The World of Leica in Photos

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Beautiful pictures. I bought a pair of Leica Trinovid 8x42 binos early this year, and they served my well on my safari in June. I look forward to hunting with them in the states this fall.

 

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Part of the in-house field team.

Don't miss the golden hour.

Admiring the glass below us

Many would not spot the deer living here. A Leica hunter does.

That anxious wait for the buck to turn.

When you see movement out of the corner of your eye.

Leica Pro Hunter Philippe Jaeger is looking out for Austrian stags.

The sleek aluminium body of the Magnus.

Would you hunt the left or right track next?

When more magnification is required.

 

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Separates the men from the boys

Excited to go on a driven hunt this weekend. What are your plans?

Excellent optics are essential if you are going on a hunt. But there's something more important for every hunter: the dog by your side!

It's driven hunt season. For this kind of hunting lightweight riflescopes with a wide field of view are necessary for what are usually intuitive shots. We recommend our Leica Magnus models and the Leica Tempus ASPH., a red dot sight with asphere with an extremely crisp and brilliant image of the illuminated dot. What's also really important: shooting practise!

In a standing maze of corn near several vineyards, Leica Hunting Pro Simon K Barr and his hunting party manage the wild boar population.

"Approximately two years ago, I lost my Leica 8x32's when they slipped off the seat of my Polaris on a 1,000 acre farm in Iowa. After much distress and agony, I found them today while shed hunting. I was seriously considering ordering a new pair just before finding them; glad I didn't. After being totally exposed to the elements for two springs, summers, falls, and winters, and then being run over when the farmer mowed the CRP... They work perfectly!" - Leica Hunting Enthusiast JJ Samis

Pictured: Exactly how and where JJ found his Leica binoculars.

 

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“From time to time, one sees a road in the wilderness that is truly the road to nowhere. This photo from northern Mozambique is one of those, it’s one of the wildest places I have ever spent time. The granite inselbergs make for some unique skylines!”

"There is always something mysterious about a leopard. He is one of the fastest and most dangerous animals when wounded. His secretive nature makes them a worthy adversary (in central Namibia)." - Ivan Carter

Mountain hunters find laser binoculars in the wilds of Norway.

Leica Geovid survives undamaged after 4 years buried under snow and ice.

The Norwegian Leica user Stein H. Haugen was incredibly delighted. Four years ago, he lost his LEICA Geovid 10x42 BRF binoculars while hunting in western Norway – and now they have been recovered by mountain hunters in the wilderness close to the Jostedalsbreen Glacier. The mechanical functions were all still perfect, and the optical system still delivered a brilliant view. His pair of binoculars survived six months of snow each year and temperatures between minus ten and plus thirty degrees Celsius completely intact. With a new battery, the Leica opto-electronics immediately came to life again and, believe it or not, delivered distance readings as precise as on the first day of use. For Stein H. Haugen, this is clear proof of the quality and endurance of LEICA high-tech products.

“Amboselli National Park in Kenya, where the myriad of springs are fed by the snowmelt of Kilimanjaro and elephants come in long lines to drink from the waters and feed on the lush grass that grows there.” - Ivan Carter, Tracks Across Africa

"As the shadows lengthen, the big cats start really taking note of what is happening around them. These two lionesses ended up killing a buffalo several hours after this picture was taken." - Ivan Carter (Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe)

Leica Magnus line with rapid reticle adjustment (ASV) and CD i reticle:

“When there is just enough rain in the Ngamo flats in western Zimbabwe, all the grazing animals fill the plains." - Ivan Carter

"When the wind changes and a large bull elephant realizes that you are close, this is when you see what you are made of. Several thousand pounds of him, looking at you, makes you feel decidedly small, one wrong move and it would be all over." - Ivan Carter

Philippe JAEGER went out in search of sable antelope on a hunting adventure through the Kalahari Desert:

"The one time you see elephant bulls getting playful is when they are in the water. This was on a hunt in Zimbabwe, we had been following a group of 12 bulls and caught up to them as they reached the water" -Ivan Carter

A rare glimpse of the man behind the stunning African wildlife photos, Ivan Carter, pictured here with his Leica V-Lux 3.

Rugged and reliable.

It's nice to sit back and relax after a long day of hunting.

 

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Range time is never wasted, when using the right tools.

"Though I didn't connect opening day, the deep throaty bugles of that first herd bull left their impression. I was addicted to elk hunting." - Adam Foss

We'd rather be in the woods today.

Do you ever wake up feeling like this?

Caribou returns in the wilds of Northern Canada!

Breathtaking

What a beauty

"I can't count the hours I have spent glassing in the wilds looking for something special. Recently, I found my greatest trophy…..my son. While scouting or hunting with Jackson, I often find myself not focused on the game we are pursuing but simply observing him. The way his ears perk up when a stick cracks, the way his face lights up when he sees a gobbler in full strut, or how his small hands touch a tree rubbed by a bull………..it's there. His classmates may not see it, his mom may not see it, but every time we step into the woods I see it. He is me…he is a hunter. So I say to my fellow hunting parents, keep glassing….just keep your eyes on the real target." - Bobby Warner

 

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Share with us what special hunt you have planned this fall. Where and what species?

Leica glass will help you see him coming.

Leica Hunting Pro Adam Foss learns that hunting a mature bull elk for the first time is a process of trial and error:

Clarity is crucial.
How many bull elk do you count?

Leica Sport Optics (Wetzlar, Germany) presents a new riflescope with 6x zoom at IWA OutdoorClassics 2019. The Leica Fortis 6 combines a sleek design with the highest optical imaging performance. Outstanding detail recognition, a wide field of view, and unique contrast deliver exceptional viewing comfort – from dawn to dusk.

A 50% larger exit pupil, achieved with outstanding Leica optics, and a field of view of up to 44 meters ensure a high degree of safety and speed in target acquisition. This way, the Fortis 6 models set a new benchmark in the 6x zoom class. Outstanding detail recognition, combined with unique image sharpness, ensures the best possible viewing comfort. The classic, timeless design will especially appeal to hunters who appreciate elegant understatement and demand perfection.

Precision meets elegance. The new Leica Ultravid „customized“ binoculars are a personal statement for all those who will accept no compromises on excellent image quality and haptic experience.

Make sure you're ready for every challenge.

The higher you climb, the more breath-taking the view.

Majestic

Didn't they used to say there was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?!?…

 

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Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.

Discipline will build the bridge between goals and accomplishment.

"Bowhunting Bighorn Sheep in the late season of the Canadian Rockies takes dozens of hours behind the glass to yield a single stalk - if you're lucky."

Obstacles are what you see when you take your eye off your goal.

Journalist Philippe Jaeger tests the precision of the new Leica Geovid HD-B 42

Most adventures don't come from plans.

You never know when an animal may appear...

Your vision may be keen, but his senses are unmatched.

How were you detected on your last fruitless stalk?

Chamois can run at 50 kilometers per hour and can jump 2 meters vertically into the air, over a distance of 6 meters.

Leica Hunting Pro Philippe Jaeger photographs peripheral wildlife while hunting for Roe Deer in Austria.

 

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"After three hours of walking and only spotting wild boar and a young buck, it was time to return to the dovecote. The moment the vehicle started, a superb buck emerged from behind the barn of an abandoned farm..."

End of a long hunting day in Les Bauges, France.

 

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"Since I was a boy learning about them in the hallowed yellow trim pages of National Geographic, cultures that have developed with a need to hunt for survival have captivated my imagination. Today, as an avid and reasonably well-traveled hunter, I have been lucky enough to hunt with some of these ancient cultures and experience their skills first hand. Earlier this year, I decided to fulfill an ambition to hunt with the native Inuits inside the Arctic Circle." - Leica Hunting Pro Simon K Barr

"My polar safari started in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Kangerlussuaq meaning “Big Fjord” is a settlement of 530 people in western Greenland - and by their standards is a large town. Situated on the outer edge of the Greenland ice cap, which covers 80% of the country’s territory and is the second largest body of ice in the world after Antarctica."

"After landing, I met my guide Karsten Lings, the first outfitter and guide from this area of Greenland. Leaving the rudimentary airport, we drove past charming painted timber houses with sealskins stretched across frames air-drying in the moisture-free subzero breeze. As we travelled the gravel road a few miles from town, I listened to Karsten’s story of a polar bear visiting the community a couple of years before. As the only predator on the planet to hunt and include human flesh in its diet, this story brought home the brutal nature of things this far north."

"My first days hunting started with a sunny view of the fjord and the wind-scoured mountains running alongside that reminded me a little of the Scottish West Coast. After a breakfast of eggs and fish, I got onto the skidoo behind Jan Pedersen, one of Karsten’s experienced guides. Our first expedition would be to travel the fjord with shotgun for Arctic hare."

"My second day saw us back on the ice with Arctic fox and ptarmigan in our sights. The Arctic fox, also known as the white, polar or snow fox, is native to the Arctic regions and well adapted to living in cold environments. They have thick, deep fur, a good supply of body fat and a system of countercurrent heat exchange in the circulation within its paws that helps it retain body heat. The pictured specimen is of a unique, brown color-phase."

"Having taken two brace over a few hours, we secured the game to a sled towed behind the skidoo. Jan then suggested a few hours of traditional Inuit ice fishing with handlines and hooks baited with rubber lures. Cutting a one-meter deep hole into the hard-packed ice with a sharp metal tipped spear offered a welcomed warm up. The cold-water fish were hungry; soon we had hooked around 12 Arctic cod, which grow to 30cm long and are the favorite food of narwhals and other Arctic whales."

"My second day saw us back on the ice with Arctic fox and ptarmigan in our sights. The Arctic fox, also known as the white, polar or snow fox, is native to the Arctic regions and well adapted to living in cold environments. They have thick, deep fur, a good supply of body fat and a system of countercurrent heat exchange in the circulation within its paws that helps it retain body heat. The pictured specimen is of a unique, brown color-phase."

"I woke up early on day three filled with excitement about my traditional Inuit hunt for muskox, a creature that looks to me like a polar buffalo. The sky was overcast leading to a noticeable rise in temperature making the long journey across the frozen fjord significantly less painful. I had chosen to take my open-sighted .416 Rigby Big Game rifle and its accompanying Hornady DGX 400-grain ammo to topple this large, thick-coated mammal."

"I looked up at what had been a dark sky. A sight as beautiful as a sunset swirled across the sky like isobars on a pressure map. Green hues lifted like morning mist and whilst watching I lost sense of time. I had successfully taken all of the animals I set out to and now I had been lucky enough to have a fine display of the Northern Lights (Aurora borealis). Hunting alongside Karsten and his team and seeing how well adapted the Inuits are to the extreme cold gives me an enormous respect for this ancient and fascinating culture."

 

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What is your Geovid Moment? One of our favorite was chamois hunting in the French Pyrenees.

The chamois hunting season has begun. The Leica Fortis 6 riflescopes are reliant companions for every kind of hunt - they are high-performance and robust allrounders, featuring high optical imaging performance

Our Leica APO-Televid models impress with their robust construction, compact design, maximum contrast and natural images.

What a beautiful sunset in the French Vosges mountains. Leica Pro Hunter Philippe Jaeger enjoys it with his loyal (and very cute) dog.

The Leica Geovid top models offer exceptional brightness and superior transmisson of approximately 90 percent. Make sure you get your green limited edition 2019.

Leica offers the Geovid 8x42 HD-B 3000 and the Geovid 10x42 HD-B 3000 in a special “2019 Edition” – with new, olive-green armoring. Both models will be available in limited quantities only until March 2020.

Wenn calling roebuck be always ready on low magnification if it appears closer then expected.

The Leica riflescopes have always combined the best optical performance with state-of-the-art technology. Highest quality that makes the difference and stands the test every day – in every hunting situation, for a lifetime.

With the smart extra battery container, you always have a second battery at your fingertips. The convenient rubber snap button makes removing the battery very easy. This applies to the Fortis 6 models as well as to the Leica Magnus i riflescope series.

 

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The AquaDura® coating protects both the objective and eyepiece lenses. Water and dirt simply roll off and the enhanced abrasion resistance provides even more protection for the valuable optics – for sophisticated performance in every hunting situation.

While summer is ending in Europe, Philippe Jaeger enjoys the last winter days in Mauritius stalking wild pigs at dusk with his Magnus 50i and Geovid HDB 42.

We're all set for our next driven hunt - and so are the dogs. How do you reward your dog after a long and strenuous hunting day?

Are you set for the driven hunt season yet? This photo was taken last year at a hunt in Poland where we not only had an exciting day hunting, but also enjoyed great company and made new friends.

Let's face it – summer days are over. Now this guy seems quite happy to roam the autumnal forest... How about you?

The driven hunt season is starting soon. If you are on a driven hunt, there is often little time to identify the passing game with binoculars, so a lightweight riflescope with a wide field of view is necessary for what are usually intuitive shots.

Which riflescope should you choose?

"We quickly realise the only way to get to him is to cross an open field to get to the hedge line he is currently stood against. We slowly walk one in front of the other as if glued together in a two-man conga line, stopping every couple of paces and putting the HD-R’s to good use..."

 

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...dashing through the snow... Well, we won't be that fast, but outside nonetheless,

After a physically demanding hunt in Northern Sweden nothing tastes better than a hot soup. But first... fire.

Leica Geovid 3200 COM – Laser rangefinding that takes you further
For the 2020 SHOT Show, Leica Sport Optics (Wetzlar, Germany) presents a completely redesigned Leica Geovid full of innovations: the Leica Geovid 3200 COM. For the first time, the new Geovid models enable rangefinding up to 3,200 yards (2,900 meters) and, in combination with the specially designed Leica Hunting App, convenient input of individual ballistic settings – via smartphone.

Philippe Jaeger and his loyal companion Oryx went out to look for chamois. Always in use: Philippe's pair of Leica Geovid HD. It's twenty years old!

What will the new week bring? We'll sit up here and just...wait.

"...o'er the fields we go, laughing all the way..." Well, how could we not, marching through a snow-packed forest and then seeing this!

Snow, the sight, the crisp air and a glimpse of these guys... there are many reasons to go on a mountain hunt in the wintertime.

 

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Getting ready for a driven hunt.

Many would not spot the deer living here. A Leica hunter does.

In 2020, the Geovid 3200 COM sets new standards in terms of range, combining outstanding ballistic precision and performance with new Bluetooth® functions.

Learn more: ogy.de/v1j7

Leica Sport Optics (Wetzlar) is presenting a newly developed riflescope series – the Leica Amplus 6. The premium riflescope with 6x zoom and reticle illumination in a 30mm design combines high quality optical performance and robust construction for everyday all-around use.

Learn more: ogy.de/8e99

Our Leica Geovid models are weatherproof, rugged and reliable in any situation. The light magnesium body is extremely shock-resistant, and the protective shock-absorbing rubber armouring ensures a comfortable and secure grip.

Learn more: ogy.de/v1j7

When it comes to accuracy at a distance, long-range shooters can rely on the uncompromising technology of the new Leica PRS 5–30 x 56 i riflescope. Its generous magnification range of 5 x to 30 x offers a wide array of uses – at various distances and under the most difficult conditions.

Learn more: ogy.de/tfb8

 

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Leica Camera AG (Wetzlar) presents a new, innovative all-inclusive solution in the digiscoping sector that transforms wildlife photography into an incomparable and shareable experience. From June 2016, Leica will be offering exceptionally attractive digiscoping packages at unbeatable discounted prices.

Digiscoping mode, offered exclusively by Leica cameras, allows perfect combination of the Leica T camera with all Leica APO-Televid models. With the app for the Leica T camera, pictures can be viewed on a smartphone or tablet and shared in social networks almost in real-time.

Leica is thus the only manufacturer to offer a complete premium digiscoping system with perfectly matched components from one single source.

The ideal combination of precise distance and angle measurement for the relevant distance

With the Leica Rangemaster CRF 1600-R, Leica Camera AG (Wetzlar) presents a new laser rangefinder. Its versatility, compact size and essential ballistic functions make the CRF 1600-R and its expanded technical features the ideal model for hunters who attach importance to reliable distance measurement and the determination of the equivalent horizontal range.

More information: http://bit.ly/Leica1600R

Unsheathing optics heaven.

See more, experience more.

Golden hour. Find out more

"Passionate to save the rhino"

In line with our project “Leica products in action”, we conducted an interview about conservation and animal protection with Mark Dedekind, who runs a family-owned company organizing professional hunting safaris in South Africa.

 

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The new Leica Trinovid binoculars are a tribute to the iconic glass of the 1960s. The slim design of the Leica Trinovid keeps these binoculars light in weight, making them an indispensable companion. Now available at your Leica dealer or Leica Store. leica-trinovid.com

The Leica Rangemaster CRF 2800 .COM offers limitless freedom and precision. With the Leica Hunting app, individual ballistics settings can be configured conveniently on the smartphone. Leica’s own ABC ballistics program calculates the individual ballistic output values based on caliber, bullet type, trajectory and weight.
More here: https://bit.ly/3ePR76S

I was lucky to get away with just a few scratches and a sore back for a couple of weeks. I will always remember the pond, the breath-taking effect of the light and the mist and of course, the accidented descent to recover the animal! Joaquin De Lapatza, Leica Hunting Blog

Leica riflescopes stand for passionate hunting and perfect technology - and the turrets of our riflescopes are state of the art mechanism. Photo:
Philippe Jaeger
Discover our product line here: https://bit.ly/3c5mk49

 

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The new PRS 5-30x56i is the choice for long range shooting. Pure design, user-friendly handling and intuitive pleasure of the crystal-clear optics result in the essential rifle scope."

When it comes to accuracy at a distance, long-range shooters can rely on the uncompromising technology of the new Leica PRS 5–30 x 56 i riflescope. Its generous magnification range of 5 x to 30 x offers a wide array of uses – at various distances and under the most difficult conditions.

Learn more: ogy.de/tfb8

Spending the weekend outside – far from everything. This seems like a pretty good plan for the weekend.

We think you should start into the week with a photo of a beautiful roebuck.
Stay healthy!

Pack your gear and do something you love – like going hunting. It's lovely to be in the woods during first days of spring (well, and on all other days too).

The Leica Amplus 6 balances premium optical performance with rugged features and is complimented by the extremely sharp illuminated dot, 6x zoom, large exit pupil and wide field of view.

Learn more: ogy.de/ve3u

The Leica Calonox will be ready for market launch in late summer 2020 and will be available in two versions: As a pure observation device - Leica Calonox "View" - and as a header device for mounting in conjunction with a riflescope - Leica Calonox "Sight".

Switch quickly between different distances while keeping the maximum overview: The new multi-turn elevation turret of the Leica PRS riflescope makes it possible.

Learn more: ogy.de/tfb8

Our Leica Geovids are built from highest-quality components and offer uncompromising optical performance. They are extremely rugged and can be handled easily and precisely in any situation.

Learn more: ogy.de/8435

 

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"That has been the greatest pleasure of my life: visiting wild places. It’s such a calmness." (Davey Hughes).

Throwback to a beautiful sunset. Do you prefer the first or the last light of the day?

Our friends in the U.S. went hunting the other day. They come across different stuff than we do...

Time for a little #mygeovidmoment on fox patrol.

"... unexpectedly, a small sniffer dog starts barking its way to my post and the boar decides it is time to make a move. With a swift action, it runs downhill to cross the narrow path ahead of me..." (Joaquin de Lapatza)

Featherlight equipment is a must-have while stalking. What's your favorite Leica product?

Check out your bucks! The-Leica-APO-Televid brings you closer to your game.

 

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The high-quality optics of the Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15 x 50 i feature 6x zoom, a large exit pupil, high imaging performance, a wide field of view and a crisp illuminated dot. Outstanding detail recognition and extraordinary edge-to-edge sharpness make this model an uncompromising all-rounder that leaves nothing to be desired.

Outstanding detail recognition and extraordinary edge-to-edge sharpness make the Leica Amplus 6 2.5-15 x 50 i an uncompromising all-rounder that leaves nothing to be desired.

It is the biggest European mammal, yet it has been hunted since time immemorial. The quest for moose requires more than just passion. To approach and vanquish a giant of the Swedish taiga, one must invest body and soul, going beyond one’s own limits.

...dashing through the snow...

What a perfect place for a Geovid moment!

Philippe Jaeger and his loyal companion Oryx went out to look for chamois. Always in use: Philippe's pair of Leica Geovid HD. It's twenty years old!

"...o'er the fields we go, laughing all the way..." Well, how could we not, marching through a snow-packed forest and then seeing this!

We spent a couple of days in the Austrian Alps to hunt chamois. The scenery was just amazing, the hunt quite arduous – an experience we'll never forget.

STEYR ARMS

 

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Completely new developed: The Leica Calonox thermal imaging cameras are available from October on in two versions: As a pure observation device - Leica Calonox "View" - and as an add-on device for mounting on the riflescope - Leica Calonox "Sight". More soon!

"When the deer you’ve been following for years appears in the 300 meters range and it’s getting dark, you’ll see and understand that the quality of the optics you’re using is very important." In conversation with Andrea Cavaglia on our Leica Hunting Blog.

Leica Noctivid „Edition Olive Green“. The latest optical calculations in sophisticated combination with state-of-the-art baffles and premium glass materials ensure image plasticity almost like in 3-D. Check them out! https://bit.ly/3hgesiW

Each of our Leica products reflects our passion to be reliable companions for passionate hunters and nature lovers – in every challenge, at any location, and under all conditions.

Featherlight equipment is a must-have while stalking. What's your favorite Leica product?