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LEICA ULTRAVID 8X42 HD-PLUS BINOCULARS

SKU: 1017075     MPN:

LS40093

$4,680.00

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These binoculars offer bright and clear images with enhanced contrast and accurate colour fidelity, even in low-light conditions. The SCHOTT HT glass and special coatings improve light transmission and reduce chromatic aberration. They're lightweight with a durable magnesium alloy chassis and are waterproof and fogproof, making them reliable in various conditions. The ergonomic design ensures a comfortable grip, and the binoculars are tripod mountable for stability during extended use.

Features

  • SCHOTT HT Glass
  • Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms
  • HDC and AquaDura Lens Coatings
  • Nitrogen Filled, Water/Fogproof
  • Closed-Bridge Configuration
  • Magnesium-Alloy Chassis
  • Protective Rubber Armor
  • Center Focusing
  • Tripod Mountable
  • Twist-Up Click-Stop Eyecups

Building on the success of the original Ultravid HD

Leica's 8x42 Ultravid HD-Plus Binoculars add improved technologies and materials to create an optic with bright and clear images across the entire field of view. The HD-Plus binoculars deliver enhanced contrast and true color fidelity, with virtually zero distortion, even in low-light conditions.

Leica upgraded the glass

Leica upgraded the glass to specially formulated SCHOTT HT glass, which increases light transmission especially in the blue-violet light band, improves color fidelity, and enhances low-light performance. Scratch- and abrasion-resistant High Durable Coating (HDC) and hydrophobic AquaDura coating on the outer lenses protect surfaces and cause water and oil to bead off for easier cleaning and clearer vision. The roof prisms feature P40 phase correction and proprietary High Lux System (HLS) coatings. These coatings virtually eliminate chromatic aberration for enhanced color rendition and increased contrast.

Complementing the optical performance

Complementing the optical performance are uncompromising construction details. To reduce user fatigue during long glassing sessions, the chassis is made of a lightweight yet durable magnesium alloy, with a titanium center hinge axle. The optical tubes are nitrogen filled for fogproof performance and sealed to make the binoculars submersible to 16.4' or 0.5 bar of pressure. Ergonomic thumb indents on the bottom of the binoculars coupled with protective rubber armoring provide a comfortable slip-resistant grip. A lubrication-free focus system provides fast and precise focusing, with PETP-Discs to provide smooth movement throughout the broad operating temperature range.

Optical Performance

  • 8x magnification
  • 42mm objective lens diameter
  • Compact roof prism optical path
  • High-quality SCHOTT HT glass increases light transmission, especially in the blue-violet band, improves color fidelity, and enhances low-light performance
  • P40 and proprietary High Lux System (HLS) prism coatings
  • High-temperature plasma lens coating depositing system for precise optical coating placement
  • Phase-corrected prisms reduce chromatic aberration for enhanced color rendition
  • Scratch- and abrasion-resistant High Durable Coating (HDC) and hydrophobic AquaDura coating on outer lenses protect surfaces and cause water and oil to bead off lenses for easier cleaning and clearer vision in bad weather

Use and Handling

  • Lubricant-free center focus system with PETP-Discs provides smooth movement throughout the operating temperature range
  • ±4 right-eye dioptric correction
  • Locking center diopter adjustment wheel
  • Twist-out two-stage click-stop eyecups
  • Flip-down tethered objective lens caps
  • Tripod mountable with optional adapter

Construction Details

  • Light and durable magnesium chassis
  • Titanium center hinge axle
  • Slip-resistant protective rubber-armored body
  • Nitrogen filled, fogproof and watertight to 16.5'/0.5 bar pressure
  • Broad -13 to 131°F operating temperature
  • Ergonomic thumb rests for added comfort and a better grip

Specifications

Prism Type

Prism Type
Roof

Performance

Magnification
8x
Objective Lens Diameter
42 mm
Angle of View
7.4° (Actual)
Field of View
389' @ 1000 yd / 129.15 m @ 1000 m
Minimum Focus Distance
9.84' / 3 m
Exit Pupil Diameter
5.2 mm
Eye Relief
15.5 mm
Interpupillary Adjustment
55 to 75 mm / 2.2 to 3"
Diopter Adjustment
-4 to +4
Focus Type
Center

Features

Fogproof
Yes, Nitrogen Filled
Water Resistance
Waterproof

General

Dimensions
5.6 x 4.8 x 2.6" / 14.2 x 12.1 x 6.7 cm
Weight
27.87 oz / 790 g

Packaging Info

Package Weight
3.045 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
10.6 x 8.4 x 6.65"