The Resolution Score column in the accompanying chart shows the binoculars' relative performances at 32x. Even then, the top five binoculars tied in their resolution scores, showing no consistent, repeatable differences over multiple trials. However, when we magnified the images to 32x, using two stacked doublers, differences in resolution became clearer. The binoculars in our survey showed similar resolution at 8x. We kept testing until we agreed upon a consistent relative score. We compared each binocular to a reference binocular to confirm that what we were seeing was not influenced by eye fatigue or other temporary issues. We controlled the lighting conditions carefully. We mounted binoculars side by side on a stable, vibration-free platform. We quantified each binocular's ability to resolve fine detail, using an USAF-1951 optics resolution chart. People come in all sizes, and many hands are needed when evaluating binoculars. Their impressions were especially valuable for ergonomic issues. We invited local birders for a test day to broaden our perspective. We tested and rated them on resolution, focus knob, eyecups, diopter adjustment, and fit and feel. They split naturally into two groups: models priced $1500 and up and another group priced around $1000. Even if one of these babies is not in one's budget right now, it's likely to be in one's sights. A binocular that incorporates the pinnacle of human technology has a special ambience about it. Zeiss, Swarowski, and Leica now offer high-quality binoculars priced a notch below their top-end models, and we especially wanted a chance to compare them. This time, we asked manufacturers to send us their high-end models, selling for $600 and up.
In our previous review, we tested 8x42 binoculars in the $200 to $600 price range. The following review also appears in the May, 2012, Bird Watcher's Digest. I highly recommend the Leica Binoculars – Trinovid 10×25 BCA.Binoculars Review For Bird Watcher's Digest, May, 2012 They are a little shinny around the outside but clear as can be on the inside. I hunt the entire year and for more than 20 years, these glasses have been with me and have never failed. I have never regretted going to the compact size and never thought about going back the larger glasses. Of course, they may not be as good right at dark as a binocular with larger objective lenses, but 95% of the time they are just as bright as larger lenses. The Leica’s are always with me, and at only 9 ounces, they are never a burden and never get in my way. I usually carried them in the morning and left them in the truck the rest of the day because they were heavy. Those whitetails are sneaky enough as it is, they don’t need help from us.īefore I bought the Leica’s, I carried a medium size Swarovski 8×32 set of binoculars. This feature lets you pay more attention to looking for game than fiddling around with the focus button, and at some time in your hunting year, you may see a deer that you would have otherwise missed. Second, the focal length is pretty long, so you don’t have to keep readjusting the focus all the time while you’re combing the area for game.
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You need a full field of view, because more times than not, you will first see a deer on the edge of your field of view- that is- you will if you have a great pair of binoculars. The center is where you need the clarity in a rifle scope, but that is not good enough for binoculars. Your eyes tend to naturally focus through the center part of a lens, as though you are looking at the crosshair of your rifle scope. You get a wider view because the outside edges are not fuzzy.
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Remember, these people make the finest camera and optical equipment in the world, so they know how to cut a piece of glass, and there is no compromise in the lenses of their binoculars. They are crystal clear all the way across the lenses. There are several things that stand out about them in my book. I compared them against Nikons, Swarovski, and yes even the Zeiss compacts and there was no doubt that the Leica’s are the best.
The things I want to tell you about may not be there. If you like specs and lots of info like I do when you research a product, you can get all that at the Leica website. I took their advise and went with the 10×25’s. The folks at Eagle Optics say the 10×25’s are the best seller by 4 to 1. Leica compacts come in two sizes, 10×25 and 8×20.