1 February 2002: Leica Announces Duovid Binocular, and Binocular Tripod Adapter Two binoculars in one: the Leica Duovid 8 + 12 x 42 heralds a new era in binoculars. The Duovid is the first high-end binocular worldwide that features a magnification rate that can be switched from 8x to 12x. That enables the binocular to be tailored to diverse observation situations. The 8x magnification provides you with a good overview. By switching to the 12x magnification, you can then get really close to your subject and examine fine details Ðand that with astounding sharpness and color fidelity. This may be the best way to achieve the "zoom" capability of being able to close in on a target, without suffering from the compromises typically found in binocular zoom eyepiece designs.

To read more about this new product download "Leica Sport Optics / New Products 2002 : LEICA DUOVID 8 +12 x 42 Binocular". This is the complete nine page illustrated brochure describing our new Duovid 8 + 12X 42mm Binocular, and the new Leica Duovid/Tripod Adapter. Publication content by Leica, all rights reserved. From Company Seven's Archives. 283,739 bytes (in Acrobat Reader ".pdf" format).

1 September 2000: Leica Announces BN Series Binoculars

At the famous "Photokina" photographic industry trade show this year Leica announced the new TRINOVID BN binocular series.

Increasingly, many nature lovers would like a pair of LEICA TRINOVID binoculars that focuses at shorter distances. Leica is now catering to this demand with the new TRINOVID BN models. With the new TRINOVID BN, Leica now offers ideal possibilities of getting really close to nature, as the new TRINOVID BN binoculars feature two major innovations: a significantly improved close-focus range, and Leica's HDC™ optical coating.

The new BN binoculars have improved close-focus of between 2.10 m (10x32 BN) and 3.60 m (8x50 BN). The close-focus distance is of particular interest for field ornithology, insect watching, general nature observation and forestry. Leica's HTC™ optical coating is a multiple coating that is extremely resistant to abrasion and other environmental influences. This high resistance is achieved by a special process in which the coating materials are applied to the lens elements in a high-vacuum plasma technique.

The TRINOVID BN binoculars inherit the well-proven features of the previous TRINOVID BA models, such as the trend setting Leica Design, the high-quality optics with the successful Leica multiple coating, the Schmidt-Pechan pentaprisms and the true internal focusing, water tightness to a depth of 5 m, the patented multifunctional central drive, the high-point eyepieces with sliding eyecups and the polyurethane armoring.

n.b.: The coating has already been used for other binoculars, but is being advertised for the first time with the launch of the BN binoculars. The BC binoculars also feature HDC™ optical coating (but not the spotting scopes).

Interesting for our customers worldwide: TRINOVID BN binoculars are supplied with a new instruction manual translated into six languages ( German, English, French, Dutch, Italian and Spanish).

The 'A' suffix in the name of the previous models stood for 'armored'. This has now been replaced by an 'N' indicating the improved near-focus range. On the outside, the new BN binoculars can be differentiated from BA models only by the BN on their name plate, and by Leica product model numbers.

Please note: the 8x32 BN and 10x32 BN models will not replace the BA types until year 2001. The 8x32 BA and 10x32 BA already have an extremely good near focus range. As Leica cannot launch all the types at once for logistic reasons, Leica has decided to launch the 7x42, 8x42, 10x42, and the 8x50, 10x50, and 12x50 models first. Company Seven is already delivering the new BN models as they come into the U.S.A.

Compare the new TRINOVID BN and previous TRINOVID BA models:

If you have any questions, then please visit our showroom, or telephone to discuss your needs at 301-604-2500 or by facsimile to 301-953-2000. Our showroom hours are: Monday to Fridays 11 am to 6 pm Eastern (Washington, D.C.) Time, Saturdays 11 am to 5 pm. Or contact us on line. Please understand that Company Seven can receive several hundred Email inquiries per day, and so it is best to call in order to obtain the most prompt reply. And note the showroom is closed on Sundays, on U.S. Federal Holidays, and from December 25 to January 1 inclusive.

1 January 2001: Leica extends Rebate Program

Leica has continued the unprecedented Rebate Program of year 2000 into 2001. Items eligible for this program which are purchased between 1 January 2001 and 31 March 2001 will realize savings of from $100.00 up to $150.00. This applied to purchases made of Leica BA full size binoculars.

The Rebate Program provides $100 for 8x and 10X 32 BA series binoculars, $150 for the 42mm BA series models (Hunting Set, Marine Set, 7X, 8X, and 10x), and $150 for each 50mm BA series models (8x,10x, and 12X). The rebate does not apply to the other BA models, or to the new BN series binocular models.

Company Seven will provide the necessary Sales receipt, Leica Warranty Card, and leica Rebate Claim Form form which the customer is to fill out and return to Leica promptly. Completed consumer rebate claims must be received at Leica Camera no later than 15 May 2001. Also to be included are the completed Leica Product Registration Card, and copy of the Company Seven sales invoice. Leica will mail the refund directly to the consumer. There is no restriction on this Rebate for Company Seven's customers located overseas.

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