You sense rather than see the movement.. Slowly you raise your Ultravids to your eyes and there it is. Your first Snowy Owl. Picked out in ultra-clear detail. Despite the background of stark white snow despite the uncertain early-dawn light you can see individual feathers on the bird’s head ruffling in the biting wind. The Ultravids are performing as they always have; flawlessly through tropical downpours howling gales in equatorial dust bowls across frozen tundra. That really is something – your first Snowy! The “handy” binocularThe new 32 mm HD models stand out not because of their extreme compactness but also their new HD lenses which gives them increased high-performance. LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x 32 HD High-performance binocular with 32 mm objective lens diameter 8 x magnification 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. Even extreme cold cannot keep the robust Ultravids from delivering the ultimate viewing experience : the new focusing mechanism on the Leica Ultravid HD models works with high-performance Teflon disks and almost no lubrication. This ensures constant smooth focusing – even at temperatures as low as -25° where other binoculars would surely fail. Fluoride lenses With the help of new fluoride (FL) glass in Leica HD models the color fidelity and contrast of images is further improved. Optical FL lenses are to a large part made up of calcium fluoride a mineral with a crystalline structure. Unlike conventional optical lenses this creates a very low level of dispersion (light scattering) and corrects aberration (imaging errors) significantly better. So as a result the viewing experience is more natural and impressive than it has ever been before. Imitating nature : Leica AquaDuraTM The models of binocular and spotting scopes with the new HD lenses are now fitted with Leica AquaDuraTM a “hydrophobic c
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You sense rather than see the movement.. Slowly you raise your Ultravids to your eyes and there it is. Your first Snowy Owl. Picked out in ultra-clear detail. Despite the background of stark white snow despite the uncertain early-dawn light you can see individual feathers on the bird’s head ruffling in the biting wind. The Ultravids are performing as they always have; flawlessly through tropical downpours howling gales in equatorial dust bowls across frozen tundra. That really is something – your first Snowy! The robust all-around favouriteThey are almost as compact as 32 mm models and nearly as high-aperture as 50 mm binoculars. But the 42 mm Ultravids also impress due to the benefits of the new HD models – Leica AquaDuraTM and new FL lenses. 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 model perfect for any application. Even extreme cold cannot keep the robust Ultravids from delivering the ultimate viewing experience : the new focusing mechanism on the Leica Ultravid HD models works with high-performance Teflon disks and almost no lubrication. This ensures constant smooth focusing – even at temperatures as low as -25° where other binoculars would surely fail. Fluoride lenses With the help of new fluoride (FL) glass in Leica HD models the color fidelity and contrast of images is further improved. Optical FL lenses are to a large part made up of calcium fluoride a mineral with a crystalline structure. Unlike conventional optical lenses this creates a very low level of dispersion (light scattering) and corrects aberration (imaging errors) significantly better. So as a result the viewing experience is more natural and impressive than it has ever been before. Imitating nature : Leica AquaDuraTM The models of binocular and spotting scopes with the new HD lenses are now fitted with Leica AquaDuraTM a “hyd
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You sense rather than see the movement.. Slowly you raise your Ultravids to your eyes and there it is. Your first Snowy Owl. Picked out in ultra-clear detail. Despite the background of stark white snow despite the uncertain early-dawn light you can see individual feathers on the bird’s head ruffling in the biting wind. The Ultravids are performing as they always have; flawlessly through tropical downpours howling gales in equatorial dust bowls across frozen tundra. That really is something – your first Snowy! The robust all-around favouriteThey are almost as compact as 32 mm models and nearly as high-aperture as 50 mm binoculars. But the 42 mm Ultravids also impress due to the benefits of the new HD models – Leica AquaDuraTM and new FL lenses. LEICA ULTRAVID 10 x 42 HD 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.Even extreme cold cannot keep the robust Ultravids from delivering the ultimate viewing experience : the new focusing mechanism on the Leica Ultravid HD models works with high-performance Teflon disks and almost no lubrication. This ensures constant smooth focusing – even at temperatures as low as -25° where other binoculars would surely fail. Fluoride lenses With the help of new fluoride (FL) glass in Leica HD models the color fidelity and contrast of images is further improved. Optical FL lenses are to a large part made up of calcium fluoride a mineral with a crystalline structure. Unlike conventional optical lenses this creates a very low level of dispersion (light scattering) and corrects aberration (imaging errors) significantly better. So as a result the viewing experience is more natural and impressive than it has ever been before. Imitating nature : Leica AquaDuraTM The models of binocular and spotting scopes with the new HD lenses are now fitted with Leica AquaDu
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Brighter and more rugged than previous Leica offerings the Ultravid Compacts represent an entirely new era in high-performance compact European binoculars. The 100% aircraft-grade aluminum housing keeps weight to a minimum while adding considerable ruggedness. The use of ashperical lens technology in the Leica Ultravid Compacts allows for full-size binocular performance in a compact lightweight body. The new High-Lux System is a 42-layer prism coating that produces nearly 100% light transmission per glass-to-air surface thus giving the user the absolute finest image contrast and most natural color rendition across the entire spectrum. Each eyecup slides up to give most any user a comfortable eye relief. The Ultravid Compacts also feature Leicas industry-leading waterproof submersion rating of 16.5ft and offer Leicas Passport Protection Plan. The Passport Protection Plan is the only written-out unlimited lifetime warranty in the high performance segment of the optics industry. Includes a cordura case with belt loop woven carrying strap and eyepiece covers.
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The new Leica Ultravid HD represents an entirely new era in high-performance European binoculars. With over 200 innovative changes made to the previous Ultravid model the new Ultravid HD Leica’s reign atop the high-performance segment of the optics industry remains comfortably intact.New fluoride lenses and new prism coatings increase light transmission by 3% for brighter images in any light condition.The 42-layer High-Lux System prism coating produces nearly 100% light transmission per glass-to-air surface thus giving the user the absolute finest image contrast and most natural color resolution across the entire spectrum.Improved depth of field reduces the time required to focus on different objects at different distances.The unique three lens objective system allows the binocular to correct more image errors than the leading competitors’ binoculars. The new AquaDura™ lens coatings repel rain off of external lenses and facilitate cleaning of the lenses all the while protecting the lens from scratches and environmental effects. A solid magnesium housing keeps weight at a minimum while adding considerable ruggedness while the center axis pin is wholly composed of ultra-durable titanium. These materials provide the Ultravid HD with the industry’s strongest housing and superior balancing of the two optical tubes.The newly designed all-metal self-lubricating focusing system provides for smooth focusing while remaining free of unnecessary lubricants. The Ultravid HD also features Leica’s industry-leading waterproof submersion rating of 16.5ft allowing the user to confidently use the binocular at higher elevations than competing products.Each eyecup is removable for easy cleaning and upkeep.3-year Passport Protection Plan + Limited Lifetime Warranty = Strongest warranty in the high-performance segment of the optics industry.Includes a cordura case cushioned neck strap objective lens caps and a one-piece rainguard that covers and protects the two ocular lenses.
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