Leica's true Game Changing Product – the Geovid HD

[gr8fuldoug]

<span style="font-weight: bold"> "Leica's true Game Changing Product – the Geovid HD-B w/User Ballistic Interface" </span>

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<span style="font-weight: bold"> #40047 8x42 Geovid HD-B w/User Ballistic Interface - $2945.00 </span>

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<span style="font-weight: bold"> #40049 10x42 Geovid HD-B w/User Ballistic Interface - $2995.00</span>

This new Geovid HD-B model features class-leading ranging capabilities and field of view, fully functioning ballistics capabilities utilizing the patented Advanced Ballistic Compansation (ABC) technologies featured in the popular CRF 1600-B, and the unique ability to program customized bullet & caliber ballistic data for the most precise holdover readings possible.

The Geovid HD-B also features vastly improved optical performance utilizing our exciting new Perger Porro prism system. The new Geovid HD-B transmits more light and offers an amazingly, wide field of view (10x = 374’ @ 1,000 yards). This means these are more effective than ever for scanning the horizon for hidden game. The rangefinding abilities are improved as well, and the new Geovid HD-B can effectively range out to 2,000 yards - the longest ranging capabilities in class.

You'll also find great comfort in the clever, curved, ergonomic chassis that rests perfectly in the palms of the hands for superior grip, comfort, & stability.

The Geovid HD-B offers the Widest field of view of any rangefinding binocular, Ranges further than other rangefinding binoculars, and is the only model to offer full ballistics holdover calculations AND angular ballistic computations.

As with past popular Geovid models the new HD-B of course delivers lightning fast line of sight distance readings using the most sophisticated micro-processing available. However, by adding Leica’s patented ABC system you now have an amazingly, versatile tool that allows you to choose between three different point-of-impact corrections. For shooters utilizing standard plex or similar reticles the ABC system can offer line of sight distance with holdover corrections in inches or centimeters. Shooters with standard turret adjustments can get additional point of impact corrections in “clicks” in either ¼ M.O.A. or mil radian. And finally shooters may choose to receive a calculated Equivalent Horizontal Range (EHR) for those utilizing custom turrets manufactured specifically for their rifle & cartridge combination.

In all cases the ABC system accounts for air temperature, absolute air pressure, and angle of incline when making the calculations. Where holdover is being provided the sophisticated processing system also considers the specific ballistic characteristics of your cartridge & rifle combination.

The Leica Geovid HD-B and the ABC system provide one of the most comprehensive selections of pre-programmed ballistic curves in the industry. With12 available options to choose from, every shooter is bound to find a curve that closely matches the ballistic performance of their cartridge.

Additionally, the Geovid HD-B features another amazing and wholly revolutionary function that allows shooters to take this even a step further. Using the Leica online ballistic calculator and use of a micro-SD card slot conveniently located in the waterproof battery compartment, each user can upload their exact ballistics information into the Geovid HD-B. After entering their ballistic data onto the card, all one has to do is simply insert the loaded micro-SD card (included with each Geovid HD-B) into the card slot and the Geovid does the rest. With the micro-SD card inserted the Geovid HD-B’s intelligent features automatically use the ballistic information on the card by default, with no additional programming or feature selections necessary. For shooters with multiple weapons you can carry different cards for each weapon being used and simply insert the card that matches the specific hunter’s rifle & cartridge combination. This customized approach allows for greater accuracy to further distances, due to the precise nature of the ballistics data.

 

[glock63]

Re: Leica's true Game Changing Product – the Geovid HD

Wow, sounds like an excellent piece of gear. Gonna be out of my price range though.

 

[glock63]

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[threetrees]

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now provide a kestrel mount to the geovid and run a bluetooth link ...

 

[threetrees]

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[Jo.]

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Nice, but not what I was hoping for.

All manufacturers offer now more or less the same stuff, 42-45mm objectives weighing around 1kg.

Personally, I would have loved to see a more compact rangefinding binocular just half this weight. Something more like their Leica Ultravid 8x32 HD combined with a rangefinder.

 

[Fisky]

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That thing appears to be what a lot of people have been waiting for. I know I have, and i'm not alone. Suitable for both archery and LR shooting.

Awesome!!!

 

[GunKnowledge]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fisky</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That thing appears to be what a lot of people have been waiting for. I know I have, and i'm not alone. Suitable for both archery and LR shooting.

Awesome!!! </div></div>

Yes, the long range longbowmen are all lined up at sporting goods stores everywhere. All 4 of them.

 

[Fisky]

Re: Leica's true Game Changing Product – the Geovid HD

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: KSwift</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Fisky</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That thing appears to be what a lot of people have been waiting for. I know I have, and i'm not alone. Suitable for both archery and LR shooting.

Awesome!!! </div></div>

Yes, the long range longbowmen are all lined up at sporting goods stores everywhere. All 4 of them. </div></div>

Right side buttons and a min ranging distance of 10-20yds are a necessity for a combo unit for bow hunters (for me anyways)....And angle comp.

Until this point the Zeiss unit was about the only option. But it also lacked in a couple other areas. I also shoot LR so I need a unit that does both well, archery and LR.

This new Leica, at least on paper, appears to be perfect.

 

[Coloradocop]

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I just got the Leica CRF 1600b as a Xmas present (the woman was REALLY good to me this year). These look awesome, but a bit out of my price range at the moment!

 

[clmayfield]

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They are still missing the point on ballistic calculators. There are a lot of better ballistic programs out there. It sounds like it is meant to load static user ballistic charts as opposed to having a program that is BC-driven. This is probably adequate for mid-range hunters, but for long-range hunters and precision shooters, I don't see how it will fit the bill.

I have the 1600-a CRF, and I never use the ballistic program function, or even the atmospherics for that matter. Site angle, I do use when needed.

They seem to be dead-set on the idea that their ballistic program is something special. In the 1600-a, it wouldn't output data past 500 yards. The b increased the ballistic data range, and that was it. They are right that a single unit is an awesome accomplishment. The problem is that their ballistic program is not good enough. Improve that, and they will have an incredible tool. Right now, the ballistics just aren't flexible enough.

Still, increased range and awesome glass are solid, usable developments.

 

[ahboykin]

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Hi gents,

After reading the above comments, I thought I should clear a few things up. One, the ballistic program does not compensate for angle at archer distances(starts @100y). BUT the new CRF 1000-R will. It does simple angle compensation, I.e. without ballistics and atmospherics from 10-600y. LOS from 10-1000y. Two, the HD-B is specifically programmable for measured velocity, BC, and sight in distance on the provided microSD card. When using the preset curves, the system will calculate ballistics to 875y (and to 1000y if you program the microSD card with your velocity, BC,and SID). This unit will incorporate range, angle, atmospherics, and ballistics into its output, plus it offers specific programmability. Add to that a 2000y raining capability and it's 4 levels beyond any other premium range finding bino in the (non military grade) market place.

Our competitors build great stuff but they either offer ranging at 1300y plus ballistics to 500y (no incline) OR ranging to 1500y plus incline to 999y but no ballistics. Neither does incline AND ballistics, accounts for atmospherics, allows specific programmability, or ranges to 2000y (I'm comparing stated capabilities-they're all conservative in perfect conditions). Add to that the patented Perger Porro prism that smokes field of view (374' @ 1000y vs 330'), depth of field, and other optical factors, and you've got a clear winner. Is it perfect? No. Will they continue to get better? Of course.

Oh, and we do realize that there are more powerful ballistic programs out there, but there's more to it than just picking the most powerful one out there and going with it. I can't get into it, but if it were that simple, it would have already been done. Rest assured though, Leica's engineered will always look for ways to improve their products. Sometimes it just takes longer than we'd like.

If anything i said above came across as argumentative or aggressive, it certainly wasn't meant to be. It's the end of a long first day at SHOT. If any of you has specific questions, feel free to ask! Heck, if you're here at SHOT, stop by the booth, and ask for Hamilton.

 

[clmayfield]

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Sounds better than I thought. Which BC is it, G1 or G7? Can we program multiple BC's for multiple velocities? Does it factor in mechanical offset (sight height)?

It is not that difficult to build a world class ballistic calculator, but the form factor is kind of limiting. I think it would be best to be able to program something from a PC and upload the settings into the bino's.

Also, is there a hygrometer in there? Humidity corrections are generally small, but they can make a difference at distance.

This is close to the perfect piece of kit if it has these features.

 

[ahboykin]

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The programmable specifics are measured velocity, ballistic coefficient, bullet weight, and sight in distance. Sight night is currently fixed at appx 1.98". Half an inch higher or lower only accounts for an impact difference of apps 2" at 1000y. Humidity, spin drift, etc are not currently variables, but I certainly won't say never! We're doing everything we can, but Rome wasn't built in a day!

 

[clmayfield]

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Why would bullet weight make a difference if BC is included? You really need different BC's for different velocity ranges, especially for G1 BC's. That will cause the biggest discrepancy in the calculations.

 

[Sportin Wood]

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Looks like a mighty fine piece of equipent for a company that still has a shitty warranty. My original geovids quit ranging so it cost $200 to repair them because I couldn't find my original reciept. THis is why my geovids will be up for sale as soon as Vortex gets their heads out of their butts and comes out with a rangefinder/binos hybrid like these. I would be 100% behind Leica if they didn't FAIL in the warranty section.