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birderbill · Friday 9th March 2007, 18:40

I'm in a position to upgrade my old trusty telescope for a newer model and being a Leica man have had my heart set on a APO 77mm. However, I have learnt on the grapevine that a new 80 mm scope is imminent. Can anyone shed any light on this and how imminent is imminent?

**postcardcv** · Friday 9th March 2007, 19:10

Your guess is as good as anyones.... an 82mm Leica scope has been rumoured for a couple of years now. It has been rumoured that it will be launched at Birdfair in August, but it's justrumours at the moment. You could always try calling Leica (01908 256400) and see if they can shed any light on it...

***Andy Bright*** · Friday 9th March 2007, 19:16

It's rumoured that Leica shelved plans during their recent financial crisis, but with their books in good order now (with the exception of Leica photographic), it's a distinct possibility again.

birderbill · Friday 9th March 2007, 20:42

Thanks for your comments, I note from Cley Spy's Leica page that they too are mentioning a new Leica scope. I'm heding up to Norfolk this wekend so will try and pop into a few places and ask around.... The plot thickens !

sage1 · Tuesday 20th March 2007, 01:35

I spoke with the Leica USA folks last week and was told that there are new Televid Scopes on the way with a planned USA release in January '08. No details, just that there are new models on the way.

S1

Friday 9th March 2007, 18:40	#1
birderbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 56	Leica 80mm spotting scope? I'm in a position to upgrade my old trusty telescope for a newer model and being a Leica man have had my heart set on a APO 77mm. However, I have learnt on the grapevine that a new 80 mm scope is imminent. Can anyone shed any light on this and how imminent is imminent?

Friday 9th March 2007, 19:10	#2
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*Andy Bright* Administrator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Herts Posts: 4,168	It's rumoured that Leica shelved plans during their recent financial crisis, but with their books in good order now (with the exception of Leica photographic), it's a distinct possibility again. __________________ www.Digiscoped.com also, if you're particularly bored, try www.andybright.com - mediocre aviation photography
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Friday 9th March 2007, 20:42	#4
birderbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suffolk Posts: 56	Thanks for your comments, I note from Cley Spy's Leica page that they too are mentioning a new Leica scope. I'm heding up to Norfolk this wekend so will try and pop into a few places and ask around.... The plot thickens !

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sage1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tahoe, NV Posts: 4	I spoke with the Leica USA folks last week and was told that there are new Televid Scopes on the way with a planned USA release in January '08. No details, just that there are new models on the way. S1

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