The LEICA APO-Televid 65 Straight Spotting Scope w/25-50x WW ASPH. Eyepiece (40131) is a top-class small, compact spotting scope, only 30 cm in length. The use of high-quality lenses made of special fluoride glass gives an improved range of contrast and neutral color representation to provide sharpness and brilliance right up to the edge of the image.
The intricate high-performance lens is now incorporated into a compact, robust and fully rubber-armored die-cast magnesium housing, providing the best possible protection for the high-precision equipment. The new Leica APO-Televid 65 model is distinctive for its compactness and low weight, so is the ideal companion for taking on long walks in the countryside.
The Leica AquaDura coating technology used for the first time on the external glass surfaces means that any raindrops that fall on the external glass surfaces simply drip cleanly away from the lens. Moreover it is easier to remove finger prints and dirt, so the spotting scopes can be used to the best possible effect even when the weather is bad.
With the full redesign, the focal length of the lens is now independent of the spotting scope used, so is identical for all spotting scopes. The Leica Vario 25-50x WW ASPH. wide angle eye-piece is now part of the program. With its large, sharp-edged subjective wide-angled range of vision it offers a unique viewing experience at any magnification setting, so is a universal companion for every viewing situation.
All Leica eyepieces are resistant to dust and water-pressure-tight to a depth of five meters. The ergonomic rubber elements and the rotating eye cup ensure total comfort while observing - even for eyeglass wearers.
The new generation Leica Televid spotting scope has a nitrogen-filled housing, is watertight to a depth of five meters, and the full rubber armoring protects the spotting scopes from scratching and damage. All Televid models are guaranteed to function completely at temperatures between - 25° and + 55° Celsius.
The APO-Televid 65 Straight Spotting Scope is designed to be particularly ergonomic and user-friendly. The Leica dual focusing facility with rubber focusing wheels makes for rapid sharpness setting and accurate fine adjustment, so that even the tiniest details can be brought into focus. A silent telescoping lens hood with filter attachment thread and integral sight ensures low levels of stray light while viewing.
With the Televid's newly designed tripod foot it is an easy matter to engage the spotting scope either horizontally or vertically into the quick-change system on the Manfrotto tripod heads. However the well-known 4/3" attachment thread with locking device is also available for other quick-range plates. An ergonomic locking screw ensures that the tripod foot can rotate 360°. This means that the spotting scope can be aligned to the best effect in any observation situation.
This spotting scope is for nature and bird watchers who are particularly active during the day, and prefer the smaller size and weight, but do not want to make sacrifices when it comes to optical performance. Featuring a more natural line of sight that is helpful when following wildlife, many novice users favor the straight eyepiece position. The straight eyepiece also works well when viewing downward from an elevated platform, such as a deck or patio.