» 2007 Buyer’s Guide - Leica Ultravid 10x42 BR Binoculars «
In Short
Ultravid = Ultralight + Ultrabright + Ultrarugged. In fact now that I’ve used the Ultravid BRs over a couple of months it’s apparent just how much better they are than my old glasses. Easy and comfortable to use, optically perfect and rugged to last a lifetime. What more could one ask for?
The body is magnesium, the center axis shaft is titanium, there’s no plastic in the focusing mechanism, and the whole binocular is rubber-armor-coated.
The highest magnification for binoculars of the 42 mm Ultravid series. The newly designed eyepiece cup provides an especially comfortable eye position. This is especially noticeable via improved steadiness when viewing over long distances. The distinctive, precise diopter adjustment on the central column makes it easy to check the setting at a glance. The diopter can also be easily found by feel, but it locks and won’t get accidentally knocked off its setting.
Ultravid 10x42 BR Features
Prism Type: Roof
Magnification: 10x
Objective Diameter: 42mm
Angle of View: 6.4°
Field-of-View: (@ 1000 Yds) 336’ (112 m at 1000 m)
Minimum Focus Distance: 9.5’ (2.9 m)
Exit Pupil Diameter: 4.2mm
Eye Relief: 16mm
Relative Brightness: 17.6
Twilight Factor: 20.5
Focus Type: Center
Weatherproofing: Waterproof & fogproof
Tripod Socket: No
Dimensions: 4.8 x 5.6 x 2.6” (121 x 142 x 67mm) WxHxD
Weight: 1.69 lb (765 g)
Limited Lifetime Warranty
I had problems with fogged up eyeside lenses at the beginning while hunting hart and sweating around the eyes (well, not just around the eyes). Now I use anti fog gel which keeps the lenses fog free.
The eyepiece caps and the objective caps don´t last very long, but after calling Leica the Customer Service replaced those broken caps immediately for no cost. Great Service!!!
on 03/06 at 01:37 PM
