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Introducing the new Leica DISTO™ D8

The Leica DISTO™ D8 incorporates Bluetooth technology for error-free data transfer, a large high resolution colour display and digital Point-finder for presion targeting. All measurement results can be transferred wirelessly and without errors to pocket-PCs or PCs using the integral Bluetooth technology, where they can be further processed quite easily in Excel, AutoCAD or other software. More details >>

		Best Features
	Bluetooth wireless technology
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	Large 2.5" colour crystal clear display
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	Digital pointfinder (x4 magnifiaction)
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	Tilt measurement - 360°
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	Second keys to guide and control software
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Error-free data transfer by Bluetooth
Measurement results can be transferred wirelessly and without errors to pocket-PCs or PCs using the integral Bluetooth technology, where they can be further processed quite easily in Excel, AutoCAD or other software. The AutoCAD plug-in provides a convenient means of using the data for designing and drawing in AutoCAD.

360° tilt sensor
The in-built tilt sensor does more than just determine angles. As mentioned above, the combination of angle and distance measurement opens up completely new measuring possibilities. Such as being able to quickly and efficiently determine horizontal distances over the top of obstructions, or the height of a tree, even though it has no reflective points. Roof slopes and facade areas can be safely and rapidly measured from the ground. The Leica DISTO™ D8 is even capable of simple levelling tasks, digitally and without the support of a second person.

Digital Pointfinder with 4x zoom
The digital Pointfinder with 4x zoom allows you to point quickly and easily at far-off objects, in bright sunlight too. Even when the laser dot is no longer visible to the naked eye, the target can be clearly seen on the 2.4“ high resolution colour display, allowing absolutely precise distance measurements to be made, even over great distances.

	Technical Specifications
	Minimum / maximum measurement
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	Continuous measurement
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	Addition / subtraction
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	Area / volume measurements
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	Room calculations
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	Indirect measurement by Pythagoras
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	Trapezium function
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	Indirect measurements using tilt sensor
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	Measuring accuracy typical	±1.0 mm
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	Range	0.05 - 200 m
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	Power Range Technology
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	Distance in feet Ø laser-spot in mm	10, 50, 100 m 6, 30, 60 mm
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	Tilt sensor Measuring range Accuracy to the laser beam Accuracy to the housing	360° -0.1° / +0.2° ±0.1°
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	Units in the tilt sensor	0.0°, 0.00%, mm/m, in/ft
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	4-fold digital viewfinder
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	Store constant values	1
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	Recall last values	30
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	Time delay release (timer)
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	Display illumination
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	Measuring units	m, ft, in, yd
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	Free software
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	Second function keys
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	Data interface	Bluetooth
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	Measurements per set of batteries	up to 5,000
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	Multi-functional end-piece	Automatic
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	Tripod thread	Metal
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	Batteries	Type AA - 2 x 1.5v
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	Splash proof / dust protection IP54
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	Dimensions	143.5 x 55 x 30 mm
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	Weight with batteries	205g
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