Leupold RX-1000 TBR V Leica CRF range V Zeiss Victory

I have a [url=http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-rx-1000-tbr-compact-digital-laser-rangefinder.html]Leupold RX-1000[/url] and I like the size and clarity, but the reticle is too bright, even at its lowest setting. I think the [url=http://www.opticsplanet.com/leica-1200-rangefinder-sm.html]Leica CRF 1200[/url] is the finest [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/rangefinders1.html]rangefinder[/link] made in terms of clarity and performance in a compact package, although I have had occasions that I have used the slope, or TBR feature, which [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/leica-brand.html]Leica[/link] does not offer. If you're hunting flatlands, the [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/leica-brand.html]Leica[/link] can't be beat. If you'll get into some cliffs, the [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-brand.html]Leupold[/link] with the TBR is the way to go. You'll sacrifice some optical quality, though. The [link=http://www.opticsplanet.com/nikon-brand.html]Nikon[/link] is a bit clumsy for my tastes.

:roll: I guess ranging quality is more of a must have then optics quality in a rangefinder.

Thanks in advance. :wink:

rgds

I am having difficulty finding any objective reviews of the new [url=http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-brand.html]Leupold[/url] RX-1000 TBR.

I am considering the new RX-1000 TBR with the [url=http://www.opticsplanet.com/leica-brand.html]Leica[/url] CRF range but am mindful that for a little extra $$$ over the CRF I could purchase the [url=http://www.opticsplanet.com/zeiss-brand.html]Zeiss[/url] 8 X 26 Victory [url=http://www.opticsplanet.com/rangefinders1.html]rangefinder[/url] with BIS.

If you have had a chance to handle the RX-1000 TBR, what features do you consider these 3 rangefinders have has strengths and weaknesses.

I am not convinced I need the TBR or BIS technology however if the [url=http://www.opticsplanet.com/leupold-brand.html]Leupold[/url] or [url=http://www.opticsplanet.com/zeiss-brand.html]Zeiss[/url] offer reasonable value in optics quality "must have" the TBR/BIS would be a "nice to have" extra.

regards
craig