Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus - Binoculars LEICA - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Leica
Model	Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus
Product Type	Binoculars
Magnification	8x
Objective Diameter	50 mm
Exit Pupil	6.25 mm
Twilight Factor	20
Geometric Brightness	39.06
Field of View	115 m/1000 m (6.6°)
Close Focusing Distance	Approx. 3.60 m
Exit Pupil Distance (Eye Relief)	18.1 mm
Interpupillary Distance	58 - 74 mm
Prism Type	Roof
Coatings	HDC™ on lenses, HLS™ and P40 phase correction on prisms
Diopter Compensation	±4 diopters
Operating Temperature	-25°C to +55°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to +85°C
Waterproof	Waterproof up to 5 m depth (0.5 bar)
Housing Material	Magnesium with titanium hinge axis
Dimensions (W x H x D)	125 x 70 x 183 mm
Weight	Approx. 1010 g
Included Accessories	Carrying strap, ready pouch, eyepiece cover, 2 objective lens covers, manual, warranty card, inspection certificate
Warranty	Manufacturer's warranty (see warranty card)

Frequently Asked Questions - Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus LEICA

How to adjust focus and diopter compensation on the Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus binoculars?

Use the central focusing wheel (4) for general sharpness. For diopter compensation, unlock the diopter ring (3) by pulling it, then adjust it for the right eye. Once set, push the ring to lock it. The adjustment is retained as long as the two halves of the wheel are coupled.

How to use the eyecups with or without glasses?

The eyecups (1) turn and click into place. For observation with glasses, leave them in the retracted position (b). For observation without glasses, extend them by turning counterclockwise (position a). Two positions are available for optimal comfort.

How to clean the binocular lenses?

First remove large particles with a brush or by blowing. For fingerprints, slightly moisten the lens by breathing (mist) and wipe with a soft cotton cloth. Avoid excessive pressure. For deep cleaning, you can rinse the binoculars under running water, but make sure the central wheel is coupled to prevent water ingress.

Are the binoculars waterproof?

Yes, the Leica Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus are waterproof up to 5 meters depth (0.5 bar). The magnesium housing is hermetically sealed and nitrogen-filled to prevent internal fogging. After exposure to salt water, rinse with fresh water.

How to adjust the interpupillary distance?

Spread or bring the two tubes together around the hinge axis (5) until the two fields of view merge into one circle. The adjustment range is 58 to 74 mm.

Can I use the binoculars on a tripod?

Yes, a tripod adapter with a 1/4" thread (part number 42220) is available as an accessory. It attaches to the hinge axis for stable observation.

What are the operating and storage temperatures?

Operating temperature: -25°C to +55°C. Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C. The binoculars are designed for extreme conditions.

How to attach the strap and protective covers?

Thread the strap through the eyelets (2) provided for this purpose. For the eyepiece cover, attach it together with the strap. The objective lens covers are mounted by pulling the rubber ring over the tube; when opening, the ring turns and locks the cover in the open position.

What to do if the images are not perfectly round?

Check three points:
1. Pupillary distance (adjust the tubes).
2. Position of your eyes relative to the eyepieces (adjust your head).
3. Position of the eyecups (extended for without glasses, retracted for with glasses).

Where can I find spare parts?

Contact Leica customer service or your national representative (address on the warranty card). Parts such as eyecups, covers, and straps are available. Accessory codes: tripod adapter 42220, orange waterproof strap 42163.

USER MANUAL Ultravid 8x50 HD-Plus LEICA

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Skalenangaben

Worldwide, the name Leica stands for superb optical quality, close-tolerance precision engineering, absolute reliability, and long product life.

We wish you a great deal of enjoyment and success with your new Leica Ultravid binoculars.

So that you can use them properly, we recommend that you first of all read these instructions.

Scope of Delivery

• Binoculars
• Carrying strap
• Ever-ready case
• Eyepiece protection cover
• 2 lens caps (only with BR-models)
• Instructions
• Warranty Card
• Test certificate

Nomenclature

1. Eyepiece cups
   Position a: unscrewed for viewing without glasses
   Position b: screwed in for viewing with glasses
2. Eyelets for carrying strap
3. Lockable diopter adjustment ring
4. Central focusing ring
5. Hinged joint for adjusting the eyebase

Table of Contents

Foreword 13

Scope of delivery....13

Nomenclature....13

Possible applications....15

Attaching the carrying strap and the protective eyepiece cover 15

Attaching the protective lens caps 15

Adjusting the eyecups / Use with and without glasses....16

Adjusting the eyebase 17

Focusing / Diopter adjustment....18

Indications on the scale 19

Care and maintenance 20

Accessories....20

Replacements 20

Trouble shooting guide 21

Technical data....22-23

Leica in the Internet and Leica Academy 24

Leica Information Service....24

Leica Customer Service 24

Warning notices

• Never look directly at the sun or other sources of bright light with your binoculars! This could cause eye damage!
• Never use your binoculars while you are walking! You might overlook obstacles!

Possible applications

The Leica Ultravid binoculars have hermetically sealed and nitrogen-filled magnesium housings. They are therefore suited for rough outdoor use. There is no need to be concerned with moisture as they are 100% waterproof to a depth of 5m and the internal optical system is not subject to fogging.

Attaching the carrying strap and the protective eyepiece cover

See illustration on the rear cover flap.

Note:

If you want to attach the protective eyepiece cover to the carrying strap, this must be done while attaching the carrying strap to the binoculars.

Attaching the protective lens caps

To attach the caps, their rubber ring is pulled over the binoculars from the lens side (image A). When the caps are swung open, the rubber ring rotates, thus fixing the caps in open position (image B).

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Adjusting the eyecups /

Use with and without glasses

The eyepiece cups (1) can be easily adjusted by turning them and they lock securely into the selected positions. They can also be completely removed for thorough cleaning.

For viewing with eyeglasses (image A) they remain in the fully screwed-in position. For viewing without eyeglasses, they are unscrewed by turning them anticlockwise. Two positions are available for optimum adjustment (images B, C).

If the eyepieces are very dirty, it is recommended to remove the cups for cleaning (image D). To do this, they are simply pulled off while in the fully unscrewed position.

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Adjusting the eyebase

To set the eyebase, adjust the binoculars at the hinged joint. The left and right fields of view must merge and produce a single circular image.

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Focusing / Diopter adjustment

With the Leica Ultravid binoculars the central focusing ring (4) is used to set the focus for variously distant objects.

Compensation for individual defective vision for viewing without eyeglasses is made using the diopter ring (4), which is normally locked (Figure A). To unlock the two rings the diopter ring is pulled up (Figure B). Now, the central focusing ring only effects the focus of the left optical system, the diopter ring only that of the right system.

Using one of the rings, then focus the respective barrel on the desired subject. Continue by setting the optimal focus for the second barrel with the other ring. Pressing the diopter ring back down locks the set value. The set value can be conveniently read from the accurate scale on the diopter ring.

Notes:

• The diopter ring rotates freely, i.e. it can accidentally be rotated by more than 360^ with respect to the central focusing ring. Depending on the latter's previous setting, the combined system's focusing range can be limited considerably by this. Therefore, take care to turn the diopter ring only as far as necessary for the eyesight adjustment.
• For viewing on just the left or the right side, the other eye should be kept closed or the appropriate half of the binoculars simply covered at the front on the lens.

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Indications on the scale

As long as the two halves of the drive are coupled together, the binoculars are permanently adjusted to your eyesight, irrespective of the focusing distance to an object. You need to make the adjustment only once. If other people use your binoculars, they may have to alter the setting. Simply note your personal setting on the scale; when someone else has used them, you can reset the binoculars in a matter of seconds.

The distance between two divisions on the scale represents a difference of approx. one diopter of correction being applied to the left and right eye.

Care and maintenance

Your Leica Ultravid binoculars need no special maintenance. Use a soft lens brush or a blower to remove large particles of dirt, sand, etc. To remove fingerprints etc., first wipe the eyepiece and lens with a damp cloth, then dry them with a piece of clean, soft chamois leather or lint-free cloth. If the binoculars, particularly the rotating eyecups, are very dirty, simply rinse them under a running faucet. Always rinse off salt water.

Moisture inside the central focusing unit (visible through the scale window) will dry quickest when the two rings (3/4) are unlocked.

Attention!

Do not apply too much pressure when wiping strongly soiled lens surfaces. Even though the coating is very tough, sand and salt crystals can cause scratches.

Accessories Order No.

Tripod adapter with 14 " thread .....42220

Floating carrying strap, orange .....42163

Replacements

Should you need replacements for your binoculars, such as eyecups, covers, or a strap, please turn to our Customer Service department or your national Leica agent. The addresses are listed in the Warranty Card.

Trouble shooting guide...

Problem Cause Solution

• The image seen through a) The binoculars are not a) Hinge the binoculars more the binoculars is not properly adjusted to your or less at their centerline, concentric. personal eyebase. as necessary, until the left
  and right image merges.
  b) Your pupils are not prop- b) Check the position or erly aligned with the exit your head, eyes and pupils of the binoculars. the binoculars.
  c) The eyepieces are not set for the correct eyepieces: If you wear viewing conditions with or without eyeglasses. glasses, screw in the eye-piece tubes, if you do not wear glasses, unscrew the tubes.
• Fogging due to water in the scale window.
• The two-piece drive was not properly coupled together when you cleaned the binoculars under running water.
• Disengage the two halves of the drive. Allow the moisture to dry. There is no risk of damage.

Technical data LEICA ULTRAVID LEICA ULTRAVID LEICA ULTRAVID LEICA ULTRAVID
8x32BR 10x32BR 7x42BR 8x42BR/BL

Magnification 8x 10x 7x 8x
Lens diameter 32mm 32mm 42mm 42mm
Exit pupil 4mm 3.2mm 6mm		5.25mm
Twilight factor	16	17.9	17.15	18.33
Geometric light value	16	10.24	36	27.56
Field of view	135m/1000m7.7°	120m/1000m6.8°	140m/1000m8°	130m/1000m7.4°
Close focusing limit(at 0 dioptr.)	approx. 2.20m	approx. 2.10m	approx. 3.30m	approx. 3.10m
Exit pupil longitudinal distance	13.3mm	13.5mm	17mm	15.9mm
Eyebase		56-74mm
Type of prism		Roof
Coating on lenses on prisms		High Durable Coating (HDCTM)High Lux System (HLSTM) and phase correction coating P40
Diopter compensation		±4 Dioptr.
Operating temperature		-25° to +55°
Storage temperature		-40° to +85°
Waterproofing		0.5 bar (up to approx. 5m water depth)
Housing		magnesium housing with titanium axle, BR-models rubber-armored
Dimensions (W1 x H2 x D1)	117x55x119mm	117x55x119mm	121x67x142mm	121x67x142mm (BR)121x63x141mm (BL)
Weight	approx. 560g	approx. 595g	approx. 765g	approx.790 g/710g (BR/BL)

^1 With eyebase set to 65 mm

^2 With eyecups screwed in

Technical data LEICA ULTRAVID LEICA ULTRAVID LEICA ULTRAVID LEICA ULTRAVID
10x42BR/BL 8x50BR 10x50BR 12x50BR

Magnification 1	0	x	8	x
Lens diameter 42mm 50mm 50mm 50mm
Exit pupil	4.2 mm	6.25 mm	5 mm	4.2 mm
Twilight factor	20.5	20	22.36	24.5
Geometric light value	17.64	39.06	25	17.64
Field of view	110 m/ 1000 m	115 m/ 1000 m	115 m/ 1000 m	100 m/ 1000 m
	6.3° (wide-angle)	6.6°	6.6° (wide-angle)	5.7° (wide-angle)
Close focusing limit(at 0 dioptr.)	approx. 2.95 m	approx. 3.60 m	approx. 3.35 m	approx. 3.25 m
Exit pupil longitudinal distance	15.8 mm	18.1 mm	14.6 mm	13.2 mm
Eyebase	56-74 mm	58-74 mm	58-74 mm	58-74 mm
Type of prism			Roof
Coatingon lenses on prisms		High Durable Coating (HDC ^TM )High Lux System (HLS ^TM ) and phase correction coating P40
Diopter compensation		±4 Dioptr.
Operating temperature		-25° to +55°
Storage temperature		-40° to +85°
Waterproofing		0.5 bar (up to approx. 5 m water depth)
Housing		magnesium housing with titanium axle, BR-models rubber-armored
Dimensions (W ^1 x H ^2 x D ^1 )	121x67x147 mm (BR)	125x70x183 mm	125x70x178 mm	125x70x183 mm
	121x63x146 mm (BL)
Weight	approx. 765 g/695g (BR/BL)	approx. 1010 g	approx. 1010 g	approx. 1050 g

^1 With eyebase set to 65 mm
^2 With eyecups screwed in

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Entretien/Nettoyage 32

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