Rangefinder and Binocular Combos?

[tapehoser]

Are there such optics that serve as both rangefinders and binoculars at the same time?

What are the cheapest models available?

I am new to optics. Sorry if this has been covered before. Perhaps I should just head down to Sportsman's Warehouse and get an optics lesson. Thanks!

 

[Garion33]

Tapehoser, yes there are binos with rangefinders, but unfortunately cheap doesn't equal good. Leica has an awesome combo called the Geovid, and unfortunately sells for around $1899, maybe more now. I am not an expert, just passing on a bit of info. Talk to Doug from Cameraland, his info is as follows and he is the real expert here:
Camera Land
212-753-5128
[email protected]

He also goes by gr8fuldoug on this forum.

Take care,
Dave

 

[gr8fuldoug]

A standard rangefinder, which is the least expensive way to go, will have approx. a 7x power magnification but it is not designed to use as a binocular. It can be used as monocular in a pinch, but not for any real glassing time.

Leica makes the Geovid series. This is a very high quality binocular with a built in laser rangefinder good to about 1200 yards or so.
It is available in..
8x42
8x56
10x42
15x56
We do offer Leica Certified Pre-Owned units, starting @ $1399.99. These are in as new optical and operational condition and have a Leica 1 year warranty, case, strap and battery. If you want a combo unit this is really the way to go.
As with anything else, please feel free to give me a call to talk about it.

If there is anything else that I can assist you with please let me know.
Doug
Camera Land
212-753-5128
[email protected]

 

[tapehoser]

Well that sucks.

I just hate the thought of carrying both a rangefinder AND a set of binoculars through the field and up and down these mountains in Utah.

GRRRRRRRRRR

 

[redrabbit]

Bushnell makes the Quest, which combines an 8x36 bino with rangefinder. A neighbor has one and the bino part is what you expect for the price.

http://www.bushnell.com/products/rangefinder/specs/20-0836.cfm