Re: Binocular range finder suggestions?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: mgpatty</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: edwin907</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I can not speak highly enough of the Geovids, I have a set of the 10X42 and they go everywhere with me.
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That is a nice setup. What tripod are you using with the Lecia mount? Also, where did you find the killFlash ARD for the Geoids? </div></div>
It's "Ultrapod", they make several, this model ("Ultrapod II")is strong enough to hold the Leicas for use prone or on the bench. It folds up pretty nicely as well, and being plastic weighs pratically nothing.
The ARDs were from a set of objective covers with them, not Butler Creek, the Bushwhacker.
Anyway, the ARDs from a set of them (I'll have to try to find the size so I can order a couple of spares) snap tightly into the Leica objectives, especially after I built up the diameter of the inside edge a bit. I've expected to lose one, but haven't yet. Also, I can see no influence over the laser rangefinder's performance at all. Obviously, I don't use them all the time, but I like having the option.
I have never seen the Zeiss, and yes, the Swaro rangefinder performs a bit better than the Leica. But I've had these Geovids for years now, and have always found them much more than adequate both as a rangefinder and binoculars.