Explain this to me like I'm 5 (Leica binos)

[Rome]

I'm upgrading my binos and determined I want a set of 10x42's. I was out for spring bear a few weeks ago and looked through my buddy's Leica Geovids and really liked them. Looking into it further, there's several 10x42 Geovid models and I cant really figure out the differences between them? Is it just better electronics between, for example, the geovid r and the 3200 model?

I can't really find a website that breaks down what each model does better/worse than others. If something like this exists and you could point me in that direction that would be swell.

Lastly, is the Ultravid line they have basically just Geovid's without the rangefinder ability?

 

[MuleyFever]

The R is just a rangefinder. The 3200 is a rangefinder with a ballistics solver.

 

[UKwildcatfan]

I have the Gen 1 Geovids. I believe the difference in models is weight, ranging distance, and having the Applied Ballistics program (one has the elite program and one has a lesser program that can be upgraded for a fee).

 

[wedgetail]

3200 have been discontinued for a while - like over a year (there’s still a few NOS though).

Right now there are 4 levels of Geovid:
R - just range finder (1200y) and angle compensation. Same as the old Geovid line, old tech, although they slightly downgraded it after bringing the new shape a few years ago. EG less lens coatings, slight optical changes. According to a Leica rep, similar optical quality to Trinovid

R SE - same as R but no angle compensation

Pro - the newer style body. Advanced range finder and chip set IE Applied Ballistics software, tracking (send a dropped pin to an app), environmental sensors etc. And more. Basically an improved (digitally) version of the 3200.com. According to the Leica rep, similar optical quality to the Noctavid - their most optically advanced flagship binocular. This “new” style S shaped body was introduced a few years ago (as the HD-B 2200?) and has remained optically unchanged since.

Pro SE - the same optically as the Pro, slightly less feature rich software and reduced range (still more than R

Then the standard binoculars
Trinovid - cheapest line, good - similar to Conquest
Ultravid - mid level, now quite old tech, in many ways optically no different to Trinovid. Well respected good glass
Noctavid - no 1

 

[Rome]

3200 have been discontinued for a while - like over a year (there’s still a few NOS though).

Right now there are 4 levels of Geovid:
R - just range finder (1200y) and angle compensation. Same as the old Geovid line, old tech, although they slightly downgraded it after bringing the new shape a few years ago. EG less lens coatings, slight optical changes. According to a Leica rep, similar optical quality to Trinovid

R SE - same as R but no angle compensation

Pro - the newer style body. Advanced range finder and chip set IE Applied Ballistics software, tracking (send a dropped pin to an app), environmental sensors etc. And more. Basically an improved (digitally) version of the 3200.com. According to the Leica rep, similar optical quality to the Noctavid - their most optically advanced flagship binocular. This “new” style S shaped body was introduced a few years ago (as the HD-B 2200?) and has remained optically unchanged since.

Pro SE - the same optically as the Pro, slightly less feature rich software and reduced range (still more than R

Then the standard binoculars
Trinovid - cheapest line, good - similar to Conquest
Ultravid - mid level, now quite old tech, in many ways optically no different to Trinovid. Well respected good glads
Noctavid - no 1

This is perfect. Thank you for the explanation. Exactly what I was looking for.