Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is pleased to announce the release of the Nikon Laser Rangefinder COOLSHOT AS, an ideal companion for golfers who are eager to improve their skills.

The COOLSHOT AS will be added to Nikon’s COOLSHOT Laser Rangefinder series. This new rangefinder, based on the COOLSHOT released in March 2012 which is the standard model for actual distance measuring, incorporates ID Technology to make its Golf Mode capable of displaying slope adjusted distance (horizontal distance ± height) to help golfers on a sloping course.

This new, sporty and compact model that employs ID Technology allows the selection of four measurement display modes and displays height, horizontal distance and slope adjusted distance (horizontal distance ± height) in addition to actual distance.

The COOLSHOT AS features a high-performance, multilayer-coated 6x viewfinder and a large, easy-to-view eyepiece with long eye relief to enable the user to find a small target easily in a bright and wide field of view.

It is easy to switch between First Target Priority and Distant Target Priority modes. In First Target Priority mode, the user can measure the distance to a flagstick in front of a bush without confusing the target with the background. This is especially useful for an approach shot.
Moreover, continuous measurement for up to about 8 seconds is possible by holding down the POWER ON/Measurement button – effective for measurement of the distance to a small target like a flagstick without worrying about hand movements.

As a high-end model of the COOLSHOT series, the COOLSHOT AS greatly helps golfers to select the appropriate clubs even on uphill or downhill holes.