The Leica 10x42 Ultravid HD Plus Binoculars improve upon the original Ultravid HD with advanced technologies and materials, resulting in a high-quality optical instrument that provides bright and clear images throughout the entire field of view. With improved contrast and accurate color representation, the HD Plus binoculars offer minimal distortion, even in low-light environments.
- SCHOTT HT Glass
- Phase-Corrected Roof Prisms
- HDC and AquaDura Lens Coatings
- 63° Wide-Angle Viewing
- Nitrogen Filled, Water/Fogproof
- Magnesium Alloy Chassis
- Protective Rubber Armor
- Center Focusing
- Tripod Mountable
- Twist-Up Click-Stop Eyecups
Helping compensate for the visually distracting hand shake common with using 10x and greater optics, is a wide 63° apparent viewing angle. This allows the use of high-magnification binoculars without the need for stabilization equipment like harnesses or tripods.
Leica enhanced the glass with specially formulated SCHOTT HT glass to increase light transmission, improve color fidelity, and enhance low-light performance. The outer lenses are protected by scratch- and abrasion-resistant High Durable Coating (HDC) and hydrophobic AquaDura coating, which repels water and oil for easier cleaning and clearer vision. The roof prisms have P40 phase correction and proprietary High Lux System (HLS) coatings to virtually eliminate chromatic aberration, resulting in improved color rendition and increased contrast.
In addition to its superior optical capabilities, the binoculars also boast strong construction features. A lightweight magnesium alloy frame and a titanium center hinge axle reduce user fatigue during extended use. The nitrogen-filled optical tubes ensure fogproof performance, while also allowing the binoculars to be submerged to a depth of 5m or withstand a pressure of 0.5 bar. The ergonomic thumb indents on the bottom of the binoculars, along with the protective rubber armoring, provide a comfortable and non-slip grip. The lubrication-free focus system enables quick and precise focusing, and the PETP-Discs ensure smooth movement even in extreme temperatures.
Optical Performance
- 10x magnification
- 42mm objective lens diameter
- Compact roof prism optical path
- High-quality SCHOTT HT glass increases light transmission, especially in the blue-violet band, improves color fidelity, and enhances low-light performance
- P40 and proprietary High Lux System (HLS) prism coatings
- High-temperature plasma lens coating depositing system for precise optical coating placement
- Phase-corrected prisms reduce chromatic aberration for enhanced color rendition
- Scratch- and abrasion-resistant High Durable Coating (HDC) and hydrophobic AquaDura coating on outer lenses protect surfaces and cause water and oil to bead off lenses for easier cleaning and clearer vision in bad weather
- Lubricant-free center focus system with PETP-Discs provides smooth movement throughout the operating temperature range
- ±4 right-eye dioptric correction
- Locking center diopter adjustment wheel
- Twist-out two-stage click-stop eyecups
- Flip-down tethered objective lens caps
- Tripod mountable with optional adapter
- Light and durable magnesium chassis
- Titanium center hinge axle
- Slip-resistant protective rubber-armored body
- Nitrogen filled, fogproof and watertight to 5m/0.5 bar pressure
- Broad -25 to 55°C operating temperature
- Ergonomic thumb rests for added comfort and a better grip
