Nikon ProStaff 550 Laser Rangefinder (Green) by Nikon
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Digital camera reviews of Nikon ProStaff 550 Laser Rangefinder (Green)
Digital camera Review: A Bargain Rangefinder
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a bargain rangefinder - the 6x optics are clean, crisp, and clear. The diopter may be adjusted so that the unit can be used without glasses (I wear glasses for astigmatism and have tested this item both ways). I have made repeatable measurements on objects from 11.5 yards to 95 yards. I am waiting to take it to the range as an aid in bore-sighting my Weatherby. I don't think I'll be disappointed.Digital camera Review: A tough cookie
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, this thing does exactly what it is supposed to do and does it well for a very resonable amount of money. It is also very hearty. I recently lost the thing in the field for nearly a week of November weather in Michigan. It was unscathed. No condensation in the battery compartment either. Recommended.Digital camera Review: Bad choice for Golf
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this to use for golf and it turned out to be bad. When trying to determine the distance to the pin on a green, the rangefinder would instead focus on a tree behind the pin and give false readings.
Digital camera Review: Clear, accurate, and simple
Summary: 5 Stars
That's it. It's super clear, accurate, and simple to use. There's not much to it and it weighs next to nothing. You might have to take multiple readings or object that are further away but you should do that anyway, measure twice cut once. By the way this review is done from a hunters point of view I'm not trying to find some tiny little dot of a golf ball and get upset about it when it can't determine the range, but this will help you make a more accurate shot archery or gun. Enjoy.Digital camera Review: Does exactly what it should for golf - don't listen to the haters!
Summary: 4 Stars
I've seen people criticize this rangefinder because it's hard to hit pins when golfing. Well guess what, flagsticks are tiny, of course it's hard to hit. If you want pin-seeker technology, then pony up the extra $100 and get one that has it! Personally, I just shoot people who are on the green, or shoot the ground near the hole and you'll get exactly what you need. None of us is Phil Mickelson, 2 yds difference to the hole when you're 170yds away isn't going to matter much. And when you're closer in (where it actually might matter), it's easier to hit the flag or the ground next to the hole.
I've used this on 5 rounds of golf now, and it's perfect. I find scan mode to be the most useful because it's easier to know when you've hit whatever you're aiming at vs. objects in the background/foreground. The readings are completely accurate and reliable, the casing is durable and water-proof, and it's very easy to use. It's been a huge help, even off the tee because so many courses are inaccurate with their signs and scorecards. The magnification is fun too. The laser is good at ranging normal targets from 250+ yds away. I've had it over 300+ with no problems as well, just for fun. It can probably go farther.
I heard the battery case comes off easily and gets lost, so I just put a piece of tape over mine when it arrived, and that's definitely done the trick.