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Leica and chromatic aberration (2 Viewers)
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Mike F
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F88, this reflects my own experience and feelings about the 40008 8x42 Trinovid vs the 7x42 UVHD+ exactly!
Ease of view! I've no idea why the 8x42 Trinovid is so nice, but it's the best in terms of ease of view of the bins that I have. Yes, the 7x42 is the better binocular in objective technical terms, but I too usually find myself picking up the Trinovid! Perhaps one could say that the 7x42's view is better, but somehow the Trinovid's is 'nicer'. It seems terribly subjective and unjustifiable, but I know exactly what you mean!
Great to have both!
james holdsworth
Consulting Biologist
To some, less contrast will give a more pleasing, less jarring view...that could be some of it.
Are you implying that the Trinovid lacks contrast?
To that I would reply that it has excellent, strong contrast. That's part of the reason I love it so much.
The Trinovid 8X42 sure is a good one. I've always thought it was every bit as good as the UVHD+ 8X42. Now vs. the 7X42 UVHD+ is a little different but it's really just a difference in FOV. With the type of birding I do for most of the year a larger FOV if helpful because many times the birds are so CLOSE. So I appreciate a FOV difference of 420ft for the 7X42 UVHD+ vs. 378ft for the Trinovid 8X42. ACTUALLY I even like the Trinovid HD 8X42. I've used it a pretty good bit....it's an excellent performer but without the nice diopter adjustment of the previous Trinovid.
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Mike F
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I've read in a number of places that the Trinovid 8x42 is the equal of the 8x42 UV at least. Nice to have Chuck say, from his very esteemed first hand experience, that it's 'every bit as good' as the UVHD+. I would agree that the main difference is the FOV. The magnification isn't a big factor to me - I quickly adapt to either, but the FOV is noticeably different.
I don't detect any real difference in contrast between the 8x42 Trinovid and the 7x42 UVHD+. The 7x42 is noticeably brighter though.
I don't detect any real difference in contrast between the 8x42 Trinovid and the 7x42 UVHD+. The 7x42 is noticeably brighter though.
A question for non glasses wearers and owners of the 7x42 HD+ . How do you find the eyecups in relation to eye relief?
I have two pairs of Leica binoculars including the 7x42 and both pairs have 3 position eyecups. Retracted, middle and extended, I use both with eyecups extended.
I have heard of longer replacement eyecups with more positions? My main query is if anyone using the 7x42 find that they require the longer eyecups?
I have two pairs of Leica binoculars including the 7x42 and both pairs have 3 position eyecups. Retracted, middle and extended, I use both with eyecups extended.
I have heard of longer replacement eyecups with more positions? My main query is if anyone using the 7x42 find that they require the longer eyecups?
I never heard of the Leica Ultravid HD binoculars having longer replacement eye cups.
Is it something new? I believe that Leica's less expensive Trinovid binoculars do have longer eye cups available. It is rather confusing because there were 2 versions of the Trinovids. One was introduced in Jan. 2012 and the 2nd version came out in December 2015.
Bob
Is it something new? I believe that Leica's less expensive Trinovid binoculars do have longer eye cups available. It is rather confusing because there were 2 versions of the Trinovids. One was introduced in Jan. 2012 and the 2nd version came out in December 2015.
Bob
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I don't have a 7x42 Ultravid HD+. I don't know if it has removable eye cups nor do I know if your 2012 Trinovid has them. If they do I will guess that they might work like the removable eye cups on my 8x42 Ultravid "Blackline" and pull straight off. Your Binocular's Users Manuals should explain this procedure - if they are removable.
The eye cups on my "Blackline" have 3 positions plus 3 additional short locking stops to keep them in position.
This is purely speculative because you will have to determine whether the eye cups on your Ultravid and Trinovid are removable and interchangeable. The oculars, of course, will have different powers.
I don't know how or if this change in eye cups will affect them or even if they will fit and/or work.
Bob
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Perhaps they aren't removable? I haven't really tried but they don't seem to easily screw off like they do on my EDG for example.
I was sure I read about longer replacement eyecups, 5 position?
No big deal, I was just wondering if it was a possibility and how it may change the view.
I'm perfectly happy with them as is on the Trinovid as it has such an easy and relaxed view for me but was considering whether a fraction longer on the HD+ would be a benefit.
Either way I'm far from unhappy with the viewing comfort of the HD+.
Mike F
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You're right Lee - couldn't get the thing back on. Ended up throwing the binoculars and eyecups in the bin. Would it be OK for BF to compensate me for my efforts? A new UVHD+ 8x42 perhaps? 8-P
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