Nikon Laser Caddy Rangefinder 500G

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Brand: Nikon
Category: Photography

List Price: ~~$474.95~~
Buy New: $350.00
You Save: $124.95 (26%)

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

47 reviews
Sales Rank: 8136

Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 4.1 x 2.9

MPN: 8351
Model: 8351
UPC: 018208083510
EAN: 0018208083510
ASIN: B0001CAB60

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: BRAND NEW! A Must have!

Features:

•	High resolution images in fast, precise, and consistent measurements
•	Advanced digital processor and high grade optics
•	Lightweight and compact at only 7 ounces
•	Water-resistant design
•	Uses one lithium battery

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The Laser 500G makes quick, high-accuracy measurements as easy as aiming at your target and pressing the button. It is especially well suited for measuring the distance to the pin on golf greens. The Laser 500G features the innovative First Target Priority function. This function selects from multiple results obtained with a single measurement to display the range to the nearest target - such as when measuring the distance to the pin on a green with woods in the background.

Amazon.com Review
If you can think of no more perfect day than one that you've spent on the links, you've met your perfect match in Nikon's newest product. The Nikon LaserCaddy golf rangefinder is the ultimate tool that should be found in every golfer's bag or shirtpocket. The LaserCaddy delivers high resolution images and incredibly fast, highly precise and consistent distance measurements to the hard-to-range pin. A must-have for second club selection, the LaserCaddy's unequaled level of precision is made possible by Nikon's advanced digital processor and high grade optics. The LaserCaddy is water resistant so that weather is never an excuse. Ease of operation makes this the best choice for any golfer who is serious about their game. You've worked hard on your game. Trust Nikon to help you make it the best it can be.

The Nikon LaserCaddy 500G Laser Rangefinder

The water-resistant Nikon LaserCaddy 500G Laser Rangefinder is ultra-compact and convenient to carry, measuring only 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches and weighing 7.0 ounces without its battery.

The Nikon LaserCaddy is a highly compact laser rangefinder that will accurately measure distance from 11 yards to over 500 yards with unparalleled precision. It provides 160 yard ranging ability to the pin which is a golf constant, compared to competitive products which measure distance only to the highly variable and atmospherically dependent flag.

This previously unachievable level of precision is made possible by Nikon's advanced digital processor and high grade optics. These features allow all golfers to gauge distance more precisely for accurate second shot club selection under informal conditions or during practice.

The Nikon LaserCaddy features precisely ground and polished lens glass that is multicoated with anti-reflective compounds to improve light transmission, clarity, and color rendition. The unit utilizes a high contrast LCD display to provide fast, accurate targeting against any background or in any lighting conditions. It utilizes a six power monocular with a 20-millimeter objective lens to provide an exit pupil of 3.3 millimeters. The eyepiece is adjustable, with a range of +/- 2 diopters, and the unit has 10 millimeters of eye relief. In addition, the Nikon LaserCaddy has a real angle of view of 6.3 degrees, translating to a wide, 50 degree apparent angle of view and a field of view of 33 feet at 100 yards.

The Nikon LaserCaddy measures ranges in yards or meters, and features an automatic power shutoff after the reading has been displayed for eight seconds. It measures 3.5 x 2.5 x 1.5 inches and weighs 7.0 ounces without battery. It is powered by one CR-2 camera battery that is included with the rangefinder and an internal display shows the user how much battery power is remaining.

The Nikon LaserCaddy features an attractive silver external finish and is protected by Nikon's exclusive one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews: Read 42 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Rangefinder, but price went up too much.. March 11, 2008
I bought this rangefinder in Nov. 2007. I paid only $214 with free shipping. Now it is $320 plus shipping & handling. For me it was a best buy, but may not for new buyers. However I am very pleased with the quality of the product.

5 out of 5 stars

Accurate and lightweight February 26, 2008
This rangefinder does all I ask of it. It is lightweight. It fits on my belt so it's with me all the time and doesn't interfere with my shots. It sometimes will not give a distance if there is no wind so you can't see the flag but that is quite rare. It is also very useful for getting distances to hazards e.g. focus on a nearby tree, get the distance and choose your club. Well worth the money!

5 out of 5 stars

Just what I was looking for February 8, 2008
This device replaced a Bushnell Yardage Pro. The Nikon seems to be slightly smaller, and is much easier to get a stable reading of the pin. I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to hold the Nikon steady enough (the problem I had with the Bushnell), but that has not been much of a problem.

4 out of 5 stars

Golf Rangefinder February 8, 2008
I've been using the Nikon 500G for several months. As far as I can tell it is perfectly accurate. Several of my friends have Sky Caddies. The pluses and minuses were obvious from the beginning. The GPS device is more convenient since it hangs on the bag and always displays the distance number while the laser device must be aimed and triggered. The laser device is more accurate since you measure to a target rather than what a surveyor decided to label the front, back or middle of the green. The useful range of the GPS device is greater since it is very difficult to aim the laser at a small target if it is farther than 220 yards away. My preference is the laser device since I don't really need precise distances over 200 yards and, since I play in the off season, I do occasionally encounter temporary greens. The Nikon delivered all that it promised. I'm satisfied with it.

1 out of 5 stars

Not pleased January 21, 2008
I found this range finder extremely difficult to hold steady and thus was unable to sight in on the target effectively. In addition, there are trees and bushes behind almost all of the greens on the courses that I play on, and as a result I rarely got an accurate distance.