How do old Geovid Rs stack up now?

[wedgetail]

Looking at this pair of Geovid 8x42 HD-Rs. Seller doesn’t know build year, I think they’re 2nd Gen, introduced in 2009 so could be that old. I’m getting the serial but don’t know if you can date Leicas like Swaro.
But can anyone comment how the old Geovids stack up against new RF binos? Considering I can get a new pair of 8x40 GPOs for the same price (au$1600 equates to us$800). I know it has no ballistics, so just talking optics and range performance

 

[wedgetail]

It turns out these don’t have angle compensation. Out to say 600y, shooting in hilly areas - how much of a difference does this make?

 

[handwerk]

Optically that model still does very well, I have the same ones in 10x42, they were likely made in 2015 or so and they only made those HDR's for a few years. Comparing them with the EL Range TA's that I used to have.. after 2 seasons with the TA".s I ended up going back to the Geovids and selling the swaros. You'll likely not be disappointed.

 

[Tmac]

It turns out these don’t have angle compensation. Out to say 600y, shooting in hilly areas - how much of a difference does this make?

Really depends on the angles you have there. The steeper the angle and the further you shoot the more it matters.

Some decent info here. https://www.rifleshootermag.com/editorial/hitting-a-high-or-low-angle-shot/83768

 

[handwerk]

Here is a little info from an old post Doug put up.

The new Geovid HD-R will precisely calculate the Equivalent Horizontal Range (EHR) both uphill and
downhill, giving you both the direct linear range and the corrected horizontal range. The EHR function
which has been utilized in the CRF 1000-R is now installed in a product that has proved its reliability in
the field for many years in the form of the Geovid HD.
The EHR value is much more important than the linear distance, as the true ballistic curve for the
projectile can only be calculated from the EHR. Leica determines the EHR with the aid of an electronic
inclinometer and a special computing method developed especially for this purpose by Leica.
The maximum range of the eye-safe laser rangefinder (Class 1 laser product) is approximately 1400
yards. The EHR is displayed for distances of up to 600 yards. Only the linear distance is displayed above
this distance.
The mechanical, electronic and optical properties of the Leica Geovid HD binoculars are almost
legendary. The new Geovid HD-R is proven under the toughest conditions around the world and packed in
our timeless classic binocular design and waterproof to a depth of five meters. Also, with our fully comprehensive
five-year warranty, it is clear proof of our trust in our product. For our customers, this
means a safe and secure investment.

Models will be:
#40056 Geovid 8x42 HD-R/Meter @ $2,449.00
#40057 Geovid 8x42 HD-R/Yard @ $2,449.00
#40058 Geovid 10x42 HD-R/Meter @ $2,499.00
#40059 Geovid 10x42 HD-R/Yard @ $2,499.00
#40060 Geovid 8x56 HD-R/Meter @ $2,949.00
#40061 Geovid 8x56 HD-R/Yard @ $2,949.00
#40062 Geovid 15x56 HD-R/Meter @ $3,149.00
#40063 Geovid 15x56 HD-R/Yard @ $3,149.00

Leica informs us that these should begin to be delivered in April.

More can be found about that model on Leica's site

 

[wedgetail]

Thank you for all this information. I’ve gone back to the seller to double check it has it EHR. I guess above 600y you have to go old school, but frankly I’m probably years off shooting that far accurately.

I’m confident the optics will hold their own, and sounds like the RF side is good too. Still looking at the GPO rangeguides - same price but new

 

[TX_Diver]

Here is a little info from an old post Doug put up.

The new Geovid HD-R will precisely calculate the Equivalent Horizontal Range (EHR) both uphill and
downhill, giving you both the direct linear range and the corrected horizontal range. The EHR function
which has been utilized in the CRF 1000-R is now installed in a product that has proved its reliability in
the field for many years in the form of the Geovid HD.
The EHR value is much more important than the linear distance, as the true ballistic curve for the
projectile can only be calculated from the EHR. Leica determines the EHR with the aid of an electronic
inclinometer and a special computing method developed especially for this purpose by Leica.
The maximum range of the eye-safe laser rangefinder (Class 1 laser product) is approximately 1400
yards. The EHR is displayed for distances of up to 600 yards. Only the linear distance is displayed above
this distance.
The mechanical, electronic and optical properties of the Leica Geovid HD binoculars are almost
legendary. The new Geovid HD-R is proven under the toughest conditions around the world and packed in
our timeless classic binocular design and waterproof to a depth of five meters. Also, with our fully comprehensive
five-year warranty, it is clear proof of our trust in our product. For our customers, this
means a safe and secure investment.

Models will be:
#40056 Geovid 8x42 HD-R/Meter @ $2,449.00
#40057 Geovid 8x42 HD-R/Yard @ $2,449.00
#40058 Geovid 10x42 HD-R/Meter @ $2,499.00
#40059 Geovid 10x42 HD-R/Yard @ $2,499.00
#40060 Geovid 8x56 HD-R/Meter @ $2,949.00
#40061 Geovid 8x56 HD-R/Yard @ $2,949.00
#40062 Geovid 15x56 HD-R/Meter @ $3,149.00
#40063 Geovid 15x56 HD-R/Yard @ $3,149.00

Leica informs us that these should begin to be delivered in April.

More can be found about that model on Leica's site

Slightly different, but do the newer geovids have the same angle limitation or do they give an angle compensated distance past 600? Doesn’t matter for hunting but handy for the range occasionally…

 

[nm.otter]

Leica determines the EHR with the aid of an electronic inclinometer and a special computing method developed especially for this purpose by Leica.

Really? Seems to me like basic trig and a bit of adaptive damping on the sensor inputs.