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  1. Dialyt

    Leica 8x20 Ultravid - Modified

    Was this a red tester set for dealers?
  2. Dialyt

    Leica 8x20 Ultravid - Modified

    My Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR came with two eyepiece covers which attach to the carrying strap.
  3. Dialyt

    Leica Spotting Scope Eyepieces

    The APO-Televid 77 and Televid 77 eyepieces are the exact same. But do these old eyepieces fit the new 82 and 65 Televid scopes? I don't think so.
  4. Dialyt

    Poor Leica Repair Service USA

    The OP never mentioned what was wrong with his binoculars...
  5. Dialyt

    New binoculars from leica

    I'm not sure they can demand a sales receipt. Surely the warranty card should be more than adequate?
  6. Dialyt

    New binoculars from leica

    I've not seen an underside picture. Can anyone confirm if the Noctivid have thumb depressions or thumb horns?
  7. Dialyt

    New binoculars from leica

    I understand that the UK is Leica's biggest market for binoculars, mainly to the birding sector. That's why they chose to release the Noctivid at the Birdfair. I like the look of that binocular, but there is no way I can afford or justify it. I am really happy with my existing first generation...
  8. Dialyt

    Omid's innovation (split from 'new Leica binocular' thread)

    That may be useful for a riflescope but not so much for binoculars. Extraneous light which adversely affects the view is dealt with very effectively by eyecups; it's not just about placing the eyes to fit the eye relief of the binocular, it's about providing the very best viewing experience.
  9. Dialyt

    New binoculars from leica

    The Swaro 8x32 is very nice - Leica could easily produce these and I think they would sell well. Higher QC would surely result in price increases. Do birders actually want heavy, stabilised bins? Zoom binoculars are an unhappy compromise.
  10. Dialyt

    New binoculars from leica

    An 8x32 Noctivid would be very sweet. It will probably follow the initial release of the 42mm models. Even sweeter but unlikely would be a Leica Noctivid 7x32. I would hope that there would be a 7x42 in order to live up to the nocturnal name.
  11. Dialyt

    New binoculars from leica

    Yes I agree. It's a cool name. Presumably they have the AquaDura coating. The fact that MADE IN is highlighted in white would suggest to me that these will be marked MADE IN GERMANY, else-wise it would be in a more discrete location, marked in black MADE BY LEICA PORTUGAL. I find myself...
  12. Dialyt

    Leica UK Warranty Question

    Is the warranty transferable to a new owner if you sell your binocular privately, assuming it was a genuine UK import?
  13. Dialyt

    Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR

    Hi Kimmo, I just looked again, and the flecks are very small and there are not a great number of them. Do you think the rotating plastic eyecup sleeve discrepancy issue is irrelevant?
  14. Dialyt

    Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR

    Thank you Gijs. Would a hammer do the job just as well? I take your point though - not to obsess about unimportant things.
  15. Dialyt

    Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR

    Fair enough re: objective covers/case for the Ultravid compact. Now, I hate to come across as obsessive, but here I go... I did something I knew I would regret with my new binocular: I looked through each barrel the wrong way at a light and noticed several specs of fine dust on each side...
  16. Dialyt

    Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR

    I was thinking more about objective covers as none are supplied.
  17. Dialyt

    Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR

    I received my Ultravid 8x20 today. I'm pleased with them. Only two quibbles. No objective covers - does anyone know of any solutions? And the belt loop on the pouch is a bit of a joke. They are made in Portugal.
  18. Dialyt

    Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR

    When did you buy your 8x20 Ultravid?
  19. Dialyt

    Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR

    Very good, thanks. I thought perhaps they were made in Portugal. Of course, that wouldn't be a problem since most of the work on the Ultravids are carried out there, with final assembly in Germany. I just wanted to know what it says on the binocular.
  20. Dialyt

    Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR

    Rather than start a new thread, I want to ask a question: Where is the Leica Ultravid 8x20 BR made?
  21. Dialyt

    Pocket bino choice, Leica Ultravid 8x20 vs Swarovski CL Pocket 8x25 etc.

    This makes no sense! If it's a 30% OR a 50% difference then it works both ways. It can't be one value up and the other down when comparing the 2 models.
  22. Dialyt

    Leica Trinovid BA 7x42

    Great! I would be interested in seeing some pics of your new acquisition and your feedback when you've tried them out!
  23. Dialyt

    Leica Trinovid BA 7x42

    I think they are very good, with an excellent field of view of 140m at 1000m. The close focus is not brilliant - around 6m I think. The newer BN range greatly improved the close focus of all the models in the range. Personally speaking, I would not be prepared to pay more than £500. If they were...
  24. Dialyt

    Leica Ultravids in hot car

    I don't mind the security as they are fully insured. Heat is the only worry! There's a Nikon D7100 in there too. Now that has a battery so could be an issue. It's in the boot. I once left a Garmin satnav in the windscreen on some hot days and the lithium battery was fried.
  25. Dialyt

    Leica Ultravids in hot car

    I live in Northern Ireland, not the superheat capital of the world by any means, but we've had some hot weather recently, and the interior of cars does get very hot. I have a pair of Leica Ultravid 8x32 BR I keep in the car - in the boot, or 'trunk'. They are in a backpack with some outdoor...
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