So is this Leupold gx-3i digital rangefinder legal for tournaments?
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It is legal at my club. It may not be everywhere. Ask the tournament director.
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Q. What kind of distance-measuring devices are allowed by Rule?A. GPS, Laser, any type of device really; however, it is important that the device only measures distance. The use of a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player's play, such as gradient (slope), wind speed or temperature, is not permitted, regardless of whether such an additional function is used or not - even if that function is disabled.To help golfers and/or officials determine the status of a particular device, the USGA has produced a flowchart explaining what is allowed when the Local Rule is in place. Q. What kind of distance-measuring devices are allowed by Rule?A. GPS, Laser, any type of device really; however, it is important that the device only measures distance. The use of a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player's play, such as gradient (slope), wind speed or temperature, is not permitted, regardless of whether such an additional function is used or not - even if that function is disabled.To help golfers and/or officials determine the status of a particular device, the USGA has produced a... » Read More Q. What kind of distance-measuring devices are allowed by Rule?A. GPS, Laser, any type of device really; however, it is important that the device only measures distance. The use of a distance-measuring device that is designed to gauge or measure other conditions that might affect a player's play, such as gradient (slope), wind speed or temperature, is not permitted, regardless of whether such an additional function is used or not - even if that function is disabled.To help golfers and/or officials determine the status of a particular device, the USGA has produced a flowchart explaining what is allowed when the Local Rule is in place. « Show Less
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To clarify, it is legal under USGA rules, however it is often up to the director of the tournament.
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Yes. Rangefinders with slope are illegal for tournaments. This rangefinder is good for tournaments. I highly recommend this rangefinder. Fast, accurate, and easy to read.
937013
Yes they are, at least everyone I've ever played in so far, other people were using it too.
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Yes it is. Only models that show elevation angles or club selection are illegal.
870550
I asked this same question to Leupold. I'm waiting on an answer. According to their website, all RX series rangefinders have TBR which is angle compensation. I just don't think it gives you a seperate readout. Between the answers here and the description of the RX series on their website, I had to ask to be sure before ordering.
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it says in the ads that it can, but I would ask whoever is running the tournament before I used it.
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Definitely, I mainly use this for range estimation, but for the price it can see clearly to about 200 yards.
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It is compatible, but lens focuses very slow and would not trust it for sports action.
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Jeryl, the Xsi's 9 point focusing system and 17% faster shooting speeds (over twice as fast for RAW) should prove very useful for sports shooters. I have to warn you though that you're eventually going to want a "fast" (i.e., wide aperture) telephoto for dimly lit games and these can be more expensive than the camera itself.
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It is actually a laser, not a GPS rangefinder. It seems to do a great job of giving readings to the flag, sand traps, trees, stumps, buildings, edges of streams, lakes, etc.
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its not a red dot range finder like on the golf coarse its a scale range finder where you do a formula. there is a scale inprinted inside, on the top is a light button, but they are nice.
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Yes. You can get the next version of it with drop compensation as well. I prefer this reticle/optic for close to mid range engagements but if you wish to engage past 300 meters get the one with drop comp
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I'm currently using it on my 5DMK3 without any issues. Like I stated in my review however, approximately 3-4% of the screen (the edges) will be excluded from the viewfinder. This hasn't hindered my shots though and would highly recommend it over spending another $100 on the 2.2X magnification version. If I want to be precise with my shot I'll use my external 7in monitor. This viewfinder is great for being in the field shooting.
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yeah, I have it... its a decent one for the money. im a little spoiled because I have it, and a sightmark 2x24 NV bino and those are really nice, but expensive. I have this one and Firefield Nvader 1-3X Digital Night Vision Monocular, and I did not like the Nvader.
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I never do, but the manufacturer probably does because of liability issues. It is basically only a danger to your eyes if your'e gonna use it to play laser tag.
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Yes it is, but mine did not last very long. I bought a browning and it works fine. Takes pictures when something moves in its range.
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No compatible, for the D3x00 or D5x00 get the G dx lenses or sigma with IF focus...Internal Focus
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No... LVF2 only works on Lumix GX1 and LX-7. I do not think digital veiwfinders are interchangeable between vendors and there is no "standard mount" as far as I know.
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I do not know. This Item is touted as having spectacular optics which is BS and the software sucks.
710862
This particular rangefinder is for hunting. That's all I have used it for. Haven't used it on a golf course.