LEICA GEOVID HD 56 mm

Technical Data

Binocular Order No. Product Delivery scope Magnification Front lens diameter Exit pupil Twilight factor Field of view at 1,000 m Field of view at 1,000 yds Eye-relief Objective angle of view Close focusing distance Diopter compensation Distance measurement Range Accuracy
LEICA GEOVID 15 x 56 HD (Meter-Version) (Yard-Version) Neoprene carrying strap, eyepiece cover, protective front lens cover, battery, Cordura case 15 x 56 mm 3.7 mm 28.m 225 ft 15.5 mm 4.3 approx. 5.9 m/19.4 ft 4 diopters 10 m to approx. 1,300 m/10 yds to approx. 1,400 yds 1 m/yd up to 366 m/400 yds 2 m/yds up to 732 m/800 yds 0.5 % beyond 732 m/800 yds LED display with four digits, easily legible in any light yes yes, removable, with two click stops 5674 mm Internal focusing via central focusing device 7, with AquaDura coating Roof prism with phase correction coating P40 Watertight to a depth of 5 m/16.5 ft Die-cast aluminium, nitrogen-filled 134 x 210 x 70 mm / 514 x 718 x 258 in approx. 1,300 g / 45.9 oz incl. batteries no Eye-safe invisible laser according to EN and FDA class1 2.5 x 0.5 mrad max. approx. 1.4 s Scanning mode 1 x 3V/Lithium-type C2R approx. 2,000 measurements at 20C/68F
LEICA GEOVID 8 x 56 HD (Meter-Version) (Yard-Version) Neoprene carrying strap, eyepiece cover, protective front lens cover, battery, Cordura case 8x 56 mm 7 mm 21.m 357 ft 18.5 mm 6.8 approx. 5.6 m/18.4 ft 3.5 diopters 10 m to approx. 1,300 m/10 yds to approx. 1,400 yds 1 m/yd up to 350 m/380 yds 2 m/yds up to 700 m/763 yds 0.5 % beyond 700 m/763 yds LED display with four digits, easily legible in any light yes yes, removable, with two click stops 5674 mm Internal focusing via central focusing device 7, with AquaDura coating Roof prism with phase correction coating P40 Watertight to a depth of 5 m /16.5 ft Die-cast aluminium, nitrogen-filled 135 x 182 x 68 mm / 514 x 718 x 258 in approx. 1,100 g / 38.8 oz incl. batteries no Eye-safe invisible laser according to EN and FDA class1 2.5 x 0.5 mrad max. approx. 1.4 s Scanning mode 1 x 3V/Lithium-type C2R approx. 2,000 measurements at 20C/68F
Read-outs Eyepieces for eyeglass wearers Sliding eyecups Adjustable interpupillary distance Focusing No. of lens elements (each side) Prism system Watertightness Housing Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Meter / Yard selector Laser Laser beam divergence Measuring time Measuring mode Power supply Battery lifetime Order No. Accessories Neopren carrying strap, contoured Floating carrying strap, orange Tripod adapter

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Contents
Designation of parts. 15 Scope of delivery. 15 Foreword. 15 Possible applications. 17 Attaching the carrying strap and the eyepiece cover. 17 Disposal of electric and electronic equipment. 17 Attaching the lens covers. 17 Inserting and changing the battery. 18 Battery charge level. 19 Adjusting the eyepiece cups / Using with and without glasses. 20 Adjusting the eyebase. 20 Setting the focus / Dioptre compensation. 21 Distance metering. 22 Scan mode. 23 Metering range and accuracy. 23 Maintenance/cleaning. 24 Accessories. 24 Spare parts. 24 Troubleshooting. 25 Technical data. 26 Leica Academy. 28 Leica on the Internet. 28 Leica info service. 28 Leica customer service. 28
Warning notice: As with all binoculars, to prevent damaging the eyes avoid using your Leica Geovid BRF to look directly at bright sources of light. 16
Disposal of electric and electronic equipment
(Applicable in the EU and other European countries with separate collection systems) This equipment contains electric and/or electronic parts and must therefore not be disposed of as normal household waste. Instead, it should be disposed at the respective collection points for recycling provided by the communities. For you, this is free of charge. If the equipment contains exchangeable (rechargeable) batteries, these too must be removed before and, if necessary, in turn be disposed of according to the relevant regulations (see also the respective comments in this units instructions). Further information about the subject is available at your community administration, your local waste collection company, or in the store where you purchased this equipment.

Possible applications

The Leica Geovid BRF binoculars have a robust aluminium housing, allowing them to be used even under adverse conditions. This means that you do not have to worry about them getting wet - they are absolutely waterproof to a depth of 5 m and there is no fogging in the internal optical system thanks to a nitrogen filling.
Attaching the carrying strap and the eyepiece cover
If you want to attach the eyepiece cover to the carrying strap, you must thread the strap through the eyelet on the eyepiece cover before you attach the carrying strap to the left-hand side of the binoculars.

Attaching the lens covers
To fit the two lens covers, place the rubber rings of the covers over the binocular tubes from the lens side so that the covers open downwards.
Inserting and changing the battery
The Leica Geovid BRF binoculars are supplied with power by one 3 Volt lithium cell (e.g. Duracell DL CR 2, Ucar CR 2, Varta CR 2, or otherCR 2 types). 1. Open the battery compartment (9) cover (10) by turning it anticlockwise, with a coin for example. 2. Insert the battery with its positive contact facing forwards (as marked in the battery compartment). 3. Close the cover again by turning it clockwise.
Notes: Batteries should be stored in a cool dry place. If the binoculars are not going to be used for a long time, the battery should be removed. Warning: Batteries should never be put in a fire, heated, recharged, disassembled, or broken apart. Used batteries may not be disposed of as normal, household waste as they contain hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment. To ensure that they are properly recycled, they should be returned to the dealer or disposed of as special waste (at a collection point).

Battery charge level

A new battery is sufficient for more than 1000 measurements at 20C. Depending on the conditions of use, the battery life can be significantly shorter or longer than this. Low temperatures and frequent use of the scan mode (see p. 23) shorten the battery life. A flat battery is indicated by a flashing measured value and target display. Once this flashing starts, around 50 more measurements are possible, but with a continuously reduced range. Warning: Cold conditions impair the battery performance. At low temperatures, the Leica Geovid BRF should therefore be carried close to the body and used with a fresh battery.
Adjusting the eyepiece cups / Using with and without glasses
The eyepiece cups (1) can easily be adjusted by turning them and lock securely into the selected position. They can also be completely removed for thorough cleaning. For viewing with glasses (Figure A), they remain in their fully screwed in position. For viewing without glasses, they are unscrewed by turning them anticlockwise. Two positions are available for optimum adjustment (Figures B, C). If the eyepieces are very dirty, it is recommended that the eyepiece cups are removed for cleaning (Figure D). To do this, they are removed by pulling them slightly when in their fully unscrewed position.

Adjusting the eyebase

The individual eyebase is adjusted by bending the binoculars around the hinged axis (8). The right and left fields of view must merge into a circular field.

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Setting the focus / Dioptre compensation
On the Leica Geovid BRF binoculars, the focus is set for objects different distances using the central focusing dial (2). The two dioptre compensation dials (3/7) are used to compensate for individual vision defects for viewing without glasses and for focusing on the target mark. Run carefully through the steps described below. You will then be able to fully utilize the optical capabilities of the binoculars. 1. Turn both dioptre compensation dials to their zero positions. 2. While viewing with both eyes, focus on a distant object using the central focusing dial.
3. Now press the release button (5) to activate the target. 4. Once the target appears, while continuing to view with both eyes adjust the right-hand dioptre compensation dial (7, red index) so that the target is in focus in the right-hand optical field. 5. Then, with the target still activated but now viewing with the right eye only, use the central focusing dial for fine focusing of the image in the right-hand tube. 6. Then adjust the image in the left-hand tube to optimum focus using the left-hand dioptre dial (3). You can read off the set "+" and "-" values on the dioptre scales (3a/7a).
Note: When looking through the binoculars with the right or left eye only, the other eye should be kept tightly shut, or simply place your hand in front of the lens on the other side of the binoculars.
You can start a new measurement at any time by pressing the release button again, as long as the target mark is illuminated. If the object distance is less than 10 meters / yards or if the range is exceeded or the object does not reflect sufficient light, the display shows "- --". When the display goes out, the distance meter is automatically deactivated. Notes: Depending on the angle of the optical systems to each other, i.e. the set interpupillary distance, the displays may appear slightly slanted. The Leica Geovid BRF binoculars are available in different versions displaying the distance in meters or yards. Externally, the different versions can be recognised by the information on the cover of the central focusing dial.

Distance metering

To measure the distance to an object, you must lock onto it precisely. To do this, activate the target mark by pressing the release button (5) once. Once the button is released, the target mark remains illuminated for around another 4 s. If the button is held down, the target marker is illuminated continuously. While it is illuminated, lock onto the object and carry out the distance metering by pressing the release button again. The measured value is then displayed. The target mark disappears briefly during metering.

Scan mode

The Leica Geovid BRF binoculars can also be used for continuous metering. If you hold down the release button (5) after the second press, after approx. 0.5 s the binoculars switch to this scan mode and then perform constant metering. This can be identified by the changing display: A new measured value is output approx. every 1.5 s. Scan mode is particularly practical when metering small targets. Notes: Scan mode consumes more power than individual metering due to the constant metering. Scan mode automatically shuts down after 10 s, to preserve the battery in case the button is pressed accidentally.
Metering range and accuracy
The Leica Geovid BRF binoculars have a metering accuracy of up to 1 meter/yard. The maximum range is achieved with highly reflective target objects and visibility of 10 km. The metering range is influenced by the following factors:
Range Colour of object Angle to object Object size General brightness Atmospheric conditions Object structure Higher white vertical large low (cloudy) clear homogeneous (building wall) Lower black acute small high (midday sun) hazy inhomogeneous (bush, tree)
With sunshine and good visibility, the ranges and accuracies are as follows:
Range 10 m / yds up to approx. 1200 m / 1300 yds Accuracy 1 m / yd up to 350 m / 380 yds 2 m / yds up to 700 m / 763 yds 0.5 % above 700 m / 763 yds

Maintenance / Cleaning

Your Leica Geovid BRF binoculars do not require any special maintenance. Coarse dirt particles, such as sand, should be removed with a fine hair brush or blown away. Fingerprints etc. on lenses or eyepieces can be wiped off with a soft, clean leather or dust-free cloth. For heavy soiling, e.g. to the rotating eyepiece cups, the binoculars can be cleaned by simply rinsing them under running water. Saltwater can be rinsed off in the same way. Warning: Do not exert excessive pressure when wiping heavily soiled lens surfaces. Although the coating is highly resistant to abrasion, sand or salt crystals can still damage it. As well as its type designation, each set of Leica Geovid BRF binoculars have their "personal" serial number. Make a note of this number in your documents for security.
Order no. Tripod adapter with 1/4" thread. Swimming carrying strap, orange. 42 163

Accessories

Spare parts
If you should require any spare parts for your binoculars, e.g. eyepiece cups, covers or carrying strap, please contact our Customer Service department (for address, see p. 27) or the Leica office in your country (see Warranty Card for addresses).

Troubleshooting

Fault Circular field is not achieved during viewing Cause a) The binoculars are not correctly adjusted to personal eye base. Remedy a) Simply correct the eyebase of the two binocular tubes by bending the hinged axis inwards or outwards. b) Correct head, eye and binocular position. c) Correct adjustment: If wearing glasses, screw in eyepiece cups; for viewing without glasses: unscrew eyepiece cups. Repeat dioptre compensation (see p. 21) Note information on metering range (see p. 23)

b) The viewer's pupil is not in the binoculars' exit pupil. c) The position of the eyepiece cups does not match the correct use with and without glasses. Image out of focus Dioptre compensation is not accurate a) Object too close or metering range exceeded b) The object is insufficiently reflective Display is flashing or metering not possible Battery flat
During distance metering, the display shows "- - -"
Replace battery (see p. 18)

Technical Data

LEICA GEOVID 8 x 42 BRF
Magnification Lens diameter Exit pupil Twilight number Geometric luminous intensity Field of view (at 1000m/yds) Close range limit (at 0 dioptres) Exit pupil longitudinal distance Pupil distance Prism type Coating on lenses on prisms Dioptre compensation Suitable for wearers of glasses Operating temperature Storage temperature Water tightness Housing material Maximum range Minimum distance Metering accuracy 8x 42 mm 5.25 mm 18.33 27.m/yds / 7.1 approx. 5.6 m/184 18.5 mm 5674 mm Roof High Durable Coating (HDC) Phase correction coating P40 approx. 3.5 dioptres yes 25C/13F to +55C/+131F 40C/40F to +85C/+185F 0.5 bar (approx. 5 m water depth) die cast aluminium approx. 1200 m/1300 yds 10 m/yds 1 m/yd up to 350 m/380 yds 2 m/yds up to 700 m/763 yds 0.5 % above 700 m/763 yds 4-digit LED available either in Meter- or Yard-version 1 lithium cell 3 V Type CR measurements safe for eyes to EN and FDA Class 1 2.5 x 0.5 mrad approx. 1.4 s approx. 124 x174 x 65 mm approx. 945 g

2 With

LEICA GEOVID 10 x 42 BRF
10 x 4.2 mm 20.5 17.m/yds / 6.3 (wide angle) approx. 5.6 m/184 15.6 mm
Display/ Measuring unit Battery Battery life1 Laser Laser beam divergence Maximum metering duration Dimensions (W2 x H3 x D2) Weight (including battery)
20C and average usage profile

eye spacing 65 mm

3 With

eyepiece cups screwed in

LEICA GEOVID 8 x 56 BRF
Magnification Lens diameter Exit pupil Twilight number Geometric luminous intensity Field of view (at 1000m/yds) Close range limit (at 0 dioptres) Exit pupil longitudinal distance Pupil distance Prism type Coating on lenses on prisms Dioptre compensation Suitable for wearers of glasses Operating temperature Storage temperature Water tightness Housing material Maximum range Minimum distance Metering accuracy 8x 56 mm 7 mm 21.118 m/yds / 6.8 approx. 5.5 m/184 18.5 mm 5874 mm Roof High Durable Coating (HDC) Phase correction coating P40 approx. 3.5 dioptres yes 25C/13F to +55C/+131F 40C/40F to +85C/+185F 0.5 bar (approx. 5 m water depth) die cast aluminium approx. 1200 m/1300 yds 10 m/yds 1 m/yd up to 350 m/380 yds 2 m/yds up to 700 m/763 yds 0.5 % above 700 m/763 yds 4-digit LED available either in Meter- or Yard-version 1 lithium cell 3 V Type CR measurements safe for eyes to EN and FDA Class 1 2.5 x 0.5 mrad approx. 1.4 s approx. 135 x182 x 68 mm approx. 135 x 208 x 68 mm approx. 1100 g approx. 1245 g