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Leica Noctivid Binoculars Review: The Latest and Greatest?

Leica Noctivid 10x42 binoculars — Leica Noctivid 10×42 binoculars

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You may already be familiar with some of the other “-vid” optical offerings from Leica – the Geovids, Trinovids, Ultravids, Duovids, and Monovids. The latest and possibly greatest additions to the family are the Noctivid binoculars which come in the standard 8×42 and 10×42 sizes.

I’ll cover both of these sets of binoculars, which debuted in 2016, in this review as they are nearly identical. In fact, there are only 2 specifications that are different, and one of these is reportedly incorrect. Continue reading “Leica Noctivid Binoculars Review: The Latest and Greatest?”

Leica Geovid “Edition 2017” HD-B: Are the New Any Different from the Old?

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Leica Geovid rangefinder binoculars have been around for some time. New this year (2017) are the Leica Geovid “Edition 2017” models.

Are these two new rangefinders – 8×42 and 10×42 – really any different from the 6 other models that Leica makes?

Let’s take a look at the details to see why Leica made the “Edition 2017” rangefinder binoculars.

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Top Rangefinder Binoculars for 2018 Overview and Review: 5 Just to Get You Started

Zeiss Victory 10x45 RF Binoculars — Zeiss Victory 10×45 RF Binoculars

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Rangefinder binoculars are a great hybrid tool that combines the slightly more common monocular rangefinder with the classic binocular. Many companies manufacture rangefinder binoculars.

I’ll look at some of the more popular rangefinder binoculars in this overview and review article. If you already think you know which brand and model you would prefer, you can click on the appropriate link in the list just below. Continue reading “Top Rangefinder Binoculars for 2018 Overview and Review: 5 Just to Get You Started”

Leica Rangefinders: Reviews of the 1000-R, 1600-R, and 2000-B

When you need a really good rangefinder, especially a rangefinder for hunting, you have a number of options to sort through. A Leica rangefinder is going to be among those options, since it is one of the best in the market.

Leica rangefinders offer many varieties, and I’ll look at some of the best Leica rangefinders here. One is the popular Leica Rangemaster CRF 1000-R (and its replacement – the Leica Rangemaster CRF 1600-R), and another is the newer, top-of-the-line Leica Rangemaster CRF 2000-B. Continue reading “Leica Rangefinders: Reviews of the 1000-R, 1600-R, and 2000-B”