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Leica 10x42 BN Black Binocular | 
 enlarge | Brand: Leica
Category: Photography
List Price: $1,675.00
Buy New: $1,549.00
You Save: $126.00 (8%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 52898
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.5
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
Warranty: 30 years warranty
MPN: 40019
Model: 40019
UPC: 799429400149
EAN: 0799429400194
ASIN: B00006I5DU
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 10 Times magnification | | • | 42mm (diameter) objective | | • | Leica HDC multi-layer coating offers increased resistance to scratches | | • | Weatherproof and Water-Resistant | | • | Sliding eyecups and diopter adjustment for eyeglass wearers |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
Optical high performance is Leica's core expertise - and not only the famous Leica camera lenses profit from this. Leica binoculars stand for bright images thanks to outstanding optical performance. Now Leica has succeeded in improving the environmental resistance of the lens coating even further with the newly developed HDC coating technology (High Durable Coating). Above all, the resulting scratch-resistance of the multilayer coating used on the outside surfaces ensures that you will long continue to enjoy bright images. After all, the scratch-resistance of the HDC lens coating surpasses even the requirements of the highest level of the relevant German DIN standard. With LEICA TRINOVID range of binoculars, Leica provides ideal opportunities to track down nature at close proximity or to view the vast expanses of space in all their beauty. People who wear spectacles can also enjoy the full format of the extremely large visual field of view of the LEICA TRINOVID BN lenses with high light-gathering power - thanks to the sophisticated design of the eyepieces and the eyecups that can be moved to one side at lightning speed. That is why the LEICA TRINOVID range has the letter "B "(from the German word "brillentauglich" meaning "suitable for wearers of spectacles") in its name. The "N" stands for the exceptional near zone viewing. Bring your subjects right up close and study all the details of the finest structures for yourself. The LEICA TRINOVID BN range includes the perfect model for every possible application and is the ideal choice in the short or long term. The binoculars features up to 5m presswater impermeability thanks to complete sealing with O-rings.
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| Customer Reviews:
Expensive but the quality is worth the money June 7, 2008
These binoculars were a revelation to me. I was surprised that this level of quality was still available at any price in today's world of plastic disposable low quality consumer merchandise.
These Leica binoculars feel like a heavy glass and metal brick in comparison to other cheaper binoculars. The image is bright and contrasty. The image snaps decisively into focus. You'll want to smash your cheap binoculars against the nearest wall after you've tried these.
The one disadvantage of the grand Leica name is that I am much more careful with these binoculars than I would be with cheaper ones. Over the years I've owned it has stayed too often locked in my safe rather than with me in the car.
A couple of minor quibbles: the thin leather case that comes with it is very flimsy, you may want to buy a more sturdy aftermarket case. No front lens covers were provided. There is a sturdy one piece rubber eyepiece cover and a very nice neoprene neckstrap. While the included neckstrap is of decent quality, I replaced it with an Op Tech binocular harness chest strap. This keeps the binoculars tight against your chest until you are ready to use them. Much better in the field than a standard strap which allows the binoculars to bounce against you chest with every move.
Op/Tech Bino/Cam Harness, Elastic Version for Cameras & Binoculars - Black
After some years of owning I wanted to mount this binocular on a tripod for steadier viewing. To my dismay I found that Leica does not provide the standard tripod screw hole found on many binoculars. Leica sells the Leica Stabilite binocular tripod adapter part 42220.Leica Stabilite Binocular Tripod Adapter This one hundrd dollar plus item is a plastic cradle with tripod mounting hole and rubber strap to secure the binoculars.
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