1. Method for surveying at least one target by a geodetic device, comprising: capture of a visual image of an area or capture by a camera of the device, the camera having a multiplicity of image points, and a geodetic angle and/or distance measurement to the target, the angle and/or distance measurement being supported or controlled by means of the visual image, characterized by simultaneous recording of at least two discrete distance points for the provision of a distance image as a spatial distribution of discrete distance points in the area of capture, in particular simultaneously with the capture of the visual image.