LRF glass options

[gearguywb]

Just read through the pages on the choice on the non-ranging models. If I bit the bullet and get a new set, the LRF is an important option for me.

I have an older set of Leica RF binos that have given me great service. Having said that, I am shopping for something newer.

In my normal paralysis by analysis mode:

Comparing the Swaro, Leica, Zeiss offerings. All 10x 42. To be used for hunting as well as some longer range shooting

My observations/analysis thus far:
Swaro: looked through these and the Leica. Thought the glass was great on the Swaro. No ballistics app. Big negative.

Leica: I thought the glasses a bit less "bright" than the Swaro. Seems like a lot of issues dropping connections to a Kestrel. Seems like a PITA in a hunting situation.

Zeiss: have not been able to physically check them out yet. Liked what I have read this far. Seems easy to use once they are set up, particularly in a hunting situation.

Thoughts? What am I not considering?

Whichever direction, I hope to be able to find a used/open box/demo set.

Thanks in advance!

 

[gr8fuldoug]

Which Leica did you look through? The latest 3200.com?

 

[gearguywb]

Thats correct. Not a great showing frankly. The LED readout was really dim and we could not get the menu to come up allowing the change in intensity

 

[WildBillG]

I think the brightness is an automatic setting on that model. To me they would be the LRF binos to go for. I have an older pair of Zeiss and the the glass is great but the read out is terrible. For some reason Swaro is lagging behind in this arena.