I just purchased my first lrf binocular. I chose the latest Fury HD 5000 model due to the great price point and warranty. I wanted to provide some initial feedback as a new user to the optic.
Overall I have been incredibly impressed with the clarity of the optic. All the leaves out to 900 meters (max viewing distance clear to nearby woods) were easily noted, and there was no CA, distortion or noticeable color issues looking at the natural environment. I know this is a subjective statement, but the trees almost looked 3D while viewing which was a surprise to me since my only other of binos are a compact set of steiner safari XPs and a WW2 navy 7 power.
I am extremely pleased with the lrf unit in the binocular which provided readings on all natural surfaces (except blacktop road surface in very bright sunlight at about 750 meters (easily adjusted by pointing at the grass on the side of the road). All readings were near instantaneous without delay, but I have only been testing the line of sight mode currently. The buttons were all easily depressed and had tactile features to differentiate the two operational buttons. The programming is pretty self evident, but I come from a naval family that hammers the concept rtfm lol.
Further I had the opportunity to test the rangefinder out in the rain here in NC in the RTP area. It easily ranged out to 900 meters on regular normal environmental surfaces (trees, grass, stumps etc.) through moderate rain (moderate rain... not Louisiana tunderstorm style rain! However, I plan to test in heavier rain as mother nature complies).
Everything works as advertised on the unit, and it is fairly comfortable to hold for long periods of time. My next purchase will be the tripod attachment and guide harness. The harness that comes with the binocular is certainly sufficient, but I prefer better ergos if I can get them. If anyone has any recommendations on better bino packs please let me know.
I am taking these to the range to play with them out to 1000 yards so I will report back on with any further observations or updates.
Overall I have been incredibly impressed with the clarity of the optic. All the leaves out to 900 meters (max viewing distance clear to nearby woods) were easily noted, and there was no CA, distortion or noticeable color issues looking at the natural environment. I know this is a subjective statement, but the trees almost looked 3D while viewing which was a surprise to me since my only other of binos are a compact set of steiner safari XPs and a WW2 navy 7 power.
I am extremely pleased with the lrf unit in the binocular which provided readings on all natural surfaces (except blacktop road surface in very bright sunlight at about 750 meters (easily adjusted by pointing at the grass on the side of the road). All readings were near instantaneous without delay, but I have only been testing the line of sight mode currently. The buttons were all easily depressed and had tactile features to differentiate the two operational buttons. The programming is pretty self evident, but I come from a naval family that hammers the concept rtfm lol.
Further I had the opportunity to test the rangefinder out in the rain here in NC in the RTP area. It easily ranged out to 900 meters on regular normal environmental surfaces (trees, grass, stumps etc.) through moderate rain (moderate rain... not Louisiana tunderstorm style rain! However, I plan to test in heavier rain as mother nature complies).
Everything works as advertised on the unit, and it is fairly comfortable to hold for long periods of time. My next purchase will be the tripod attachment and guide harness. The harness that comes with the binocular is certainly sufficient, but I prefer better ergos if I can get them. If anyone has any recommendations on better bino packs please let me know.
I am taking these to the range to play with them out to 1000 yards so I will report back on with any further observations or updates.
