Old Leica Trinovid 8X42 (1 Viewer)

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wachipilotes

Well-known member

• May 15, 2018

• #1

Hello,
Someone sell the Leica BA/BN 8x42 model, old model, it´s very different of the modern Trinovis model? worth the old model still ? I do not use glasses..
Thanks
Wachi

 

forent

Well-known member

• May 16, 2018

• #2

I am a proud owner of a Trinovid 8x42 BA since 1993. In my opinion it is an absolutely superb high-end bino even by today's standards: built like the proverbial tank, great handling, nice and easy eye placement, very sharp and contrasty at 60% of die field of view. Yes, my new Swarovski SLC 10x56 is even better in every category but I prefer my old BA e.g. over the current Trinovids which says something I think.

 

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capitoul

Active member

• May 17, 2018

• #3

Hi forent,
And still under warranty for 5 years!

 

dries1

Member

• May 17, 2018

• #4

Leica provides the best contrast IMO, the BAs and BNs are still a very good glass today. I really enjoy the UV8X42 HD and the 10X50 HD+. While the billboard /flat views from the ELs/SLC are nice for astronomy (I have the SLC 15X56 for astro and astro only). I appreciate the views from the Leica for terrestrial daytime viewing and they also do very well at astronomy also. So to me Leica is the best all around glass made today.

Andy W.

 

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wachipilotes

Well-known member

• May 18, 2018

• #5

Thank you all comments!!
Blackout issues?
And , I am also a fan of astro observations....
Regards

 

forent

Well-known member

• May 20, 2018

• #6

The complete absence of blackouts when I view without glasses makes up for a big part of the joy this bino gives to me. With glasses, eye placement is more important but far from being critical.

 

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wachipilotes

Well-known member

• May 21, 2018

• #7

Thank you for your reply.
Wachi

 

Kevin Conville

yardbirder

• May 22, 2018

• #8

Rest assured Wachi, they're still superb binoculars even by today's standards.