
proving themselves as trustworthy companions with excellent op­tical performance. In the future, they will continue to be the correct
choice for nature lovers wanting to get started with high-perform­ance optics. Top-notch optics coupled with robust and precision
mechanics make every LEICA TRINOVID BN model the optimal com­panion for all outdoor activities. A nearly indestructible die-cast
aluminum housing that withstands the most grueling temperatures,
the patented multifunction center drive with integrated diopter
compensation and the innovative Leica HDC™ multi-layer lens
coating are just a few features that make the LEICA TRINOVID BN
series stand out. The bright and sharp image, as well as the com­fortable handling of the binocular, let you get as close to nature
as possible, even under the worst conditions. And when proven
technique becomes an issue, the Trinovid BCA binoculars are the
answer, especially for those long hikes.

African buffalo /Syncerus kaffer

LEICA TRINOVID 8 x 20 BCA

LEICA TRINOVID10 x 42 BN

“The Trinovid 42 has many friends in Italy. Due to its compact size it is really suited for

hunting in the mountains. Plus, our customers appreciate the typical Leica quality optics

and the outstanding price-performance-ration.”

(Luciano Berti, hunter, Bignami SPA, Italy)

Whether hunting in the mountains or in Africa the models of the 42mm TRINOVID BN series
are true multi-talents. Their great resolution coupled with the rugged construction will thrill
all who want to get closer to nature.

LEICA TRINOVID BN 42mm – proven multi-talents You are looking for

a binocular whose applications are as multifaceted as nature ? The 42 mm models are the
universal binoculars with excellent light-gathering capabilities and compact dimensions –
ideal for stalking in the mountains.

LEICA TRINOVID 10 x 42 BN

With its high contrast and 10 x magnification,
this powerful 42 mm binocular is ideally sui­ted for viewing over great distances. It also
has a very good close focus of 2.9 m (9.7 ft).

LEICA TRINOVID 8 x 42BN

This multi-purpose binocular with a 130 m
(389 ft) field of view offers a high level of
performance both during the day and during
twilight. The 8 x magnification provides a
level of steadiness ideally suited for any
situation.

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LEICA TRINOVID 8 x 32BN

The ideal all-round binocular with 8 x
magnification and a field of view of 135m
(404 ft). A powerful lightweight binocular
for all those spending time in the outdoors.

LEICA TRINOVID 10 x 32 BN

This compact, wide-angle binocular with a
high magnification not only allows for high­quality viewing over great distances, but also
has a close focus of 2.1 m (6.9 ft).

No matter what the hunting situation, the 32 mm
binoculars of the Trinovid BN class get you closer
to the action. One can do all that without burdening
oneself, because a heavier and larger binocular is
not needed for daylight observation.

LEICA TRINOVID BN 32mm – the constant companions Compact size

and excellent image quality make the 32 mm the ideal companion for any type of hunting.
The light way to get closer to your game !

LEICA TRINOVID 10 x 25 BCA

A compact binocular weighing only 255 g
(9.0 oz) that renders sharp, contrasty images.
Great detail recognition over long distances,
thanks to its high magnification.

LEICA TRINOVID 8 x 20BCA

A versatile binocular with a field of view
of 110 m (331ft) and a close focus of
3 m (9.8 ft). A steady image due to the
8 x magnification. When folded, it is just
9 x 6cm (3

5

⁄8x23⁄4in) small.

LEICA TRINOVID BCA 25 mm and 20 mm – distinguished compact

It’s easy to recognize high-grade binoculars. For example, because they can be folded into a
very convenient small size, and also because the independent German “Warentest” Foundation
has judged them to be “Very Good”.

“ … best 10 x25 of its class with greatest ease of handling.”

(Stiftung Warentest)

“One of the very best in test, especially durable …”

(Stiftung Warentest)

“Impossible to improve – the Leica dominates the competitors

in almost all categories …”

(Outdoor-Magazin.com winner : Trinovid 8 x 20 BCA)

Proven

Legendary binoculars with excellent optical and mechanical performance.

Bright

Innovative multi-layer lens coating with Leica HDC™. A four-lens objective with an
achromat, guarantees an image rich in contrast with great color rendition.

Easy to use

Multifunction center drive : comfortable, smooth focusing and easy diopter setting.
The diopter setting on the 25mm and 20 mm models is easily done on the right
objective.

Robust

Strong aluminum die-cast housing and a soft-touch armoring protects the binocular and
ensures a slip-proof handling, even when wearing gloves or wet. Functions perfectly
under all environmental conditions from - 25 °C to + 55°C (-13 °F to +113 °F), waterproof
to 5 m (16.4ft), nitrogenfilled (BN models), impact resistant.

The Trinovid class : Proven technology for the ambitious viewer

Key features at a glance

LEICA TRINOVID BN 42 mm – proven multi-talents.

In black rubber armoring :
8 x 42 BN Order No. 40 017
10x 42 BN Order No. 40 019

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LEICA TRINOVID BCA 20mm – the powerful little ones.

In black rubber armoring :
8 x 20 BCA Order No. 40342

LEICA TRINOVID BCA 25mm – perfectly compact.

In black rubber armoring :
10x 25 BCA Order No. 40 343

LEICA TRINOVID BN 32 mm – the constant companions.

In black rubber armoring :
8 x 32 BN Order No. 40 016 / 10 x 32 BN Order No. 40 015

Grant’s zebra /Equus quagga böhmi

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The Televid class : High-performance spotting scopes
for professionals Truly experiencing nature allows one to

better understand it. The high-performance spotting scopes from
Leica guarantee such an intense experience. The legendary 77 mm
models, with their large objective lens, offer a bright image, rich in
contrast, even under poor light conditions. The line has expanded to
include the smaller, lighter 62 mm models. Available in six models,
the 62 mm is easy to transport and handle, weighing about 1,000 g
(34 oz) with a length of 300mm (under 12 in). Their image quality sets
new standards in this compact class. The APO versions heighten the
viewing experience by utilizing glass containing fluorite. This feature
results in a color-fringe-free image that more than satisfies the
highest expectations. Both the 77 mm and 62mm models feature
the patented dual-focusing device and an ergonomic, waterproof
construction. Due to a uniform bayonet mount, the wide array of
wide-angled and variable eyepieces can be used on any Televid
model. They are designed to offer the ideal magnification to
brightness-relation for each model.

Fur-details of Grant’s zebra / Equus quagga böhmi

LEICA APO-TELEVID 62

LEICA TELEVID 77

LEICA TELEVID 77mm – powerful spotting scopes for any light condition

Whether it is the straight or the angled version, the LEICA TELEVID 77 guarantees a high­power viewing experience with the highest degree of image quality, from dawn till dusk.

LEICA TELEVID 77

A spotting scope with excellent color rendi­tion, rich in contrast and displays a bright
image. A close focus of 3.9 m (13 ft) ensures
a fantastic viewing experience also at a close
distance. Five precision eyepieces with a
large variety of magnifications are available.

Especially during poor light conditions and over
great distances the LEICA TELEVID 77 allows the
hunter to view even the smallest, most crucial
details.

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LEICA APO-TELEVID 77mm – true color rendition Those searching for a

premium-performance spotting scope for ambitious oberservation have found it in the
LEICA APO-TELEVID 77. Even the most minute details are displayed naturally and with the
highest resolution.

LEICA APO-TELEVID 77

Premium-performance spotting scope for
professionals. The glass containing fluorite
delivers a color-fringe-free image with un­matched sharpness. Close focus of 3.9 m
(13ft). The five precision eyepieces, offering
many different magnifications, allow for a
wide array of applications.

The LEICA APO-TELEVID 77 is made for experi­encing nature in its purest form. Those who wish
to capture these images via a photo- or digital
adapter can do so.

“Sometimes the magnification of a binocular is

insufficient when viewing over great distances.

For me to be sure over 200 meters I need an

uncompromising high-performance spotting

scope, such as the Leica APO-Televid 77 with

the Vario-Ocular.” (Frank Heiml, German

National Champion with the “Dienstgewehr 2,”

Germany)

LEICA TELEVID 62 mm – lightweight spotting scopes for any light
conditions The compact, lightweight, high-performance LEICA TELEVID 62 is ideal

for those backcountry hunting trips.

LEICA TELEVID 62

A compact, straight or angled spotting scope,
which displays high quality images. Well bal­anced for maximum stability. The weight begins
at 910 g (32.1 oz) (depending on the model).
Along with the partially rubber armored models,
the straight version of the LEICA TELEVID 62
and LEICA APO-TELEVID 62 is also available
in a rugged fully rubber armored model.

A good spotting scope only becomes a perfect
observation tool when combined with the right eye­piece and accessories. Leica offers a wide selection
of eyepieces, ideally suited for any application.

“The Televid 62 offers outstanding image sharpness

at a reduced weight and a compact size. The water-

proof, robust construction makes it the ideal com-

panion for all those who travel in the outdoors.”

(Terry Moore, Hunter, USA)

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LEICA APO-TELEVID 62 mm – true color rendition in a compact form

The APO version heightens the already unusually high image quality for a compact spotting
scope. And with the large selection of standard, variable, and wide-angle eyepieces, the
LEICA APO-TELEVID 62 can be used for a number of applications.

LEICA APO-TELEVID 62

A compact, premium-performance spotting
scope with apochromatic color correction
due to glass containing fluorite, produces
a color-fringe-free image with unmatched
sharpness. A highly durable housing that is
enhanced with strategically placed rubber
armoring.

“A spotting scope of the highest quality, which

through the use of fluorite achieves the high-

est grade in image quality.“ (Thomas Iwan in:

“Wild und Hund“, Germany)

The Televid class : High-performance spotting scopes for professionals

Key features at a glance

LEICA TELEVID 77 – powerful spotting scopes for any light condition.
Straight view Order No. 40 103 / Angled view Order No. 40 101

Top optical performance

Unique in the class of premium-performance spotting scopes. Natural color rendition that
is rich in contrast, especially when viewing minute details under poor light conditions.

Easy to use

Patented dual focusing device for both fast and fine focusing.
Extendable objective cover to reduce glare.

Very flexible

The close focus of 3.5 m (11.5 ft) (Televid 62) and 3.9 m (13.0ft) (Televid 77) respect­ively allow the user to focus on each object individually. A large selection of eyepieces
for a variety of observation applications is available.

Robust

A strong aluminum die-cast housing protects the spotting scope.
The aluminum/carbon-fiber material of the Televid 62 guarantees both strength and
minimal weight. Functions perfectly under all environmental conditions, from - 25 °C
to + 55 °C (-13 °C to +131 °C), waterproof to a depth of 3 m (9.8 ft), nitrogen-filled.

LEICA APO-TELEVID 77 – true color rendition.

Straight view Order No. 40 104 / Angled view Order No. 40 102

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Four eyepieces are available for the 77 mm and the 62 mm spotting scopes. Due to the uniform bayonet mount, they are inter­changeable between the spotting scopes. Since the focal length of the Televid 62 is 20 % shorter than that of the Televid 77 the
magnification is 20 % less using the same eyepiece (e. g. a 20x WW eyepiece on the Televid 77 will be a 16x eyepiece on the
Televid 62). This feature ensures the ideal magnification to brightness-relation for each spotting scope. The variable eyepiece
gives you the largest selection of magnifications 20–60 x /16–48 x. The 20x WW /16 x WW, 32 x WW/ 26 x WW and 40x WW /
32 x WW eyepieces deliver the largest wide-angle field of view. All eyepieces are labeled with two different sets of numbers, ensuring
that you always know what magnification you are using.

LEICA TELEVID 62 – lightweight spotting scopes for any light condition.

Straight view, partially armored Order No. 40 108 / Straight view, fully armored Order No. 40 113
Angled view Order No. 40 109

LEICA APO-TELEVID 62 – true color rendition in a compact form.
Straight view, partially armored Order No. 40 106 / Straight view, fully armored Order No. 40 114
Angled view Order No. 40 107

20 x WW/16x

Order No. 41 009

32 x WW/26 x WW

Order No. 41 011

40 x WW/32 x WW

Order No. 41 007

20–60 x/16–48 x

Order No. 41 012

Leica Digiscoping Capture close-up views of the fascinating spectacles of nature in

pictures. To do so, simply combine a Leica Televid spotting scope with a compact digital
camera and you will have a photographic outfit with a super-telephoto lens ! Digiscoping will
greatly expand your ability to observe the grandeur of nature.

Caribou / Tarandus arctic

Leica Digiscoping – Using a digital camera to take pictures through the eyepiece of a Televid 62 or 77 spotting scope gives you the
fantastic ability to take extreme close-up photographs of distant subjects in nature without disturbing them. The new LEICA DIGITAL
ADAPTER 2 makes it possible to combine a spotting scope and a digital camera into a super-telephoto camera outfit with focal lengths
of more than 2.000 mm. Leica offers you everything you need from a single source for an optimal digiscoping experience, with all the
components in perfect optical harmony. Because they contain fluorite lens elements, the high-performance LEICA APO-TELEVID 77
spotting scopes are especially well suited for perfect digiscoping photographs that are rich in details and free of color fringes.
The LEICA D-LUX 2 digital camera with Mega O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilization) makes sure that your dream picture is not spoiled by
camera shake, even in poor light and when extreme focal lengths are being used.

The photographs can later be refined on a computer by means of an image manipulation program. This software is supplied along
with the LEICA D-LUX 2 camera. You can file your best pictures on your computer, you can print them out for your album, you can
have them printed on high-grade photographic paper, you can incorporate them in your website, or you can submit them to photo­graphic magazines – Digiscoping makes all these applications possible ! The pictures shown here are intended to offer you an over­view of the quality of the images that you can achieve so conveniently with Leica Digiscoping.

LEICA DIGITAL ADAPTER 2

This is an especially compact and lightweight
adapter for attaching a variety of compact
digital cameras, such as the LEICA D-LUX 2
and camera phones, to the eyepieces of
Leica Televid spotting scopes. The change
from observation to picture-taking can be
made easily and quickly without altering
the settings on the camera.

Vertical or horizontal format – the

choice is yours Simply loosen the fastening

of the eyepiece at the Digital Adapter 2 and
rotate the adapter/camera combination and
then decide for yourself whether the next
picture would look better in a vertical or a
horizontal composition. The LEICA DIGITAL
ADAPTER 2 provides you with great freedom
for creative picture composition.

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The Geovid class: Observing and rangefinding with
perfection Genuine top-grade orientation tools would be an

appropriate definition of LEICA GEOVID BRF binoculars. They are
the very first high-performance binoculars with an integrated laser
rangefinder that can measure distances of up to 1,200 m/1,300 yds.
With a Geovid, you as a serious hunter know precisely how far away
your game is in any hunting ground. And in spite of the built-in range­finder, Geovid BRF binoculars are no larger than classic binoculars.
Furthermore, with their robust construction and the handy rubber
armoring, they are up to the toughest challenges of modern hunting.
The new, extra-bright Geovid 15 x56 BRF enables demanding hunters
to observe subjects over great distances with unprecedented detail.

Dall sheep /Ovis dalli

LEICA GEOVID 8 x 42 BRF

LEICA GEOVID 15 x 56 BRF

With the LEICA GEOVID 8 x 56 and 15 x 56 BRF, Leica
has expanded the line of Geovid binoculars with two
models that are compact and optimized for twilight
and long distance observation. Images with extremely
rich contrast and neutral color rendition and with
sharpness to their very edges create a new dimension
in observation and in the resolution of the finest
details – especially under poor light conditions.

LEICA GEOVID BRF 56mm – observing and rangefinding in poor light
conditions Leica is the first optics specialist who succeeded in combining uncompromised

high-performance optics with a laser rangefinder in an especially compact binocular with a front
lens diameter of 56mm.

LEICA GEOVID 8 x 56 BRF

High-performance binocular with a 7 mm exit
pupil, great image steadiness because of the
8x magnification, extremely high light trans­mission because of Leica HDC

TM

multi­coating and the 56 mm front lens diameter,
plus accurate rangefinding. Only 182 mm (3 in)
tall and weighing a mere 1,100 g (38.8 oz).

LEICA GEOVID 15 x56 BRF

A binocular tailored especially to the needs of
long-range shooters, its 15x magnification
enables the hunter to discern even the most
distant details. Optimal image steadiness is
provided by the Leica tripod adapter that is
available as an accessory.

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A LEICA GEOVID BRF will go with you through thick and thin.
This robust product features an aluminum-die-cast housing and
is nitrogen-filled. Due to the precision engineering of Leica, the
LEICA GEOVID BRF will withstand even the most grueling environ­mental conditions and is waterproof to a depth of 5m. Thanks
to the center hinge and ergonomic design the Geovid is a very
compact and space saving product. The comfortable handling
will ensure many years of enjoyment.

LEICA GEOVID 8 x 42 BRF

The 8 x magnification guarantees a steady
image. The combination of a 125m field of
view and precision measurements make the
8 x 42 the compact all-round companion.

LEICA GEOVID 10 x 42 BRF

The powerful Geovid is well suited for
detail-oriented observations and precision
measurements over great distances.

LEICA GEOVID BRF 42mm - the compact orienteering specialists

The models with the 42 mm front lens diameter not only combine the ‘Observation’ with the
‘Rangefinding’ functions to optical and electronic perfection – their handiness makes them
eminently suitable for a great variety of applications.

Premium-performance binocular with integrated laser rangefinder.

Saves time and weight versus using two separate products (binocular and rangefinder).

Compact

Integration of all electrical components into a classic binocular body with center
hinge and center focusing device.

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 or wet. Functions perfectly under all environmental conditions,
from -15°C to + 55 °C (-13 °C to +131 °C), waterproof to 5 m (16.4 ft), nitrogen-filled,
impact resistant.

Range

10– 1,200 m (10 – 1,300 yds)

The Geovid BRF class : Observing and rangefinding with perfection

Key features at a glance

LEICA GEOVID BRF 56mm – observing and rangefinding in poor light conditions.

In black rubber armoring :
15x 56 BRF, Meter-Version Order No. 40 035 / Yard-Version Order No. 40 034
8 x 56 BRF Meter-Version Order No. 40 031 / Yard-Version Order No. 40 032

LEICA GEOVID BRF 42mm - the compact orienteering specialists.

In black rubber armoring :
8 x 42 BRF, Meter-Version Order No. 40 026 /Yard-Version Order No. 40028
10x 42 BRF, Meter-Version Order No. 40 027/ Yard-Version Order No. 40 029

Chamois / Rupicapra rupicapra

The Rangemaster class : Small instruments with
great features The laser technology of Geovid binoculars is

also employed in the monocular laser rangefinders of the Leica
Rangemaster class, such as the LEICA RANGEMASTER 1200 scan
and the new LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 1200. Hunters who value a
minimum of equipment but who do not want to make any sacrifices
in performance are extremely well served with the Leica Range­master models. The neat CRF only weighs 220 grams (less than
8 oz), including the battery ! Both Rangemaster models have a
range of up to 1,100 m /1,200 yds and they also feature a scan
mode that provides continuously updated distance readings by
simply keeping the activation button depressed. That mode is
particularly useful for observing moving game at great distances.
In addition, the Rangemasters stand out in their class for their
exceptionally bright optics, for their 7 x magnification and for the
integrated diopter compensation.

Ibex / Capra ibex

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LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 1200

LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 1200

Extremely small and lightweight, it disap­pears like a wallet in your coat pocket.
Its weight of 220 g (less than 8 oz)
and its dimensions of 113 x75 x 34 mm
(approx. 4

1

⁄2x21⁄4x11⁄4in) speak for

themselves.

Especially bright optics, 7x magnification and a large
field of view provide optimal orientation in the field.
Its watertight housing gives the new CRF the best
protection against the harshest weather conditions.

LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 1200 – minimum size, maximum
performance For hunters who want a minimum of equipment and a maximum of

performance, the elegant CRF is the ultimate solution. It establishes entirely new standards
for the Rangemaster class – with their extraordinary compactness, lightweight and simul­taneously enhanced optical and mechanical performance.

LEICA RANGEMASTER 1200 scan

With its high performance and a range of
approx. 1,100m/1,200 yds, this laser range­finder delivers accurate readings, even in
poor weather conditions. Its automatically
compensating LED display provides the best
legibility in daytime or at twilight.

LEICA RANGEMASTER 1200 scan – the proven hunting companion

By pressing the activating key, this laser rangefinder tells you exactly how far away you are
from your target – in meters or in yards ! The scan mode provides precise readings, even
for difficult subjects.

Uncompromising performance : The precision of the high-end laser technology based on the long
experience of Leica in premium laser rangefinder. The extensive range of use up to approx. 1,100m/
1,200 yds offers a high flexibility, monocular or binocular. The handling is fast and simple. The built
in scan mode enables the accurate ranging of smaller or moving targets.

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Premium-performance monocular laser rangefinders

Lightweight and compact rangefinders for a variety of distances and applications.

Compact

The monocular companion that can find room anywhere.

Robust

Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic housing and a special soft-touch laquering protect the
CRF 1200 at minimal weight (LRF 1200 scan : rubber armoring). The new CRF 1200 is
watertight to a depth of 1m/yd (LRF 1200 scan : water-spray resistant).

Ranges

LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 1200 : approx. 10–1,100 m (10 –1,200yds) /
LEICA RANGEMASTER 1200 scan : approx. 15–1,100m (16.4 –1,200yds)

The Rangemaster class : Small instruments with great features

Key features at a glance

LEICA RANGEMASTER 1200 scan – the proven hunting companion.
Black Order No. 40 525

LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 1200 – minimum size, maximum performance.

Meter-Version Order No. 40 527 / Yard-Version Order No. 40 523

Alaska moose / Alces gigas

Technical Data

Binocular

Order No. Product

Rubber armored, black

Delivery scope

Magnification

Front lens diameter

Exit pupil

Twilight factor

Field of view at 1,000 m

Field of view at 1,000 yds

Eye-relief

Objective angle of view

Close focusing distance

Diopter compensation

Automatic diopter

compensation ADC™

Eyepieces for eyeglass

wearers

Adjustable interpupillary

distance

Sliding Eyecups

Focusing

No. of lens elements

(each side)

Prism system

Watertightness

Housing

Dimensions (W x Hx D)

Weight

Order No. Accessories

Neoprene carrying strap,

contoured

Floating carrying strap,

orange

Tripod adapter

LEICA DUOVID
10+15x 50

40 420

Neoprene carrying strap,
contoured, eyepiece cover,
Nappa leather case,
Tripod adapter

10x/15x

50 mm

5.0 mm/3.3 mm

22.4/27.4

92 m/70 m

274 ft /208 ft

14.5mm

5.3°/4.0°

approx. 3.7 m /12.9 ft

± 3 diopters

yes

yes

59–74mm

yes, removable,
with two click stops

Internal focusing via central
focusing device

11, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P40
and HighLux-System HLS™

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Die-cast aluminum,
nitrogen-filled

125 x 192 x 78 mm
4

1

⁄2x73⁄4x31⁄32in

approx.1,270 g /44oz

included

-

included

LEICA DUOVID
8+12x42

40 400

Neoprene carrying strap,
contoured,
eyepiece cover,
Nappa leather case

8 x/12 x

42 mm

5.1 mm/3.5 mm

18.33/22.5

118 m/90m

351 ft /268ft

14.5mm

6.7°/5.1°

approx. 3.5 m /11.1 ft

± 3 diopters

yes

yes

55 –74mm

yes, removable,
with two click stops

Internal focusing via central
focusing device

11, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P40
and HighLux-System HLS™

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Die-cast aluminum,
nitrogen-filled

123x156x68mm
4

3

⁄4x63⁄16x25⁄8in

approx.1,045 g/ 37oz

included

42163

42 220

74 / 75

Red deer / Cervus elaphus

LEICA ULTRAVID
8 x 50 BR

-

40 275

40 280

Neoprene carrying strap,
contoured, eyepiece cover,
protective front lens cover,
Cordura case

8x

50 mm

6.2 mm

20

117 m

352 ft

17 mm

6.7°

approx. 3.5 m/11.5 ft

± 4 diopters

yes

yes, removable,
with two click stops

58–74mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing device

8, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P 40 and
HighLux-System HLS™

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Die-cast magnesium,
nitrogen-filled

120x182x68mm
4

3

⁄4x71⁄8x23⁄4in

approx. 1,000 g /35.3 oz

included

42 163

42 220

LEICA ULTRAVID
12x 50 BR

-

40 277

40 282

Neoprene carrying strap,
contoured, eyepiece cover,
protective front lens cover,
Cordura case

12 x

50 mm

4.2 mm

24.5

100 m

299 ft

13.0mm

5.7°

approx. 3.2 m /10.5 ft

± 4 diopters

yes

yes, removable,
with two click stops

58–75 mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing device

11, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P 40 and
HighLux-System HLS™

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Die-cast magnesium,
nitrogen-filled

120x182x78mm
4

3

⁄4x71⁄8x23⁄4in

approx. 1,040 g /36.7 oz

included

42 163

42 220

LEICA ULTRAVID
10x 50 BR

-

40 276

40 281

Neoprene carrying strap,
contoured, eyepiece cover,
protective front lens cover,
Cordura case

10 x

50 mm

5mm

22.4

117 m

352 ft

15 mm

6.7°

approx. 3.3 m /10.8 ft

± 4 diopters

yes

yes, removable,
with two click stops

58–74mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing device

9, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P 40 and
HighLux-System HLS™

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Die-cast magnesium,
nitrogen-filled

125x 178x 70 mm
4

7

⁄8x7x23⁄4in

approx. 1,000 g /35.3 oz

included

42 163

42 220

Binocular

Order No. Product

Leather design, black

Rubber armored, black

Rubber armored, green

Delivery scope

Magnification

Front lens diameter

Exit pupil

Twilight factor

Field of view at 1,000 m

Field of view at 1,000 yds

Eye-relief

Objective angle of view

Close focusing distance

Diopter compensation

Automatic diopter

compensation ADC™

Eyepieces for eyeglass

wearers

Adjustable interpupillary

distance

Focusing

No. of lens elements

(each side)

Prism system

Watertightness

Housing

Dimensions (W x Hx D)

Weight

Order No. Accessories

Neoprene carrying strap,

contoured

Floating carrying strap,

orange

Tripod adapter

Technical Data

LEICA ULTRAVID
10x 42 BR/BL

40 272

40 262

40 267

BR : Neoprene carrying
strap, contoured, eyepiece
cover, protective front lens
cover, Cordura case
BL : Leather carrying strap,
contoured, eyepiece cover,
deep-drawn leather case

10 x

42 mm

4.2 mm

20.5

112 m

336 ft

16 mm

6.4°

approx. 2.9 m/ 9.5ft

± 4 diopters

yes

yes, removable,
with two click stops

55–75 mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing device

9, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P 40 and
HighLux-System HLS™

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Die-cast magnesium,
nitrogen-filled

BR :120x147x68mm
4

3

⁄4x53⁄4x23⁄4in
BL :120x146x62mm
43⁄4x53⁄4x21⁄2in

BR : approx. 750 g/ 26.5oz
BL : approx.695 g/ 24.7 oz

included (BR)

42163

42 220

LEICA ULTRAVID
8 x 42 BR/BL

40 271

40 261

40 266

BR : Neoprene carrying
strap, contoured, eyepiece
cover, protective front lens
cover, Cordura case
BL : Leather carrying strap,
contoured, eyepiece cover,
deep-drawn leather case

8x

42 mm

5.2 mm

18.3

130 m

389 ft

15.5mm

7. 4 °

approx. 3 m/ 9.8ft

± 4 diopters

yes

yes, removable,
with two click stops

55–75 mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing device

9, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P 40 and
HighLux-System HLS™

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Die-cast magnesium,
nitrogen-filled

BR : 121x142x67mm
4

3

⁄4x55⁄8x25⁄8in
BL : 121x141x63mm
43⁄4x55⁄8x21⁄2in

BR : approx. 790 g/ 27.9 oz
BL : approx. 710g / 25oz

included (BR)

42163

42 220

LEICA ULTRAVID
7 x 42 BR

-

40 260

40 265

Neoprene carrying strap,
contoured, eyepiece cover,
protective front lens cover,
Cordura case

7x

42 mm

6mm

17.1

140 m

420 ft

17.0 mm

8.0°

approx. 3.3 m/10.8 ft

± 4 diopters

yes

yes, removable,
with two click stops

55–75 mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing device

8, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P 40 and
HighLux-System HLS™

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Die-cast magnesium,
nitrogen-filled

120x141x68mm
4

3

⁄4x55⁄8x25⁄8in

approx. 770g / 27.2 oz

included

42163

42 220

76 / 77

LEICA ULTRAVID
10x 25 BR/BL

40 253

40 257

-

BR : Woven carrying strap,
eyepiece cover, Cordura
case with belt loop
BL : Woven carrying strap,
eyepiece cover,
deep-drawn leather case

10 x

25 mm

2.5 mm

15.8

90 m

273 ft

15 mm

5.2°

approx. 3.2 m /10.5 ft

± 3.5 diopters

yes

yes

34–74mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing knob

6, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P 40
and HighLux-System HLS™

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Aluminum,
nitrogen-filled

111 x 11 2 x 39 m m
4

3

⁄8x43⁄8x11⁄2in

BR : approx. 265 g / 9.4 oz
BL : approx. 255 g / 9.0 oz

-

-

-

LEICA ULTRAVID
8 x 20 BR/BL

40 252

40 256

-

BR : Woven carrying strap,
eyepiece cover, Cordura
case with belt loop
BL : Woven carrying strap,
eyepiece cover,
deep-drawn leather case

8x

20 mm

2.5 mm

12.7

113 m

341 ft

16 mm

6.5°

approx. 1.8m / 7.2ft

± 3.5 diopters

yes

yes

34–74mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing knob

6, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P 40
and HighLux-System HLS™

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Aluminum,
nitrogen-filled

111 x 9 3 x 3 9 mm
4

3

⁄8x35⁄8x11⁄2in

BR : approx. 240g / 8.5 oz
BL : approx. 230 g / 8.1oz

-

-

-

LEICA ULTRAVID
10x 32 BR

-

40 259

-

Neoprene carrying strap,
contoured, eyepiece cover,
protective front lens cover,
Cordura case

10 x

32 mm

3.2 mm

17.9

118 m

352 ft

13.2mm

6.7°

approx. 2 m / 6.6ft

± 4 diopters

yes

yes, removable,
with two click stops

52–74mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing device

11, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P 40
and HighLux-System HLS™

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Magnesium,
nitrogen-filled

116x120x56mm
4

5

⁄8x43⁄4x 21⁄4in

approx. 565 g /19.9 oz

included

42163

42 220

LEICA ULTRAVID
8 x 32 BR

-

40 258

-

Neoprene carrying strap,
contoured, eyepiece cover,
protective front lens cover,
Cordura case

8x

32 mm

4mm

16

135 m

404 ft

13.3mm

7. 7 °

approx. 2.1 m/ 6.9ft

± 4 diopters

yes

yes, removable,
with two click stops

52–74mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing device

9, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P 40
and HighLux-System HLS™

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Magnesium,
nitrogen-filled

116x116x56mm
4

5

⁄8x45⁄8x21⁄4in

approx. 535 g /18.9 oz

included

42 163

42 220

Binocular

Order No. Product

Leather design, black

Rubber armored, black

Armored, black

Delivery scope

Magnification

Front lens diameter

Exit pupil

Twilight factor

Field of view at 1,000 m

Field of view at 1,000 yds

Eye-relief

Objective angle of view

Close focusing distance

Diopter compensation

Automatic diopter

compensation ADC™

Eyepieces for eyeglass

wearers

Adjustable interpupillary

distance

Focusing

No. of lens elements

(each side)

Prism system

Watertightness

Housing

Dimensions (W x Hx D)

Weight

Order No. Accessories

Neoprene carrying strap,

contoured

Floating carrying strap,

orange

Tripod adapter

Technical Data

LEICA TRINOVID
10x42BN

-

-

40 019

Neoprene carrying strap,
eyepiece cover,
Nappa leather case

10 x

42 mm

4.2 mm

20.5

111 m

331ft

15.5mm

6.3°

approx. 2.8 m / 9.2ft

± 4 diopters

yes

yes

53–76mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing device

9, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P40

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Die-cast aluminum,
nitrogen-filled

120x137x66mm
4

3

⁄4x53⁄8x25⁄8in

approx. 910 g / 32.1 oz

included

42163

42 220

LEICA TRINOVID
8 x 42 BN

-

-

40 017

Neoprene carrying strap,
eyepiece cover,
Nappa leather case

8x

42 mm

5.2 mm

18.3

130 m

389 ft

15.5mm

7. 4 °

approx. 3.1 m/ 10.2 ft

± 4 diopters

yes

yes

55–75 mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing device

9, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P 40

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Die-cast aluminum,
nitrogen-filled

119x141x66mm
4

3

⁄4x51⁄2x25⁄8in

approx. 940g / 33.2 oz

included

42163

42 220

78 / 79

Technical Data

LEICA TRINOVID
10x 32 BN

-

40 015

Carrying strap with
non-slip pad, eyepiece
cover, soft leather case

10 x

32 mm

3.2 mm

17.9

117 m

352 ft

13.5mm

6.7°

approx. 2.1 m/ 6.9ft

± 4 diopters

yes

extendable eyecups

56–74mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing device

11, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P 40

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Die-cast aluminum,
nitrogen-filled

119x118x57mm
4

3

⁄4x45⁄8x21⁄4in

approx. 635 g / 22.4oz

included

42163

42 220

LEICA TRINOVID
8 x 32 BN

-

40 016

Carrying strap with
non-slip pad, eyepiece
cover, soft leather case

8x

32 mm

4mm

16.0

135 m

404 ft

14.6mm

7. 7 °

approx. 2.1 m/ 7.2 ft

± 4 diopters

yes

extendable eyecups

57–74 mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing device

9, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P40

Watertight to a depth
of 5 m/16.5 ft

Die-cast aluminum,
nitrogen-filled

119x116x57mm
4

3

⁄4x45⁄8x21⁄4in

approx. 635 g / 22.4oz

42 146

42163

42 220

LEICA TRINOVID
10x 25 BCA

40 343

-

Carrying cord,
Cordular case with belt loop

10 x

25 mm

2.5 mm

15.8

90 m

273 ft

14.6mm

5.2°

approx. 5 m /16.4 ft

± 3.5 diopters

yes

extendable eyecups

32–74mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing knob

6, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P40

Waterspray resistant

Aluminum, nitrogen-filled

110x92x37mm
4

3

⁄8x35⁄8x11⁄2in

approx. 255 g / 9.0oz

-

-

-

LEICA TRINOVID
8 x 20 BCA

40 354

-

Carrying cord,
Cordular case with belt loop

8x

20 mm

2.5 mm

12.65

113 m

341 ft

14 mm

6.5°

approx. 3 m / 9.8ft

± 3.5 diopters

yes

extendable eyecups

32–74mm

Internal focusing
via central focusing knob

6, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correcting coating P40

Waterspray resistant

Aluminum, nitrogen-filled

96 x 92x 37mm
3

3

⁄4x35⁄8x11⁄2in

approx. 235 g / 8.3oz

-

-

-

Binocular

Order No. Product

Rubber armored, black

Armored, black

Delivery scope

Magnification

Front lens diameter

Exit pupil

Twilight factor

Field of view at 1,000 m

Field of view at 1,000 yds

Eye-relief

Objective angle of view

Close focusing distance

Diopter compensation

Eyepieces for eyeglass

wearers

Sliding Eyecups

Adjustable interpupillary

distance

Focusing

No. of lens elements

(each side)

Prism system

Watertightness

Housing

Dimensions (W x Hx D)

Weight

Order No. Accessories

Neoprene carrying strap,

contoured

Floating carrying strap,

orange

Tripod adapter

Spotting scope

Order No. product

Straight viewing

Angled viewing (45°)

Delivery Scope

Front lens diameter

Focal length of the lens

Close focusing distance

Exit pupil, twilight factor

and field of view

Focusing

No. of lens elements

(excluding the eyepiece)

Prism system

Watertightness

Housing

Eyepiece connection

Tripod base

Lens hood

Filter thread

Dimensions (W x Hx D)

Weight

Order No. Accessories

Eyepiece 20 x WW

Eyepiece 32 x WW

Eyepiece 40 x WW

Zoom eyepiece 20–60 x

Digital Adapter 2

Photo Adapter

1:10.4/800mm

1:13.0/1,000 mm

T2 Adapter for

Leica R system

UVa filter

Cordura ever-ready case

for straight viewing scope

for angled viewing scope

Carrying case

LEICA TELEVID 77

40103

40101

Front and rear caps

77 mm

440 mm

approx. 3.9 m /12.8 ft

See eyepiece chart page 83

Internal focusing with patented dual focusing device

2, all multi-coated

Porro prism system

Watertight to a depth of 3m /10 ft

Die-cast aluminum, nitrogen-filled

Rapid-change bayonet

1

⁄

4

", rotating with locking screw

Sliding lens hood with sighting aid

E 77

390 x 105 x 93mm /15

3

⁄8x41⁄8x35⁄8in

approx. 1.495 g /52.7 oz

41 009

41 0 11

41 0 07

41 0 12

42 303

42 300

42 301

42 305

13 337

42 315

42 310

42 316

LEICA APO-TELEVID 77

40104

40102

Front and rear caps

77 mm

440 mm

approx. 3.9 m /12.8 ft

See eyepiece chart page 83

Internal focusing with patented dual focusing device

3 (fluorite), all multi-coated

Porro prism system

Watertight to a depth of 3m /10 ft

Die-cast aluminum, nitrogen-filled

Rapid-change bayonet

1

⁄

4

", rotating with locking screw

Sliding lens hood with sighting aid

E 77

410x105x93mm/16

1

⁄8x41⁄8x35⁄8in

approx. 1,695 g /59.8 oz

41 009

41 0 11

41 0 07

41 0 12

42 303

42 300

42 301

42 305

13 337

42 315

42 310

42 316

80 / 81

LEICA TELEVID 62

40 108

40 113

40 109

Front and rear caps

62 mm

352 mm

approx. 3.5 m /11.5ft

See eyepiece chart page 83

Internal focusing with patented dual focusing device

2, all multi-coated

Porro prism system

Watertight to a depth of 3m /10 ft

Die-cast aluminum and fiberglass-reinforced
plastic material, nitrogen-filled

Rapid-change bayonet

1

⁄

4

"

1

⁄

4

", rotating with locking screw

Sliding lens hood with sighting aid

E 62

295 x 95x 87mm /11

5

⁄8 x33⁄4x33⁄8in

305x94x87mm/12x3

3

⁄4x33⁄8in

305 x 94 x 89mm / 12x 3

3

⁄4x31⁄2in

approx. 980 g / 34.6oz

approx. 910 g / 32.1 oz

approx. 980 g / 34.6oz

41 009

41 0 11

41 0 07

41 0 12

42 303

42 301

42 305

42 319

42 318

LEICA APO-TELEVID 62

40 106

40 114

40 107

Front and rear caps

62 mm

352 mm

approx. 3.5 m /11.5ft

See eyepiece chart page 83

Internal focusing with patented dual focusing device

3 (fluorite), all multi-coated

Porro prism system

Watertight to a depth of 3m /10 ft

Die-cast aluminum and fiberglass-reinforced
plastic material, nitrogen-filled

Rapid-change bayonet

1

⁄

4

"

1

⁄

4

", rotating with locking screw

Sliding lens hood with sighting aid

E 62

295 x 95x 87mm /11

5

⁄8x33⁄4x33⁄8in

305x94x87mm/12x3

3

⁄4x33⁄8in

305 x 94 x 89mm / 12x 3

3

⁄4x31⁄2in

approx. 1,070g / 37.7 oz

approx. 990 g / 34.9oz

approx. 1,070g / 34.4oz

41 009

41 0 11

41 0 07

41 0 12

42 303

42 301

42 305

42 319

42 318

Spotting scope

Order No. Product

Straight viewing

partially armored, black

fully armored, grey

Angled viewing (45°)

Delivery scope

Front lens diameter

Focal length of the lens

Close focusing distance

Exit pupil, twilight factor

and field of view

Focusing

No. of lens elements

(excluding the eyepiece)

Prism system

Watertightness

Housing

Eyepiece connection

Tripod base

for straight viewing scope

for angled viewing scope

Lens hood

Filter thread

Dimensions (W x Hx D)

partially armored, angled

partially armored, straight

fully armored, straight

Weight

partially armored, angled

partially armored, straight

fully armored, straight

Order No. Accessories

Eyepiece16x

Eyepiece 26 x WW

Eyepiece 32 x WW

Zoom eyepiece16–48 x

Digital adapter 2

Photo adapter

(1:12.9/800mm)

T2 adapter for

Leica R system

Cordura ever-ready case

for straight viewing scope

for angled viewing scope

Technical Data

20 x WW

41 009

6 elements

20 x

22 mm

3.9 mm

3.4°

60 m

179 f t

20 mm

67 mm

53 mm

approx. 246 g / 8.6 oz

32 x WW

41 0 11

7 elements

32 x

14 mm

2.4 mm

2.3°

40 m

121 ft

19 mm

70 mm

53 mm

approx. 285 g /10 oz

40 x WW

41 0 07

6 elements

40 x

11 m m

1.9 mm

1.8°

32 m

95 ft

16.5mm

71 m m

50 mm

approx. 230 g / 8oz

Eyepiece for

LEICA TELEVID 77

Order No. Eyepiece

No. of lens elements

Magnification

Focal length

Exit pupil

Angle of view

Field of view at 1,000 m

Field of view at 1,000 yds

Eye-relief

Length

Diameter

Weight

16 x

41 009

6 elements

16x (with reduced
field of view)

22 mm

3.8 mm

3.1°

54 m

163 f t

20.4 mm

67 mm

53 mm

approx. 246g/ 8.6 oz

1:10.4/ 800 (Televid 77)

42 300

800 mm

640 mm (with reduced field of view)

1:10.4

1:10.6

26 x WW

41 0 11

7 elements

26 x

14 mm

2.4 mm

2.9°

50 m

152 f t

19 mm

70 mm

53 mm

approx. 285 g /10 oz

32 x WW

41 007

6 elements

32 x

11 m m

1.9mm

2.3°

40 m

121 ft

16.3mm

71 m m

50 mm

approx. 230 g / 8oz

1:13,0/ 1.000 (Televid77)
1:12,9/ 800 (Televid 62)

42 301

1,000mm

800 mm

1:13.0

1:12.9

16–48x (Vario)

41 0 12

7 elements

16–48x

22–7.3 mm

3.8–1.3 mm

2.5°–1.4°

44–24 m

131–74ft

22–16mm

78 mm

53 mm

approx. 280 g / 9.8oz

Eyepiece for

LEICA TELEVID 62

Order No. Eyepiece

No. of lens elements

Magnification

Focal length

Exit pupil

Angle of view

Field of view at 1,000 m

Field of view at 1,000 yds

Eye-relief

Length

Diameter

Weight

Photo Adapter

Order No.

Focal length

with LEICA TELEVID 77

with LEICA TELEVID 62

Speed

with LEICA TELEVID77

with LEICA TELEVID 62

20–60 x (Vario)

41 0 12

7 elements

20–60 x

22–7.4 mm

3.8 –1.3 mm

2.0°–1.2°

34–20 m

105–63 ft

22 –16mm

78 mm

53 mm

approx. 280 g / 9.8oz

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Technical Data

LEICA GEOVID 15 x 56 BRF

40 035 (Meter-Version)
40 034 (Yard-Version)

Neoprene carrying strap, eyepiece cover,
protective front lens cover, battery, Cordura case

15 x

56 mm

3.7 mm

28.2

75 m

225 ft

15.5mm

4.3°

approx. 5.9 m/ 19.45 ft

± 4 diopters

10m to approx. 1,200 m /10 yds to approx.1,300 yds

± 1 m/yd up to 366 m / 400yds
± 2 m/yds up to 732 m / 800yds
± 0.5 % beyond 732 m / 800yds

LED display with four digits, easily legible in any light

yes

yes, removable, with two click stops

56–74mm

Internal focusing via
central focusing device

7, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correction coating P 40

Watertight
to a depth of 5 m /16.5 ft

Die-cast aluminium,
nitrogen-filled

134x210x70mm/5

1

⁄4x71⁄8x25⁄8in

approx. 1,300 g /45.9 oz incl. batteries

no

Eye-safe invisible laser
according to EN and FDA class1

2.5 x 0.5mrad

max. approx. 1.4 s

Scanning mode

1 x 3V/Lithium-typeC2R

approx. 2,000 measurements at 20 °C/68 °F

included

42 163

42 220

LEICA GEOVID 8 x 56 BRF

40 031 (Meter-Version)
40 032 (Yard-Version)

Neoprene carrying strap, eyepiece cover,
protective front lens cover, battery, Cordura case

8x

56 mm

7mm

21. 2

118 m

357ft

18.5mm

6.8°

approx. 5.6 m/ 18.4 ft

± 3.5 diopters

10m to approx. 1,200 m /10 yds to approx.1,300 yds

± 1 m/yd up to 350 m / 380yds
± 2 m/yds up to 700 m / 763 yds
± 0.5 % beyond 700 m / 763 yds

LED display with four digits, easily legible in any light

yes

yes, removable, with two click stops

56–74mm

Internal focusing via
central focusing device

7, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correction coating P 40

Watertight
to a depth of 5 m /16.5 ft

Die-cast aluminium,
nitrogen-filled

135x182x68mm/5

1

⁄4x71⁄8x25⁄8in

approx. 1,100 g / 38.8 oz incl. batteries

no

Eye-safe invisible laser
according to EN and FDA class1

2.5 x 0.5mrad

max. approx. 1.4 s

Scanning mode

1 x 3V/Lithium-typeC2R

approx. 2,000 measurements at 20 °C/68 °F

included

42 163

42 220

Binocular

Order No. Product

Delivery scope

Magnification

Front lens diameter

Exit pupil

Twilight factor

Field of view at 1,000 m

Field of view at 1,000 yds

Eye-relief

Objective angle of view

Close focusing distance

Diopter compensation

Distance measurement

Range

Accuracy

Read-outs

Eyepieces for

eyeglass wearers

Sliding eyecups

Adjustable interpupillary

distance

Focusing

No. of lens elements

(each side)

Prism system

Watertightness

Housing

Dimensions (W x Hx D)

Weight

Meter / Yard selector

Laser

Laser beam divergence

Measuring time

Measuring mode

Power supply

Battery lifetime

Order No. Accessories

Neopren carrying strap,

contoured

Floating carrying strap,

orange

Tripod adapter

LEICA GEOVID 8 x 42 BRF

40 026 (Meter-Version)
40 028 (Yard-Version)

Neoprene carrying strap, eyepiece cover,
protective front lens cover, battery, Cordura case

8x

42 mm

5.3 mm

18.3

125 m

368 ft

18 mm

7°

approx. 5.6 m / 18.4 ft

± 3.5 diopters

10m up to approx. 1,200 m /10 yds to approx.1,300 yds

± 1 m/yd up to 350 m / 380yds
± 2 m/yds up to 700 m / 763 yds
± 0.5 % beyond 700 m / 763 yds

LED display with four digits, easily legible in any light

yes

yes, removable, with two click stops

56–74mm

Internal focusing via
central focusing device

7, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correction coating P 40

Watertight
to a depth of 5 m /16.5 ft

Die-cast aluminium,
nitrogen-filled

125x173x70mm/4

7

⁄8x63⁄4x23⁄4in

approx. 950 g/ 33.5oz incl. batteries

no

Eye-safe invisible laser
according to EN and FDA class1

2.5 x 0.5mrad

max. approx. 1.4 s

Scanning mode

1 x 3V/Lithium-typeC2R

approx. 2,000 measurements at 20 °C/68 °F

included

42 163

42 220

Binocular

Order No. product

Delivery Scope

Magnification

Front lens diameter

Exit pupil

Twilight factor

Field of view at 1,000 m

Field of view at 1,000 yds

Eye-relief

Objective angle of view

Close focusing distance

Diopter compensation

Distance measurement

Range

Accuracy

Read-outs

Eyepieces for

eyeglass wearers

Sliding eyecups

Adjustable interpupillary

distance

Focusing

No. of lens elements

(each side)

Prism system

Watertightness

Housing

Dimensions (W x Hx D)

Weight

Meter / Yard selector

Laser

Laser beam divergence

Measuring time

Measuring mode

Power supply

Battery lifetime

Order No. Accessories

Neopren carrying strap,

contoured

Floating carrying strap,

orange

Tripod adapter

LEICA GEOVID 10x 42 BRF

40 027 (Meter-Version)
40 029 (Yard-Version)

Neoprene carrying strap, eyepiece cover,
protective front lens cover, battery, Cordura case

10 x

42 mm

4.2 mm

20.5

110 m

331ft

15.6mm

6.3°

approx. 5.6 m/ 18.4 ft

± 3.5 diopters

10m to approx. 1,200 m /10 yds to approx.1,300 yds

± 1 m/yd up to 350 m / 380yds
± 2 m/yds up to 700 m / 763 yds
± 0.5 % beyond 700 m / 763 yds

LED display with four digits, easily legible in any light

yes

yes, removable, with two click stops

56–74mm

Internal focusing via
central focusing device

7, all with HDC™ coating

Roof prism with phase
correction coating P 40

Watertight
to a depth of 5 m /16.5 ft

Die-cast aluminium,
nitrogen-filled

125x168x70mm/4

7

⁄8x65⁄8x23⁄4in

approx. 945 g /33.3 oz incl. batteries

no

Eye-safe invisible laser
according to EN and FDA class1

2.5 x 0.5mrad

max. approx. 1.4 s

Scanning mode

1 x 3V/Lithium-typeC2R

approx. 2,000 measurements at 20 °C/68 °F

included

42 163

42 220

84 / 85

LEICA RANGEMASTER
1200 scan

40 525 (black)

Carrying cord,
battery, Cordura case

7x

21 m m

3mm

12.1

112 m

336 ft

14 mm

6.4°

± 4 diopters

15 to approx.1,100 m

16.4 to1,200 yds

± 1 m/yds to 366 m/400 yds,
± 2 m/yds to 732 m/800 yds,
± 0,5 % over 732 m/800 yds

LED display with four digits,
easily legible in any light

yes

turn down rubber eyecups

Roof prism with phase
correction coating P40

Water spray resistant

Carbon fiber-reinforced
plastic material

105x120x40mm
4

1

⁄8x43⁄4x15⁄8in

approx. 320 g/11.3 oz
incl. battery

yes

Eye-safe invisible laser
according to EN and
FDA class1

approx. 0.5 x 2.5 mrad

maximum approx. 0.85 s

Scanning mode

Battery 9 V/alkaline
manganese E block (6LR 61)

approx. 1,000 measurements
at 20 °C/68 °F

LEICA RANGEMASTER
CRF 1200

40 527 (Meter-Version)
40 523 (Yard-Version)

Carrying cord,
battery, Cordura case

7x

24 mm

3.4 mm

13

115 m

347ft

15 mm

6.6°

± 3.5 diopters

10 to 1,100 m
10 to1,200yds

± 1 m/yd to 366 m/400 yds,
± 2 m/yds to 732 m/800 yds,
± 0,5 % over 732 m/800 yds

LED display with four digits,
easily legible in any light

yes

turn down rubber eyecups

Roof prism with phase
correction coating P40

Watertight to a depth of 1m/3.2ft

Carbon fiber-reinforced
plastic material

113x75x34mm
4

1

⁄2x21⁄4x11⁄4in

approx. 220 g/7.8oz
incl. battery

no

Eye-safe invisible laser
according to EN and
FDA class1

approx. 0.5 x 2.5 mrad

maximum approx. 0.85 s

Scanning mode

1 x 3V/Lithium-type C2R

approx. 2,000 measurements
at 20 °C/68 °F

Product

Order No. Product

Delivery scope

Magnification

Front lens diameter

Exit pupil

Twilight factor

Field of view at 1,000m

Field of view at 1,000yds

Eye-relief

Objective angle of view

Diopter compensation

Distance measurement

Range

Accuracy

Read-outs

Eyepieces for eyeglass

wearers

Eyecups

Prism system

Watertightness

Housing

Dimensions (W x Hx D)

Weight

Meter/Yard Selector

Laser

Laser beam divergence

Measuring time

Measuring mode

Power supply

Battery lifetime

Technical Data

Included in the delivery scope and available as a replacement

You can complete your products with the following accessories :

Nappa leather case

for Duovid 42 and 50,
Trinovid BN 32 and 42

Cordura case

for Rangemaster
1200 scan

Floating carrying strap, orange

for Duovid 42, Ultravid BR 32, Ultravid BR / BL 42, Ultravid BR 50,
Trinovid BN 32, 42, Geovid BRF 42 and Geovid 8 x 56 BRF

Order No. 42 163

Contoured Neoprene carrying strap

for Duovid 42 and 50, Ultravid BR 32 and 50, Ultravid BR / BL 42,
Trinovid BN 32, 42, Geovid BRF 42 and 56

Order No. 42 146

Cordura case

for Ultravid BR 32, 42
and 50, Geovid BRF 42
and Geovid BRF 56

Cordura case

with belt loop

for Ultravid BR 20 and 25,
Trinovid BCA 20 and 25 and
Rangemaster CRF1200

Deep-drawn

leather case

for Ultravid BL 42

Contoured Leather carrying strap for Ultravid BL 42

Contoured Neoprene carrying strap

for Duovid 42 and 50, Ultravid BR 32, 42 and 50, Trinovid 42, Geovid BRF 42

Cordura case with belt loop

for Trinovid BN 32

Woven carrying strap for Ultravid
BR 20 and 25, Ultravid BL 20 and 25

Front caps for all Ultravids, Geovids

Eyepiece cover for all Duovids, Ultravids, Trinovids, Geovids Rear caps for Televids and APO-Televids

Protective front lens cover for all Televids and APO-Televids

Carrying cord

for Trinovid BCA 20 and 25

Deep-drawn leather

case with belt loop

for Ultravid BL 20 and 25

Very useful binocular equipment

Practical accessories for more convenient observation for the hunt

86 / 87

Ever-ready-case for Televid 77
Straight view for Televid and APO-Televid 77 straight view

Order No. 42 315

Ever-ready-case for Televid 77 Angled view

for Televid and APO-Televid 77 angled view

Order No. 42 310

Photo adapter for 77er spotting scopes,1:10.4/800 mm

for Televid and APO-Televid 77

Order No. 42 300

Digital adapter 2

for all Televids

Order No. 42 303

Photo adapter for 77er spotting scopes 1:13.0/1,000 mm – Photo adapter for 62er spotting scopes 1:12.9/800 mm
for all Televids Order No. 42301

T2 adapter for the Leica R system for all Televids Order No. 42 305

Uva Filter for Televid and APO-Televid 77 Order No. 13337

Tripod adapter for binoculars

for Duovid 50 and 42, Ultravid BR 32 and 50,
Ultravid BR / BL 42, Trinovid BN 32, 32 and 42,
Geovid BRF 56 and 42

Order No. 42 220

Carrying case for Televid 77

for Televid and APO-Televid 77 straight view

Order No. 42 316

Ever-ready-case for Televid 62 straight view

for Televid 62 and APO Televid 62 straight view

Order No. 42 319

Ever-ready-case for Televid 62 angled view

for Televid and APO-Televid 62 angled view

Order No. 42 318

Wild boar / Sus scrofa

90 / 91

60 x30 x10 x7x

Waterbuck / Kobus ellipsiprymnus

Glossary We hope that the following glossary of main terms and quality criteria for the

evaluation of binoculars and spotting scopes will be helpful to you in making a purchasing
decision. In addition, there are authorized Leica dealers and representatives around the
world who will be pleased to assist you. They have a large selection of products.

Technical binocular terms

Magnification Every binocular is specified by two numbers, of which the first one always indicates the magnification.

Magnification tells us how much closer an object appears to the observer when viewed through the binocular. For example :
At 8 x magnification, a bird that is 328 feet/100 m away appears to be only 41 feet/12.5m (328 ft : 8 = 41 ft) away.

Front lens diameter The second characteristic number of a binocular is the front lens diameter
(the entry pupil of the binocular) stated in millimeters. A binocular with the designation 10 x 50
has a front lens diameter of 50 mm. The larger the front lens diameter, the more light can be gath­ered by the binocular. If observation is to be conducted at twilight or at night, the ideal choice is
a front lens diameter of 42 or 50 mm. Binoculars with a front lens diameter of 20 to 32 mm are
suited primarily for observation in daylight.

Exit pupil The two bright circular areas that can be seen when one looks at the
eyepiece of a binocular from a distance of approximately12inches/30 cm. (Exit
pupil = front lens diameter in mm : magnification factor). An indication of quality is
that these areas should be exactly circular and that they should have sharp edges.
The pupil of the eye changes its diameter in accordance with the light intensity (small
in bright light, large in the dark). For example, a 40-year old observer typically has a
maximum pupil diameter of 6 mm. A rule of thumb for low light observation is that the
exit pupil of a binocular should be at least as large as the pupil of the eye at its largest
diameter. The exit- and entry pupils are not, however, the only decisive quality charac­teristics for the evaluation of image brightness : Factors such a contrast, resolving
power and light transmission of a binocular or spotting scope are just as important.

Twilight factor The twilight factor is a computed number
that describes the theoretical performance capability of
a binocular at twilight. It is computed by taking the squa­re root of the product of the magnification factor and the
front lens diameter. The twilight factor is a purely mathe­matical value that says nothing about the optical quality
of a binocular, such as contrast, neutral color rendition,
resolving power, etc.

Objective field of view This value defines the width of
the field of view at a distance of 1,000 meters or 1,000
yards. Usually, the greater the magnification, the smaller
the field of view. Binoculars with a large field of view
enable the observer to cover a large area and to follow
moving subjects, such as a flock of birds, conveniently.
A significant quality criterion of Leica binoculars is an
image that is a field of view that is crisp and sharp to its
very edges and that is rich in contrast.

front lens diameter

magnification

Example LEICA ULTRAVID 10x 42 BR

Magnification = 10 x, front lens diameter = 42 mm

Exit pupil = = 4.2 mm

Twilight factor = front lens diameter x magnification factor =20.5

Contrast and resolving power Contrast is defined as the difference in brightness between light and dark areas of the
image. The greater this difference, the higher the contrast. An image that is rich with contrast is subjectively perceived to be
sharper and more brilliant. Resolving power is the extent to which an optical system is capable of reproducing the finest
structures. The greater the resolving power, the better are the finest details rendered, even under difficult light conditions.
Pictorial examples : In optimally rendered images (left), both contrast and resolution are high. If the contrast is too low, the
image is flat (center). If the resolution is too low, the image is unsharp, one can no longer discern details in the fur (right).

Depth of field Depth of field is the distance between the nearest and the furthest away
objects that can still be perceived as being sharp at a given focus setting without the
need for refocusing. The depth of field is dependent upon the magnification of a binocular
or spotting scope. The lower the magnification, the greater the depth of field. Therefore,
if one wishes to see several objects at different distances but with the same sharpness
(as illustrated on the top), one would give preference to a binocular with a 7x or 8 x
magnification, which would also have great advantages for observation at twilight or in
poor light conditions, because one would not have keep refocusing to maintain a sharp
image. The greater the magnification, the smaller the depth of field. Greater magnifica­tions are advantageous when one wishes to discern more details or smaller objects, as
illustrated on the bottom.

Reflections and flare When light rays are reflected by lens surfaces and/or structural
components or scattered by lens mounts, they arrive at a location in the image that is
different from the one where they are intended to arrive. Undesired reflections and
light areas that can degrade the image significantly and that can impair the visual
impression occur especially when the sun shines directly into the front lens. To prevent
reflections and flare caused by stray light rays, Leica takes numerous dedicated steps.
To begin with, the shapes of lens surfaces, mounting components and light traps are
already optimized during the design stage so that no extremely disturbing effects are
to be expected. Furthermore, a significant reduction in reflections and stray light
components is achieved by means of special coatings of lens elements (vapor deposi­tion of special reflectionreducing layers) and by the matte black finish of internal
mechanical components.

Optical quality

Glossary For illustration purposes, the pictorial examples show strongly exaggerated

effects of the various types of imaging errors or aberrations.

92 / 93

Imaging errors (aberrations) In order for a sharp image to be created, light from a point on the subject must re-converge as a
point in the picture. As a rule, a single lens element is not adequate for this purpose, because it has inherent deviations (imaging
errors or aberrations), that are described a follows : By selecting appropriate types of optical glass and lens coatings, and by
combining the right lens elements and by converting the computed lens design into reality a accurately as possible, Leica suc­ceeds in keeping all the residual aberrations at a very low level. To that end all phases, from optical design to fabrication, are
optimized for the always highest possible imaging quality.

Aperture errors – spherical aberration The closer to the edge light rays pass
through a lens, the more they will tend to arrive away from the actual picture
point. Because this effect becomes stronger as the front lens diameter increases,
it is referred to as aperture error, also called spherical aberration. Aperture
error causes a loss of sharpness and contrast in the image. In extreme cases,
flare becomes noticeable – halos are formed around point sources of light, as
illustrated in the pictorial example above.

Coma When coma is present, light rays will deviate to one side of their intended
picture point. The picture point will gain a tail like a comet. This effect occurs
more towards the edges of the picture and not in its center. Strong coma leads
to a loss in sharpness and contrast, in extreme cases the coma tail becomes
noticeable in point sources of light, as illustrated in the enlarged section of a pic­ture of a star. This section was cropped from the left upper corner of the moon
picture.

Glossary

Distortion The term distortion is used to describe
the effect that causes the image of an object to
be rendered with a non-uniform reproduction ratio.
For binocular observation, unlike in photography,
this effect is applied quite deliberately to reduce
the so-called “globe effect” caused by perspective
observation and by swinging the binocular. To
the observer, the image created in this manner
appears straightened out. There are two kinds of
distortion : pincushion distortion (illustrated on the
top), and barrel distortion (as shown on the bot­tom). Observation through a binocular that does
not have deliberately implemented judicious distor­tion is quite unpleasant.

Astigmatism Because of the naturally curved shape of a lens, not all light rays
converge on the same plane. While the center of the picture is sharp, the edge of
the picture appears to be out of focus. One can cause objects in one or the other
plane to be rendered sharply by refocusing. In addition, astigmatism causes the
sharpness of an object detail to be influenced by its orientation. This effect becomes
stronger towards the edges of the image. For example, if we look at the corner of
a picture of a chain link fence, it will be noticeable (if astigmatism is present) that
the wires that point towards the center of the image are reproduced with a diffe­rent degree of sharpness than those that are oriented at a right angle to them.
By refocusing, one or the other wire direction can be rendered sharply, but not both
of them at the same time. This effect can be reduced by appropriate optical design
measures, but it cannot be eliminated completely. Astigmatism leads to a signifi­cant impairment of the image quality.

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Color errors (chromatic aberrations) Every image-for­ming component made of glass – such a lens elements –
refracts light rays of different colors at different angles. This
results in the fact that not all the light rays that emanate
from a multi-colored point on the object are re-united at a
single point in the image. This results in color errors for the
observer. Color errors become particularly evident to the
observer as color fringes when high magnifications and long
focal lengths are being used, as they are in spotting scopes.
Pictorial examples : Color errors appear primarily as color
fringes around dark objects in front of bright backgrounds,
as illustrated by the example on the left with the red-fringed
feather dress. With APO correction of Leica (right illustra­tion) such color effects are no longer discernible.

Optical glasses with anomalous partial dispersion

Light rays of different colors are refracted at different angles
through the lens elements. This effect is called dispersion and
in different types of glass it is present at different levels of
strength. Most types of glass have typical, “normal” charac­teristics. Special glasses with “anomalous partial dispersion”,
on the other hand, have characteristics that are different in
certain ranges of colors, and this makes a special color error
correction possible that cannot be achieved with normal types
of optical glass. Glasses with anomalous partial dispersion
are used for the enhancement of image quality, and they are
used in all Leica binoculars and spotting scopes.

APO color error correction APO stands for apochromatic
color error correction. It is only beneficial for lenses with long
focal lengths and for high magnifications, like in spotting
scopes. Apochromatic color correction is achieved by the use
of special types of optical glass with anomalous partial disper­sion and with glasses that contain fluorite. Such correction
results in images with enhanced sharpness, increased contrast
and an extremely natural color rendition.

High refraction glasses Lens elements made of high refraction glasses bend light rays more strongly than lenses with the same
shape that are made of standard glasses. Therefore the use of a lens element made of high refraction glass can achieve strong
effect without the need for lenses with excessively strong surface curvatures. This helps to prevent imaging errors, thus leading
to greater imaging performance. High refraction optical glasses are used in all Leica binoculars and spotting scopes in order to
make their short construction possible.

ASPH. ASPH. is an abbreviation that denotes the use of at least one aspherical lens surface in an optical system. Unlike regular
spherical lens surfaces, aspherical lenses have a curvature near their edges that is different from the curvature in the center of
the lens. That makes it possible to influence light rays passing through the edges of the lens differently from light rays passing
through the center portion of the lens. It also makes it possible to achieve several correction goals simultaneously with only one
lens element. Furthermore it helps to reduce the weight and the physical size of an optical system and it makes certain imaging
characteristics possible to begin with. Such surfaces help to increase the image quality or to influence the distortion. The fabri­cation and the handling of aspherical lens elements is significantly more costly, however, than that of conventional spherical
lenses. In order to assure the extremely high image quality in all models of Ultravid binoculars, aspherical lenses are used effect­ively in the 25 mm and 20 mm BR/ BL models. In the remaining models the high image quality is achieved by means of complex
optical systems that consist of several lens elements.

Glossary

Light transmission, the degree of same When light rays strike on glass
surface, only some of them penetrate the glass, the others are reflected. The
more light penetrates a lens element or an optical system, the higher is their
transmission. As a rule, there is an approximate 4 % light reflection at every
glass-/air surface of an uncoated lens. This effect increases exponentially the
more lens elements there are in an optical system (in Leica binoculars there
are up to 11 optical elements = 22 glass-/air surfaces).

Coatings In order to minimize the reflection of light rays, complex procedures
are employed, involving the vapor deposition in high vacuum of numerous
layers of exceedingly thin layers of approximately 0.000125 millimeters, which
corresponds to 1/500 of the thickness of a human hair. At Leica, high-perform­ance broadband coatings are applied that are tailored specifically to the types
of glass that are being used. Not only do they have the task of elevating the
transmission of an optical system to a close as possible to100%, they also
have the important task whenever possible to protect the particularly exposed
external lens surfaces from environmental influences and from damages such
as scratches. These two requirements – high transmission and high environ­mental- and scratch resistance – are combined in the innovative multi-layer
coating Leica HDC™.

Prism systems Prisms have the task of bringing in­verted and laterally reversed images of an object back
into the right position (which is why they are also called
reversing systems). The prisms used in such systems
have a decisive influence on the construction and the
compactness of a binocular. There are two several types
of prism systems, such as roof (left) and porro (right).

Phase correction coating P40 The P40 layer on roof prisms has the task of increasing the sharpness of the image and reducing
disturbing reflections and stray light. Without a P40 coating on the prisms, light sources are rendered with radiating star effects.
With a P40 coating they are reproduced very naturally. In this regard and in direct comparison, the qualitative differences of
different optical brands become obvious very quickly.

100% light

Lens without coating

Lens with Leica HDC™ multi layer coating

approx. 8% reflection
(4 % glass-air surface)

92 % transmission

100% light

approx. 0,3 % reflection
(0,15 % glass-air
surface)

99,7 % transmission

96 / 97

Focusing In order to focus the binocular or spotting scope on an object, optical groups within them have to be shifted with
respect to one another. When focusing is accomplished by moving a lens group inside the instrument, this is referred to as inter­nal focusing. This enclosed construction and the additional nitrogen filling make it possible to design watertight binoculars and
spotting scopes that guarantee a uniformly high imaging performance that lasts for the entire life of the instrument, even under
the most adverse climatic conditions. The particularly short focusing travel from near to infinity on Leica binoculars (on the Ultra­vid models it amounts to slightly more than a single turn) the observer can always keep the subject in sharp view very quickly.

Leica HDC™ (High Durable Coating) HDC™ is the proprietary designation of a rub-proof and transmission-enhancing multi­layer coating process developed by Leica that consists of 7 to 10 exceedingly thin layers, depending on the type of glass to which
they are applied. HDC™ signifies high light transmission combined with high resistance to scratches and environmental effects,
which translates into brilliant images and durability, even in intensive outdoor use.

For the requirements of intensive use in nature, high-performance binoculars and spotting scopes must be able to withstand
extreme mechanical demands over long periods of time. To that end, the optical and mechanical components are mounted in the
body of a Leica binocular or spotting scope in such a way that they cannot shift. The tolerances for the mechanisms used for
moving lens groups are set at a very minimum and they are strictly enforced. An important parameter in the selection of the right
materials is their extreme longevity, and they must also safeguard the highest degree of precision. Leica meets these require­ments with proven and durable materials such aluminum die-castings and steel. In order to achieve a significant reduction in
weight - for instance in the Ultravid models – Leica also employs special high-tech materials such as magnesium and titanium.
In the planning of all these aspects, the longevity of the products and the benefits for the customers are always in the forefront.

Mechanical quality

Leica innovations and patents

The proficiency for innovations at Leica is demonstrated not least by the countless patented problem solutions that are valued by
customers and that evolved in close cooperation and coordination with international innovation teams composed of users in a
great variety of fields.

Leica HighLux-System HLS™ The HighLux-System HLS™ combines extensive mechani­cal steps for the reduction of stray light (such as light traps, matte black lacquer, etc.)
and an especially developed mirror layer for prisms into an optimally tailored system.
The HighLux-System HLS™ is used in Duovid and Ultravid binoculars. The highly reflective
dielectrical mirror layer consists of 42 extremely thin individual layers that produce a
degree of reflection of more than 99.5 %. This system makes it possible to increase trans­mission, contrast and sharpness significantly – the observer gains an extremely bright,
natural pictorial impression with neutral color rendition.

Mirror layer of Leica HighLux-System HLS™

Glossary

Multifunction centrer drive The combination knob for the Leica
center drive feature performs two important functions : diopter com­pensation and focusing. Because of its size, it is always easy to use as
a focusing wheel and it provides ergonomic handling and a steady
observation. The large diopter scale allows quick and convenient sett­ing of your personal diopter value.

quick initial focusing

fine focusing

Televid dual focusing The dual focusing device
patented by Leica is incorporated in Leica spotting
scopes. Two separate focusing drums enable the
observer to perform a quick initial focusing follow­ed by an accurate fine focusing to obtain an image
that is always perfectly sharp.

Removable, sliding eyecups with two click stops A newly de­signed rotating sliding eyecup is used on binocular models Duovid
50 and 42, Ultravid 50, 42 and 32 and Geovid. It can easily be
removed for cleaning at any time and it has two click stops with
which different eye relief distances (AP positions) can be set indi­vidually (with eyeglasses = retracted ; without eyeglasses = pulled
out). With its gently cushioning rubber element it guarantees long,
relaxed observation and for eyeglass wearers it provides secure
positioning without damaging the eyeglasses. The remaining Leica
binoculars are equipped with sliding eyecups that guarantee an
optimal eye relief.

Automatic Diopter Compensation ADC™

ADC™ (Automatic Diopter Compensation) ADC™ (Automatic Diopter
Compensation) is the eminent innovation in Duovid binoculars. ADC™
maintains the original diopter setting when you change the magnification
(from 8 x to 12 x, or from10 x to 15 x as the case may be).