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Leica Trinovid 12x50 BN

At first I got a 10x version. However, it had optical defects so I replaced it with 12x model with additional cost. If a binoc is the second best in most aspects, it has a good chance to be the best overall.

To start with, it provides easy, comfortable and transparent view, just like the famous Zeiss 7x42 ClassiC .Zeiss is lighter and more easy to hold, but not waterproof! Moreover, the rubber eyecup is out-dated.

The Fujinon FMT 7x50, on the other hand, is too bulky and heavy to use. Moreover, I experience eyestrain easier in Fujinon's. Optically, the Fuji's is very bright and the color rendition is very good. Leica is bright for the power but dimmer then Fuji. This is expected, as the Fuji's has the largest exit pupil. However, I and the Fujinon owner still prefer the Leica and Zeiss views. For one thing, the views are easier and more relax. For another thing, the Fuji's field of view is too small: 52.5 degrees compared to Leica's 68 degrees. Looking through the Leica's just likes looking at the window whereas looking through the Fuji's just likes looking through a straw tube! Last but not the least, I can see a perfect cirle when viewing through Zeiss' or Leica's but not the Fuji's.

However, the 12x50 BN model also has several disadvantages:
1. The power is very high for hand-hold. But it can't be tripod mounted.
2. It is too heavy for children.
3. The focus range is too short for eyeglass wearers. If you are short sighted, you have to wear glasses when viewing infinity.
4. The price is too high. It is a life-time purchase.

If you can't justify the cost, I will suggest you to look for the Olympus new offering: EXWPI model. For US200 you can buy a ligth weighed waterproof phase coated roof!

Overall Rating: 10
Weight: 6 (Veritable Vote)
Date: 12/16/2001 10:56:02 pm PST
By: Anonymous (xxx.xxx.84.10)
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>>1. The power is very high for hand-hold. But it can't be tripod mounted.

Leica triopd adapter is available now.

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