Callaway Nikon Rangefinders Overview
Callaway Nikon Rangefinders:
Capable of distancing different targets in succession, for up to 20 seconds, by keeping the button pressed
First Target Technology displays the range to the nearest target among multiple results obtained with a single measurement
Measure distances instantly & accurately to within one yard
Fast, simple, one-touch operation
High-eyepoint design
LCD with backlight
Custom fit neoprene sports case included
Available Models:
LR800
Magnification: 6x
Range: 10-730 m (11-800 yd)
Water resistant
Size: 5.0 x 1.4 x 2.8
Powered by a CR2 Lithium battery
LR1200 (Tournament Model)
Magnification: 7x
Range: 10-1100 m (11-1200 yd)
Water resistant
Size: 5.7 x 1.8 x 3.2
Powered by a CR2 Lithium battery
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My title says it all.
I like the compact size … pinseeker is too large for me to carry around.
I like its x6 magnification … tour v2 is compact too but only has x5 mag (you will want x6 than x5 mag when you aim at a pin over 300 yards). Also v2’s yardage display is not as clear, big font size, as LR800. I tried my LR800 on a 537 yard hole (almost facing sun), and LR800 picked up the distance to the pin immediately. With a distance like this, x5 can be a little weak, even though v2 has pin seek and claims to go up to 1000 yards. With x6, I just see the green better.
There is no non-sense feature on LR800, such as switching modes (why do I need other modes if I only use this for golfing). I just aim at my target such as pin, bunker, water, etc and the yardage shows up in a second when I press the button. It turns off by itself so that I don’t have to worry about anything.
If you are considering Nikon Monarch 800 or Nikon 800s (almost the same as LR800), the nice thing about these 2 is that you can switch between first target priority mode and distance target priority mode with these two models – good feature if you would use this for hunting. LR800 does not let you switch, but I only use this for golfing and do not want to bother switching, it is prefect for me.
I also like the carrying case of LR800. It is really designed for golfing – you clip it onto your bag, open the lens cover, and you are ready to go. Nikon’s own 2 models come in a pouch, so you will need to take the rangefinder out and put it back … it would make me feel like taking a picture on a golf course, rather playing a round of golf.
LR1200 is good too, but the size is slightly longer than LR800.
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