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Spent A Week With The 7x35 Retrovid...
How do you suggest cleaning the body? I dont think it's real leather, but is it safe to wipe with a damp cloth or a damp slightly soapy cloth? Mine are feeling sticky after a few months of use. I do like these and use them when I want a light carry around with FOV and steadiness when hiking. (I... -
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8x40 Trinovids (retro): stiff focusing
My brand new 8x40s have a rather hard to adjust focus. It is still easy to do with my right index finger but noticeably stiffer than I would like. All my other binos are easier to focus than this. Admittedly my Noctovids are “silky smooth” but these Retrovids are much harder and I don’t expect... -
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Passport Warranty - what are the rules?
It seems that Leica says we don't need to register our binoculars to get the 10 yr Passport Warranty. Is that correct? I found this on Leicacamerausa: All Leica Sport Optic products shipped from Leica Camera Inc. to an authorized USA or Canadian dealer since Jan 1, 2021 will now feature a fully... -
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Spent A Week With The 7x35 Retrovid...
What about the 8x40 retrovids instead? (On another thread here I have asked about them.) I have the 8x40s on order after considering the 7x vs. 8x retro versions. I figured for the extra ounce of weight you gain a bit more magnification and 5mm of objective. Granted the fov is less. Would I... -
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Comments please on 8x40 Trinovids, AKA "Retrovids"
I have on order a pair of Leica 8x40 Trinovid binoculars. These are the so-called "retro" version with leather and old styling. Online reviews say they are top quality and excellent optically. Does anyone have these and do you recommend them? I gather they aren't like some of the other Leica... -
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Comments please on Leica 8x40 trinovids, AKA "retrovids"
Oops, I didnt realize i was posting in the Hello section. To introduce myself: I have always loved optics and photography. I have three pairs of Leica binoculars and a 1970s vIintage Questar. -
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Comments please on Leica 8x40 trinovids, AKA "retrovids"
I have on order a pair of Leica 8x40 Trinovid binoculars. These are the so-called "retro" version with leather and old styling. Online reviews say they are top quality and good optically. Does anyone have these and do you recommend them? They aren't like some of the other Leica models that...