Nikon introduces the Golfer's Laser Rangefinder COOLSHOT 50i

August 5, 2021

TOKYO - Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., (Nikon Vision), a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation (Nikon), is pleased to announce the release of the COOLSHOT 50i Laser Rangefinder for golfers. This is a new, medium-class Laser Rangefinder that incorporate many versatile functions.

The COOLSHOT 50i Laser Rangefinder features a novel, sporty exterior design among existing COOLSHOT series Laser Rangefinders, and incorporates many functions required by golfers. A magnet is built into the side of the body for convenient portability. Also, a red internal OLED display enables easier viewing in any situation.

Dual LOCKED ON QUAKE Technology, which is a further evolved conventional LOCKED ON Technology, is employed. It is a new function that informs you that the distance to the flagstick has been measured, providing clear notification with visual and tactile confirmation. When measuring overlapping subjects, the distance to the closest subject is displayed with a red LOCKED ON sign in the viewfinder and a simultaneous brief vibration. For example, on a golf course, clear visual and tactile confirmation informs you that the distance to the flagstick has been measured even with trees in the background.

The COOLSHOT 50i employs two measurement display modes: a golf mode (slope adjusted distance and actual distance) and an actual distance mode. Switching modes is simple, with a single press of a button. When using actual distance mode, the LED of the Actual Distance Indicator sign blinks in green to inform observers of non-use of the Incline/Decline measurement function. It is highly convenient that you can use this product for practice with the golf mode and for official golf competitions using actual distance mode.

*Before using a COOLSHOT in an official competition, make sure to check the local rules in advance.

Key features

Measurement range: 5-1,090m/6-1,200 yd.
Red internal OLED display enables easier viewing in any situation.
Dual LOCKED ON QUAKE Technology*: LOCKED ON sign is lit in red with a brief vibration to inform you that the distance to the flagstick has been measured.
When measuring overlapping subjects, the distance to the closest subject is displayed with a red LOCKED ON sign in the viewfinder and a simultaneous brief vibration. For example, on a golf course, clear visual and tactile confirmation informs you that the distance to the flagstick has been measured even with trees in the background.
- *Single measurement: When measuring overlapping subjects and the distance to the closest subject is displayed, the LOCKED ON sign appears and the body vibrates briefly.
  Continuous measurement: When displayed figures shift to a closer subject, the LOCKED ON sign appears and the body vibrates briefly.
Magnet built into the body enables magnetic attachment to a golf cart, golf club, etc., for convenient portability
Golf mode displays the slope adjusted distance (Horizontal distance ± Height) which is a guide to how far you should hit the ball and useful when golfing on an uphill/downhill course — ID (incline/decline) Technology
Two measurement display modes: Actual distance mode and Golf mode (slope adjusted distance and actual distance mode) are employed. Switching between the two modes can be achieved easily with a single press of the button. Actual distance mode can be used for official golf competitions, and Golf mode displays a guide distance of how far to hit the ball.
Actual Distance Indicator is employed to indicate that the Incline/Decline measurement function (ID Technology) is not being utilised.
When using actual distance mode, the indicator blinks in green while power is on. Non-use of the Incline/Decline measurement function (ID Technology) can be confirmed by observers easily.
First Target Priority mode is employed. When measuring overlapping subjects, the distance of the closest subject is displayed — useful when golfing for measuring the distance to a flagstick on a green with woods in the background.
Single or continuous measurement (up to 8 seconds)
High-quality 6x monocular with multilayer coating for bright, clear images
Long eye relief design affords eyeglass wearers easy viewing
Dioptre adjustment function
Rainproof — JIS/IEC protection class 4 (IPX4) equivalent (under Nikon's testing conditions)
Wide temperature tolerance: -10°C to +50°C/14°F to 122°F

Specifications

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	COOLSHOT 50i
Measurement range (actual distance)	5-1,090m/6-1,200 yd.
Distance display (increment)	Actual distance (upper): Every 1 m/yd. Actual distance (lower): Every 0.5 m/yd. (shorter than 1,000 m/yd.) Every 1 m/yd. (1,000 m/yd. and over) Slope adjusted distance (lower): Every 0.2 m/yd. (shorter than 1,000 m/yd.) Every 1 m/yd. (1,000 m/yd. and over)
Accuracy* (actual distance)	±1 m/yd. (shorter than 100 m/yd.) ±2 m/yd. (100 m/yd. and over, shorter than 1,000 m/yd.) ±0.5% m/yd. (1,000 m/yd. and over)
Magnification (x)	6
Effective objective diameter (mm)	22
Actual field of view (°)	6.0
Exit pupil (mm)	3.7
Eye relief (mm)	17.0
Dimensions (L x H x W) (mm/in.)	100 x 75 x 38/3.9 x 3.0 x 1.5
Weight (excluding battery) (g/oz.)	Approx. 175/6.2
Power source	CR2 lithium battery x 1 (DC 3V) Auto power shut-off (after approx. 8 sec. unoperated)
Waterproof structure	Rainproof — JIS/IEC protection class 4 (IPX4) equivalent (under Nikon's testing conditions)
Laser classification	IEC60825-1:Class 1M/Laser Product FDA/21 CFR Part 1040.10: Class I Laser Product
Electromagnetic compatibility	FCC Part15 SubPartB class B, EU:EMC directive, AS/NZS, VCCI classB, CU TR 020, ICES-003
Environment	RoHS, WEEE

*Under Nikon's measurement conditions.

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