fatfootdoc Report post Posted April 6, 2006 I am still trying to decide which optics to buy and it is between swaro's and leica, but the Duovids look good with the 10 and 15 power, I am just wondering if anyone has had a chance to use these and compare them with other optics. THanks AG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues79 Report post Posted April 6, 2006 I've used both of them. Don't own either pair yet, but I have used friends' glasses in both sworo and leica and after I used the leica's I swore the next pair of glasses I buy will be the Leica 10-15; their unbelievable in my opinion. But, it's really just an opinion thing and what brand your eyes like the best. With the 10-15, you can cut back on packing a set of distance glasses on your back and the 10 power around your neck. Also something to consider. www.wildernesspacks.com has them for $1795 on their website. That's the cheapest I have seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted April 6, 2006 I tried the 10-15 leica duovids and didn't like them. However, other people love them. They just never fit my eyes right no matter what I did. I have pretty narrow eyes though and the duovids might work great for you. I rented a pair to try them out for awhile from Ross Outdoors. I found that pair difficult to adjust the diapter and I am not sure if it was because their was a problem with that particular pair or if it would be true for all 10-15 duovids. You can also rent the 15x swaros from them: http://rossoutdoors.com/CMS/rentals.php I suggest you try out a pair before you decide to buy one brand or the other. Maybe borrow from a friend or rent them. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted April 6, 2006 The Duovids would save you about 43 oz (2 1/2 lbs)over two separate pair. At 15x, the field of view of the Duovids is the same as the Swaro 15x56 (230' v. 231'), but at 10x, the Duovid's field of view is less than 10x42's; 295' v. 330' at 1000 yards. It would be worth putting the 10x, 15x, and 10+15x binos on tripods for comparison. I briefly looked through the 10+15's at the Bowhunter Happening, but did not see any diff in sharpness over the Swaros. Doug~RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted April 6, 2006 I compared both binos side by side (15x swaros and the 10-15xduovids). The duovids are excellent glass as are the swaros. Both are sharp and clear and provide great images. The real question is which pair feels best for your eyes. I found the duovids didn't work well for me. In addition, I considered the duovids because I thought then I could only carry one pair of binos rather than a 10x and a 15x. However, I think the duovids are still too heavy to wear around your neck all day and so you may end up wanting to carry a smaller pair anyway. There is another guy on this site who uses the duovids and loves them. Hopefully he will come and give his input. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatfootdoc Report post Posted April 6, 2006 Amanda, I was kind of concerned about the weight as well, but right now I have my 15x 60's in my pack and my 10's around my neck, and man is that heavy as well. AG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues79 Report post Posted April 6, 2006 Hey Amanda, About that rental place, it appears that they have quite a bit of stuff. Is it pretty legitimate and do they have quality stuff? For some people this would be more realistic than dropping $2000 at the drop of a hat for a pair of binoculars or just about whatever they could get from this place. Pretty cool. I had no idea there existed a place like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted April 7, 2006 Yes, they are reputable. You can stop by their office in Phx and check out the gear before you rent it (if they don't have it loaned out already). The office is part of a some other equipment company they run. The phone number and address is on the website. Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatfootdoc Report post Posted April 7, 2006 My biggest concern about them is do you sacrifice brightness with them and are they as clear at 15x as they should be, I really don't want to spend that much money on optics I may not like. The weight issue does not really concern me that much, I am so fat anyway that an extra 2 pounds is nothing , ag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
couesdiehard Report post Posted April 10, 2006 My biggest concern about them is do you sacrifice brightness with them and are they as clear at 15x as they should be, I really don't want to spend that much money on optics I may not like. The weight issue does not really concern me that much, I am so fat anyway that an extra 2 pounds is nothing , ag <{POST_SNAPBACK}> fatfootdoc; I own the Leica duovids 10 + 15 power. I love them. They are bright and clear at both settings. I carry them in a case around my neck so I can use them on 10 power in my hands. I set them up on a tripod at 15 power when it's time for serious glassing. Amanda is right about the fact that they need to be comfortable for your eyes. I also have had troubles with binos that I could not get the lenses close enough together for my eyes but the Duovids lined up perfectly for me. I love being able to carry on pair of binos instead of two and I don't feel like I give anything up. Lee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Fuego Report post Posted April 11, 2006 I too have the 10-15x50 Leica Duovids and will share the following with you: - As Amanda mentioned, the Duovids, along with any glasses, must fit you well. I happen to have a narrow interpupillary distance and the Leica Duovids fit me quite well. - One reason for purchasing the Leica Duovids was to only have 1 pair of glasses. However, when you are putting in the miles on foot and ough country, having the 10-15 Duovids around your neck becomes bothersome. For this reason, I am considering a pair of 8x for around my neck at all times. - The glass is as clear, crisp and as high quality as any on the market. - The Leica plate adapter for a tripod adds too many steps between taking the glass off your neck and mounting the glass on a tripod. Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diamondbackaz Report post Posted April 11, 2006 I look through both the 10-15 leicas and the 15x56 swaros and ended up choosing the swaros. I use a semi compact 10x42 (leupold pinnacles) for my neck bino. Works well. The Leica 15X56 is $2,500 which prices me out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatfootdoc Report post Posted April 11, 2006 El Fuego, Do you think a good pair of binocular suspenders would help that? Those seem to negate them swinging all over the place which is really what tires me out. I already have some 15-60's, do you guys and gals think that the Duovids would really get rid of the need for them or would they be more for just general glassing rather than tripod glassing. If so I really (really infinity ) do not want to carry around 2 heavy pairs of bino's. AG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
El Fuego Report post Posted April 12, 2006 FFD, I have tried the Bino-System with the 10-15x50 Duovids and the strap does not really work well, as the glasses are too heavy and move more than I like. The glasses are very nice on a tripod, which is why I would like to supplement the Duovids with a pair of Swarovski 8x32 EL around my neck on a Bino-System. Once again, best of luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
