Binoculars
PORRO-PRISM & GALILEAN LEITZ BINOCULARS
Leitz / Leica "Binoculars" data courtesy of Peter Abrahams
| Code Name | Production Year | Binocular Size/Type | Field of View | Weight | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BINOCLE  |
May 14, 1907 | 6 x 18 | first commercially available Leitz binoculars | |||
BINODAL  |
1908-1919 | 6 x 21 | 140 yd / 1000 yd | 14 oz | also monocular MONODAL | |
GALILE .....  |
1912-1914 | 6 x 40 | - | |||
| BIZWE | 1912 | 12 x 42 | - | |||
| BINOT | 1912-ca.1926 | 6 x 30 | - | |||
| BINOXYD | 1912-ca.1926 | 6 x 30 – CF type | - | |||
| BINOZE | 1912 | 10 x 42 | - | |||
| BINOMINIOS | 1912-1914 | 4 x 16 – CF opera glasses | - | |||
| BINOZITO | 1913 | 10 x 46 – CF type | - | |||
| BINOM | 1913 | 8 x 24 | 6.5 deg | - 8 x 26 1914-ca.1926 | ||
| BINOMA | 1913 | 8 x 24 | 6.5 deg | - heavy | ||
| BINOFORTE | 1913 | 12 x 46 | - 12 x 42 in 1914 | |||
| BINOFORTIM | 1913 | 12 x 46 – CF type | - 12 x 42 in 1914 | |||
| BINOMIA | 1913 | 8 x 24 – CF type | 6.5 deg | - | ||
| GALILEOS | 1914 | 6 x 40 | - | |||
| BINOTOUR | 1914 | 6 x 16 – CF type | - | |||
| BINOCT | 1914-ca.1926 | 8 x 26 | - | |||
| BINOLI | 1914-ca.1926 | 6 x 24 | also monocular MONOLI | |||
| BINOSPO | 1914-ca.1926 | 6 x 24 – CF type | - | |||
| BINOMAT | 1914 | 8 x 24 – CF type | – 6.5 deg | - | ||
BINOMINIA  |
1914 | 4 x 16 – CF type | 11 deg - 140 yd / 1000 yd | 8 oz | also monocular MONOMINIA | |
| BINOMINOS | 1914 | 4 x 16 – CF heavy opera glasses | - | |||
MARINODOCE  |
1915 | 12 x 42 | Marine model; (12 x 46 in 1984 catalog) | |||
AVIODIX .....  |
1919-1931 | 10 x 50 | - military version 1917 | |||
| BINOLAS | 1919 | 6 x 21 – CF type | 8 deg | - | ||
| BINODAL | 1919 | 6 x 21 | 8 deg | - | ||
| AVIOFORTE | 1919-1930 | 12 x 60 | 4.3 deg | - | ||
| AVIOSEPT | 1919-1931 | 7 x 50 | 7.3 deg | - | ||
| BINOVISTA | 1920 | 15 x 60 | 3.5 deg | - | ||
| BINOPLASTICO | 1920 | 30 x 90 | 1.5 deg | - | ||
| BILUSTRA | 1921-1950s | 3 x 13.5 | 13.7 deg | - | ||
| BINAR | 1921-1950s | 3 x 13.5 | 13.7 deg | - | ||
| BIMULIORA | 1921-ca.1926 | 4 x 16 | - | |||
| BIDAL | 1925-1939 | 6 x 15 | 7 deg | - | ||
| BISEXIT | 1925-1931 | 6 x 21 – CF type | 8.5 deg | - | ||
| BITUR | ca.1925-1959 | 4 x 20 | 10.3 deg | - | ||
| BINOTRIX | 1920s | 3 oculars x 90 on turret at 90 deg | ||||
| BINUX | 1927-1962 | 8 x 30 | 8.5 deg | - | ||
BINUXIT ...  |
1927-1962 | 8 x 30 – CF type | 8.5 deg | - | ||
| BIDOX | ca.1927-1939 | 6 x 30 | 8.5 deg | - | ||
| BIDOXIT | ca.1927-1962 | 6 x 30 – CF type | 8.5 deg | - | ||
| BINOL | ca.1927-1939 | 6 x 24 | 8.5 deg | - | ||
| BINOLIT | ca.1927-1939 | 6 x 24 – CF type | 8.5 deg | version of BINOM | ||
| BIOCT | ca.1927-1939 | 8 x 24 | 6.3 deg | - | ||
| BIOCTIT | ca.1927-1939 | 8 x 24 – CF type | 6.3 deg | - | ||
| FORESTON | 1927-1939 | 6 x 42 | 7.1 deg | also monocular MONOFOREST; 735 gm | ||
| FOREST | 1927-1939 | 6 x 42 - CF Type | 7.1 deg - 122 yd / 1000 yd | 28 oz | $80 in 1929 | |
| FORESTONA | 1927-1939 | 8 x 42 | 6.3 deg | 735 gm | also monocular MONOFORSTA; | |
| FORSTA | 1927-1939 | 8 x 42 - CF | 6.3 deg - 110 yd / 1000 yd | 20 oz (28 oz. 1929) | $85 in 1929 | |
| BILOM | 1930-ca.1935 | 8 x 30 | 6.3 deg | - | ||
| BILOMIT | 1930-ca.1935 | 8 x 30 – CF type | 8.5 deg | - | ||
| BIMAX | ca.1930-1935 | 8 x 24 | 8.5 deg | - | ||
| BIMAXIT | ca.1930-1935 | 8 x 24 – CF type | 8.5 deg | - | ||
| AVIOSEPTIT | 1930-1931 | 7 x 50 - CF type | 7.3 deg | - | ||
| AVIODIXIT | 1931 | 10 x 50 - CF type | 5 deg | - | ||
| CAMPAR | 1932-1959 | 10 x 40 | 7.3 deg | - | ||
| CAMPARIT | 1932-1959 | 10 x 40 – CF type | 7.3 deg | - | ||
| CAMPOFORT | 1932-1962 | 15 x 60 – IF type | 4.6 deg | - | ||
| CAMPOFORTIT | 1932-1962 | 15 x 60 – CF type | 4.6 deg | - | ||
| CAMPOMAR | 1932-1949+ | 12 x 50 | 5.7 deg | - | ||
| CAMPOMARIT | 1932-1949+ | 12 x 50 – CF type | 5.7 deg | - | ||
| MARSEPT | 1932-1962 | 7 x 50 | 7.3 deg - 128 yd / 1000 yd | $156 1954. $225 1961. (1950s FIBAR, 1960s 40110) also monocular MONMAR (FEAFA - 41010). 33 oz | ||
| MARSEPTIT 1950s FITGE 1960s 40025 |
1932-1962 | 7 x 50 - CF Type | 7.3 deg | 960 gm | $162 1954. $235 1961 | |
| MARDIX 1950s FIBLO 1960s 40125 |
1932-1962 | 10 x 50 | 5 deg - 87 yd / 1000 yd | 33 oz | $165 1954. also monocular MONDIX (FEALF 41030) | |
| MARDIXIT 1950s FITME 1960s 40040 |
1932-1962 | 10 x 50 - CF Type | 5 deg | 940 gm | $171 1954. $225 1961. | |
| DECIMAR | 1937-1959 | 10 x 60 | 5.8 deg | - | ||
| DECIMARIT | 1937-1959 | 10 x 60 – CF type | 5.8 deg | - | ||
BEH .....  |
1944 | 7 x 50 | - | |||
| AVIONAR | ? | 15 x 60 | - |
ROOF-PRISM LEICA BINOCULARS
| Code Name | Binocular Size/Type | Production Year | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
AMPLIVID  |
6 x 24 - 12 deg | 1956-1962 | - |
To Do List
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.
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