Seems Leica is having trouble co-ordinating the gradual reveals of Noctivid. Its a shame for all the folks that worked to put it all together but its fun for us.
Lee
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New binoculars from leica (1 Viewer)
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Seems Leica is having trouble co-ordinating the gradual reveals of Noctivid. Its a shame for all the folks that worked to put it all together but its fun for us.
Lee
A2GG
Beth
The Opticron Traveller ED was also prematurely leaked on youtube. They yanked the video after a day or so.
Hooray for leaks !
Noctivid...the name is making me sleepy. Maybe the Noctivid is meant for use only in dreams.
Dreams and dream-like states have been claimed to transport people to alternative realities where The Red Sox wear blue, England always wins the football World Cup, Australia lies close to the Arctic (and has a decent cricket team) and binoculars are famous for their views tinted red, blue and green, and where people actually argue across continents about them.
It would never happen in real life :-O
Lee
That looks like it's going to be a good looking binocular! Glad they kept the excellent central diopter adjustment. Sure not crazy about the NAME though!
A2GG
Beth
If you say it 3 times you'll fall into a deep sleep.
David in NC
Well-known member
Noctivid...Noctivid...Nocti.....................................
NDhunter
Experienced observer
Leica is very bold to give it the name Octovid. I suppose we will see.
Zeiss has been the low light leader with AK prisms, and coatings to match.
I think we have about reached the pinnacle, of transmission. I do like companies trying
to improve things, their current design is over 20 years old.
Jerry
Zeiss has been the low light leader with AK prisms, and coatings to match.
I think we have about reached the pinnacle, of transmission. I do like companies trying
to improve things, their current design is over 20 years old.
Jerry
Torview
Well-known member
The diopter does`nt look like the UV to me, looks more like the SV`s.
On closer examination I think you are right. I was probably just "focusing" on the hinge.
Dialyt
The Definitive Binocular
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, like many no doubt, of being very much tempted by these binoculars, but let's be honest, I don't need them! My Ultravid 8x32BR are excellent.
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A2GG
Beth
Same here ... I don't need them and also I don't even feel tempted.
I already have a great Leica bino. But, it's fun to talk about and speculate and
I'm looking forward to the first reviews from folks here on the forum.
I just need a new mid-sized bin (30/32mm) at some point.
Dialyt
The Definitive Binocular
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.
David in NC
Well-known member
I have decided to hold off on the SFs that I *thought* I wanted for so long...
Maybe for these?
Then again a large pair of Uvid + (x50s) would compliment my 8x42s nicely...
And what was that about Swarovski polling folks about thoughts on a zoom or switch-power bin a few months ago???
Hmmm.... DECISIONS! o
Maybe for these?
Then again a large pair of Uvid + (x50s) would compliment my 8x42s nicely...
And what was that about Swarovski polling folks about thoughts on a zoom or switch-power bin a few months ago???
Hmmm.... DECISIONS! o
Binoseeker
Mostly using spectacles (myopic) with binoculars.
Noctovid ?
dalat
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I first thought Noctivid would likely be a big binocular aimed at hunters, but now it seems it's an 42 sized bin. That has to be a new top line either above the Ultravid HD+ or more likely replacing it (the minimalistic +update could have been just a move to keep up with the others and buy some time for a real overhaul).
The fact that the bin will be presented at the birdfair, and not at a hunting fair or at the photokina later this year, should also mean that this thing is aimed at birders primarely. High transmission, wide angle and compact (at least more so than the SF)?
The fact that the bin will be presented at the birdfair, and not at a hunting fair or at the photokina later this year, should also mean that this thing is aimed at birders primarely. High transmission, wide angle and compact (at least more so than the SF)?
David in NC
Well-known member
I may be in the minority here but I would have liked to see an oversized focus knob like on the HT or SF. The view was awesome in the HTs (haven't looked through SFs yet) but that was a knock-out win for me in the handling...
Chosun Juan
Given to Fly
I'm thinking it will be an alpha open frame flat wide field ...... that way it gives a two pronged choice that matches the (closed) frame/traditional pincushion AND open frame/flat field offerings by Zeiss and Swaro.
Chosun :gh:
Chosun Juan
Given to Fly
Chosun Juan
Given to Fly
I don't expect there will be 32mm versions to follow as finger real estate starts to get too thin on the ground by then and it just wouldn't make much sense ...... :brains:
Now 56mm versions to follow - oh yeah :t:
I'm still hoping that Leica does something really progressive to surprise us, like 95%+ transmission o/all via Perger prisms, and CFRP lightweight chassis :cat: ..... anything less will be most uninspiring in this day and age ......
Chosun :gh:
Now 56mm versions to follow - oh yeah :t:
I'm still hoping that Leica does something really progressive to surprise us, like 95%+ transmission o/all via Perger prisms, and CFRP lightweight chassis :cat: ..... anything less will be most uninspiring in this day and age ......
Chosun :gh:
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