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Q:
Is my laser rangefinder waterproof?
A:
All models are water resistant with the exception of Pro 1600 Pinseeker Rangefinder. It is 100% waterproof and can be submerged in water and even floats. Treat the water resistant models much the same as you would a digital camera.
Q:
Are the laser rangefinders eye safe?
A:
Absolutely, all Yardage Pro products are well within the eye safety limits established by the FDA for Class 1 laser products.
Q:
How accurate are Yardage Pro products?
A:
All of the Bushnell Laser Rangefinders are accurate to +/- 1 yard.
Q:
Can I use my rangefinder on a course that doesn't have reflectors on the pins?
A:
Reflectors are not required to use your rangefinder on golf courses. However, they will enhance the effectiveness of your Bushnell Rangefinder.
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Is it permissible to use the rangefinder under USGA Rules of Golf?
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All of our “non-Slope” units are designed to be permissible when the Local Rule permitting the use of distance-measuring devices is in effect. This is governed by the USGA’s Decision as it relates to Distance Measuring Devices (14-3/0.5 Local Rule Permitting Use of Distance-Measuring Device), which sets forth that players are allowed to use these in rounds conducted under the Rules of Golf when the Committee adopts the Local Rule, as long as they only measure distance. Additionally, the USGA Handicap System manual (Decision 5-1f/2) sets forth that scores made using these distance-only measuring devices are acceptable for handicap purposes, whether or not the Local Rule is in effect.
Q:
What are the spots in my monocular?
A:
You are actually viewing through an LCD (liquid crystal display). The spots you see are on the surface of the LCD, which in turn is magnified 14X. The LCD’s are built in a clean room; however tiny unseen flaws (to the naked eye) do occur. Also during the installation into the monocular dust will sometimes settle on the surface and many times the dust then cannot be blown off the LCD. Bushnell is working feverishly on the quality of the LCD, but that technology is not mature enough to accommodate our requirements. The spots in no way affect the ranging performance of the device. We realize that our customers have come to expect immaculate optics from Bushnell and be assured that we are working toward that goal.
Q:
What type of battery do the Yardage Pros use? How long will a battery last?
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This varies by model. See the product grid to determine battery type for your model. A fresh battery should give you 5,000 distances before replacing. But we recommend you replace the battery once a year whether you feel it needs it or not. We recommend Eveready, Duracell, or similar quality batteries.
