Kevin Purcell
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http://libertyoptics.blogspot.com/2009/01/shot-show-report-day-2.html
They actually announced these on Jan 3 but we missed them!
http://howardcommunications.com/bus...erformance-in-legend-ultra-hd-binoculars.html
As light as the Elite (at 22 and a bit ounces). Only a $10 10x tax. Wide FOV. ED glass.
One odd thing is their exit pupil in the table above ... 4.5mm for an 8x42? Is it baffled or is it a typo?
Very interesting. Their latest non-ED Legend roof is quite good. This is the next step up? And aggressive pricing?
Not on the Bushnell web site yet.
I did not examine any binos but I will try to check out the new high end models including the new Legend Ultra HDs.
They actually announced these on Jan 3 but we missed them!
http://howardcommunications.com/bus...erformance-in-legend-ultra-hd-binoculars.html
Overland Park, KS — Hunters and outdoorsmen have always valued the Legend series of binoculars from Bushnell for their ruggedness, performance and value. For 2009, Bushnell combines high quality optics and premium glass with the new Ultra Wide Custom Coating lens technology to provide the ultimate in high definition performance in two new roof prism models — the Legend Ultra-HD 8x42mm and 10x42mm. The new anti-reflective Ultra Wide Custom Coating delivers the best available light from the front lens to the eyepiece. Premium ED (Extra Low Dispersion) glass delivers optimal color performance and edge-to-edge sharpness.
Compared to similarly price optics, the Legend Ultra HD binoculars deliver a wider field of view (12 percent more than standard 10x binoculars). They are also more comfortable to use. Longer eye relief means less eye strain. The new Legend Ultra-HD binoculars are built on a lightweight, durable magnesium chassis. The lighter weight combined with new Soft Touch rubber thumb and finger grips result in binoculars that are easy to carry in the field. As a bonus they come with a Deluxe binocular harness with pre-attached neckstrap lugs that distributes the weight of the binoculars more evenly across your back.
The Legend Ultra-HD binoculars provide all weather performance with their 100 percent waterproof construction and new RainGuard® HD high-density permanent coating that eliminates external fogging.
Both models are available in black and the 10x42 model is also available in Realtree® AP™ Camo. They come complete with a premium carrying case, neck strap and custom binocular harness. Suggested retail prices are: 8x42 - $289.95 and 10x42 - $299.95. They are available at Bushnell dealers nationwide.
Legend Ultra-HD Product Specifications:
Model
Magnifi-cation
Objective Lens
Focus
Prism
Field of View ft. @ 1000 yds.
Exit Pupil (mm)
Eye Relief (mm)
Weight (oz)
Retail Price
19-8042
8x
42
Center
Roof
420
4.5
21
22.4
$289.95
19-1042
10x
42
Center
Roof
340
4.2
21
22.5
$299.95
19-8043 (AP Camo)
10x
42
Center
Roof
340
4.2
21
22.5
$309.95
As light as the Elite (at 22 and a bit ounces). Only a $10 10x tax. Wide FOV. ED glass.
One odd thing is their exit pupil in the table above ... 4.5mm for an 8x42? Is it baffled or is it a typo?
Very interesting. Their latest non-ED Legend roof is quite good. This is the next step up? And aggressive pricing?
Not on the Bushnell web site yet.