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6 x 42 | Foreston | 7.1deg| 1927 | 1939 | also monocular Monoforest. 735 gm. | |||
6 x 42 | Forest | 7.1deg| 1927 | 1939 | $80 in 1929. CF. 28 oz. 122yd/1000yd. | |||
8 x 42 | Forestona | 6.3deg| 1927 | 1939 | also monocular Monoforsta. 735 gm. | |||
8 x 42 | Forsta | 6.3deg| 1927 | 1939 | $85 in 1929. CF. 20 oz. (28 oz. 1929). 110yd/1000yd. | |||
7 x 50 | Marsept | 7.3deg| 1932 | 1962 | $156 1954. $225 1961. (1950s Fibar, 1960s 40110). also monocular Monmar (Feafa, 41010). 128yd/1000yd. 33 oz. | 7 x 50 | Marsept | 7.3deg| 1932 | 1962 | $156 1954. $225 1961. (1950s Fibar, 1960s 40110). also monocular Monmar (Feafa, 41010). 128yd/1000yd. 33 oz. | ||
7 x 50 | Marseptit | 7.3deg| 1932 | 1962 | $162 1954. $235 1961. CF. (1950s Fitge, 1960s 40025). 960 gm. | 7 x 50 | Marseptit | 7.3deg| 1932 | 1962 | $162 1954. $235 1961. CF. (1950s Fitge, 1960s 40025). 960 gm. | ||
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8 x 60 | Marocto | 6 deg | 1932 | 1962 | $186 1954. $230 1961. (1950s Fibef, 1960s 40115). 1220 gm. 107m/1000m. also monocular Monocht (Feahu, 41020). | 8 x 60 | Marocto | 6 deg | 1932 | 1962 | $186 1954. $230 1961. (1950s Fibef, 1960s 40115). 1220 gm. 107m/1000m. also monocular Monocht (Feahu, 41020). | ||
8 x 60 | Maroctit | 6 deg | 1932 | 1962 | $192 1954. $250 1961. CF. 1250 gm. (1950s Fitid, 1960s 40030). | 8 x 60 | Maroctit | 6 deg | 1932 | 1962 | $192 1954. $250 1961. CF. 1250 gm. (1950s Fitid, 1960s 40030). | ||
12 x 60 | Mardoce | 4.3deg|~1939 | 1962 | $189 1954. (1950s Fibos, 1960s 40135). 75yd/1000yd. 42 oz. also monocular Mondoce (Feara, 41040). | |||
12 x 60 | Mardocit | 4.3deg|~1939 | 1962 | $195 1954. $245 1961. CF. (1950s Fitso, 1960s 40050). 1225 gm. | |||
12 x 60 | Mardoce | 4.3deg|~1939 | 1962 | $189 1954. (1950s Fibos, 1960s 40135). 75yd/1000yd. 42 oz. also monocular Mondoce (Feara, 41040). | |||
12 x 60 | Mardocit | 4.3deg|~1939 | 1962 | $195 1954. $245 1961. CF. (1950s Fitso, 1960s 40050). 1225 gm. | |||
3 x 13.8| Oberon | | 1952 | | $84 1954. Sprenger prisms, very thin. ('3.2 x 14' in 1984 info. list) | |||
1963, Trinovids introduced, production of all other models stopped. Trinovids use Uppendahl system, 3 cemented prisms. Internal focus. Produced for 27 years. | |||
1965, B models, long eye relief & folding eyecups, later standard. 1975, C models, compact, internal focus. 1983 replaced by BC & BCA. 1981, A models (rubber). | |||
Filters, available until 1973: yellow haze, orange, red orange, light red, red-green accentuated, 'Neophan', grey 90%, solar (99.99%), reticle (frame). | |||
8 x 20C | Trinovid | | 1975 | 1982 | (40300). | 8 x 20C | Trinovid | | 1975 | 1982 | (40300). | ||
8 x 20BC| Trinovid | 115 yd| 1983 | 1991 | $615 (40305). 8x20 BCA (40307,40309), 220 gm., near focus 3m., 6.6 deg FOV, 13.9 mm eye relief. | 8 x 20BC| Trinovid | 115 yd| 1983 | 1991 | $615 (40305). 8x20 BCA (40307,40309), 220 gm., near focus 3m., 6.6 deg FOV, 13.9 mm eye relief. | ||
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7 x 42B | Trinovid | 140 yd| 1968 | 1986 | (40218). 23 oz. | 7 x 42B | Trinovid | 140 yd| 1968 | 1986 | (40218). 23 oz. | ||
7 x 42BA| Trinovid | 140 yd| 1981 | 1990 | (40234 green, 40006 black). 660 gm. | 7 x 42BA| Trinovid | 140 yd| 1981 | 1990 | (40234 green, 40006 black). 660 gm. | ||
1990, Trinovids replaced except compacts. Ultras, Schmidt Pechan prisms, nitrogen filled, waterproof to 16 feet, internal focus. All rubber armored. | 1990, Trinovids replaced except compacts. Ultras, Schmidt Pechan prisms, nitrogen filled, waterproof to 16 feet, internal focus. All rubber armored. | ||
7 x 42BA| Leica Ultra| 140 yd| 1990 | | $1,365 (40240, 40013). 6.3m near focus, 17 mm eye relief, 8 deg FOV, 890 gm. | 7 x 42BA| Leica Ultra| 140 yd| 1990 | | $1,365 (40240, 40013). 6.3m near focus, 17 mm eye relief, 8 deg FOV, 890 gm. | ||
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10x 50BA| Leica Ultra| | 1995 | | $1,345 Near focus 15 feet, nitrogen filled, waterproof to 16 feet. | 10x 50BA| Leica Ultra| | 1995 | | $1,345 Near focus 15 feet, nitrogen filled, waterproof to 16 feet. | ||
7 x 50 | Elcan |7.25deg| | | Leitz Canada, IF, 17mm eye relief, aluminum, immersion waterproof, FOV 130mils = 118yd/1000yd, weight 1130 gm. | 7 x 50 | Elcan |7.25deg| | | Leitz Canada, IF, 17mm eye relief, aluminum, immersion waterproof, FOV 130mils = 118yd/1000yd, weight 1130 gm. | ||
Revision as of 23:02, 21 November 2009
Early Leitz "Binoculars" data courtesy of Peter Abrahams
| Code Name | Binocular Size/Type | Production Year | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
BINOCLE  |
6 x 18 | May 14, 1907 | - first commercially available Leitz binoculars |
| BINODAL | 6 x 21 | 1908-1919 | |
| GALILE | 6 x 40 | 1912 | - |
| BIZWE | 12 x 42 | 1912 | - |
| BINOT | 6 x 30 | 1912-ca.1926 | - |
| BINOXYD | 6 x 30 – CF type | 1912-ca.1926 | - |
| BINOZE | 10 x 42 | 1912 | - |
| BINOMINIOS | 4 x 16 – CF type | 1912-1914 | - theater glasses |
| BINOZITO | 10 x 46 – CF type | 1913 | - |
| BINOM | 8 x 24 – 6.5 deg | 1913 | - 8 x 26 1914-ca.1926 |
| BINOMA | 8 x 24 – 6.5 deg | 1913 | - heavy |
| BINOFORTE | 12 x 46 | 1913 | - 12 x 42 in 1914 |
| BINOFORTIM | 12 x 46 – CF type | 1913 | - 12 x 42 in 1914 |
| BINOMIA | 8 x 24 – 6.5 deg – CF type | 1913 | - |
| GALILEOS | 6 x 40 | 1914 | - |
| BINOTOUR | 6 x 16 – CF type | 1914 | - |
| BINOCT | 8 x 26 | 1914-ca.1926 | - |
| BINOLI | 6 x 24 | 1914-ca.1926 | - |
| BINOSPO | 6 x 24 – CF type | 1914-ca.1926 | - |
| BINOMAT | 8 x 24 – 6.5 deg – CF type | 1914 | - |
| BINOMINIA | 4 x 16 – 11 deg – CF type | 1914 | - |
| BINOMINOS | 4 x 16 – CF type | 1914 | - heavier theater glasses |
| BINOLAS | 6 x 21 – 8 deg – CF type | 1919 | - |
| BINODAL | 6 x 21 – 8 deg | 1919 | - |
| BINOVISTA | 15 x 60 – 3.5 deg | 1920 | - |
| BINOPLASTICO | 30 x 90 – 1.5 deg | 1920 | - |
| BILUSTRA | 3 x 13.5 – 13.7 deg | 1921-1950s | - |
| BINAR | 3 x 13.5 – 13.7 deg | 1921-1950s | - |
| BIMULIORA | 4 x 16 | 1921-ca.1926 | - |
| BIDAL | 6 x 15 - 7 deg | 1925-1939 | - |
| BISEXIT | 6 x 21 – 8.5 deg – CF type | 1925-1931 | - |
| BITUR | 4 x 20 – 10.3 deg | ca.1925-1959 | - |
| BINOTRIX | 3 oculars x 90 | 1920s | - on turret at 90 deg |
| BINUX | 8 x 30 – 8.5 deg | 1927-1962 | - |
| BINUXIT | 8 x 30 – 8.5 deg – CF type | 1927-1962 | - |
| BIDOX | 6 x 30 – 8.5 deg | ca.1927-1939 | - |
| BIDOXIT | 6 x 30 – 8.5 deg – CF type | ca.1927-1962 | - |
| BINOL | 6 x 24 – 8.5 deg | ca.1927-1939 | - |
| BINOLIT | 6 x 24 – 8.5 deg – CF type | ca.1927-1939 | version of BINOM |
| BIOCT | 8 x 24 – 6.3 deg | ca.1927-1939 | - |
| BIOCTIT | 8 x 24 – 6.3 deg – CF type | ca.1927-1939 | - |
| BILOM | 8 x 30 – 6.3 deg | 1930-ca.1935 | - |
| BILOMIT | 8 x 30 – 8.5 deg – CF type | 1930-ca.1935 | - |
| BIMAX | 8 x 24 – 8.5 deg | ca.1930-1935 | - |
| BIMAXIT | 8 x 24 – 8.5 deg – CF type | ca.1930-1935 | - |
| CAMPAR | 10 x 40 – 7.3 deg | 1932-1959 | - |
| CAMPARIT | 10 x 40 – 7.3 deg – CF type | 1932-1959 | - |
| CAMPOFORT | 15 x 60 – 4.6 deg – IF type | 1932-1962 | - |
| CAMPOFORTIT | 15 x 60 – 4.6 deg – CF type | 1932-1962 | - |
| CAMPOMAR | 12 x 50 – 5.7 deg | 1932-1949+ | - |
| CAMPOMARIT | 12 x 50 – 5.7 deg – CF type | 1932-1949+ | - |
| DECIMAR | 10 x 60 – 5.8 deg | 1937-1959 | - |
| DECIMARIT | 10 x 60 – 5.8 deg – CF type | 1937-1959 | - |
| AMPLIVID | 6 x 24 - 12 deg | 1956-1962 | - |
AVIODIX  |
10 x 50 | 1919-1931 | - military version 1917 |
| AVIODIXIT | 10 x 50 - 5 deg - CF type | 1931 | - |
| AVIOSEPT | 7 x 50 - 7.3 deg | 1919-1931 | - |
| AVIOSEPTIT | 7x50 - 7.3 deg - CF type | 1930-1931 | - |
| AVIOFORTE | 12 x 60 - 4.3 deg | 1919-1930 | - |
| AVIONAR | 15 x 60 | ? | - |
To Do List
6 x 42 | Foreston | 7.1deg| 1927 | 1939 | also monocular Monoforest. 735 gm. 6 x 42 | Forest | 7.1deg| 1927 | 1939 | $80 in 1929. CF. 28 oz. 122yd/1000yd. 8 x 42 | Forestona | 6.3deg| 1927 | 1939 | also monocular Monoforsta. 735 gm. 8 x 42 | Forsta | 6.3deg| 1927 | 1939 | $85 in 1929. CF. 20 oz. (28 oz. 1929). 110yd/1000yd. 7 x 50 | Marsept | 7.3deg| 1932 | 1962 | $156 1954. $225 1961. (1950s Fibar, 1960s 40110). also monocular Monmar (Feafa, 41010). 128yd/1000yd. 33 oz. 7 x 50 | Marseptit | 7.3deg| 1932 | 1962 | $162 1954. $235 1961. CF. (1950s Fitge, 1960s 40025). 960 gm. 10 x 50 | Mardix | 5 deg | 1932 | 1962 | $165 1954. (1950s Fiblo, 1960s 40125). 87yd/1000yd. 33 oz. also monocular Mondix (Fealf, 41030). 10 x 50 | Mardixit | 5 deg | 1932 | 1962 | $171 1954. $225 1961. CF. (1950s Fitme, 1960s 40040). 940 gm. 8 x 60 | Marocto | 6 deg | 1932 | 1962 | $186 1954. $230 1961. (1950s Fibef, 1960s 40115). 1220 gm. 107m/1000m. also monocular Monocht (Feahu, 41020). 8 x 60 | Maroctit | 6 deg | 1932 | 1962 | $192 1954. $250 1961. CF. 1250 gm. (1950s Fitid, 1960s 40030). 12 x 60 | Mardoce | 4.3deg|~1939 | 1962 | $189 1954. (1950s Fibos, 1960s 40135). 75yd/1000yd. 42 oz. also monocular Mondoce (Feara, 41040). 12 x 60 | Mardocit | 4.3deg|~1939 | 1962 | $195 1954. $245 1961. CF. (1950s Fitso, 1960s 40050). 1225 gm. 12 x 60 | Mardoce | 4.3deg|~1939 | 1962 | $189 1954. (1950s Fibos, 1960s 40135). 75yd/1000yd. 42 oz. also monocular Mondoce (Feara, 41040). 12 x 60 | Mardocit | 4.3deg|~1939 | 1962 | $195 1954. $245 1961. CF. (1950s Fitso, 1960s 40050). 1225 gm. 3 x 13.8| Oberon | | 1952 | | $84 1954. Sprenger prisms, very thin. ('3.2 x 14' in 1984 info. list)
1963, Trinovids introduced, production of all other models stopped. Trinovids use Uppendahl system, 3 cemented prisms. Internal focus. Produced for 27 years.
1965, B models, long eye relief & folding eyecups, later standard. 1975, C models, compact, internal focus. 1983 replaced by BC & BCA. 1981, A models (rubber).
Filters, available until 1973: yellow haze, orange, red orange, light red, red-green accentuated, 'Neophan', grey 90%, solar (99.99%), reticle (frame).
8 x 20C | Trinovid | | 1975 | 1982 | (40300).
8 x 20BC| Trinovid | 115 yd| 1983 | 1991 | $615 (40305). 8x20 BCA (40307,40309), 220 gm., near focus 3m., 6.6 deg FOV, 13.9 mm eye relief.
10 x 22C| Trinovid | | 1975 | 1982 | (40301).
10x 25BC| Trinovid | 95 yd | 1983 | 1991 | $645 (40306). 10 x 25 BCA (40308, 40310), 240 gm., near focus 5m., 5.4 deg FOV, 13.7 mm eye relief.
6 x 24 | Trinovid | 212 yd| 1963 | 1965 | (40201 & 40202 -- hard case & soft case). 15.5 oz. 11 feet near focus. FOV 12 degrees.
8 x 32 | Trinovid | 150 yd| 1963 | 1975 | (40206 & 40207) 17.3 oz.
8 x 32B | Trinovid | 130 yd| 1974 | 1990 | (40208). 8 x 32 BA, 1981-1990, (40237, 40001), 480 gm.
7 x 35B | Trinovid | 150 yd| 1965 | 1983 | (40216 & 40217) Near focus 16 feet. 18 oz.
7 x 35BA| Trinovid | | 1981 | 1983 | (40238 green, 40002 black)
8 x 40B | Trinovid | | 1969 | 1986 | (40221)
8 x 40BA| Trinovid | 128 yd| 1981 | 1990 | (40235 green, 40003 black). 590 gm.
10 x 40 | Trinovid | 122 yd| 1963 | 1975 | (40211 & 40212). 19.4 oz.
10 x 40B| Trinovid | 110 yd| 1974 | 1990 | (40228). 10 x 40 BA, 1981-1990, (40236, 40004), 590 gm.
7 x 42B | Trinovid | 140 yd| 1968 | 1986 | (40218). 23 oz.
7 x 42BA| Trinovid | 140 yd| 1981 | 1990 | (40234 green, 40006 black). 660 gm.
1990, Trinovids replaced except compacts. Ultras, Schmidt Pechan prisms, nitrogen filled, waterproof to 16 feet, internal focus. All rubber armored. 7 x 42BA| Leica Ultra| 140 yd| 1990 | | $1,365 (40240, 40013). 6.3m near focus, 17 mm eye relief, 8 deg FOV, 890 gm. 8 x 42BA| Leica Ultra| 130 yd| 1990 | | $1,365 (40239, 40012). 5.3m near focus, 15.9 mm eye relief, 7.4 deg FOV, 890 gm. 10x 42BA| Leica Ultra| 110 yd| 1990 | | $1,380 (40241, 40014). 10 x 42B leather cover (40229); 4.6m near focus, 13.9 mm e.r., 6.3 deg FOV, 890 gm. 7 x 20 | Leica | | 1992 | | 9 x 25 | Leica | | 1992 | | 8 x 32BA| Leica Ultra| 135 yd| | | 625 gm., near focus 3.25m. 8 x 50BA| Leica Ultra| | 1995 | | $1,295 Near focus 17 feet, nitrogen filled, waterproof to 16 feet. 10x 50BA| Leica Ultra| | 1995 | | $1,345 Near focus 15 feet, nitrogen filled, waterproof to 16 feet. 7 x 50 | Elcan |7.25deg| | | Leitz Canada, IF, 17mm eye relief, aluminum, immersion waterproof, FOV 130mils = 118yd/1000yd, weight 1130 gm.
