Which Leica Disto?

[Jim2]

http://www.leica-geosystems.us/en/Laser-Distancemeter_5061.htm

Which one do you use? I'm thinking of getting the D2 because it says it's the smallest (and hopefully lightest). Do I need more than D2 (I don't want to have to 'upgrade' my distometer!!!!) in the field?

Is there anything I need to know about disto meter?

Planning to use it with RM3di

Thanks

 

[GrahamWelland]

Is there anything I need to know about disto meter?

Planning to use it with RM3di

Thanks

I find that a distometer is something you use for a while but pretty soon you don't really need it. I prefer using a manual focus camera/Lens (M9) and use the distance off the lens or for most situations with landscapes I can estimate pretty accurately. For still life/macro or other more critical situations it's probably more useful but I don't typically shoot those with my Alpa so can't really comment.

I bought the D8 because I got a great deal on it but it's mostly overkill. Having the viewfinder display helps in bright conditions when you can't easily see the laser dot.

 

[archivue]

in my opinion, for photography, the D5 makes sense... you need the video viewfinder for bright light... there's a new stanley as well !

 

[rhsu]

in my opinion, for photography, the D5 makes sense... you need the video viewfinder for bright light...

likewise of the same opinion - D5 for bright light (outdoor) use. Indoor, any laser devices will work.

 

[Jim2]

Thanks! I have bought the D5 from Amazon. I know it's $100 cheaper for refurb one but oh well.

 

[archivue]

the challenger :
http://www.btpmat.fr/telemetre-laser-tlm220i-stanley-cheque-cadeau-10r-offert.html