Leica 10x42 Ultravid HD-Plus Binoculars

Leica 10x42 Ultravid HD-Plus Binoculars

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 colour 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 stabilisation 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 colour 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. These coatings virtually eliminate chromatic aberration for enhanced colour 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 of the binoculars, coupled with protective rubber armoring, provide a comfortable slip-resistant grip. A lubrication-free focus system provides fast and precise focusing, with PETP-Discs to provide smooth movement throughout the broad operating temperature range.

Optical Performance

10x magnification

42mm objective lens diameter

Compact roof prism optical path

High-quality SCHOTT HT glass increases light transmission, especially in the blue-violet band, improves colour fidelity, and enhances low-light performance

P40 and proprietary High Lux System (HLS) prism coatings

High-temperature plasma lens coating depositing system for precise optical coating placement

Phase-corrected prisms reduce chromatic aberration for enhanced colour rendition

Scratch- and abrasion-resistant High Durable Coating (HDC) and hydrophobic AquaDura coating on outer lenses protect surfaces and cause water and oil to bead off lenses for easier cleaning and clearer vision in bad weather

Use and Handling

Lubricant-free center focus system with PETP-Discs provides smooth movement throughout the operating temperature range

±4 right-eye dioptric correction

Locking center diopter adjustment wheel

Twist-out two-stage click-stop eyecups

Flip-down tethered objective lens caps

Tripod mountable with optional adapter

Construction Details

Light and durable magnesium chassis

Titanium center hinge axle

Slip-resistant protective rubber-armored body

Nitrogen filled, fogproof and watertight to 16.5'/0.5 bar pressure

Broad -13 to 131°F operating temperature

Ergonomic thumb rests for added comfort and a better grip

Key Features:

SCHOTT HT Glass

Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms

HDC and AquaDura Lens Coatings

63° Wide-Angle Viewing

Nitrogen Filled, Water/Fogproof

Magnesium Alloy Chassis

Protective Rubber Armor

Center Focusing

Tripod Mountable

Twist-Up Click-Stop Eyecups

What's in the Box:

Leica 10x42 Ultravid HD-Plus Binoculars

Cordura Nylon Case

Contoured Neoprene Strap

Eyepiece Rainguard

Objective Lens Caps