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Lanny Freng
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 Posted - 12/27/2002 : 15:40:02
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| Does anyone know the difference between the 3 and the 5, I have a chance to buy a used 3, but I need to know if it has the Pythagream function like the 5 has, need it to measure wall length standing at any point along the wall??????????????????? |
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lkclark
USA
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Posted - 01/07/2003 : 11:39:42
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Lanny
Sorry it took me so long to get back with you. The Classic 3 is strickly a distance measuring Disto and the Classic 5 has more functions. If you are measuring distance only the older classic
is an excellent tool but if you need to measure heights from a
distance or do other measuring functions it probably is not what you want. How much are you looking to pay? Now if you are looking at a distoc that has the following keys it might do what you want.
+ key, - key, x key, = key, f key and O key.
Hope this helps Larry Clark lkclark@covad.net |
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Linda
USA
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Posted - 01/07/2003 : 13:06:06
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The pythagoras function on the Classic 5 is wonderful but be aware that any movement on your part will affect the end results. If you need a pinpoint measurement to the exact inch, you may not get it. An example is a 17 ft wall height. If you are holding the Disto against your body to steady the instrument, even movement of 1/4 inch will affect the final calculations and you might wind up with 17'2" OR 16'11". The instruction manual warns do not move.
They are best used for pinpoint measuring when mounted on a small camera tripod. I have one for my digital camera. These are compact enough to carry in a pocket. Chuck Deaton probably would carrying it in his fly fishing vest, however. |
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JimF
USA
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Posted - 01/11/2003 : 11:10:03
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I have a like new Disto Classic 3 listed for sale on the CADO Classifieds for anyone looking for an excellent condition tool as a primary or back-up unit.
$300.00 or best offer.
(Edited to lower price for a 2nd time) |
Edited by - JimF on 01/13/2003 08:09:28 |
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Justin
USA
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Posted - 01/13/2003 : 10:51:26
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| Jim, why not just $75. an make someone really happy. |
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JimF
USA
1014 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2003 : 12:33:13
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Justin, please note the new thread which I started under the 'Hardware' Section of the CADO Forum, to auction off this Disto Classic 3 unit to the highest bidder.
Want to start the bidding at $75.00 Justin? |
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Justin
USA
137 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2003 : 23:13:36
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OK Jim, $75.00 cash
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okclarryd
USA
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Posted - 01/15/2003 : 10:26:45
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| I'll take it. Got the money in my pocket. |
LARRY D HARDIN |
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