Leica 82 HD, Brochure

Page 1: ...s Leica Camera AG Oskar Barnack Straße 11 D 35606 Solms Telephone 49 0 6442 208 0 Fax 49 0 6442 208 333 leica camera com Heine Lenz Zizka 07 07 ADX B 101247_LEI807_Outd_Cover_e indd 4 5 101247_LEI807_Outd_Cover_e indd 4 5 01 08 2007 11 12 36 Uhr 01 08 2007 11 12 36 Uhr ...

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Page 4: ... extends the natural limits of visibility by reaching further into the distance or picking up more detail when the available light is too weak for the human eye All these instruments feature unmis takable Leica quality and unbeatable optical performance As multi faceted as their applications so too are the methods used to create sports optics products that display images rich in contrast and with ...

Page 5: ...air ings and gliding discs made from extremely tough high performance plastic are used In cold conditions the conventional greased focusing mechanisms sometimes only work with difficulty and at higher temperatures they move too freely Furthermore these focusing mechan isms can feel sticky and at higher temperatures there is even the danger that grease can escape and run on the lens With the optimi...

Page 6: ...ng scopes with the new HD and APO lenses are now fitted with Leica AquaDuraTM a hydro phobic coating which with its water and dirt repelling properties ensures clear visi bility even in poor weather conditions As with the leaves of the lotus plant droplets of rain simply roll off the lens and fingerprints and dirt particles are much easier to remove In addition thanks to its increased abrasion res...

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Page 9: ...e watching was not specifically mentioned in catalogs at the beginning of the 20th century but fell under the generic term travel Due to Dr Ernst Leitz II s passion for hunt ing the Leitz company also developed special bin oculars for hunting right from the beginning More and more of a differentiation was made between lightweight compact models for stalking and more powerful models for raised hide...

Page 10: ... was produced with a center rod all the way through The Binodal is also evidence that Leitz adopted the design for prism binoculars with increased objective spacing for some models after the Zeiss Jena patent of 1893 expired in 1908 Independently of this however Leitz continued its models without increased ob jective spacing such as the Binominia 4 x16 which was launched in September 1908 Top mode...

Page 11: ...by a12x60 model for the navy and from August 1916 a 7 x 50 The delivery books of Leitz binoculars reveal that the 7 x 50 and 10 x 50 brass binoculars were manu factured in large quantities for the German military from March 1917 onwards from serial no 60001 Leitz was therefore the first company to concen trate on larger Porro II design binoculars and be instrumental in their breakthrough Dr Seeger...

Page 12: ... the first time these binoculars were given the name Trinovid for Tri three Nov el innovations the compact ergonomical design the true internal focusing and the super lative optical performance However it was so ex pensive to produce these models that they cost 650 DM to buy unaffordable for many customers at that time Therefore production of these first Trinovids was soon discontinued which makes...

Page 13: ...Spanish Imperial Eagle Aquila adalberti ...

Page 14: ... reason for this being that Leica binoculars spotting scopes and laser rangefinders are the result of many years of experience uncompromising quality standards and a continuing dedication to excellence Leica s product development is driven by international Innovation Teams comprised of experts and users This has also resulted in a wide range of patents e g for the unique combination button for the...

Page 15: ...e numerous nature friends who come here to watch these majestic birds especially during their spectacular autumn migration National Park Schleswig Holstein s Wadden Sea Germany www wattenmeer nationalpark de The national park s objective is to protect the wadden sea ecosystem s diversity by ensuring its undisturbed development British Butterfly Conservation UK www butterfly conservation org The Br...

Page 16: ...Black chested Buzzard Eagle Geranoaetus melanoleucus ...

Page 17: ...American Bald Eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus ...

Page 18: ... 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 magnifica...

Page 19: ...LEICA DUOVID 10 15 x 50 ...

Page 20: ...0 LEICA DUOVID 8 12 x 42 ...

Page 21: ...he Duovid with 50mm objective lens bridges the gap between binocular and spotting scope LEICA DUOVID 10 15 x 50 This Duovid is a high performance binocular that with a flick of the wrist becomes a binocular spotting scope The 10 x magnification allows for shake free viewing and a larger field of view By switching to 15 x one achieves a level of detail recognition previously found only in spotting ...

Page 22: ...ously set diopter will automatically adjust itself to the new magni fication I use the Duovids for the extra flexibility they provide I might want to watch dragon flies at one moment and then a distant sea eagle the rapid change of magnification makes that easy I try to encourage my students too to scan a scene with 8 x magni fication and then switch to 12 x for the close view Dr Dreyer Germany He...

Page 23: ... 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 binocu lar from damage while at the same time ensuring secure handling of the product even when wearing gloves Functions perfectl...

Page 24: ...g Bee eater Merops apiaster ...

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Page 26: ...as Leica AquaDura a new kind of coating for ex terior glass surfaces which improves viewing comfort Fingerprints and dirt can be removed more easily than ever Moisture simply rolls off the surface and visibility remains unimpaired This has been made possible by a special glass surface structure In a similar way to the lotus plant dirt and moisture find it more difficult to take hold However Leica ...

Page 27: ...LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x 20 BL ...

Page 28: ...LEICA ULTRAVID 12 x 50 HD ...

Page 29: ...istance of 3 2 meters LEICA ULTRAVID 10 x 50 HD These binoculars offer impressive high per formance in poor lighting conditions Detailed viewing is possible even into darkness The new HD optics ensures that little bit extra in terms of light yield LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x 50 HD Fatigue free viewing even under poor light conditions The 8x magnification guarantees a steady sharp image without the need to ...

Page 30: ...ness while viewing over great distances LEICA ULTRAVID 7 x 42 HD A large field of view with great edge to edge sharpness combined with a bright and steady image characterize this binocular LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x 42 HD The multi talented binocular that delivers images rich in contrast both during the day and at twilight The ratio of brightness and weight of magnification and field of view make this mod...

Page 31: ...CA ULTRAVID 8 x 42 BL A field of view of130m at an 8x magnification An image that is rich in contrast both during the day and at twilight Magnesium and titanium are the strengths of the lightweight 50 mm 42 mm and 32 mm Ultravids A housing made entirely from magnesium and the hinge axle from high strength titanium are a guar antee for durability and enable the Ultravid models to be so extraordinar...

Page 32: ...nification and a large field of view of 135 m allows for a great overview and steadiness of image This binocular is the new reference class for those seeking minimal weight yet maximum optical performance LEICA ULTRAVID 10 x 32 HD The most powerful 32 mm model not only impresses over great distances but also has an astonishing close focus of 2 1 m In terms of optical performance and handling you m...

Page 33: ...nification the lightweight black rubber armored compact binocular displays distant objects with extreme sharp ness and contrast The best compact binocular in the test From all magni fication groups one of the few binoculars with very good optical characteristics Stiftung Warentest If you keep a pair of these little gems in your pocket you will never miss that unforgettable moment Dick Forsman Finl...

Page 34: ...n any previous binoculars with these objective lens diameters LEICA ULTRAVID 10 x 25 BL The extremely minimal weight of 255 g 9 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 brilliant elegance These lightweight binoculars with a classic leather covering are the ideal companions for all those expecting a high level of ...

Page 35: ...oof binocular with a field of view of110m and a close focus of 2 2m Shake free viewing due to the 8x magnification The Leica HighLux System HLS ensures a bright image It only weighs 240g 8 5oz 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 They achieve a large color fringe free image with edge to edge s...

Page 36: ...ly these smallest of binoculars are ideally suited for eyeglass wearers LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x 20 BL They can easily be folded to save room when visiting the opera or a concert and only fall into light by their brilliant image LEICA ULTRAVID BL 20 the nice little ones With their black leather covering the smallest Leica power packages are both elegant and powerful ...

Page 37: ...imum color neutrality Ultra rugged The Ultravid HD binoculars have been given a hydrophobic coating which repels water and grease Droplets of rain on the lens simply roll off and fingerprints can also be more easily removed Soft touch rubber armoring protect the binoculars from damage while at the same time ensuring secure handling of the product even when wearing gloves Functions perfectly under ...

Page 38: ...gn In elegant black leather covering 8 x 42 BL Order No 40 271 10 x 42 BL Order No 40 272 LEICA ULTRAVID HD 42 the robust all round favourite In black rubber armoring 7 x 42 HD Order No 40 292 8 x 42 HD Order No 40 293 10 x 42 HD Order No 40 294 The Ultravid HD models are expected to be available for delivery from October 2007 The Ultravid HD models are expected to be available for delivery from O...

Page 39: ...ID BR 20 robust High Tech Minis In black rubber armoring 8 x 20 BR Order No 40 252 LEICA ULTRAVID BL 20 the nice little ones In elegant black leather covering 8 x 20 BL Order No 40 256 LEICA ULTRAVID HD 32 the handy binocular In black rubber armoring 8x32 HD Order No 40 290 10x32 HD Order No 40 291 Orange Tip Antohocharis cardamines The Ultravid HD models are expected to be available for delivery ...

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Page 41: ...Eastern Bluebird Sialia sialis ...

Page 42: ...ey display neutral colored richly contrasting images which are full of brilliance and sharpness Whether out in the wilds at cultural events on trips at sports meetings or in the theatre with a Trinovid BCA you are much closer to the action The robust housing made from die cast aluminum and the easy operation make viewing in every situation a pleasure Folded up the compact binoculars fit effortless...

Page 43: ...LEICA TRINOVID 8 x 20 BCA ...

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Page 45: ...its high magnification LEICA TRINOVID BCA 25 superbly compact The format of compact bin oculars is immediately recognizable For example you can take it anywhere with you it gives you excellent service and it was given the rating of very good by the Stiftung Warentest consumer magazine c best 10 x 25 of its class with greatest ease of handling Stiftung Warentest ...

Page 46: ...l LEICA TRINOVID BCA 20 powerful little ones As the smallest of all Leica binoculars the handy 20 mm Trinovids show their true value when out and about and they are highly praised by their users 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 f ...

Page 47: ...jective Robust Stable aluminum die cast housing and soft touch armoring protect all optical components from damage and provide a firm grip Functions perfectly under all environmental condi tions from 25 C to 55 C 13 F to 131 F impact resistant The Trinovid class Proven technology for the ambitious viewer Key features at a glance LEICA TRINOVID BCA 20 powerful little ones In black rubber armoring 8...

Page 48: ...o he ts Montain Bluebird Sialia currucoides ...

Page 49: ...Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo ...

Page 50: ...aborate apochromatic objectives use new kinds of fluoride glass FL for an image quality that gets even closer to the ideal The fully rubber pro tected magnesium die cast housing keeps the sophisticated optics safely protected from tough conditions outdoors and always remains silent The newly developed Leica AquaDuraTM coating reduces fog ging and allows moisture droplets and dirt to simply roll of...

Page 51: ...LEICA TELEVID 65 HD ...

Page 52: ...LEICA APO TELEVID 82 ...

Page 53: ...short close focus distance of only 3 9 meters Rubber protected magnesi um housing waterproofed up to 5 meters In a set together with the variable eyepiece 20 60x Leica and Manfrotto a carefully considered asso ciation Manfrotto tripods are amongst the world s most frequently used tripods for high quality nature and bird watching The foot of the new Televid spot ting scopes now click straight into ...

Page 54: ...trast Optically neutral front lens glass to protect the APO optic and Leica AquaDuraTM coating Particularly short close focus distance of 3 9 meters Rubber protected magnesium housing waterproofed up to 5 meters Comes with the new variable wide angle eyepiece 25 50x WW ASPH Leica AquaDuraTM ensures greater visibility in wind and rain It is a cold morning and the lens fogs up that is not much fun F...

Page 55: ...magnesium housing waterproofed up to 5 meters complete with variable eyepiece 20 60x Elaborate range of accessories enhance your viewing pleasure Cordura accessories bag with innovative almost silent magnetic catch system and carrying strap so that you can also carry your equipment incl tripod on your shoulder Newly developed LEICA DIGITAL ADAPTER 3 for particularly flexible and high quality digis...

Page 56: ...ne sium housing waterproofed up to 5 meters complete with new variable wide angle eye piece 25 50 x WW ASPH The new generation of Televids is aimed at those who have high demands and will accom pany you through thick and thin The scope s body and eyepiece are nitrogen filled in dependently of each other waterproofed up to 5 meters The automatic eyepiece lock on the new bayonet system ensures that ...

Page 57: ...detail but it is also ideal for insect watching Particularly compact and robust The most compact high performance spotting scopes in their class in a robust fully rubber protected magnesium housing Optically neutral front lens protection glass on all APO models automatic eyepiece lock integrated into the new bayonet system functions perfectly in all weather conditions between 25 C and 55 C 13 F to...

Page 58: ...rotating eyecups which significantly increases comfort when viewing As a result the eyepieces are particularly good to get hold of and also easy to handle when wearing gloves All eyepieces are nitrogen filled and so they are also waterproofed up to 5 meters whichever the spotting scope The 20 60x variable eyepiece comes supplied with the HD scopes and the new variable wide angle eyepiece 25 50x WW...

Page 59: ... rework them on your computer using the Adobe Photoshop Elements software supplied Whether you then archive your pictures print them out to put in an album print them on high quality photo paper include them on your website or send them to specialist magazines digiscoping will meet all your needs The photos shown here demonstrate the image quality that you can achieve with Leica digiscoping As a c...

Page 60: ...Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus S w n o o e ...

Page 61: ...White Whale Delphinapterus leucas ...

Page 62: ... 200 meters 1 300 yds A Geovid always tells you exactly how far away you are from your target Despite the rangefinder the Geovids are no larger than traditional binoculars With their robust design and non slip rubber armoring they are also well prepared for the toughest orientation challenges in open country The new extra bright Geovid 15 x 56 BRF enables observation over great distances in unprec...

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Page 65: ...ng uncomprom ised high performance optics with a laser rangefinder in an especially compact binocular with a front lens diameter of 56 mm LEICA GEOVID 8x56 BRF High performance binocular with a 7mm exit pupil great image steadiness because of the 8x magnification extremely high light trans mission because of Leica HDCTM multi coating and the 56mm front lens diameter plusaccurate rangefinding Only1...

Page 66: ...ure many years of enjoyment LEICA GEOVID 8 x 42 BRF The 8 x magnification guarantees a steady image The combination of a 125 m 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 42 Models the compact orie...

Page 67: ...ironmental conditions from 15 C to 55 C 5 F to 131 F waterproof to 5 m 16 4 ft nitrogen filled impact resistant Range 10 1 200 m 10 1 300 yds The Geovid class Perfect observation and rangefinding Key features at a glance LEICA GEOVID BRF 56 observing and rangefinding in poor light conditions In black rubber armoring 15 x 56 BRF Meter Version Order No 40 035 Yard Version Order No 40 034 8 x 56 BRF ...

Page 68: ...Snowy egret Egretta thula ...

Page 69: ...00 68 Wood stork Mycteria americana ...

Page 70: ...hese neat models are ideal They weigh a mere 220 grams 7 8 oz with battery and offer ranges of approximately1 100 meters CRF1200 and 825 meters CRF 900 Both Rangemasters offer a scanning mode that displays a continuously updated measurement reading when the release button is kept pressed down This is particularly useful for small or moving targets and long distances Further impressive fea tures sh...

Page 71: ...00 70 LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 900 ...

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Page 73: ... selves Especially bright optics 7 x magnification and a large field of view provide optimal orientation in the field The watertight housing provide both Rangemaster models with optimal protection against the harshest weather conditions LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 1200 minimum size maximum perform ance For nature watchers who expect a minimum of equipment to deliver a maximum of per formance this handy ...

Page 74: ...in the sturdy metal chassis The watertight carbon fiber reinforced housing provides substantial protection And the auto matically dimming LED display provides best reading conditions in every light condition The result is highest reading precision and enhanced reliability even in difficult weather conditions LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 900 the reliable companion You can rely on the precision of the CRF ...

Page 75: ...um weight Watertight to a depth of 1 meter yard Ranges LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 1200 approx 10 1 100 m 10 1 200 yds LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 900 approx 10 825 m 10 902 yds The Rangemaster class Great little rangefinding professionals Key features at a glance LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 900 the reliable companion Meter Version Order No 40 518 Yard Version Order No 40 517 LEICA RANGEMASTER CRF 1200 minimum size...

Page 76: ...Burrowing owl Athene cunicularia ...

Page 77: ...Grey Heron Ardea cinerea ...

Page 78: ... 27 4 92 m 70 m 274 ft 208 ft 14 5 mm 5 3 4 0 approx 3 7 m 12 9 ft 3 diopters yes yes 59 74 mm 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 x192 x 78 mm 41 2 x 71 2 x 31 32 in approx 1 270 g 44 oz ...

Page 79: ...gen filled 120 x182 x 78 mm 4 3 4 x 7 1 8 x 23 4 in approx 1 040 g 36 7 oz included 42 163 42 220 LEICA ULTRAVID 10 x 50 HD 40 296 Neoprene carrying strap contoured eyepiece cover protective front lens cover Cordura case 10 x 50 mm 5 mm 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 74 mm Internal focusing via central focusing device 9 all wit...

Page 80: ...d eyepiece cover deep drawn leather case 8 x 42 mm 5 2 mm 18 3 130 m 389 ft 15 5 mm 7 4 approx 3 m 9 8 ft 4 diopters yes yes removable with two click stops 55 75 mm Internal focusing via central focusing device 9 all with HDC coating and AquaDura AquaDura only for HD Roof prism with phase correcting coating P40 and HighLux System HLS Watertight to a depth of 5 m 16 5 ft Die cast magnesium nitrogen...

Page 81: ...x 2 m 6 6 ft 4 diopters yes yes removable with two click stops 52 74 mm Internal focusing via central focusing device 11 all with HDC coating and AquaDura Roof prism with phase correcting coating P40 and HighLux System HLS Watertight to a depth of 5 m 16 5 ft Magnesium nitrogen filled 116 x120 x 56 mm 4 5 8 x 4 3 4 x 2 1 4 in approx 565 g 19 9 oz included 42 163 42 220 LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x 32 HD 40 ...

Page 82: ...74 mm 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 92 x 37 mm 3 3 4 x 3 5 8 x1 1 2 in approx 235 g 8 3 oz rap a ap e ob ng LS oz oz Binocular Order No Product Rubber armored black Delivery scope Magnification Front lens diameter Exit pupil Twilight factor Field of view at 1 000 m F...

Page 83: ...a Schmidt Pechan prism system Schmidt Prism System Watertight to a depth of 5 m 17 ft Die cast magnesium nitrogen filled Rapid change bayonet 1 4 rotating with locking screw Sliding lens hood with sighting aid E82 108 x 310 x 93 mm 4 1 4 x12 3 16 x 3 19 32 in straight 108 x 325 x 93 mm 4 1 4 x12 13 16 x 3 19 32 in angled approx 1 350 g 47 7 oz 41 016 41 018 41 019 42 306 42 305 42 304 42 314 42 31...

Page 84: ...midt Pechan prism system Schmidt Prism System Watertight to a depth of 5 m 17 ft Die cast magnesium nitrogen filled Rapid change bayonet 1 4 rotating with locking screw Sliding lens hood with sighting aid E67 108 x 277 x 83 mm 4 1 4 x10 29 32 x 3 3 16 in straight 108 x 300 x 83 mm 4 1 4 x 11 13 16 x 3 3 16 in angled approx 1 100 g 38 8 oz 41 016 41 018 41 019 42 306 42 305 42 304 42 312 42 311 Spo...

Page 85: ... 000m yds Eye relief Length Diameter Weight 32 x WW 41 016 7 elements 32 x 14 mm 2 03 mm 2 3 40 m 131 ft 20 mm 68 mm 56 5 mm approx 288 g 10 oz 800 42 306 800 mm 1 9 8 1 12 2 20 60x Zoom 41 018 9 elements 20 60 x 22 2 7 3 mm 3 25 1 08 mm 2 0 1 2 34 20 m 112 65 ft 19 mm 83 mm 56 5 mm approx 320 g 11 2 oz 25 50 x WW ASPH 41 019 8 elements 25 50 x 18 9 mm 2 6 1 3 mm 2 35 1 6 41 28 m 134 92 ft 19 mm 1...

Page 86: ... 10 m to approx 1 200 m 10 yds to approx 1 300 yds 1 m yd up to 350 m 380 yds 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 74 mm Internal focusing via central focusing device 7 all with HDC coating Roof prism with phase correction coating P40 Watertight to a depth of 5 m 16 5 ft Die cast alum...

Page 87: ...ters 10 m up to approx 1 200 m 10 yds to approx 1 300 yds 1 m yd up to 350 m 380 yds 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 74 mm Internal focusing via central focusing device 7 all with HDC coating Roof prism with phase correction coating P40 Watertight to a depth of 5 m 16 5 ft Die ca...

Page 88: ...47ft 15mm 6 6 3 5 diopters 10 to1 100m 10 to 1 200 yds 1m yd to 366m 400yds 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 1 m 3 2 ft Carbon fiber reinforced plastic material 113x75x34mm 4 1 2 x 2 1 4 x1 1 4 in approx 220g 7 8oz incl battery n...

Page 89: ...ase for Ultravid HD 32 42 and 50 Geovid BRF 42 and 56 Cordura case with belt loop for Ultravid BR 20 and 25 Trinovid BCA 20 and 25 Rangemaster CRF 1200 and 900 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 HD 32 42 and 50 Ultravid HD BL 42 Geovid BRF 42 and 56 Woven carrying strap for U...

Page 90: ...pes 1 12 2 800 mm for all Televids Order No 42 306 Digital Adapter 3 for all Televids Order No 42 304 Tripod Adapter for binoculars for Duovid 42 and 50 Ultravid HD 32 and 50 Ultravid HD BL 42 Geovid BRF 42 and 56 Order No 42 220 Ever ready case for Televid 62 straight view for Televid HD and APO Televid 65 straight view Order No 42 312 Ever ready case for Televid 65 angled view for Televid HD and...

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Page 92: ...y 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 maximal pupil diameter of 6 mm A rule of thumb for comfortable observation is that the exit pupil of a binocular should be at least as large ...

Page 93: ...cation 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 right Reflections and flare When light rays are...

Page 94: ...r 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 sou...

Page 95: ... the surface tension it can result in the surface becoming totally wet This is precisely where Leica AquaDuraTM comes into play The coating alters the surface structure of the outer optical glass surfaces in such a way that the adhesive forces are re duced to a minimum see illustration As a result liquids no longer have any adhesion and roll off the surface In doing so they take dirt and grease su...

Page 96: ...ough 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 fabri cation and the ha...

Page 97: ...ssible to protect the particularly exposed external lens surfaces from environmental influences and from damages such as scratches These two requirements high transmission and high environ mental 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 p...

Page 98: ...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 require ments with proven and durable materials such aluminum die castings and stee...

Page 99: ...click stops A newly de signed 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 indi vidually with eyeglasses retracted without eyeglasses pulled out With its gently cushioning rubber element it guarantees...

Page 100: ... scan mode is especially helpful for the perfect measurement of distances to small or rapidly moving targets The measurement of distances is based on an eye safe light pulse that is reflected by the object that is being sighted A microprocessor uses the time elapsed until the light pulse has returned to compute the distance and then indicates it in the instrument s display LED displays in rangefin...

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Page 102: ...ions with no compromise optical and mechanical quality Photographers who want to give free rein to their creativity can choose between 18 fast and compact high performance lenses as well as two analog and one digital camera model Ideal for the different sectors of photojournalism available light and author photography Leica R system Together with the high performance lenses and the LEICA DIGITAL M...