Bushnell Golf Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition Laser Rangefinder
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Description of Bushnell Golf Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition Laser Rangefinder
Yardage Pro Laser Rangefinder - GOLF Pinseeker 1500Your Bushnell Pinseeker 1500 is an advanced premium laser rangefinder comprised of digital technology that allows range readings from 5 to 1,500 yards. Measuring 1.7 by 5.1 by 3.7 inches, the 10-ounce Pinseeker 1500 delivers superb and accurate range performance to +/- one yard. The Pinseeker 1500 features Selective Targeting Modes, superb optical quality, 100% waterproof construction, and Bushnell's RainGuard coating.
The Pinseeker 1500 emits invisible, eye-safe, infrared energy pulses. Its Advanced Digital microprocessor and ASIC chip (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) results in instantaneous and accurate readings every time. Sophisticated digital technology instantaneously calculates distances by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the rangefinder to the target and back.
The ranging accuracy of the Pinseeker 1500 is plus or minus one yard under most circumstances. The maximum range of the instrument depends on the reflectivity of the target. The maximum distance for most objects is 1,000 yards, while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 1,500 yards.
The Pinseeker 1500 features a powerful 7x magnification monocular for viewing your target. Optics are fully multi-coated, allowing maximum light transmission for optimum brightness, superb resolution, and contrast for a clear vivid image even in low-light conditions such as dusk or dawn. A liquid crystal display (LCD) is mounted within the optical system and, when activated, displays a reticle for targeting, yards and meters, and Mode indicators.
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Laser Rangefinder Features
Standard with Automatic Scan
Scan across the course while viewing a continuously updated LCD display of the distance between you and your target.
Meters/Yards
You can quickly choose between these standard measuring units with a simple press of a button.
Reticle
The distance to objects targeted in these crosshairs will be displayed on the Distance Readout with the press of a button.
Battery Indictor
Flashes when battery power is low.
Target Quality Gauge
Gauge indicating amount of energy pulses being received back from the target.
Pinseeker 1500 Targeting Modes
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Geared for close-range use, this mode acquires the distances of small targets and game without inadvertently measuring background target distances. When more than one object is acquired, the closer of the two objects is shown on the LCD display.
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Ignores the foreground, such as brush, boulders and tree branches, and provides distances on the LCD display to background objects only.
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Designed exclusively with the bottom of the cup in mind, this mode allows easy acquisition of the flag without inadvertently capturing background target distances. When more than one object is acquired, the closer of the two objects is shown on the LCD display.
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Laser Rangefinder Tech Talk
A laser rangefinder is a distance-measuring instrument that uses laser technology to calculate the distance to targeted objects. Accuracy is +/- 1 yard, and the distance is displayed instantaneously on a built-in, through-the-lens Liquid Crystal Display.
How a Laser Rangefinder Works
Bushnell's Yardage Pro rangefinders use an invisible, eye-safe Class 1 Laser beam (as classified by the FDA) which is "bounced" off distant objects with the press of a button. Then, the rangefinder's high-speed digital clock measures the time it took for a laser beam to reach a target and return to the unit. Next, using advanced digital electronics, the rangefinder instantly calculates the distance within +/- 1 yard and shows the range in either yards or meters on a through-the-lens LCD Display. The entire process is so fast that less than a second elapses between the time you press the button to generate a laser beam to the time the exact range to your target is displayed.
Reflectivity of Target Types
Because rangefinders "bounce" a laser beam off the target in order to take a measurement, their range is partially determined by the reflectivity of the target. In other words, hard or "reflective" targets -- like a rock cliff or semi-truck -- can be measured at greater distances than soft surface targets, like a deer. Ranges for moderately reflective targets, like trees, fall somewhere in the middle. Most experienced hunters will use their rangefinder to frequently estimate ranges to near and distant landmarks before they actually encounter a game animal. By "pre-measuring" ranges to spots where a trophy is likely to appear, they can concentrate on making an accurate shot when the moment of truth arrives.
Sports reviews of Bushnell Golf Pinseeker 1500 Tournament Edition Laser Rangefinder
Customer Review: Great Range Finder
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
What a nice piece of equipment. I bought this for my dad for Christmas. He love's it. We used it golfing yesterday and it is so easy to lock onto the flag and get a distance. Since they are USGA legal now, this unit is a must have. It also has 7x magnification which helps you get a good look at your target. Most of the lower end models have little to no magnification, so while you think you are getting a good deal, you will probably be getting a lot of wrong yardages.Customer Review: Skeptical At First
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
After spending the same amount of $ last year for Bushnell's latest product, I was skeptical that the Pinseeker 1500 was what I needed. The earlier version was smaller but not accurate and difficult to target in on. I really like the Pinseeker 1500 and its ability to "Zero in on the target" It is very accurate. One note, if you play in tournaments make sure you get the tournament edition, you don't want to be disqualified for having slope, etc built in.Customer Review: Outstanding product
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This rangefinder is compact in size, not too heavy, comes with a suitable protective case, is remarkably easy to use. Expecially nice is the feature that provides only the nearest distance when the user may not be able to steady the device. If the device moves slightly from, say, the pin on the green to the trees behind the green, you don't have to guess which yardage is correct because only the closer yardage is displayed.Customer Review: Great Product!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This thing really works. Operating it is simple, and it's accurate. To know the precise yardage to the pin when playing is an obvious advantage. It takes longer to take it out of its case and put it back, then it does to take the measure you want. I am extremely pleased with this thing, and would recommend it to any golfer who could benefit from the information this marvelous device provides.
Customer Review: Great timesaver, and accurate....
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
The product is accurate, and easy to use. It is a great timesaver in that you don't have to waste time finding markers and pacing off distances that generally get you to +/- 3 yards at best. The only occasional hiccup is that it is sometimes difficult to catch the flag in front of trees that are fairly close behind the green. Steady hand has not been a problem- either standing or sitting in cart.