#Nikon Introduces COOLSHOT 80i VR/COOLSHOT 80 VR Laser Rangefinders

a subsidiary of Nikon Corporation, is pleased to announce the release of COOLSHOT 80i VR and COOLSHOT 80 VR Laser Rangefinders — the innovative Laser Rangefinder models employing an Employing Nikon's Vibration Reduction system, vibrations of the image in the viewfinder caused by hand movement (sinusoidal waves) are reduced to approx. 1/5 or less, based on Nikon's measurement standards. With the subject in the viewfinder staying stable, it is easy to aim at the target at the centre of the target mark. The irradiated laser is also aligned at the same time, so you can hit the target faster and easier. This technology remarkably improves the ease of measuring, and reduces errors such as measuring to a different subject or the laser beam not hitting the subject. It realises speedy measurement to farther, smaller subjects, such as a flagstick, without stress.
optical VR (Vibration Reduction) function
Both the COOLSHOT 80i VR and COOLSHOT 80 VR offer a multilayer-coated 6x high-quality finder for bright, clear images. Thanks to Nikon's original data-processing algorithm HYPER READ, the measured distance is displayed with a fast, stable response regardless of how far you are from the target. The measurement result is shown in approx. 0.5 second
Both models employ the First Target priority mode, which is useful for measuring the distance to a flagstick on a green with woods in the background during approach shots. In addition, a new function, LOCKED ON Technology, is provided with these new models to inform you as the distance to the First Target is displayed. When measuring overlapping subjects, and the distance to the closest subject is displayed by First Target Priority Algorithm, the LOCKED ON sign appears in the viewfinder to inform you. It is clearly visible that the distance to the flagstick has been measured even with trees in the background Simulated viewfinder image when measuring to a flagstick with woods in the background.
The COOLSHOT 80 VR is designed exclusively for measuring actual distance while the COOLSHOT 80i VR incorporates ID Technology which displays the slope adjusted distance (Horizontal distance ± height), making it ideal for use on golf courses with uphill and downhill slopes.