I also recently received a question from a reader which alerted me to the fact that Leica may be miss quoting the width of the view on their 8x42 Trinovid HD binoculars: Main Features & Specificationsįor more details take a look at their main specifications supplied by Leica (PDF file): Leica Trinovid 42 HD Specifications Field of View on the 8x42 Trinovid? Then when you are done, you can wrap up the bins into it and so it now becomes the Trinovid HD carrying case. Made from neoprene I have read that like a harness, it has the advantage in that it takes the weight of the binoculars off of your neck and prevents it from swinging about as what can happen with a traditional neck strap. Leica seem totally convinced by it as they state that in terms of protection, it is guaranteed for the binoculars lenses in any type of use.Īt first people seemed quite sceptical about the idea, but the initial reviews from those who have actually used it seem to be mostly positive. In simple terms it is a binocular harness and carrying case all in one! Other features include a stainless-steel center hinge and large eye-cups with 4 click-stops and a reasonably good amount of eye-relief (15mm on the 10x42 and 17mm on the 8x42 model).Īnother new addition and something that comes suppled with the Trinovid HD is Leica’s new ADVENTURE STRAP. I have also read that they also have an improved optical and mechanical configuration that markedly reduces stray light. Usually it indicates that ED glass elements are used in the lenses and a number of other coatings are added to the lenses and prisms to improve the view, but as I say no exact details are given in their marketing.Īs far as I know, these new models still feature a P40 phase correction coating on the prisms as well as their HighLux system (HLS) – A mirror layer on the prisms that is said by Leica to increase light transmission significantly (99.5%) which in turn increases the image brightness. This includes unpredictable weather as they are fully waterproof (impermeable to water to a depth of 4m) as well as being fog-proof as the air inside them has been replaced with dry nitrogen gas.Īs is eluded to in their new name, these Leica Trinovid HD binoculars have HD optics (High Definition), although rather frustratingly Leica do not specify as to what exactly this means. This housing is then covered in a rubber armouring, which ensures that they are durable as well as tough enough to handle rugged conditions. As you would imagine, the highest quality for which all Leica sport optics are renowned is still very evident in both their manufacturing and optical quality.įor instance, you won’t find any plastic parts on the body and the chassis is made from magnesium which is very light as well as strong, but more robust than the polycarbonate shells that are now also commonly used.
#Leitz binoculars 6x24 7x42 trinovid 10x40 8x32 plus#
Whilst still in no way can you classify them as being cheap, in comparison to their flagship Ultravid HD Plus binoculars, the Trinovid’s are relatively affordable. We developed the new Trinovid’s to be fully-featured and to maintain Leica’s high standard for exceptional engineering while providing superior value and performance as the new Best in Class of premium entry-level binoculars.” Available in 8x42 and 10x42 configurations, these premium "entry level" binoculars ( costing under $1000 / £1000) in their line up now include a number of improvements on what has to be said were already excellent bins:Īccording to Terry Moore, Leica Sport Optics head of sales & marketing, “In everything we do at Leica, our objective is to be best in class.
Leica has updated it’s much loved Trinovid binoculars.