Hilti PD 42 vs the new Leica D5?

[Anmol Tikoo]

Has anyone been using the new Leica D5 for outdoor measurement? If so, how does the digital pointfinder fare in bright conditions? And how is the response, say, compared to the PD42?

 

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

Best wishes,

[Gregory Irwin]

Has anyone been using the new Leica D5 for outdoor measurement? If so, how does the digital pointfinder fare in bright conditions? And how is the response, say, compared to the PD42?

 

Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks.

 

Best wishes,

 

I have both. The video camera on the D5 is valuable for seeing the laser in bright conditions. However, the response time to receive the distance measurement seems quite slower than the Hilti. I tend to use either of them as needed.

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[Anmol Tikoo]

Thanks a lot! If I can find a reasonably priced PD42, I'll lap it up, otherwise Leica D5 it is.

[Gunnar Mortensen]

My philosophy has been simpler is best. The video screen on the d5 is nifty but just another thing to break. The optical sight on the 42 is a mirror and works fine for me for years in bright sunlight. Whatever way you choose to go make sure that you have it protected in a proper case like one of these http://db.tt/VqWZjtQ I just happen to know the assistant that makes them out of buffalo.

 

Best,

 

E Gunnar Mortensen SoFT

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