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Leica 8x20 BCA Black w/ Case

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8x20 BCA Black w/ Case

$549.00

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Brand Leica System Leica Sport Optics

The Leica Trinovid 8x20 BCA is a dual-hinge compact that folds flat enough to live in a jacket pocket and still gives you a bright, color-neutral image. Phase-corrected BaK-4 roof prisms and Leica's HighLux system with HDC coating do the work, and at roughly 8 ounces you stop deciding whether to bring it. The 20mm objective is the tradeoff, so treat this as a daylight binocular.

The aluminum chassis is fully rubber armored and shower-proof, and the eyecups twist down so eyeglass wearers still get the full field. Close focus is 9.75 feet, which is short enough for garden detail or a museum case, and it ships with a carrying lanyard and a Cordura case with a belt loop. If you are weighing it against the 10x20 or a larger Ultravid, our team can talk through where each one earns its keep.

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At a Glance

The Numbers That Matter

8×Magnification
20 mmObjective
2.5 mmExit pupilBigger is brighter at dawn and dusk.
12.6Twilight factorHigher shows more detail in low light.
345 ft at 1000 yds (approx. 6.6 degrees)Field of view
9.75 ftClose focus
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  • 8x magnification with 20mm objectives
  • Order number 40342
  • Dual-hinge compact body that folds flat
  • Approximately 8 oz
  • Phase-corrected BaK-4 roof prisms
  • HighLux system with High Durability Coating (HDC)
  • Fully multi-coated optics for a color-neutral view
  • Field of view of 345 ft at 1000 yards (6.6 degrees)
  • Close focus of 9.75 ft
  • Exit pupil 2.5 mm, eye relief 13.9 mm
  • Twist-up eyecups suited to eyeglass wearers
  • Aluminum chassis with full rubber armoring, shower-proof

Scope of Delivery:

  • Leica Trinovid 8x20 BCA binocular
  • Carrying lanyard
  • Cordura case with belt loop

Limited Warranty:

Leica Sport Optics products bought from an authorized North American dealer carry a fully transferable 10-year Passport Protection Plan plus a 30-year manufacturer warranty on the optical system, with non-optical accessories covered for two years. No warranty card or receipt is required. Leica Store SF is an authorized Leica dealer, so your binocular qualifies for that coverage and we can start any service request with Leica for you.

General

Type: Compact roof prism binocular

Order Number: 40342

Magnification: 8x

Objective Diameter: 20 mm

Color: Black

Optics

Prism System: Phase-corrected roof prism, BaK-4

Coatings: HighLux system with High Durability Coating (HDC), fully multi-coated

Field of View: 345 ft at 1000 yds (approx. 6.6 degrees)

Close Focus: 9.75 ft

Exit Pupil: 2.5 mm

Eye Relief: 13.9 mm

Build

Chassis: Aluminum

Armoring: Rubber

Hinge: Dual hinge, folding

Eyecups: Twist-up

Weather Resistance: Shower-proof

Dimensions

Weight: Approx. 8 oz

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Folds Into a Pocket

The dual-hinge body collapses so the barrels sit side by side, which is what lets a real Leica binocular live in a jacket pocket. At roughly 8 ounces it is light enough that you stop deciding whether to bring it. The tradeoff for that size is the 20mm objective, so this is a daylight tool rather than a low-light one.

Prisms and Coatings

Phase-corrected roof prisms in BaK-4 glass keep resolution and contrast honest, and Leica's HighLux system with High Durability Coating raises transmission while resisting abrasion. The result is a bright, color-neutral view rather than the warm or green cast you often get from small binoculars.

Set Up for Glasses

The eyecups twist up and down, so eyeglass wearers can run them flat and still see the full field. Close focus is 9.75 feet, short enough for butterflies, garden detail, or reading a label across a museum case. The rubber armor and shower-proof sealing handle normal weather, though this is not a submersible binocular.