Binocular Reviews

Brand: Leica

‘Leica Camera AG‘ is an international company and a popular brand in the optical industry. Having originated in Germany with the wide range of products has today spread worldwide.

Model: Ultravid BR 20 Compact Binocular

Leica Ultravid BR 20 Compact Binocular belongs to the compact series of the brand and these Ultravid Models are very compact and robust. They seem to be small but give a high performance at general outdoor observations.

Structure:

This Compact binocular is been structured with Roof prism. The housing is made of aluminium and is been filled with nitrogen gas. It has rubber armouring and is highly shock absorbent. The body colour of black looks very modish. The dimension and the weight of this product are 93H x 111W x 39D mm and 240 grams respectively. It consists of a special Phase correcting Coating P40 and HighLux-System HLS.

Observation:

Leica Ultravid BR 20 Roof Prism Binocular has a focus system of Internal focusing through the central focusing knob. The centre wheel gives easy adjustments to clear focus and viewing. The objective lens diameter is 20mm and the magnification ability is 8 times to the original size. Viewing objects that are far and even close meets the desired results with the Aspherical lens technology. Focusing to the edges is also possible without any colour fringes. While viewing closer images that get even closer to you, produces spectacular observation.

Technical:

• This Compact Binocular churn out the field of view at 1000m as close to 113m, this makes great for observing wildlife, nature and bird watching too.
• The close focusing is up to 1.8m that gets hold of the closer images even closer, this feature comparatively seems better to even the high-end models.
• With the long eye relief and the special eyepieces, it gives viewing comfort even to the eyeglass wearers.
• Found in this model are 6 lenses on each side and all with HDC coating. This gives clearer and precise viewing without any colour fringes.
• This Roof prism model with Phase Correcting coating P40 and HighLux-System HLS gives an improved definition to the binocular.
• This Binocular proves to be waterproof with the nitrogen gas filling. Hence, worry not for the rain or any water splash.
• The water tightness shows up to the depth of 5 metres in water.
• The exit pupil and the twilight factor are 2.5mm and 12.7 respectively.

With the set compactness, in concert with its robustness and waterproof design it seems to be suitable for travelling. The package contents of Leica Ultravid BR 20 Waterproof Binocular are Woven carrying strap, Eyepiece cover and Cordura case with belt loop.

Leica Ultravid BR20 Binocular - Technical Specifications, Features

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