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Message: <blockquote data-quote="NDhunter" data-source="post: 3426459" data-attributes="member: 74573">I will offer an update to this thread.  I did acquire a 10x40 Leitz a while back and I wanted to share my experience.  The example I have is in excellent condition, with solid mechanics, and smooth focuser, and the diopter is set to zero like many of my binoculars.It is also in perfect collimation, and better than some of my later high end models.This model is shown in the middle in the photo, with a Leica 8x20 UV BL, and a Trinovid 8x42, to show a size comparison.The weight is only 21 oz. with this small sleek model, and it is a pleasure to use.  Advantages are the light weight and it offers a very nice bright view.  Now if Leica wanted to build a similar model with updated glass and coatings, that would have my attention. :t:Jerry</blockquote>