Thread: High end binos

Originally Posted by xtightg

I have had the Leica 10x42 Geovids for about 14 years I tend to use my 10x25 Ultravids and Trinovids more easy to stick in your shirt or jacket pocket, the Trinovids are only shower proof I had to send them back to Leica Portugal for a free repair I tried a local agent who wanted me to pay some money up front and enter into some type of agreement with potential additional cost implications as I recall.

I did purchase all my Leica gear in Europe and UK.

I also use a Leica rangefinder in a pouch on my belt if you have to work out the range you generally have plenty time to faff about in my experience.

No plans to change them.

I have the 10x25 ultravids and they aren't even close to the geovids in usability. The eye pieces are small and the eye relief isn't adjustable so steadying them on your face is difficult compared to the geovids. They are awesomely light though. I use them. On my chest strap of my pack while on horseback guiding or my partner uses them while hunting with me here in NZ the compact Swaros are very comfortable to use but again not as compact as the leicas. The Zeiss 10x25s are also pretty nice have a look at serious shooters.

Originally Posted by Stocky

I have the 10x25 ultravids and they aren't even close to the geovids in usability. The eye pieces are small and the eye relief isn't adjustable so steadying them on your face is difficult compared to the geovids. They are awesomely light though. I use them. On my chest strap of my pack while on horseback guiding or my partner uses them while hunting with me here in NZ the compact Swaros are very comfortable to use but again not as compact as the leicas. The Zeiss 10x25s are also pretty nice have a look at serious shooters.

i thought Swaro Pockets same size as Leica Ultravid Compacts ??
I would have the Pockets over the Compact any day
The new Mountain Swaro are very nice and definitely stronger in frame and as I said thought same physical size
A little more expensive - but worth every extra $$ in my eye

Yes - you are correct

The Leica fold in a 1cm more tighter
Swaro
Length 110 - Width 98 - Height 46 - Weight 345
Leica
Length 111 - Width 112 - Height 39 - Weight 265