Update on the D3. I will have one shortly as well and be using it.
The Disto™ D3 should hit North America the first week of December "07. It
will be available at http://www.laserstreet.com/leica-disto-d3.htm with a
price of $349 USD. Don't forget your group code "cavers".
Updated specs from the previous post on the Leica Disto D3 are:
Measuring range of 2 in. – 328 ft. (0.05m – 100m)
Accuracy of ± 1/25th in. (1 mm)
Inclinometer measuring range ± 45°
Inclinometer accuracy to Laser Beam: ± 0.3°
Inclinometer accuracy to D3 Housing: ± 0.3°
Dimensions: 4.9 x 1.8 x 0.98 in (125 x 45 x 25mm)
Weight w/ batteries: 3.9 oz. (110g)
Stores 20 measured values
IP 54 rating (splash and dust proof – same as the Disto A3)
Light sensor to automatically switch on the display and keypad in low light
environments.
3 year warranty
To view the full specs on the Disto D3 and see how it compares with other
Disto models, a Leica Disto comparison chart is available at
http://www.laserstreet.com/disto_laser_meters.htm; there is a PDF of this
chart for download as well.
