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the first and best high performance binoculars incorporating eye safe high precision targeting laser ranging
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WHAT'S THE BIG DEAL ABOUT THE HD GEOVID BRF?![]()
Right: Leica GEOVID 42mm BRF attached onto our optional Leica Tripod Adapter (42,252 bytes). Then simply:
2. point the binocular so that the cube is directly centered onto the object of interest, the system projects and returns a beam invisible (and safe) to the human eye. While it is illuminated, lock onto the object and carry out the distance metering by pressing the release button again. 3. the measured distance will be displayed clearly below the targeting cube - too easy! The target mark disappears briefly during metering.
The Leica Geovid BRF binocular can also be used for continuous metering. If you hold down the release button after the second press, after approx. 0.5 second the binocular will switch to the scan mode and then perform constant metering. This can be identified by the changing display: a new measured value is output approximately every 1.5 second. Scan mode is particularly practical when metering small targets, but this consumes far more battery life due to the constant activity. The GEOVID models have always been available with the readout indicating either yards or meters; we wish this latest generation allowed the user to simply switch back an forth but it does not. To avoid confusion the top of the GEOVID BRF focus knob is engraved with the rated maximum operating distance and with either "YDS" or "M" indicating yards or meters.
Above: views through Geovid with range finder off (left), and with range finder on and centered onto target and displaying distance to target in meters.
FEATURES OF THE HD GEOVID BRFEasy to Use: Better, Faster and Lighter: Logically tailored to the intended use, every technical and ergonomic detail that went into the development of the GEOVID BRF has been painstakingly examined, perfected or completely reinvented. The GEOVID BRF simply put "feels good in the hands". Its ergonomics provide an instrument that is an extension of the observer - it "gets out of the observer's way" with a very comfortable, natural and well balanced feel. The controls and hardware are placed at a convenient and comfortable position - and it's obstructions (strap hinges, etc.) remain out of the way. It also features a comfortable and unobtrusive thumb rest flat ares on the underside of each barrel.
Right: Leica GEOVID BRF binocular. Note the knurled eyecup, central diopter adjustment (+ or -), display focus adjustment dial on each eyepiece, and the circular 'button' style battery compartment cover. Also note the Display Focus Adjustment Dial and Scale is just visible between the eyepiece barrels click on image to see enlarged view (245,496 bytes) The eyepiece design provides improved eye relief thereby making the observing experience more comfortable whether observing with the naked eye, with sunglasses, shooting glasses, or prescription spectacles. This also makes it easier and quicker for the observer to center onto a distant object. Twist up rubber covered eye cups design allows the user to quickly and conveniently snap the eye cup in our out. Unlike some other twist up designs, there is no peaked contour of the rubber cup so that the GEOVID BRF eye cup can be used while in or out, or in between their extension range without the observing bumping into the peak of the contour of other eye cups. These rubber covered eyecups can be removed by the user to facilitate cleaning the eye lens of the binocular, or replacement.
Left: Leica internal focusing mechanism. Rotating the focus collar drives a focusing lens element in each optical barrel (34,591 bytes). In cold conditions, the conventional greased focusing mechanisms sometimes only work with difficulty, and at higher temperatures they move too freely. Furthermore, these focusing mechanisms can feel "sticky", and at higher temperatures there is even the danger that grease can off gas or escape and run on the lens. With the optimized Leica focus, these risks have been eliminated. The new mechanics of the Leica HD models work practically without any lubricants. So even in extreme temperatures it is always fully functional Ð with a constantly optimal degree of smoothness. The diopter adjustment of the HD GEOVID BRF is accomplished quickly by a turn adjustment of the diopter focus mechanism on each eyepiece barrel. The HD GEOVID BRF is made of high grade lightweight structural materials including a housing made of aluminum. That of the GEOVID BRF is a more rigid design than what is usually required for a binocular, this is to insure better laser bore sighting.
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Brighter: This development is achieved by Leica's continued application of state of the art computer aided optical design, and by the use of special high grade optical raw glass materials. With the help of recently developed fluoride (FL) glass the Leica HD binoculars and APO spotting telescope models offer supreme color fidelity and contrast. Optical FL lenses are to a large part made up of calcium fluoride, a mineral with a crystalline structure. Unlike conventional optical lenses, this creates a very low level of dispersion (light scattering) and corrects aberration (imaging errors) significantly better than previous glasses. So as a result the viewing experience is more natural and three-dimensional, more impressive than it has ever been before.
The optics incorporate the new HighLux System (HLS), this is an optical coating that is unequalled in its quantity and uniformity of transmission of light in the visible spectrum. The HLS coatings consist of a precisely applied forty three (43) layer coating, with each layer applied as thin as only 40 nanometers. By means of a special mirror layer on the prism system the process yields a level reflection of 99.5 %; it was possible to raise the image brightness to this level over the prior generation models. This among those attributes that makes the impressively high resolution imaging performance, and striking enhanced contrast possible. Leica AquaDuraTM ensures greater visibility in wind and rain
Right: Microscopic image of water droplet demonstrating the operating principle of AquaDura (32,870 bytes).
Left: Leica AquaDura applied on the right objective lens of a Leica binocular. Compare this with previous generation high transmission coatings applied on the left objective (82,183 bytes).
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Stronger: As if the Leica durability was not already good enough, Leica takes this too to another level of endurance. The housing of the HD GEOVID BRF is made of a diecast all metal aluminum chassis. This provides light weight and great strength compared to aluminum. And the GEOVID BRF frame has nearly twice the thickness and strength of any competing metal alloy or composite binocular made today. The critical oversized Center Axis Shaft is made of extremely rigid and durable alloy. This is highly resistant to wear, contributes to structural integrity, and is a critical aspect of maintaining precise alignment of the binocular over a lifetime of service. The critical parts of the focusing system of the HD GEOVID BRF utilizes a precisely machined helicoid gearing mechanism that is smoother, more durable, and more costly choice than the spur gear drive and materials employed by many competitors. The HD GEOVID BRF are highly shock resistant, nitrogen purged to be fogproof, waterproof to a depth of 5 meters (16.5 feet), and will function over an extremely broad range of temperatures of from -25 degrees C (-13 degrees F) up beyond where most humans can endure.
The HD GEOVID BRF
The 42mm aperture HD GEOVID BRF series provide a great balance of resolving power, and portability. And ready for most daylight, early morning and dusk light conditions. These models achieve an image brightness that was impossible before now in a 40 to 42mm roof prism binocular. And their images will appear brighter even when compared against other less sophisticated models even with larger aperture objective (front) lenses. People who require even greater detail recognition in adverse lighting conditions should consider the larger HD GEOVID 56mm BRF models.
Right: Leica GEOVID 10x 42 BRF laser range finding binocular (56,969 bytes).
The remarkably slim and compact housings of the GEOVID 42mm BRF assure these binoculars can easily be put into a large coat pocket, into a brief case or travel bag, making these a very handy binocular to travel with - having a binocular available is just as important as its optical properties.
To make it even easier to carry and deploy Company Seven offers an optional "holster" custom fitted to hold this binocular. This is made of heavy duty leather, finished in black. It is similar in quality and construction to conventional heavy duty leather pistol holsters. This accessory can be attached onto a belt and it incorporates a leather strap to keep the binocular in place. The holster protects the objective (front) lenses of the binocular, and we include a smaller leather strap to attach the furnished binocular rain guard onto the binocular to protect the eyepieces. The holster provides excellent protection, and ready access to the binocular while hiking or climbing. Furthermore, one no longer needs to carry the binocular with the strap, it now becomes a quick and simple matter to "draw" the binocular and share it with others without the nuisance of having to clear a dangling strap over your jacket hood, hat or sunglass straps.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
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