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Technically yes; from the sensor plane.From where do you try to measure the distance?
Form the sensor plane or?
Peter
I'm yet to use a Disto (I receive my Disto 5 tomorrow), but from my research, the Disto 5 will calculate horizontal distance from any slanted range within 45deg of horizontal. I'm not sure of what function/button is used but it is a regular feature. The Disto 8 allows 360deg slant which seems overkill, but no doubt handy on the odd occasion.I'm not sure if it really matters but while we are on the subject I'll ask one more question. For the most accurate focus to an object, would you use slant range to the object or horizontal range? Can the Disto5 compute horizontal range from slant range?
btw, has anyone come up with way of traveling with a Disto so that the on button doesn't get pushed?
Once more I'm on location and had to buy another set of batteries due the stupid design of the on/off switch making it measure the distance inside of my bag/pocket until the batteries died. The Leica case doesn't seem rigid enough to prevent outside pressure from waking up the Disto.
That never happened to me .The same thing has been happening to me. One time I was unlucky enough not to be able to buy new batteries. After that I take the batteries out and reinsert them when on location. So also interested in an alternative case.
Graham. . . .
It would be far better if the power button were recessed or took a longer push to power on. I certainly have no complaints otherwise with it.
I have the D8 but I would assume that the D5 is essentially identical. On the back there are two tiny hole between the screws on either side - approximately at the same level as the end of the battery compartment/fold out 90 degree flap. You thread the end of the lanyard through them.Sorry, a little off topic, but I recently got a D5 which seems an amazing unit. It came with a wrist strap/leash but I have no idea where to attach it. Any ideas?
Hey Graham,I have the D8 but I would assume that the D5 is essentially identical. On the back there are two tiny hole between the screws on either side - approximately at the same level as the end of the battery compartment/fold out 90 degree flap. You thread the end of the lanyard through them.