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Laser Distance Meter takes indoor and outdoor measurements.

November 28, 2006 - Incorporating Power Range Technology, DISTO(TM) A8 Handheld Laser Distance Meter takes measurements with ± 1/16 in. accuracy out to 329 ft without target plate and up to 656 ft with target plate. Digital viewfinder provides 3 zoom levels and 9 brightness settings, while integrated tilt sensor makes it possible to measure an angle by using housing or laser beam as basis. Unit can measure direct horizontal distances even when blocked by obstacles in line of sight.

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Release date: November 8, 2006

Leica Geosystems Introduces DISTO(TM) A8 Handheld Laser Distance Meter for Outdoor or Indoor Measuring

(Norcross, Ga., 8 November 2006) Leica Geosystems today announced the introduction of the DISTO(TM) A8 for the most demanding indoor and outdoor measuring jobs.

The DISTO A8 is the first handheld laser distance measuring tool with a built-in digital viewfinder and tilt sensor.

The digital viewfinder provides three zoom levels and nine brightness settings, making it easy to aim at faraway objects. Even if the laser dot is too far away to be seen by the unaided eye, it's easy to acquire the target with the crosshairs in the viewfinder.

The integrated tilt sensor makes it possible to measure an angle by using the housing of the DISTO or the laser beam as a basis. The DISTO A8 measures direct horizontal distances even when blocked by obstacles in the line of sight. It also permits the user to measure distances to objects that do not reflect the laser, such as the top of a mirrored-glass building.

Incorporating Leica Geosystems' exclusive Power Range Technology, the DISTO A8 can take measurements with ±1.5mm (1/16 in.) accuracy out to 100m (329 ft.) without a target plate, and up to 200m (656 ft.) with a target plate. The multifunctional endpiece makes it easy to measure from edges or corners and the system automatically recognizes the point of reference. The rugged casing is splash-proof and dust-proof for reliable operation on outdoor construction jobs.

Leica Geosystems - when it has to be right
With close to 200 years of pioneering solutions to measure the world, Leica Geosystems products and services are trusted by professionals worldwide to help them capture, analyze, and present spatial information. Leica Geosystems is best known for its broad array of products that capture accurately, model quickly, analyze easily, and visualize and present spatial information.

Those who use Leica products every day trust them for their dependability, the value they deliver, and the superior customer support. Based in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Leica Geosystems is a global company with tens of thousands of customers supported by more than 2,400 employees in 22 countries and hundreds of partners located in more than 120 countries around the world. Leica Geosystems is part of the Hexagon Group, Sweden.

About the Measuring Tools Division
For fast and precise distance measurements, professional users trust the original handheld laser distance meters DISTO made by the Measuring Tools Division of Leica Geosystems. Leica DISTOs are available in a wide variety of models and are used by almost one million professionals worldwide: craftsmen, architects, realtors and many others. They all benefit from the speed and accuracy of these handy laser distance meters. At the press of a button, the Leica DISTO helps you to save time and increases your productivity.

For inquiries, contact Leica DISTO online at www.disto.com.

For further information, please contact:

Leica DISTO
Miles, Matthew
5051 Peachtree Corners Circle, Suite 250
Norcross, GA 30092 USA
Phone +1 770 326 9500 ext. 1506 (direct)
matthew.miles@leicaus.com

www.disto.com

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Name: Leica Geosystems Inc.
Address: 4855 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard
City: Norcross
State: GA
ZIP: 30092
Country: USA
Phone: 770 447 6361
FAX: 770 447 0710
http://www.leica-geosystems.com

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