Survival Arts

Leica 8+12x42 Duovid hunting binoculars

A friend of mine just today ordered a pair of Leica 8+12x42 Duovid hunting binoculars. Per the advertising blurb on the Leica website (English version, of course):

Leica heralds a new era in binoculars: The LEICA DUOVID 8 + 12 x 42 is the first highend binocular worldwide that features switchable magnification. That makes it an outstanding choice for use in hunting, because it provides brilliant images, both at great distances as well as in critical poor light situations.

In wide-open hunting grounds, observation must often be conducted over great distances. The12-power magnification is ideal for this purpose. The 8-power magnification, on the other hand, allows an excellent overview over the entire range - with an absolutely stable image, a large field of view and great depth of field. Outstanding ergonomics make vibration-free viewing possible even at high magnifications.

My friend has not received his binocs, so we don't yet have a review. These are pricey glasses, but I'm sure worth the cost. If anyone has had experience with these glasses, feel free to comment here. I've been a Steiner guy myself for the last couple of years, but can be convinced to switch.