Watch a goldfinch crack seeds in the front yard or bring a distant landscape up close with the Leica Ultravid HD 8x50 binoculars. Made in Germany and featuring superior optical technology, the Leica Ultravid HD 8x50 binoculars provide exceptional clarity and a bright, 115-meter field of view. As opposed to older porro-prism models, the modern compact roof-prism type design feels comfortable and allows for a steady view of the subject being watched. The ergonomic contours of the binoculars extend the time that the glasses feel comfortable in the hand without readjustment. The compact size of the binoculars features a 6.25mm exit pupil diameter that allows comfortable viewing even in twilight. These binoculars would be an ideal choice for a hunting trip when the hunter needs additional clarity at dawn and in dusk light conditions, or for travel when the user may confront a variety of light conditions. The Ultravid HD 8x50 Magnification Binoculars achieve superior brightness and contrast due to the development of the new Fluorite-Ion lens. This new lens design reduces chromatic aberrations and produces higher color fidelity. The Leica binoculars are designed for the active outdoor enthusiast who requires sturdy, low-maintenance field glasses. The Leica binoculars provide a clear viewing experience even in extremely cold temperatures of minus 25 degrees Celsius. Many other binoculars would fail at these exceedingly cold temperatures. The binoculars also feature innovative Aqua Dura Hydrophobic lens coatings. This unique coating sheds water away from the optics and also makes cleaning easier. The Ultravid HD binoculars are waterproof, fog-proof, and highly durable. They are industry rated for superior shock resistance and watertight to a depth of 16.5 feet. The die-cast magnesium body of the binoculars is rubber coated and nitrogen filled, providing quality protection for the optics. The body of the binoculars are solid black with a red disk featuring the Leica logo. Viewers who wear eyeglasses benefit significantly from cushioned rubber rings on the eyecups as well as from eye relief of 17mm. The eye cups also feature two alternate click-stop positions. The Leica binoculars allow close observation of subjects with an 11.8 feet focusing distance. Special Teflon discs with very little lubricant allow consistently smooth focusing. Leica binoculars feature steady, clear images without the need to refocus continually. The lens technology of the Leica binoculars provides a three percent increase in light gathering ability compared to its predecessors. The 8x50 binoculars feature diopter compensation with a plus or minus four dioptric correction to achieve clear vision. Size is an important consideration when selecting outdoor gear such as binoculars. The Leica binoculars measure 4.72x2.68x7.17 inches. They weigh 2.20 pounds. A variety of accessories are available for the Leica binoculars, and these include a neoprene strap, a neoprene sports strap, a slide and flex suspender harness, and a T2 lens adapter. Other offered accessories are the floatable carry strap, two models of a binocular bag, and two models of a digiscoping lens adapter. The Leica Ultravid HD 8x50 Binoculars would make a welcome gift for the hunting, bird-watching, traveling enthusiast.