In addition to actual distance measurement the new laser Forestry 550 will also give you height, vertical separation (difference in height between two targets), horizontal distance and the angle measurement.
In addition to actual distance measurement, height, vertical separation (difference in height...Read More
In addition to actual distance measurement the new laser Forestry 550 will also give you height, vertical separation (difference in height between two targets), horizontal distance and the angle measurement.
In addition to actual distance measurement, height, vertical separation (difference in height between two targets), horizontal distance and angle can be easily measured.
The results are displayed on both internal and external LCD panels. The external LCD panel displays all results simultaneously.
Two measurement modes (Target Priority Switch System) are available:
First Target Priority Mode displays the range to the nearest target taken from multiple results obtained with a single measurement.
Distant Target Priority Mode displays the range to the farthest target taken from multiple results obtained with a single measurement—especially useful for forestry and hunting.
High quality 6x monocular with multilayer coating produces bright images.
Waterproof (up to 1 meter for 10 minutes) but not for underwater usage. The battery chamber is water resistant.
High-eyepoint design allows easy viewing even with eyeglasses.
Capable of measuring different distances in succession, for up to 20 seconds, when the button is held down.
Measurement range: 10-500 m/11-550 yd./33-999 ft.
Nikon Forestry 550 Hypsometer Rangefinder User Reviews
Time Period: 9/7/2009 through 11/16/2009 Each tick mark represents one week
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