Nikon Introduces New Laser Rangefinder "Laser 550A S"

March 1, 2008

Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is pleased to present the Laser 550A S, a laser rangefinder with angle compensation technology. With its external LCD display, this laser rangefinder instantly provides actual distance, angle, horizontal distance, height, and vertical separation (difference in height between two targets).

Since Nikon released its first Laser Rangefinders in 1999, they have been well accepted by wide variety of users, from golfers to hunters. Our new Laser 550A S has been engineered to comply with their request for angle compensated distance measurement. With its built-in inclinometer, Laser 550A S gives instant readings on the target, from actual distance to angle, height, and horizontal distance, even vertical separation between two targets. This information allows a user to take a shot with more confidence, whether in golfing or hunting.

Measurement example (in golf use):

Key Features

Linear (actual) distance, horizontal distance, height, angle, and vertical separation (difference in height between two targets) can be measured with easy one-push operation.
The results are displayed on both an internal and an external LCD panel. The external LCD panel shows all results simultaneously.
Select from two measurement modes (Target Priority Switch System):First Target Priority Mode for golf or Distant Target Priority Mode for hunting.
High-quality 6x monocular with multilayer coating for bright images
Waterproof (up to 1 meter for 10 minutes): Sealed with O-rings and filled with nitrogen gas. The battery chamber is water resistant.
High-eyepoint design allows easy viewing even with eyeglasses.
Capable of distancing different targets in succession, for up to 20 seconds, by keeping the button pressed.
Measurement range: 10-500m/11-550yd./ 33-999ft.

Nikon Laser Rangefinder Laser 550A S Specifications

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	Laser 550A S
Measurement range	Distance:10-500m/11-550 yd./33-999 ft.(^*999 ft.: 304.5m/333 yd.) Angle: ±89°
Distance display	[Internal Display] Act (Actual Distance): every 0.5m/yd., 1.0 ft. (shorter than 100m/yd./ft.) every 1.0m/yd., 1.0 ft. (greater than 100m/yd./ft.) Hor (Horizontal Distance) and Hgt (Height): every 0.2m/yd., 0.5 ft. (shorter than 100m/yd./ft.) every 1.0m/yd., 1.0 ft. (greater than 100m/yd./ft.) Ang (Angle): every 0.1° (less than 10°) every 1.0° (more than 10°) *Downward angle from the horizontal line: with display "-" [External Display] Act (Actual Distance): every 0.5m/yd., 1.0 ft. Hor (Horizontal Distance) and Hgt (Height):every 0.2m/yd., 0.5 ft. Ang (Angle): every 0.1°
Magnification (x)	6
Effective objective diameter (mm)	21
Actual field of view (°)	6.0
Exit pupil (mm)	3.5
Eye relief (mm)	18.2
Dimensions (L x H x W) (mm)	130x69x45
Weight (g)	210
Power source	CD2 lithium battery x 1 (DC3V) Auto power shutoff function equipped (after 30 sec.)
Safety and EMC	VCCI class B, Class 1M laser product (IEC60825-1:2001), Class 1 laser product (21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11) CE, EMC directive, Fcc Part15 subpart B Class B, c-tick, WEEE

*The specifications of the product may not be achieved depending on the target object's shape, surface texture and nature, and/or weather conditions.

Note:The origin of the technique of this Laser Rangefinder with inclinometer is the Surveying Instruments incorporated measuring capability of both distance and angle which were developed by Nikon Corporation. Among such products, especially, the first highly advanced electronic model, the Total Station DTM-1, is the root (Sold in 1985).