Noctivid 8x42 - Binoculars LEICA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Binoculars
Brand	Leica
Model	Noctivid 8x42
Magnification	8x
Objective Diameter	42 mm
Exit Pupil	5.25 mm
Twilight Factor	18.33
Light Transmission	92%
Field of View at 1000 m	135 m
Minimum Focus Distance	Approximately 1.80 m
Diopter Compensation	± 4 dpt / -5 dpt
Eyecup for Eyeglass Wearers	Yes
Eyecup	Adjustable and removable, 4 clicks
Adjustable Interpupillary Distance	56 - 74 mm
Focus	Internal via central wheel
Operating Temperature	-25°C to 55°C
Storage Temperature	-40°C to 85°C
Waterproof	Up to 5 m depth
Dimensions (L x H x D)	124 x 59 x 153 mm
Weight	Approximately 853 g
Body Material	Waterproof magnesium filled with nitrogen
Maintenance and Cleaning	Running water, soft cloth, avoid alcohol
Safety	Do not look at the sun, do not use while walking
Spare Parts	Available through Leica customer service (eyecups, caps, strap)
Package Contents	Binoculars, strap, case, caps, cloth, manual, warranty card, certificate

Frequently Asked Questions - Noctivid 8x42 LEICA

How to adjust interpupillary distance?

Fold the binoculars at the hinge until left and right fields of view form a single circular image.

How to clean the lenses?

First remove coarse particles with a brush or by blowing. Then use a soft, lint-free cloth. For stubborn dirt, rinse under running water. Never use alcohol or chemical solvents.

How to use the diopter compensation?

First focus with the left eye, then pull the central wheel toward the eyepiece. Adjust sharpness with the right eye, then push the wheel back to lock. The value is stored.

What to do if the image is not round?

Check the interpupillary distance (adjust the hinge), the eyecup position (extended for without glasses, retracted for with glasses), and make sure both eyecups are in the same position.

Are the binoculars waterproof?

Yes, the Noctivid 8x42 are waterproof down to 5 meters depth and nitrogen-filled to prevent fogging.

Can I use the binoculars with glasses?

Yes, the eyecups are adjustable: for viewing with glasses, they should be fully screwed in (retracted).

How to mount the lens protection caps?

First slide the adapter rings onto the objectives (groove facing the binoculars), then mount the cap by inserting the tab into the corresponding opening.

What is the warranty?

The manual mentions an included warranty card. For details, contact Leica customer service or visit www.leica-camera.com.

How to adjust the eyecups?

Turn the eyecups to extend or retract them. They lock into three positions for optimal eye distance adjustment. To remove them, unscrew completely after unlocking the anti-loss device.

Where to find spare parts?

Contact Leica customer service or the importer in your country (address on the warranty card). Parts such as eyecups, caps, and strap are available.

USER MANUAL Noctivid 8x42 LEICA

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You are a curious observer or an avid nature lover?

The long range optical products by Leica make looking at everything as exciting as never before.

We wish you a great deal of fun and success with your new Leica Noctivid binoculars.

We recommend reading these instructions carefully so that you will understand all its functions completely.

SCOPE OF DELIVERY

• Binoculars
• Carrying strap
• Carrying case
• Eyepiece cap
• 2 lens caps with adapter rings
• Cleaning cloth
• Instructions
• Guarantee Card
• Test certificate

PART DESIGNATIONS

1Eyecups

Position

Turned out for use without eye glasses

Position

Turned in for use with eye glasses

Eyelets for the carrying strap

Central focusing unit

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Scope of Delivery....13

Part Designations....13

Areas of Use 15

Attaching carrying strap and eyepiece cap .....15

Mounting the lens caps....15

Adjusting the eyecups....16

Adjusting the interocular distance .....17

Focusing/Diopter adjustment 17

Scale reading....18

Care/cleaning 19

Accessories 20

Spare parts....20

Troubleshooting....21

Technical Specifications....22

Leica Service Addresses 23

Important Health Warning:

• Never look directly at the sun or other bright sources of light through your binoculars! Non-compliance may lead to serious damage to your eyes!
• Do not use your binocular while walking! You might not see obstacles in your way!

AREAS OF USE

Leica Noctivid binoculars come with a hermetically sealed, nitrogen-fi lled magnesium housing. You don't have to worry about your binoculars getting wet when using it outdoors. Leica Noctivid binoculars are waterproof to a depth of 5 m. The nitrogen fi lling prevents condensation forming on the internal optics.

ATTACHING CARRYING STRAP AND EYEPIECE CAP

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Note:

If you want to attach the eyepiece cap to the carrying strap, you will have to do that at the time of attaching the carrying strap to the binoculars.

MOUNTING THE LENS CAPS

You need to push the adapter rings over the lenses of the binoculars before you can fit the lens caps. Make sure that the recesses in the adapters are pointing towards the body and touch the lower bridge of the binoculars. The adapter rings should lie flush against the front of the rubber coating. You can now attach the actual lens caps by pushing their elongated tabs through the matching opening on the adapter rings. The caps click into the housing of the lenses and cover them.

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The eyecups 1 are adjusted by turning them and will lock securely in the selected position. They can be removed to thoroughly clean the eyepieces.

For use with eyeglasses, the eyecups should be turned in clockwise to the end position (Figure A).

Turn them counter-clockwise for viewing without eyeglasses. There are three setting options to adjust to your pupil positions (Figures B, C).

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If the eyepieces are heavily soiled, we recommend removing the eyecups for cleaning (Figure D).

The eyecups have a loss protection lock. To unlock, turn them counter-clockwise a little further until they pass their fully extended position (Figure C) and move back down a little. The eyecups can then be removed (Figure D).

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Adjust the interocular distance by moving the binoculars on the pivot axis. Ensure that the right-hand and left-hand fields of view merge into one circular image.

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FOCUSING/DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

With the Leica Noctivid binoculars, focusing on objects at varying distances is done using the central focusing unit (Figure A).

The diopter setting feature to compensate differences between right and left eyesight is integrated into this unit.

In order to set the diopter, focus fi rst on a specific object using your left eye only. Remember that object and do not change your position.

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Next, pull the central focusing unit's wheel up slightly (Figure B).

Then focus on the same object using your right eye only.

Finally, push the wheel back down which locks your diopter setting. This setting is only necessary once per user.

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SCALE READING

You can see your personal diopter setting in the scale window on top of the central focusing unit. The value shown on the scale, i.e. the increment between two long lines represents approximately one diopter difference between the left and right eye.

Should the binoculars be used by several persons who change the setting, readjusting a setting is simple using the initially determined scale value.

CARE/CLEANING

Your Leica Noctivid binoculars require no special care. Coarse dirt particles like sand can be removed with a soft brush or simply blown off. Fingerprints, etc. on lenses and eyepieces can be removed with a soft, clean chamois or lint-free cloth. In case of severe dirt on the device, e.g. on the eyecups, the binoculars can be rinsed under running water. Salt water should also be rinsed away. Water stains on the lenses and eyepieces are best removed with a moist cloth. Any moisture inside the focusing unit (visible in the scale window) will dry faster with the central focusing unit's wheel 3 unlocked.

Do not use alcohol or chemical cleaning solutions on the binoculars.

Important:

Do not apply pressure when wiping heavily soiled lens surfaces. They have a highly scratch-resistant coating, but sand or salt crystals on the lens may still causeo permanent damage.

ACCESSORIES

Please visit the Leica Camera AG website for information on the extensive range of accessories for Leica Noctivid binoculars:

www.leica-camera.com

SPARE PARTS

Please contact our Customer Care department or your national Leica representative if you ever need spare parts like eyecups, caps or carrying straps. The relevant addresses are listed on your Guarantee Card.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Cause Remedy
The view through the binoculars is not perfectly circular.	a) The binoculars are not adjusted to your specific interocular distance.	a) Move the two binocular tubes on the pivot axis.
	b) Your pupils are not in line with the exit pupils of the binoculars.	b) Try adjusting the positions of your head and eyes in conjunction with the position of the binoculars.
	c) The position of the eyecups does not match the distance between your eyes (interocular distance).	c) Adjust the settings: Turn the eyecups in when using eyeglasses; without eyeglasses: turn the eye cups outward.
	d) The positions of the left and right eyecup differ.	d) Move both eyecups into the same position.
Moisture inside the scale window	e focusing unit wheel was not correctly locked while rinsing the binoculars under running water.	Unlock the focusing unit wheel and allow moisture to dry out. There is no danger the device could be damaged.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LEICA NOCTIVID 8 X 42 LEICA NOCTIVID 10 X 42
Magnification 8x 10x
Lens diameter 42mm 42mm
Exit pupil 5.25mm 4.2mm
Twilight factor 18.33 20.5
Light transmission 92% 92%
Subjective viewing angle/visual field at 1,000m	59.5°/135m	61°/112m
Exit pupil position 19mm 19mm
Closest focusing distance (at 0 diopter)	approx. 1.8m	approx. 1.8 m
Diopter adjustment/at∞	± 4dpt./-5dpt.	± 4dpt./-5dpt.
Eyepiece for eyeglass users	yes yes
Eyecup	Adjustable and removable with 4 click-lock steps
Adjustable interocular distance	56-74mm
Focusing	Internal focusing via central wheel
Working/storage temperature	-25°-55°/-40°-85°
Waterproofing	Waterproof to 5m depth
Dimensions (W x H x D)	124 x 59 x 153mm
Weight	approx. 853g	approx. 863g

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