Product Description

New Nikon Prostaff 550 6X21 8369 Hunting Laser Rangefinder. Brand New Including CR2 Lithium Battery, Instruction Book, Strap and Case.Easy-to-use model features Distant Target Priority Mode specifically designed for hunting.Measurement range: 10-500m (11-550 yd.)Distance measurement display step is 0.5m (shorter than 100m/yd.) High-quality 6x monocular with multilayer coating for bright, clear images High-eyepoint design affords eyeglass wearers easy viewing Easy one-push measurement after the power is turned on Compact, lightweight design enables easy, single-hand operation Diopter adjustment function.Waterproof (up to 1 meter for 10 minutes), but not for underwater usage; the battery chamber is water resistant Wide temperature tolerance: -10C to +50C Measurement range 10-500m/11-550 yd. Distance display (Increment) Every 0.5m/yd. (shorter than 100m/yd.)Every 1.0m/yd. (greater than 100m/yd.) Finder 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 (LxHxW) (mm) 130x69x37 Weight (g) (excluding battery) 180 Power source CR2 lithium battery x 1 (DC 3V)Auto power shutoff function equipped (after 8 sec.)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2338 in Sports & Outdoors
• Color: Green
• Brand: Nikon
• Model: 8369
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• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l,

Features

• True 550 Yard Ranging Capability For virtually any situation.
• Tru-Target¿ Ranging System Flexible ranging mode capabilities for various hunting conditions and terrain (see page 11 for Tru-Target details)
• Waterproof/Fogproof (except battery chamber) Guaranteed performance in virtually any conditions.

Amazon.com Product Description
Stop guessing at distances while hunting or building with the Nikon ProStaff 550 laser rangefinder. Offering absolute precision in the palm of your hand, the ProStaff 550 employs Nikon's advanced Tru-Target ranging system, which lets users prioritize smaller and harder-to-range lone targets at the push of a button. As a result, it's easier than ever to range objects as small as fence posts, or get an instant read on that lone buck in the meadow. The unit also relies on Nikon's advanced ID technology to compensate for various incline or decline shooting angles--up to an incredible plus-or-minus 89 degrees (nearly vertical up or down). And thanks to Nikon's digital measurement processor, you'll enjoy speedy 1/2-yard accuracy within 99.5 yards, and 1-yard accuracy from 100 to 550 yards. On the other end of the spectrum, the unit can range as close as 11 yards, so you aren't restricted to long-distance targets only.

Add in such features as 6x multicoated optics, an eyeglass-friendly 18mm of eye relief, a continuous measurement mode, 100-percent waterproof and fogproof construction; and a maximum measurement of 733 yards and you have a comfortable, powerful range finder that leaves its competitors in the dust.

Specifications:

• Finish: Green
• Measurement range: 11 to 550 yards
• Increment reading: 0.5 to 1 yard
• Viewfinder display: meters/yards
• Magnification: 6x
• Angular field of view (real): 6 degrees
• Angular field of view (apparent) 34.9 degrees
• Eye relief: 18mm
• Diopter adjustment: +/-4
• Power source: 1 CR2 lithium battery
• Objective diameter: 21mm
• Exit pupil: 3.5mm
• Dimensions: 1.5 by 2.7 by 5.1 inches (W x H x D)
• Weight: 6.3 ounces (without batteries)

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

136 of 136 people found the following review helpful.
Testing two nice Nikon laser range finders, Others to consider
By Dragon Speak
I have compared the Nikon ProStaff Laser Rangefinder 550 to a Nikon Prostaff 440 and a Bushnell Yardage Pro Sport 450, using all three on the same targets.
Note: I have NOT tried these units on a golf course. All three units are made in China.

The Nikon 550 is a very capable laser range finder, and is very similar in ability to the Nikon 440.
The main differences between the two are the slightly greater range of the 550 model.
Despite the understatement of the advertising, I have ranged out to 706 yards with the Nikon 550, and 545 yards with the Nikon 440.
Dark trees can be ranged up to about 400 yards with the Nikon 550, and 330 yards with the Nikon 440. Deer can be ranged to 300 yards reliably with both. The 550 model has a magnification of 6X and the 440 unit is 8X and I greatly prefer the 8X view of the Nikon 440.
Both have a diopter adjustment which is adequate for my eyeglass correction of +5 diopters with and without my glasses.
I also find the long rubber eyepiece of the 550 unit difficult to use if I change to and from eyeglasses, as I do not like to keep folding the rubber down, and I know from experience that you can fold these type of eyepieces only so many times before the rubber (or vinyl) cracks.

Ranging Performance is:
Dark trees: Nikon 550 400 yards, Nikon 440 330 yards
Telephone poles: Nikon 550 430 yards, Nikon 440 360 yards
Deer: unobstructed medium deer, both 300 yards
Dark shrubs: Nikon 550: 400 yards, Nikon 440 350 yards
Light colored buildings: Nikon 550 535 yards, Nikon 440 453 yards
Very reflective targets, eg trucks, Nikon 550 706 yards, Nikon 440 535 yards

They both acquire targets well and range accurately when compared to other units.

I am biased to wards the Nikon 440 unit, because:

1. it is smaller and handier
2. It has 8X magnification which I really like and use (and need)
2. It is adequate for anything out to 300 yards and often 400 yards
3 It costs about 60 dollars less than the Nikon 550
5. The battery compartment screws down 3 turns and seems better sealed than the 1/4 turn compartment of the Nikon 550
6. The optics are virtually the same on both except for magnification. Both are clear and bright.
7. Generally, the range is perhaps 15 or 20 percent more for the Nikon 550 unit due to the higher laser power (15 watts pulse vs the 8.5 watts pulse of the 440 unit).

Other notes;
The Bushnell Yardage Pro Sport 450 is not anywhere in the same league as the other two, despite the price (I paid 179). The Bushnell is simple to use but will not read beyond 230 yards on any but the most reflective target, despite what the advertising says. The longest range I could measure with it was 330 yards and that on a reflective sign. This unit is supposed to range up to 800 yards (732 meters)! It will range a tree up to 200 yards as claimed, but the best it will do on medium deer is 140 yards. It is a 4 power monocular, and will range down to 6 yards, the others will range as close as 11 yards (10M). This Bushnell is by far the lowest quality of any unit I have seen. Bushnell claims water resistance, but there are various entry points for water, and if the unsealed battery compartment is opened, green circuit board is visible. If the rubber eyepiece protector is removed (all too easily) the optics are exposed and vulnerable. There is absolutely nothing to protect the electronics and optics from water and moisture. That along with very poor ranging capabilities make this Bushnell Yardage Pro Sport 450 nothing more than a child's toy, albeit an expensive one.

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful.
Not Good For Golf
By Jianwu Yi
I bought this mainly for golf. I tried the Nikon 8358 in the range from someone else and was really happy with it. Then I came to amazon to try to buy one but I found the ProStaff 550 is much better deal so ordered one. I thought the difference would be just the distance range. For golf, I really don't need 1200 yards. 550 yards would be more than enough for me. However, when I took it to the driving range to try it out, I was extremely disappointed with the ProStaff 550. It was so difficult to get the distance, even for flags within 100 yards because it picks up the trees or any objects behind the flag. To me, it's really useless. For golf, you need to get the callaway LR550, which is also made by Nikon and looks exactly the same. However, there is a major difference, which is LR550 added a first target mode which displays range to nearest target.

30 of 31 people found the following review helpful.
Just works!
By KYU SEOK CHO
I bought this for my golf play. It just works as expected. Compared to my friend;s similarly priceed bushnell rangefinder, Nikon 550 detects range faster and higher success rates. And this is even smaller and lighter also. I'm totally pleased the quality and price of this rangefinder.