DEWALT DW096PK 26X Automatic Optical Level Kit with Tripod, Rod, and Carrying Case

I purchased the Dewalt level two weeks ago and have used it in my consulting business twice already. I have been pleasantly surprised at the ease of set-up and use of both the level and the tripod. I am the only one that uses the set so I am not overly concerned about it being banged around too much. The tripod is not as sturdy as some of the more expensive models I have used over the years, but it seems to be well made for the money invested in the set. My only disappointment so far is I would have liked the option of having a decimal rod measured in 10ths in lieu of feet and inches. I know that feet and inches work best in building construction, however my field is in civil engineering and I need 10ths of a foot,not inches. I do appreciate that the size of the rod is convenient for carrying in my car. I do have a four foot extension foot, left over from my old Lenker Rod. This just happens to fit the shipped rod. Eight feet is not really very much when shooting grades in a rapidly changing terrain. I would recommend that the manufacture provide some type of extension base for those that need it.

Great product, easy to use!

No problems so far. Unpacked and in operation in about 10 minutes. Focus is good, and optics are powerful and clear. Auto level is a cool idea - which is, by the way, a prism (on some kind of pendulum acted on by gravity) inside the device that levels what is seen in the viewfinder.

Quick, easy purchase and fast delivery. Product works well. The telescope head comes in a protective case that absorbs bumps and drops. It would have been nice to have a similar case for the tripod and measure stick.

Great product and easy to use.