Leica’s Geovid BRF laser rangefinder binocular combines the greatest traits of monocular laser rangefinders and premium European binoculars, giving accuracy and great optical quality. Most of the monocular type laser rangefinders aren’t terribly durable, and the typical binoculars with incorporated rangefinders lack supreme optical quality. The durable housing is built to withstand the harsh environments a hunter would encounter, and the controls are easily manipulated while wearing gloves.
Key Features - Robust die cast aluminum chassis with nitrogen purging
- 56-74mm Interpupillary adjustment range
- ±3.5 Dioptric correction
- One set of batteries yields approximately 500 measurements at 68°F
Leica Geovid 8x42 BRF Meters Binocular Technical Data.pdf
Leica Geovid 8x42 BRF Meters Binocular Instructions.pdf
As to be expected from a product of this quality, the optics are excellent. The view is sharp, contrasty and crisp, with P40 phase coated roof prisms and HDC (High Durability Coating), a recent Leica lens coating technology.
The red LED ranging square that comes up in the center of the field of view when the ‘on’ switch is pressed has a self-dimming function so that in low light the intensity of the LED is decreased. It switches itself off 4 seconds after your finger is removed from the button.
If a range is achieved, it comes up in LED numbers that are superimposed in the view in a non-intrusive manner. If a range cannot be achieved three horizontal LED lines appear in the view.
The eyepiece covers are practically designed and easy to remove and replace. They can be permanently attached to the neck strap. The objective Lens covers have a band that goes around the ocular housing to keep them in place and are a push fit that I found to be rather tight and not easy to slip off.
The Geovids are well designed ergonomically and are comfortable to use. The screw in eyecups stay where set and all adjustments, including interpupillary distance, focus and diopter are smooth as silk.
There are two diopter settings, one on each barrel. One is for the rangefinder LED and the other is the conventional method for adjusting the binoculars to suit your individual eyesight.
With a laser rangefinder that accurately measures distances of up to 1400 yards, you can rely on the Geovid HD every time. Leica provides a limited five-year warranty.