RE: range finders
Maybe it depends on what you are using them for. My dad has a Leica he bought about 1.5 yrs. ago. Don't know the model no. Anyway, when we were trying to range at close distances (less than 30 yds.) we could not get a reading. I was trying to set some markers for an archery set up inside of 30 yds.
It was enough to convince me not to get a Leica for archery purposes. Sounds like it works good on longer distances. I've heard a lot of good on the Bushnell Scout, again for archery, but have no personal experience.
Just my .02