The latest Leica Geovid range finding binoculars can measure targets out to 2,500 yards. (Photo courtesy of Lecia)
January 06, 2022
By David Draper
Rangefinding binoculars are one of most versatile tools in a hunter’s arsenal, and, among that category of optics, the Leica Geovids are at or near the top in terms of performance. But, like all rangefinding binos, they aren’t small. In fact, heft and bulk are the two biggest factors that hunters complain about with any make or model. But now, Leica has changed the game, introducing a new Geovid—known for their optical quality and rangefinding capabilities—in a compact, lightweight design. The new Leica Geovid Pro 32 rangefinding binoculars weigh less than 2 lbs., and measure just 6 inches in length—an outstanding reduction in size.
As you may expect, the rangefinding technology is state of the art, with quick, precise ranging ability out to 2,500 yards, which the company claims is possible on both reflective and non-reflective targets. Optical quality promises to be of the quality Leica is known for, with maximum light transmission, true-to-life color, edge-to-edge sharpness, and high contrasts in difficult light conditions.
More than just a standard rangefinder, the Leica Geovid Pro 32 binos are tech-driven, with on-board Applied Ballistics Ultralight complete with atmospheric sensors to deliver precise aiming solutions at all distances and in all conditions. Bluetooth-compatible, the binoculars can be paired with your phone to upgrade to Applied Ballistics Sportsman or Elite programs.
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The new Leica ProTrack program, with advanced GPS tracking capability, helps hunters recover downed game and track animals through rough terrain. Through BaseMaps, Google Maps and Garmin mapping programs, ProTrack can guide the user to a distant location using the last ranged measurement. This changes the game when recovering downed animals on far ridges and distant hillsides.
As you might guess, the Leica Geovid Pro 32 features a 32mm objective lens, and is available in both 8x32 and 10x32 models. They are also covered by Leica’s industry-leading 10-30 year warranty.
MSRP: $2,899 | leica-sportoptics.com
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David Draper
Editor-in-Chief
An avid hunter and accomplished writer, David Draper has traveled the globe in search of good stories and good food, yet his roots remain firmly planted in the soil of his family's farm on the High Plains of Nebraska. As a young man, his dreams were fueled by daily trips to the original Cabela's retail store, which stood a short four blocks from his childhood home. The ensuing years spent chasing his passions for adventure and the outdoors have taken him from the shores of Africa's Gambia River to Alaska's Brooks Range. He has hunted birds and big-game on five of the seven continents.
A 20-year industry veteran, Draper has worked in communications, writing and editing roles for the biggest names in the industry. In addition to bylines in scores of publications, he also served as the editor for the hunting journals of Dick and Mary Cabela and contributed to several books on the outdoors. Draper is Editor-in-Chief of Petersen's Hunting magazine, where he also writes the Fare Game column covering all aspects of processing and cooking wild game.
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