Leica Ultravid HD-Plus 10x42mm Binoculars
Key Features
- SCHOTT HT (High Transmission) glass boosts light transmission — especially in the blue-violet band — for improved color fidelity and low-light performance
- Phase-corrected P40 roof prisms with proprietary High Lux System (HLS) coatings virtually eliminate chromatic aberration for enhanced contrast and color rendition
- Scratch-resistant HDC and hydrophobic AquaDura outer-lens coatings bead off water and oil for clearer vision and easier cleaning
- Wide 63° apparent angle of view helps tame the hand-shake common to 10x optics — no tripod or harness required
- Lightweight magnesium-alloy chassis with titanium center-hinge axle and slip-resistant rubber armor
- Lubrication-free center focus with PETP discs for smooth operation across the full temperature range; locking ±4 diopter
- Twist-up two-stage click-stop eyecups and tethered flip-down objective caps
- Nitrogen-filled, fogproof, and submersible to 16.4 ft (0.5 bar); tripod-mountable with optional adapter
Description
Building on the success of the original Ultravid HD, Leica's 10x42 Ultravid HD-Plus Binoculars add improved technologies and materials to create an optical device 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. Helping compensate for the visually distracting hand shake common with using 10x and greater optics is a wide 63° apparent viewing angle. This allows the use of high-magnification binoculars without the need for stabilization equipment like harnesses or tripods.
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, which virtually eliminate chromatic aberration for enhanced color rendition and increased contrast.
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, coupled with protective rubber armoring, provide a comfortable slip-resistant grip. A lubrication-free focus system provides fast and precise focusing, with PETP discs for smooth movement throughout the broad operating temperature range.
Specifications
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| Optical | |
| Magnification | 10x |
| Objective lens diameter | 42 mm |
| Prism type | Roof, phase-corrected (P40 + HLS) |
| Glass | SCHOTT HT |
| Coatings | HDC, AquaDura |
| Angle of view (actual) | 6.4° |
| Angle of view (apparent) | 63° |
| Field of view | 337 ft @ 1000 yd (112 m @ 1000 m) |
| Exit pupil diameter | 4.2 mm |
| Eye relief | 16 mm |
| Minimum focus distance | 9.51 ft / 2.9 m |
| Interpupillary adjustment | 55–75 mm (2.2–3.0 in) |
| Diopter adjustment | ±4 (locking) |
| Focus type | Center |
| Build & Physical | |
| Chassis | Magnesium alloy, titanium hinge axle, rubber-armored |
| Fogproof | Yes, nitrogen filled |
| Waterproof | Submersible to 16.4 ft (0.5 bar) |
| Operating temperature | −13°F to +131°F |
| Dimensions | 5.8 × 4.8 × 2.7 in (14.7 × 12.2 × 6.9 cm) |
| Weight | 26.46 oz / 750 g |
Package Includes
- ✓Leica Ultravid HD-Plus 10x42 binoculars
- ✓Cordura carrying case
- ✓Carrying strap
- ✓Eyepiece cover (rain guard)
- ✓Tethered flip-down objective lens covers
- ✓Lens-cleaning cloth
