Leica 10x42 BN Black Binocular

by Leica

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006I5DU
• Item model number: 40019
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #41,319 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 1, 2005

Product Description

Are you looking for a binocular that will cover all of your viewing needs? Look no further, the Trinovid 10x42mm is excellent for hunting, marine use or just watching your favorite sport. Nitrogen filled die cast aluminum body for fully dependable operation, in almost any environment and waterproof to more than 16 feet deep, we at Bob Wards are proud to offer you the Trinovid 10x42mm. MULTI-FUNCTION CENTRAL OPERATION Central operation permits simultaneous focusing of both halves of the binocular. Furthermore the combination wheel patented by Leica allows convenient diopter compensation for both eyes, independently of one another. Once the diopter compensations have been set, their values can be read on a scale and they can be reset quickly when the binocular is used again at another time. HDC OPTICAL COATING The lenses in all LEICA TRINOVID BN binoculars are treated with HDC optical coating (Highly Durable Coating). This innovative multiple coating is more scratch-resistant than conventional multiple coatings - a major advantage, especially for external lens surfaces. LEICA LIFETIME PASSPORT PROTECTION PLAN By registering your Leica product, and upon acknowledgement of that registration, you will gain the full benefits of the Leica Lifetime Passport Protectino Plan. This exclusive plan provides protection against manufacturer defects, functional failures, or any accidental damages to the covered equipment, including breakage, water damage, or any accident. Excluded are occurencecs of loss, theft or deliberate damage. The Leica LIfetime Passport Protection Plan is not transferrable.

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Expensive but the quality is worth the money, June 7, 2008

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This review is from: Leica 10x42 BN Black Binocular (Electronics)

These binoculars were a revelation to me. I was surprised that this level of quality was still available at any price in today's world of plastic disposable low quality consumer merchandise.

These Leica binoculars feel like a heavy glass and metal brick in comparison to other cheaper binoculars. The image is bright and contrasty. The image snaps decisively into focus. You'll want to smash your cheap binoculars against the nearest wall after you've tried these.
The one disadvantage of the grand Leica name is that I am much more careful with these binoculars than I would be with cheaper ones. Over the years I've owned it has stayed too often locked in my safe rather than with me in the car.

A couple of minor quibbles: the thin leather case that comes with it is very flimsy, you may want to buy a more sturdy aftermarket case. No front lens covers were provided. There is a sturdy one piece rubber eyepiece cover and a very nice neoprene neckstrap. While the included neckstrap is of decent quality, I replaced it with an Op Tech binocular harness chest strap. This keeps the binoculars tight against your chest until you are ready to use them. Much better in the field than a standard strap which allows the binoculars to bounce against you chest with every move.
Op/Tech Bino/Cam Harness, Elastic Version for Cameras & Binoculars - Black

After some years of owning I wanted to mount this binocular on a tripod for steadier viewing. To my dismay I found that Leica does not provide the standard tripod screw hole found on many binoculars. Leica sells the Leica Stabilite binocular tripod adapter part 42220.Leica Stabilite Binocular Tripod Adapter This one hundrd dollar plus item is a plastic cradle with tripod mounting hole and rubber strap to secure the binoculars.