Integrated Bluetooth Technology Measurements can be transferred seamlessly to your computer speeding up surveys and reducing errors.
360º Tilt Sensor Measure angles, pitches, inclinations & roof heights with the Disto D8's built in Tilt Sensor.
Multifunctional Endpiece Measure heights of trees and overhead cables quickly, accurately and safely.

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.

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®.
 
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.

Despite its wealth of functions, the Leica DISTO™ D8 is simple to operate thanks to its optimised user interface. And extremely handy; it can easily fit into any pocket. Its robust design with IP 54 protection keeps out dust and splash-water. This instrument completes the product family of laser distance meters. With its introduction, Leica Geosystems highlights the innovative power of the company and establishes  a new benchmark in the world of measuring.

360° tilt sensor The combination of angle and distance measurements allows you to determine distances where conventional methods fail. The horizontal distance, for example, can also be determined quickly and efficiently past obstacles or the elevation of a tree, even though there is no reflective point.

Digital Viewfinder / Pointfinder Thanks to the digital Pointfinder with its 4x zoom and high resolution 2,4“ colour display, you can measure long range distances quickly and easily because you always see your targeted point.

BLUETOOTH® With integrated BLUETOOTH® technology, measurement results can be wirelessly and accurately transferred to Pocket PCs and PCs. Thus you can easily process your data in Excel®, Word®, AutoCAD® and other programs.

Free software The delivery package contains the transfer software “Leica DISTO™ Transfer” – easy to install and with automatic updates. The AutoCAD® plug-in additionally allows convenient planning and drawing with your AutoCAD® software.

Disto D8 Demonstration Video	Frequently Asked Questions

	Interior						Exterior
Functions	DXT	D2	D3a			D3a BT	D5			D8
Smart Horizontal Mode™			•			•
Min / max measurement	•	•	•			•	•			•
Continuous measurement	•	•	•			•	•			•
Addition / subtraction	•	•	•			•	•			•
Area / volume measurements	•	•	•			•	•			•
Pythagoras functions	•	•	•			•	•			•
Room dimensions	•		•			•	•			•
Horizontal distance							•			•
Trapezium measurements							•			•
Indirect measurements using tilt sensor										•
Line Levelling										•
Technical Data	DXT	D2	D3a			D3a BT	D5			D8
Typical measuring accuracy	± 1.5 mm	± 1.5 mm	± 1.0 mm			± 1.0 mm	± 1.0 mm			± 1.0 mm
Range	0.05 – 70 m	0.05 – 60 m	0.05 – 100 m			0.05 – 100 m	0.05 –200 m			0.05 –200 m
Measuring units	m, ft, in						m, ft, in, yd
Power Range Technology™			•			•	•			•
Distance in m Ø of the laser dot in mm	10, 50, 100 m 6, 30, 60 mm						10, 50, 100 m 6, 30, 60 mm
Tilt sensor Measuring range Accuracy to the laser beam Accuracy to the housing			± 45° ± 0.3° ± 0.3°				± 45° ± 0.3° ± 0.3°			360° ± 0.1° ± 0.1°
Units in the tilt sensor			0.0°, 0.0%				0.0°, 0.00% mm/m, in/ft
4-fold digital viewfinder							•			•
Store constant values							1			1
Memory recall	10	10	20			20	20			30
Time delay release (timer)		•	•			•	•			•
Display illumination	•	•	•			•	•			•
Free software						•				•
Data interface						Bluetooth (Class 2)				Bluetooth (Class 2)
Measurements per set of batteries	up to 5,000	up to 5,000	up to 5,000			up to 5,000	up to 5,000			up to 5,000
Multifunctional end-piece	automatic	manual	automatic			automatic	automatic			automatic
Tripod thread			•			•	•			•
Batteries	AAA 2×1.5						AA 2×1.5
Protection class	IP 65	IP 54					IP 54
Dimensions	122×55 ×28 mm	111× 42 × 23 mm	127×49×27.3 mm				143.5×55×30 mm
Weigh with batteries	159g	90g	149g			150g	195g			205g

your shipment will include:  1 no. Leica DISTO D8  1 no. Protective Holster  1 no. Target Plate  1 no. Wrist Strap  2 no. AA Batteries  1 no. Manual / Safety Instructions  1 no. Producer certificate M in accordance with DIN 55350-18-4.2.2  1 no. Quickstart guide  1 no. CD with Leica DISTO™ Transfer for PC and PPC, AutoCAD®   PlugIn   1 no. 36 Month Warranty   1 no. 30 Day Money Back Guarantee   1 no. Comprehensive Leica Dealer Technical Advice & Support   1 no: FREE Next Working Day Delivery