Included Accessories:
- Leica APO-Televid 82 Angled - Body Only
- Leica Extender 1.8x for APO Televid 41022
- Leica Eyepiece 25-50x Aspheric Eyepiece
- Gitzo Mountaineer Series 2 Carbon Fiber Tripod GT2542
- Gitzo 2 way head GH2720QR
The APO-Televid 82 Angled Close to Nature Set 40139 is an excellent tool for observing nature and is made for those who demand no compromises on an instrument that's as small and light as is possible. It features true apochromatic color correction from fluoride glass elements, for the very best contrast, resolution, and especially subject/background delineation.
The APO-Televid 82 series started with what was loved from the older Televid scopes and then was further improved upon with all the newer technology available. APO-Televid 82 Angled Close to Nature Set 40139 has incredible optics and a new bayonet system, but perhaps the best reason of all to choose a Leica APO-Televid is the 25-50x WW ASPH. eyepiece (supplied with this kit). This is the first zooming eyepiece for a spotting scope which maintains a wide viewing angle throughout its zoom range, even at the lower magnifications. With the 25-50x WW eyepiece, you enjoy a ~59-80° apparent field of view! This alone is a reason to upgrade-you'll be swimming in the experience, your vision completely surrounded with the viewing field. It makes for a more emotionally engaging observing session, and for most will heartily trump carrying a pair of eyepieces or just accepting the more narrow apparent fields at lower magnifications that historically came with zooming eyepieces.
One of the other improvements on the APO-Televid 82 Angled with 25-50x Eyepiece 40124 is Leica's latest hydrophobic (water-repelling) lens coating for every external objective and eyepiece lens element. This coating allows water droplets to pearl off and slide away, significantly increasing the usability of the unit when observing in damp or wet conditions.
APO-Televid 82 Angled with 25-50x Eyepiece 40124 delivers the view at a 45° angle relative to where the scope is pointed. This requires a bit more experience to get the hang of using, but is generally preferred whenever you're sharing the viewing with multiple users or if you're using the scope to view celestial objects.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Front lens diameter: 82 mm
Focal length of the lens: Approx. 440mm
Close focusing distance: Approx. 3.9 m / 12.8 ft
Focusing: Internal focusing with patented dual focusing device
No. of lens elements: 4, all multi-coated and Leica AquaDura (excluding the eyepiece)
Angled viewing (45°): Schmidt Prism System
Watertightness: Watertight to a depth of 5 m / 17 ft
Housing: Die-cast magnesium, nitrogen-filled
Eyepiece connection: Rapid-change bayonet
Tripod base: 1/4", rotating with locking screw
Lens hood: Sliding lens hood with sighting aid
Filter thread: E 82
Dimensions (W x H x D): 325 x 108 x 100 mm / 12-13/16 x 4-1/4 x 4 in
Weight: Approx. 1350 g / 47.7 oz
Color: Matte Black
MPN: 40139
Leica Extender 1.8x for APO Televid 41022:
On all Leica APO-Televid angled spotting scopes, the Leica Extender 1.8 x in conjunction with the eyepiece also enables magnifications of up to 90 times. Thanks to this enormous expansion of the zoom range, animal, nature and astronomy observations are even more enjoyable. The bayonet connection has an integrated automatic locking mechanism, with which the eyepiece and extender can be quickly and securely attached to the spotting scope. The rubber-armored functional elements and the comfortable rotating eyecup ensure excellent grip and observation comfort.
Gitzo GT2542 Mountaineer Series 2 Carbon Fiber Tripod:
The GT2542 Mountaineer Series 2 Carbon Fiber Tripod from Gitzo features Carbon eXact tubing, which includes High Modulus carbon fiber in the lower leg sections, adding to their diameters and making the tripod more rigid and stronger than its predecessor. The GT2542 has a load capacity of 48.5 lb, extends to a maximum height.
- Load Capacity: 48.5 lb
- Maximum Height: 65.7"
- Minimum Height: 5.9"
- Folded Length: 22"
- Leg Sections: 4
- Weight: 3.7 lb
- Carbon eXact Tubing
- G-Lock Ultra Twist Locks
- Redesigned Top Spider
Gitzo 2-way head GH2720QR:
- Lightweight series 2, fluid tripod head
- Smooth and controlled low speed, frictionless fast movement
- Full fluidity on pan and tilt movements
- Single knob control for panning and tilting
- Removable/reversible pan bar, Quick-release (1/4'' screw)
