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ULTRAVID 8 x 20 BL and 8 x 20 BR Compact Binocularsthe most ultimately compact, and most ultimate compact binoculars - everybody shown own one!
Above: ULTRAVID 8 x 20 BL (left) and 8 x 20 BR on display at Company Seven The BL is shown with strap and eyepiece covers attached as also provided with the BR. Click on image to see enlarged view Leica binoculars have traditionally set the highest standards of brilliance and clarity when it comes to meeting the objectives of turning observational opportunities into an unforgettable experience. And now, Leica has succeeded in establishing an entirely new standard of excellence with their introduction of the ULTRAVID binocular line in 2004. The compact Leica binoculars have always been incredibly useful and most handy, with the new ULTRAVID showing improvement over the prior Leica compact models even in aspects where no improvements could have been anticipated. These are among those few personal items that are made to last a lifetime. These therefore make an excellent gift which will be appreciated and remembered for years to come - a real no brainer for the gift giver looking for something uncommon, memorable and practical. Our Love Affair with Leica and the 8 x 20 When Company Seven was conceived in the late 1970's as a company that would serve the needs of the amateur and professional astronomy community. We have always been cautious in our selection of products, never selling something simply because it could be profitable; each product had to earn its place on its own merits in our showroom. As we were cautious with our choices of telescopes, we also decided to pickup some lines of binoculars with our preferences focused on makers who could provide models with apertures of 50 mm or greater with good to excellent qualities. Since Leica offered models of apertures from 20 mm to 42 mm at the in the late 1970's and early 1980's (since having introduced their outstanding 50 mm models), we believed their models were best suited for birders and nature watchers - a market which we did not anticipate. Over time we were introduced to Mr. Jerry Brown, the regional representative of Leica Camera. Understood our rationale for offering makes with larger models he explained that there are very few true optical specialists showing and explaining binoculars and spotting telescopes. He suggested if we included Leica, then Company Seven could perform a good service for our own customer base and for the birder or nature watcher who might happen upon us. When Mr. Brown commented that the absence of Leica in a highly demanding company as ours is might imply something was lacking with Leica products, we decided to give the product line a try. We evaluated and stocked a representative selection of the Leica products, and for a shop that at first seemed interested only in 50 mm and larger models, our staff were immediately impressed with the 32 mm and 43 mm aperture models and we were also taken aback by the Leica mini binoculars. We had seen many "mini binoculars", but all others except our Carl Zeiss models really did not fare well through our evaluation processes. The Leica were obviously the best compact binoculars in terms of:
As one of our employees evaluated our first 8 x 20 BCA model (since supplanted by the ULTRAVID), he said "this is a keeper" and he bought it. His purchase was followed by most of our employees who find these to be incredibly handy. When our staff travels the world, or go for a casual drive or hike - most of us keep a Leica 8 x 20 close at hand. When the owner of Company Seven ("Benevolent Dictator and Field Marshal General for Life") visited Paris, France some years ago he packed his Carl Zeiss 7 x 45 mm "Night Owl", a superb ultra wide angle binocular. He also took his Leica 8 x 20 BCA. Once in Paris he quickly tired of carrying the large 47 oz "Night Owl", and so he he came into the habit of leaving it in the hotel. When he finally came across the Eifel Tower, anticipating those tack sharp 8.7 degree panoramic views of all Paris and the suburbs - the 7 x 45 were not there - they were left in his hotel room! But handily his 8.3 oz. Leica 8 x 20 BCA were there, tucked away inconspicuously under his sport coat in the leather pouch attached to his belt. He will never forget his views of Paris with the Leica 8 x 20, even if they were only 6.6 degree actual field of view they provided even better views than the pay binoculars installed on the stands at the tower. The lesson here kids is:
Postscript: for travel to Hawaii in early 2005 our Benevolent Dictator and Field Marshal General for Life bought an 8 x 20 BL ULTRAVID and used it quite often for panoramic observing, bird and whale watching, hiking and the like. Later in 2005 while on a trip to Barbados with friends (each whom owned a Leica 8 x 20 BC) they compared their BCA's against the ULTRAVID: each now own a 8 x 20 ULTRAVID. Introduction to The ULTRAVID
Announced in 2003 and available in limited supply that Winter, the new generation of the Leica binocular product line is the ULTRAVID series. The
Left: Leica ULTRAVID automated presentation (269,609 bytes) showing 50 mm BR model at introduction with overview of the product construction and components features. Click "Start Film" below and right of illustrated ULTRAVID 50mm binocular image to view.
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ULTRAVID takes the 20 and 25 mm BC and BCA compacts, the 42 mm Trinovid BN and 50 mm Trinovid BN series to the next level of technology development and ease of use. The ULTRAVID are in some cases an alternative to the remaining Trinovid line while some of the most popular Trinovid BC and BN models also remain in production.
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To read more about the ULTRAVID series download:
Go to our Leica price list
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"LEICA ULTRAVID 8 x 20 BR/BL and 10 x 25 BR/BL Binoculars"