I thought the Uppendahl-equipped Trinnies were the first generaton and had never heard of this fascinating beast. Thanks for the explanation and the pic. The Ultravid HD-Plus 50 binoculars are specifically designed to give you a clear view of your target even in dim light - from dusk and into the night. They deliver excellent contrast and an image brightness that, when combined with their large lenses, make the Ultravid HD-Plus 50 the per fect binoculars for hunting in the darkest conditions.

The universal operating principle (knotting or expanding) allows for use in all solid, hollow and board building materials. Thus the UX is the correct choice for unknown base materials.

Submit a valuation request and we'll provide guide prices with no delay. Plus, we'll collect your gear from your home or work for FREE. I've got the older Leica 8X50 BA's (as well as the 8x32 and 8x42), but the specs are still basically identical to the HD's. [...] Welcome to BirdForum, the internet's largest birding community with thousands of members from all over the world. The forums are dedicated to wild birds, birding, binoculars and equipment and all that goes with it. The finder can be modified more later. Seeing more perspective in Cassiopeia star clouds is likely where the increase for would make a difference. Also some planet near moon instances. As you can see from the light transmission measurements the FL has 5-7% higher light transmission than either of the others. I find that much difference in brightness, while not exactly overwelming, is easily seen in a direct comparison. The difference in image brightness in any light was quite obviuos to me between the 8x56FL and the 8x50 Ultravid.

The allbino boyz gave the 8x32 HD top billing despite its higher than average distortion, and they really don't like distortion, so that tells you something about the high quality of the HD. The innovative AquaDura® coating grants crystal clear vision in any weather and protects the lenses from scratches or abrasion. Raindrops simply roll off. Dirt and fingerprints are easily wiped away. The eyepiece can be rotated in the focuser. This seems like a small advantage but it is very important. With some scopes, the finder is mounted either vertically or horizontally. If the mount is a alt-az mount, then the crosshairs axes are aligned with the vertical and horizontal axes of the scope which means the finder is aligned with the axes of the Sky Safari chart.Whether you are a casual observer or a dedicated hobbyist, everyone benefits from having a pair of top-quality binoculars. These compact devices bring distant objects into focus clearly and allow even novice naturalists to see details they might not have noticed. Borys, Kikkertspesialisten have reviewed the three binoculars you're interested in. The review is in Norwegian, but you can still read the scores. This review has the headings in English. The Leica Ultravid 50 HD-Plus models provide excellent contrast and outstanding image brightness that other binoculars with larger front-lens diameters can hardly rival. Fluoride lenses ensure optimum clarity and resolving power. Thanks to their large objective lens diameter, they are particularly suitable for use in twilight and the early evening hours. Ron and Alexis, Thank you very much for your comments. Given this information, I am leaning towards buying these binoculars. If I do so, then I'll have two supper cool