| | |  | Sports Electronics & Gadgets | Home » » Nikon Forestry 550 Hypsometer Rangefinder Spotting Scope | | | | | | | Description: | | When distance matters, nothing is more essential than accuracy. Known industry-wide for superior optical technologies and cutting-edge design capabilities, Nikon takes pride in delivering innovative, high-quality products. The Laser Rangefinder lineup is exclusively designed for golfing and hunting capabilities, each perfectly suited to its particular purpose. | | | Features: | |
• 6x magnification
• Results in yards, meters or feet
• Waterproof design
• Includes case and battery
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| 1.05 pounds | | Package Length:
| 6.3 inches | | Package Width:
| 4.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 3.23 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.06 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 5 reviews |
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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Pleasing Product Even For Off-Label UseNov 30, 2009
By Chris LaVesser
"Goofball on bowed legs"
Though I am not in the forestry field, either for work or play, I settled on this model of laser rangefinder because of its hypsometric capabilities. I've been using the Nikon Forestry 550 Hypsometer Rangefinder to establish the heights of various buildings, antennas, bridges, and cliffs. And because I wouldn't always have the time to do the geometry calculations on my own, I settled on this model, with its built-in understanding of Pythagoras' elegant formula.
This tool is simple to use, accurate enough for my purposes, and seems to have just enough features and settings to tackle a wide variety of rangefinding tasks. So if you're potentially interested in how high something is, or how wide a span is, rather than simply how far away something is, give this model some consideration. This device not only measures distance, but also has an internal inclinometer for measuring its angle with respect to horizontal. Therefore, with some basic mathematical assumptions, a range datum, and an angle datum, this device calculates all three sides of a triangle in one measurement. As long as you take the time to understand the mathematical assumptions the device must make, you can put this tool to use in many areas of measurement. Thus far I give it my highest recommendation.
Note: I have not exercised this device enough to make any commentary on its battery life.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Has Major LimitationJul 01, 2009
By G. Wyatt
Pro: Compact, light, relativity inexpensive, waterproof
Con: Uses 2-point height measurement method
If this unit used the 3-point method of other range finders, it might be close to perfect. As it is, it is only useful for open grown stands. You must have a CLEAR view of both the top and base of a tree or you get faulty measurement. With either brush around the base, or branches between you and the top and it's useless.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Easy anbd FastJun 27, 2009
By Kelly F. Kennedy
"K Kennedy"
I use this Nikon for Tree hieghts, and distances, for streamside protection zones. It is fast and reliable, compact, light, and easy to use.
Great Product to Use in the FieldDec 05, 2011
By auteejay
I purchased this product to use when engineering jobs in the field and it has been great! This range finder can measure horizontal distance as well as the height of structures. Great product to use in the field and I would recommend it to anyone!
works as promisedOct 18, 2011
By manolo
shipment and the product; all as promised. Actually shipment was 1 day ahead. I already knew what to expect from the product, so no surprise there.
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