Zeiss Victory RF 10x45 Laser Rangefinder Binoculars

[TheBlueEyedBear]

Has anyone been able to look through these new glasses,Zeiss Victory RF 10x45 Laser Rangefinder Binoculars)in an outdoor environment and establish a real opinion of how good or not-so-good they really are? I have seen them listed in several different on-line stores at the $2,999.00 price. My question is: What makes them worth paying 50% extra for these glasses versus the Leica 10x42 Geovid glasses. There are currently auctions on e-Bay for the Leica's that are less than $2K. Would a person be paying the extra THOUSAND dollars for the 'mickey-mouse' ballistic stuff inside that 98% of the buying public can't/won't use anyway. I'm curious.

I realize there are a lot of folks out there with deep pockets when it comes to this sport of shooting,and hunting) that we love so much; but, given the current economy what's up with this pricing? This is the time when my wife would normally chime in and say that I am one of those spending way to much on the shooting/hunting 'thing'.

Curiosity got me again!

 

[mackr]

BlueEye, I don't know about the Zeiss, but I have a brother who owns a pair of the Leica 10x42 Geovids and why anyone would want anything more is beyond me, they are absolutely great in a prarie dog field. Be sure you check on the warranty if buying off of the E-Bay. Hope this helps, the Leicas any something!!
Mack

 

[TheBlueEyedBear]

Thanks Mack. I appreciate the feedback. I know the one guy on e-Bay; have bought several items from him. Good seller.

I used to own a 15x56 pair of GEOVID glasses and had to sell them. I could no longer hold them steady enough to get a distance measurement when in a free-standing position. Another one of the beauties of age; I guess!
I just really don't understand the pricing.

Thanks again for your response.