The Story
Leica 12x50 Ultravid HD-Plus Binoculars
Building on the success of the original Ultravid HD, Leica's 12x50 Ultravid HD-Plus Binoculars add improved technologies and materials to create an optic with bright and clear images across the entire field of view. The full-size HD-Plus binoculars deliver enhanced contrast and true colour fidelity, with virtually zero distortion, even in low-light conditions. Helping to compensate for the visually distracting hand shake common with using 10x and greater optics, is a wide 68° apparent viewing angle. This allows the use of high-magnification binoculars without the need for stabilisation equipment like harnesses or tripods, although high-powered binoculars could always benefit from these devices.
Leica uses specially formulated SCHOTT HT extra-low dispersion (ED) 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 and overall image sharpness.
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 wear-resistant 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
12x magnification
50mm objective lenses
Roof prism optical path
SCHOTT HT extra-low dispersion glass increases light transmission, especially in blue-violet band, improves colour fidelity, and enhances low-light performance
P40 phase-correcting and proprietary High Lux System (HLS) prism coatings reduce internal light scatter for sharper images with improved contrast
High-temperature plasma lens coating depositing system for precise optical coating placement
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
301.2' field of view at 1000 yards
Wide 68° apparent angle of view
Long 13mm eye relief
Comfortable 4.2mm exit pupil
Use and Handling
Lubricant-free center focus system with PETP-Discs provides smooth movement throughout the operating temperature range
58-74mm interpupillary adjustment range
±4 right-eye dioptric correction with locking center diopter adjustment wheel
Twist-out two-stage click-stop eyecups
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' (5m)
Flip-down tethered objective lens caps
Broad -13 to 131°F (-25 to 55°C) operating temperature
Ergonomic thumb rests for added comfort and a better grip
Key Features:
Extra-Low Dispersion SCHOTT HT Glass
Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms
HDC and AquaDura Lens Coatings
Wide 68° Apparent Angle of View
Nitrogen Filled, Water and Fogproof
Closed-Bridge Configuration
Magnesium-Alloy Chassis
Large Center Focusing Knob
Tripod Mountable with Optional Adapter
Twist-Up Click-Stop Eyecups
What's in the Box:
Leica 12x50 Ultravid HD-Plus Binoculars
One-Piece Ocular Rainguard
Cordura Carrying Case
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Leica 12x50 Ultravid HD-Plus Binoculars
Building on the success of the original Ultravid HD, Leica's 12x50 Ultravid HD-Plus Binoculars add improved technologies and materials to create an optic with bright and clear images across the entire field of view. The full-size HD-Plus binoculars deliver enhanced contrast and true colour fidelity, with virtually zero distortion, even in low-light conditions. Helping to compensate for the visually distracting hand shake common with using 10x and greater optics, is a wide 68° apparent viewing angle. This allows the use of high-magnification binoculars without the need for stabilisation equipment like harnesses or tripods, although high-powered binoculars could always benefit from these devices.
Leica uses specially formulated SCHOTT HT extra-low dispersion (ED) 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 and overall image sharpness.
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 wear-resistant 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
12x magnification
50mm objective lenses
Roof prism optical path
SCHOTT HT extra-low dispersion glass increases light transmission, especially in blue-violet band, improves colour fidelity, and enhances low-light performance
P40 phase-correcting and proprietary High Lux System (HLS) prism coatings reduce internal light scatter for sharper images with improved contrast
High-temperature plasma lens coating depositing system for precise optical coating placement
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
301.2' field of view at 1000 yards
Wide 68° apparent angle of view
Long 13mm eye relief
Comfortable 4.2mm exit pupil
Use and Handling
Lubricant-free center focus system with PETP-Discs provides smooth movement throughout the operating temperature range
58-74mm interpupillary adjustment range
±4 right-eye dioptric correction with locking center diopter adjustment wheel
Twist-out two-stage click-stop eyecups
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' (5m)
Flip-down tethered objective lens caps
Broad -13 to 131°F (-25 to 55°C) operating temperature
Ergonomic thumb rests for added comfort and a better grip
Key Features:
Extra-Low Dispersion SCHOTT HT Glass
Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms
HDC and AquaDura Lens Coatings
Wide 68° Apparent Angle of View
Nitrogen Filled, Water and Fogproof
Closed-Bridge Configuration
Magnesium-Alloy Chassis
Large Center Focusing Knob
Tripod Mountable with Optional Adapter
Twist-Up Click-Stop Eyecups
What's in the Box:
Leica 12x50 Ultravid HD-Plus Binoculars
One-Piece Ocular Rainguard
Cordura Carrying Case
