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Description of Leica Ultravid Blackline Binoculars

Ultravid Blackline binoculars are one of the lightest premium binoculars made by Leica Camera AG. The optical performance and good aesthetic design are a real state of the art with four different models (8x20, 10x25, 8x42 and 10x42), ideal for every outdoor enthusiast. A beautiful and very elegant leather trim in compact form makes them suitable even for glamorous occasions: when trying to get details in a theater, traveling or during any sporting event. A Superior traditional build quality made of the finest materials makes the Silverline a real pleasure to use. They are also very comfortable to handle with non-slip leather armoring and ultra-light body which is still enough robust to protect them against impacts.

Important features

These ultra-light binoculars have a good weight distribution, which makes them extremely comfortable to use. For a safe non-slip grip, Ultravid Blackline is dressed in leather mixed with a highly prized, strong magnesium frame that also makes them extremely durable and corrosion free. This lightweight combination oh Blackline range provides easy handling for extended periods of time. Its classical elegance and compact size make them easy to store into pockets. These small binoculars are of superb quality and are fully waterproof. Tight seals make them impervious to any moisture and other particles that could get into the construction, and the dry nitrogen filled housing eliminates internal condensation which could occur in sudden temperature changes. You can use them even in harsh weather conditions such as rain and snow. They are also watertight and submerging them to a water depth of 5 meters (16.5 feet) won’t cause any damage. Leica Ultravid Blackline binoculars impress with a wide field of view which ensures easy scanning of the surroundings.

Optical properties

Blackline binoculars are a great companion for all outdoor enthusiasts. Because of their elegant appearance, they are also perfect for glamorous occasions such as shows in the theater, sporting events, etc. The optical performance is far from disappointing with thanks to the fully multi-coated system. On the lenses, a highly durable coating (HDC) is applied which makes them abrasion-resistant and helps achieve a higher light transmission rate. Roof prisms are phase corrected (P40), which reduces reflections and increases contrast. HighLux System (HLS) applied on prism surfaces of all Ultravid binoculars and 42mm front lens diameter also make the view-through extremely bright and razor-sharp with enhanced color fidelity. For adjusting the focus, you can use the central focus knob and central diopter integrated into the focusing wheel. With this focusing mechanism, you can’t accidentally move the setting. Rubber eyecups have a multi-positioned mechanism, convenient for those wearing glasses and those not wearing them. They have two click-stops for setting a proper eye relief.

Other features and accessories

Leica Ultravid 42 Blackline includes a leather carrying strap, an eyepiece cover, and a Cordura case in the package. They are also equipped with a tripod adaptable screw where you can mount the tripod if you need steadier images.

Features of Leica Ultravid Blackline Binoculars

  • Fully multi-coated Lenses (HDC)
  • Phase Correction (P-40)
  • Prism Coatings (HLS)
  • BaK-4 Prisms
  • Single-hinge Design
  • Magnesium Body
  • Smooth Rubber Armoring
  • Twist-up Eyecup
  • Central Focus Wheel
  • Central Diopter
  • Tripod Adaptable
  • Waterproof and Fog-proof (nitrogen gas purged)
  • Submersible (5 meters/16.5 feet)

Accessories of Leica Ultravid Blackline Binoculars

  • Leather Carrying Strap
  • Eyepiece Covers
  • Cordura Case
  • Lens Cleaning Cloth

Warranty Terms and Conditions

Leica manufacturer gives 10 years of warranty for all sports optics only to the original owner that provides valid warranty/service document that has been dated, stamped and signed by the Authorized dealer on the day of purchase.

You can learn more about our own warranty policy on the following link:

https://www.optics-trade.eu/en/warranty-policy.html

No matter what happens to your binoculars, we will be here to help you.

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The name itself suggests the purpose of pocket binoculars which is to be able to store and carry them around in your pockets. They are small, lightweight, and very easy to hold in hands and carry around the neck.

They’re perfect for birding, traveling, safari, or any outdoor observations (sports events or concerts).

To ensure smaller dimensions and compactness they usually have a roof prism system that offers better optical technology and binoculars are therefore sharper. The other occurring prism system is reverse Porro.

Due to their small size, the lens diameters are between 20mm and 26mm and the magnification is normally between 8x and 12x. 

With most pocket binoculars the bridge folds at two different places to bring both optical barrels together – that way they’re really compact, suitable to store in pockets and offer closer interpupillary distance.

However, in some rare cases, the bridge folds in only one place which makes them less compact. Because they are intended to be used outside they are usually waterproof and fogproof, to prevent any inside fogging when exposing your binoculars to extreme temperature fluctuations.

To keep their compactness, they have short eye relief which makes them less suitable for eyeglass wearers.

In comparison with compact binoculars, they have smaller magnifications and smaller objective lenses. But in comparison with opera glasses, they are bigger and have bigger magnifications.

However, due to their small size, they may not be the most comfortable to look through. If the barrels are too close or the focusing knob is too small they may be more difficult and uncomfortable to use.

Main Features of Pocket Binocular:

  • (+) easy to store in your pockets

  • (+) lightweight

  • (+) waterproof and fogproof

  • (+) easy handling and carrying

  • (+) suitable for daytime observations

  • (+) versatile

  • (-) short eye relief (less suitable for eyeglass wearers)

  • (+/-) lens diameter < 26 mm

Compact Binoculars Vs. Pocket Binocular

Compact binoculars:

  • have a lens diameter bigger than 30 mm 

  • are more demanding to put into the pocket

  • are not so small.

Compact binoculars usually have only one fold, while pocket binocular has two folds.

In fact, pocket binocular is meant for those, who care the most about the appearance (small size, compactness) and not so much about the quality of observing, since it is a little uncomfortable to use it.

Compact binoculars are however much more comfortable and suitable for those who intend to take the observations more seriously. In low light conditions, none of them are doing too well.

In general, pocket binocular is almost unusable in such situations. It is very hard to use this type of binocular when wearing glasses.

Binoculars for Bird watching

People do not buy this type of binocular primarily for birding. However, this is binocular that you can always carry in your pocket and when it comes to the situation to observe, you can take that binocular out of your pocket and look through it. 

Watching is usually better with 8x than 10x magnification, since binocular with 8x magnification is smaller and easier to hold. 

Best Pocket Binoculars

The best binoculars are produced by the renowned European sports optics manufacturers such as:

  • <a href="https://admin2.optics-trade.eu/us/ /binoculars=" "="" shopby="" manufacturer-leica.html"="" title="Leica Binoculars" target="_blank">Leica Binoculars,

  • <a href="https://admin2.optics-trade.eu/us/ /binoculars=" "="" shopby="" manufacturer-swarovski.html"="" title="Swarovski binoculars" target="_blank">Swarovski Binoculars and

  • <a href="https://admin2.optics-trade.eu/us/ /binoculars=" "="" shopby="" manufacturer-zeiss.html"="" title="Zeiss binoculars" target="_blank">Zeiss Binoculars.

Leica Binoculars

There are two series of Leica's binoculars- Trinovid and Ultravid. Ultravid is considered to be one of the best and Trinovid is more entry-level. Both have superior optics in a pocket format.  

Ultravid is available in black and silver line and its armoring is made of black leather. Its overall appearance is truly amazing- it is extremely small and has a dual hinge design which allows the binocular to fold in two places and thus makes the binocular even smaller (when folded).

Swarovski Binoculars

As far as the Swarovski binoculars are concerned, the latter presented only one series on the market, called CL pocket. There are two configurations of them, 8x25 and 10x25, available in black, hunting-green, and sand colors.

Zeiss Binoculars

Zeiss binoculars are the latest among all mentioned above because they came on the market the last.

They claim that they are the best in this category as far as the optical performance is concerned since they were presented later than the others and so it was possible to further improve them.

They are also available in 8x25 and 10x25 and have a unique design with an interesting central bridge - the hinge is not symmetrical since the binoculars are folded so that the central focus knob is on the side.

Roof prisms

Pocket binocular is one of the smallest in the category of binoculars.

As mentioned before, they normally feature roof prisms, instead of Porro prisms. Since Porro prisms are so much bigger, their size disables them to be a part of pocket binocular construction.

Binoculars with Porro prism can never be folded as tightly as those with roof prism. This is the reason why pocket binocular rarely (almost never) features Porro prisms.  

Another important thing to point out is that pocket binocular features a dual hinge mechanism.

Since size plays such an important factor, one hinge mechanism is simply out of question.

As you can see in the picture, dual hinge binoculars can be folded way closer than one hinge binoculars, which enables the user to simply store them in a pocket of a small space.

Since Porro prism are bigger, they produce brighter, sharper, and more realistic 3D images. Therefore Porro prism binoculars can have better optical performance as equally priced roof prism counterparts.

Dual Hinge BinocularsOne Hinge Binoculars

 

One hinge and dual hinge binoculars

short presentation of Pocket Binocular is available here.