I purchased these Leica 10x50 Trinovids from Optics Planet to partner-up with my Leica 1200 LRF. They arrived in short-order from Optics Planet, while I was living in Germany where I regularly hunted wild boar at night. This purchase replaced a pair of other German brand name, mid-price range 8x56 binoculars ($800). Those 8x56 gave an exit pupil of 7 which is as good as it gets for night use, yet these 10x50s with an exit pupil of 5 outperformed my previous set for one reason, twilight factor. It was unbelievable clarity even during nights with only starlight and no moon. Because of the glass quality, I could discern details on boar, size, sex and age from 100 meters distant in zero moon illumination. After moving back to the States, I took these 10x50s on a Colorado elk hunt, and my only complaint is the weight; if you buy a pair of these also get the shoulder sling at the same time. I used a zip-tie to retain the eyepiece cover solidly on the strap, and purchased rifle scope covers ...
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