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Dear all,

I posted this last week on my personal account rather than the one I should have used, my work account. If I can do anything for you Leica or optics-wise, please don't hesitate to ask.

Best,

Hamilton


Hello,

My name is Hamilton Boykin, and I work for Leica. I've been a relatively inactive member for a few years with a personal account, but I spoke with Rick about beginning an official presence and have obtained his "blessing". If you have an optics or Leica related question, I am here to help. I can't promise any outcome other than to help you to the best of my ability, but that, I WILL do. From time to time, I will also post an article (for lack of a better word) about optics and will start with a new post immediately after this one. Have a great day everyone!

Best,

Hamilton

Hi,

I also posted this in your other post titled "Repost to correct account".
Good info,

Thank you.

Since you are the Leica specialist, could I take the opportunity to ask you a few questions about your newest Leica HD B? I'm in the market for a binocular rangefinder and no one has given the HD B an exhaustive review just yet.

With regards to the new Perger Porros:

1. What is the size of the "sweet spot" within the FOV?

2. What is the light transmission percentage within the FOV?

With regards to the rangefinder:

1. Why did Leica choose to use a larger beam divergence than their competitors?

With regards to the Ballistic Calculator function:

1. Will the software be upgradable for any changes which may come down the road?

On some other sites, bow hunters are complaining because the angle compensation function in the rangefinder starts at 100 yards. Does Leica intend to create a dual ballistic calculator (so to speak) so both rifle hunters and bow hunters could use the same bino/rangefinder and simply toggle between the two by switching modes? Obviously, there is a difference between measuring an arrow at 300 fps and a bullet at 2800 fps.

Lastly, I've read there is a 5 year electronic warranty. Could you please clarify what the warranty is for the rest of the bino?

Any info you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

Hamilton:

Good to see a Leica presence on this optics forum.

Where are you from, and you can relax, and think about using a less technical username?

Most here, are USA, and like to know about US warranties, and
how Leica handles repairs, and about service and the rest.

It looks like the Rangefinder bin. is very interesting, and
innovative, I hope it works out well for you.