Leica 8x42 Ultravid HD-Plus Customized Binocular
Model: 40078
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General Information
Prism Type | Roof |
Magnification | 8x |
Objective Lens Diameter | 42 mm |
Angle of View | 7.4° (Actual) |
Field of View | 388.5' @ 1000 yd / 129.5 m @ 1000 m |
Minimum Focus Distance | 10.2' / 3.1 m |
Exit Pupil Diameter | 5.25 mm |
Eye Relief | 15.5 mm |
Interpupillary Adjustment | 55 to 75 mm / 2.2 to 3" |
Dioptric Correction | ±4 |
Focus Type | Center |
Tripod Mount | None |
Dimensions | 5.6 x 4.8 x 2.6" / 14.2 x 12.1 x 6.7 cm |
Weight | 27.87 oz / 790 g |
Let’s start with the casing. The Leica Geovid 8x42 is an instrument with significant dimensions and weight for the 42 mm class. In the two photos below you can see how the tested instrument compares with the Ultravid HD and other top-of-the-range 8x42 pairs of binoculars.
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solid housing, comfortable to hold,, perfect correction of astigmatism,, low distortion,, sharp image almost to the very edge of the field of view,, imperceptible light fall-off on the edge of the field of view,, good quality of prisms and coatings,, circular exit pupils on black background,,...
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maximum transmission value should have been higher at this price point,, not blackened rangefinder electronic elements, clearly visible in the inner tube.
It would be difficult not to say positive things about a pair of binoculars which in no test category dropped below the average and in most got very good or excellent results. All of this was achieved keeping the dimensions of this instrument in check.
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exceptionally solid, stylish casing which is comfortable to hold,, good transmission,, sharp image in most part of the field of view,, excellent correction of astigmatism,, not very high coma,, slight chromatic aberration in the centre of the field,, negligible light fall-off on the edge of the...
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a bit too high chromatic aberration on the edge of the field of view.
Quality compact binoculars
- High-Transmittance SCHOTT HT Glass
- Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms
- HDC and AquaDura Lens Coatings
- Wide 60° Apparent Angle of View
- Nitrogen Filled, Water and Fogproof
- Closed-Bridge with Titanium Hinge Axle
- Lightweight Magnesium-Alloy Chassis
- Large Center Focusing Wheel
- Locking Right Eye Diopter
- Twist-Up Click-Stop Eyecups
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- Leica 8x42 Ultravid HD-Plus Customized Binocular
- Calfskin Leather Case
- Contoured Neoprene Strap
- Eyepiece Rainguard
- 2 x Objective Lens Caps
- 3-Year Leica No-Fault "Passport" Warranty
- Limited Lifetime Warranty