Why are rangefinders manufactured / used vertically nowadays when my friend's Bushnell Yardage Pro 500 is used horizontally like a set of binoculars?
997214
While I cannot swear to it, I believe it is to make it more compact and ergonomic for easy one hand usage.
1814390
I have only used it horizontallly.... This camera shoots much better with the sound and stabilization than my old Stylu, I love it!
1543728
IMO, no except to help aim a more serious spotting scope. It's a nice little gadget but 500 yards is beyond it's capability.
1981175
Exactly. But it's still worth it. The user interface on Celestron scopes is worse than archaic. It's actually inexcusable. This speeds up alignment a lot.
936524
I mounted mine vertically so I could angle them the way I need in my backyard. If mounted horizontally there is no Sid to aside movement .
2249764
It's a full ball head that will rotate to allow the camera to shoot straight down ... The field of view would be rather small between legs and the height wouldn't give much clearance though.
286473
Can't say for sure what others are using the horizontal head mounts for, but I have used them for attaching ball heads. The swivel part of the ball head is usually turned up 90 degrees and locked, allowing the fastening of a microphone, digital audio recorder, small camcorder, etc. I have saved a couple of event videos by simply running two camcorders simultaneously. I'm sure the possibilities could go on and on. It might be noted that Manfrotto has a more expensive version of this horizontal bar, and it, too, has the threaded rod attachment points on each end as well. Hope this helps a bit. Can't say for sure what others are using the horizontal head mounts for, but I have used them for attaching ball heads. The swivel part of the ball head is usually turned up 90 degrees and locked, allowing the fastening of a microphone, digital audio recorder, small camcorder, etc. I have saved a couple of event videos by simply running two camcorders simultaneously. I'm sure the possibilities could go on and on. It might be noted that Manfrotto has a more expensive version of this horizontal bar, and it, too, has the threaded rod attachment points on each end as well. Hope this helps a bit.
471467
This pistol grip ball head is used so that you don't have to level your tripod. It doesn't have anything to do with the viewfinder. If your view finder is out of reach, you'll have to guess.
2184689
I actually use them for golf, to see if my ball is close enough to the pin to go alone :) and win! Weird use I know, but my range finder is only 6X so these work very well designed bird watching the field of depth seems good as well
1442237
Yes, I think the right-hand diopter adjustment is usual. I admit I don't use it often as the improved adjustable eyecups and big bright eyepieces allow me to keep my glasses on. I do like these binoculars. I especially value their ability to focus close-up, so they work as well for the backyard feeder as out in the field.
420724
The range finder is simple horizontal lines below center crosshair, NOT a digital laser with readout. You must have a known subject at a known distance for a base point to calculate any other further subjects at further distances. For what it matters, my binocular had a broken none functioning compass when I received it!
606376
It does not. You will have to use string attachments. This was obviously an oversight on Bushnell's part. Pretty stupid if you ask me...
1607585
I haven't had any issues shooting vertically or horizontally. I to purchased the extensions and love it.
246967
I have never looked thru that Nikon but have an older pair of Nikons. The Bushnells are better than those. Cost less too.
1227593
When shooting from bench you rotate the scope 90 degrees on the mount . The angled eyepiece is then easier to use than the straight.
849357
NO, UNLESS you are watching them from a 100 yd's or so. Mine was a failure at most distances. suggest a good Bushnell standard 50 and set them for your eyes. Don't loan them out.
710862
This particular rangefinder is for hunting. That's all I have used it for. Haven't used it on a golf course.