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.

 

[radar1225S]

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

So not much sense in buying Ultravid over Trinovid? I have a set of EL that I love but looking at a backup pair and wanting to try Leica out. Sounds like Noctovid would be closer to the EL.

 

[Whitefox82]

I use the Ultravid HD PLUS 10x42. They’re fantastic and when I bought them my plan was to never buy another 10x bino again. Still adhering to the plan!!
To my eyes, Leica’s color fidelity is the finest available.

 

[wedgetail]

So not much sense in buying Ultravid over Trinovid? I have a set of EL that I love but looking at a backup pair and wanting to try Leica out. Sounds like Noctovid would be closer to the EL.

I think you’d need to consider the price difference of the pairs you’re looking at and look through them to really make the call. Some people do find a significant difference between trinovid and ultra id, some don’t. I haven’t looked through a pair of Noctavids so can’t comment directly - but most who do are very impressed. I suspect they would be a noticeable cut above ELs especially in colour accuracy, and would be a very extravagant back up!

I couldn’t pick a noticeable difference between my friends ultravids and my Geovid 3200.coms, both great. Although I’m slightly dissatisfied with the Geovid eyecups - they’re enormous and don’t fit my eye sockets well (looking at getting some winged eye cups to block I’ve light). Going back to my SLCs is always a welcome experience

 

[bojangles808]

there are two versions of the Geovid R. latest gen Geovid R has no solver but very good glass and good laser. It also has the improved passport 10 year no fault warranty and 30 years I think for defects. that started for anything built after I think 2021.

the last gen of Geovid with a ballistic solver and covered by that improved Passport warranty I believe is the 3200.com and newest gen is Geovid pro. I never thought the big $ jump up for a solver was worth it so I have stuck with Geovid Rs and do a screen shot of my dope from AB as my lock screen when hunting.

 

[Wrench]

I have the noctovid and 3200.com and even though the noctovid is lighter and sharper....I find myself preferring the image of the 3200.

I have always felt leica is a warmer (more yellows) and Swarovski more cool (more blue) in image. I like the warm image.