Kevin Conville
yardbirder
My bins came back from Leica today after 9 weeks. I sent them in for warranty work as the shroud that covers the hinge somehow cracked. Leica must have sent them off to Germany for how long it took but all's well in the end.
All the lusting after other bins I've experienced since I sent them away vaporized within 10 seconds of looking through them. They are spectacular. What a joy to use.
The way they snap to focus instantly, the super smooth focus w/o any play, the way the focus knob falls under my index and middle fingers using a Thumbs Up hold, the way the full field w/o blackouts or adjustment comes to view so easily, the razor sharp image, and the way they allow one to see deep into foliage... I'm in love all over again.
Leica went through them and certified them with a signed card as being to factory new standards. I don't know if they are any different than when I sent them in but they are just brilliant.
For all the carping I've heard over the years about Leica Customer service, I have to say they have been wonderful to me for the three times in 36 years I've had need of it.
Without exaggeration, I truly would not trade these for any other binocular. New or old. I'm very happy to own these true classics.
All the lusting after other bins I've experienced since I sent them away vaporized within 10 seconds of looking through them. They are spectacular. What a joy to use.
The way they snap to focus instantly, the super smooth focus w/o any play, the way the focus knob falls under my index and middle fingers using a Thumbs Up hold, the way the full field w/o blackouts or adjustment comes to view so easily, the razor sharp image, and the way they allow one to see deep into foliage... I'm in love all over again.
Leica went through them and certified them with a signed card as being to factory new standards. I don't know if they are any different than when I sent them in but they are just brilliant.
For all the carping I've heard over the years about Leica Customer service, I have to say they have been wonderful to me for the three times in 36 years I've had need of it.
Without exaggeration, I truly would not trade these for any other binocular. New or old. I'm very happy to own these true classics.