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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 30 reviews

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Customers praise the PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder for its compact size, image stabilization, long battery life, and slope measurement. They find it easy to use and accurate, with some even calling it a game-changer. However, some customers complain about the high price and the lack of a charging cable.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Long battery life, Slope measurement
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Tool for the Golf bag

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    This is my first range finder and I can say this is one of the most useful pieces of tech I’ve ever used in sport. The amount of features that are packed into this range finder are unbelievable and just about every one is useful on the course. To start, the laser range finder works great. It’s easy to read thru the viewfinder and the optical image stabilization makes it super easy to get a lock on the flag or location you are trying to get a range on. I can’t believe I’ve gone this long without one, but being able to get an accurate distance from anywhere on the course is a real game changer. One other cool range feature is the height function that helps determine the slope of the course. It’s a really neat feature that puts this range finder above the rest. In addition to excellent range finder you can also record video on this range finder. It’s not a huge game changer but it is somewhat convenient to be able to record a shot with the same device you are using to find distance. The battery life is great, it’s lasted a whole 18 holes when I take it out. I really couldn’t ask for much more from a device like this. It feels well built, has plenty of features and is dead simple to use. I couldn’t recommend this any other range finder over this one because it just works so well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use
    Cons mentioned:
    High price
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good quality range finder

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    I picked this up to utilize for golfing, but also when hiking and just outdoors. I can photo wildlife and the distance from them. This is easy to use. I installed a micro SD card right away and then charged it, it uses a USB C cord to charge, and micro sd card.. There is a basic manual with this and one with a bit more detail you can get using a qr code to download the pdf. It does take a minute to set up the time zone and time. You have to toggle up and down one thing at a time, but not bad. Use wise, really easy, laser on or laser off. Laser on gives a straight distance and slope distance. The focus was great right away for me on my first object, but there is a manual adjustment right at the viewfinder ring. There is a zoom function that enlarges the shot a bit. The pictures are clear. Distance so far I've tried things up to 515 yards with no issues as long as the target is clear and my hand is steady. You can go back through and look at saved photos and delete one or all. I only have a 16gb sd card in here and it should be plenty since I won't save photos after being out all day, and if I do, I'll pull them to my computer. Now the photos are a good quality, and I'd expect nothing less. Canon is a brand I have had many printers and cameras over the years from, and they generally are dependable and a good build. This is light and solid built, soft texture to the solid plastic. This does not have a strap for your wrist, I'm a bit surprised. Overall, this seems top notch in working for what it's used for. Where I'm going to deduct a star is the value. This is quite a high price for a limited use item so to speak, and it's in the mid price one. There are mamy on the marked much higher and several much lower. I see some other reputable brands ranging from a ⅓ up in price. A very similar one from a big camera company that has photos and lasers is about ⅔ the cost. I also wish this had a strap and a tripod mount. I have a couple small tripod (desk) that I could use to help steady it when I wanted. That being said. I would recommend this for someone who wants to make sure they have something simple to use and from a reliable brand that hopefully will last.

  • Pros mentioned:
    Easy to use, Long battery life
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I really like this little tool for several uses.

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    I'm pretty new to the golf game, so anything I can use to help me learn is a plus. I ordered this to help me find the distance to the tee and as a secondary tool for practicing archery. This rangefinder is very easy to use and works very well. This is my first rangefinder, but it seems to have some great features. I like the clarity of the glass and resolution of the recordings/images. The slope feature is a little advanced for me so I can’t really speak to the usefulness of it, but I found this to be a good tool for me to help me along my golf journey. Now if only they made something that would tell me which club to use. Pros: * Clear glass, great resolution * Accuracy when marking distance to tee or target * Easy to Use * Auto shut off (adjustable up to 5 secs) * Zoom feature * Battery life * Lightweight * Video recording Cons: * Slope feature. Maybe because I’m still learning the game, so this may be useful for someone with more experience * Would like the auto-shutoff could be extended to a bit longer, like 10 secs

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image stabilization
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game changing Rangefinder and new gold standard.

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    If we are going to be honest with each other then let me start by saying that this might be the most genius rangefinder that I have ever had the chance to use. When I received this product, I immediately had to take it to the course and test it out. I am an average golfer and also won't be able to use this much until next golf season but I was able to use it and boy was I pleased. One of the greatest issues that I have with most rangefinders is they do not have image stabilizers and like most when you are holding an object upright your hand shakes and it is impossible for me to aim the laser properly at the flag. Because of this I always end up getting the wrong reads. Canon solved this problem with optical image stabilization and it always me to FINALLY aim the laser at the flag stick. Another issue that typically occurs is most rangefinders that I have used only have one zoom focus so you kind of have to use depth perception to add + or - distance to what the laser is showing. This rangerfinder has multiple zoom enhancement options so i can zoom in 6x or 12x and it makes it much more accurate to A. know what the course looks like or the greens and B. get accurate distance markers. The device also has technology that locks onto the pin and will inform you with a vibration that you are locked on. The device also has slope correction technology which is super helpful to identify where you should try to place your ball, but I am not even close to a good enough golfer so this feature is wasted on me for now. However, it is still great to know which way the green is sloping. Arguably the neatest feature is the fact that this rangefinder has an SD card slot and can be used to take photos and videos of the course. I personally love this feature because there have often been times where I would have loved to take a photo on the golf course but never did because my phone is hidden away in a golf bag. Overall, this device is brilliant and a true game changer for golfers. I HIGHLY recommend this product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Compact and Feature Packed

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    The Canon PowerShot GOLF is not just a digital laser rangefinder, it’s also an annotation device that lets you take photos, videos, or even voice memos while you’re on the green. Photos can be overlaid with the range information that you captured. It’s pretty compact and sleek but doesn’t necessarily stand out from the crowd of other golf rangefinders in terms of looks. As you’d expect, the PowerShot GOLF is designed for mostly one handed operation. There's a laser toggle on the side, manual zoom adjust, digital zoom selection button, and multifunction video record button on the back. Top side you've got the combination power and still photo shutter button as well as the menu button. IO connections are USB C and micro SD. There’s also an LED on the front that lights up when the device is in use and cutouts for microphones for you video or voice memo. An amazing amount of functionality crammed into this device when you consider it's also housing battery, laser, and optics. Usage is pretty straightforward, just power it on and turn on the laser. Note, the default power savings timeout is 5 seconds with the laser off so you'd likely want to change this in the menu until at least establishing muscle memory with the rangefinder. While the size makes it very compact, I did find in my relatively larger hands that it took some time to get comfortable holding it in such a way that I wasn't obstructing anything, including my own view of the viewfinder, while also being able to keep my fingers at the ready on the shutter button and laser toggle. But this dance enable me to determine that the shutter is a two stage button. Press down about halfway and it activates autofocus. Press all the way down and you snap a photo. Taking videos was also straightforward though I discovered a surprising and slightly disappointing quirk. Regardless of the size of the micro SD card that you use, videos are limited to one minute in length! If you're going to take photos, you'll want to set the date and time on the rangefinder. There's also a bunch of other settings. Sadly, the only options for distance units are yards or meters. No love for those of us who primarily think in feet. Slope mode, where the reported distance accounts for elevation is also a configurable menu item. When making measurements, the rangefinder can compensate for slight hand movement or vibration. But I found I preferred to set it to continuous measuring mode where you half press the power button while operating the laser versus locking on a target and getting a single measurement. The rangefinder was generally pretty accurate, matching signage to flagpoles distances in yards. Perhaps that's why feet isn't an option, that would require 3X more accuracy. In all, this is a feature packed device that serious golfers or those who take a data oriented approach to improving their game would find useful. While the video recording limitation is a bit disappointing, this isn't a camera and so in practice, the 60s limit isn't really an issue. You're more capturing a quick remark or maybe someone's swing or putt, but otherwise that's it. In all, I'm pretty impressed and would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works perfectly!

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    This Rangefinder is definitely, and literally, a game changer! In my opinion its the best rangefinder I’ve ever used. It's not just a simple point-and-shoot device. It uses optical image stabilization to quickly pinpoint flags, slope correction for accurate yardage on varied terrains, and digital zoom to fin the flags that are really far off. It's small, compact, lightweight, and of high quality. One of its best features is that it charges with a cord, eliminating the need for buying batteries which makes it very convenient. This range finder also offers a feature that most other ones don’t. It has the capability to capture images and video, which can be saved to an SD card. You can have the yardages turned on in the display while capturing, or its easy enough to turn them off if you just want to capture the image without the yardage distance. You just slightly push down on the shutter button and it will give you the distance, but if you push it all the way down then it will take a picture. I didn’t have any problems with this finding the flag or having it mistake a tree or other objects for flags like I have with other units. It was always right on in my testing of it. Its really a very simple and small unit and does what it is intended to do very well! I really don’t have a single complaint about it, it just works! One other thing to mention is that it is rated IPX4 for weather resistance. So, if it starts to rain this unit will be fine. I wouldn’t submerge it in water for a long period of time, but rain or splashes will be fine. If you are an avid golfer like me, this is definitely something to have in your bag!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    No charging cable included
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Accurate and clear

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    The Canon PowerShot golf rangefinder is a versatile tool to have on the course. The image through the lens is very detailed and clear. There is a Zoom button to help if you are a long way from the pin, but still want to zero-in on your yardage without worrying if you are actually picking up the pin or something else in front or behind it. The pin-lock buzz/notification gives you validation that you are locked in on the flag, but I did notice that I would need to double check it. There were a few instances where it told me it was on the pin, but after a double check I realized that it was not actually correct. Not a big deal- other rangefinders I've had did the same thing but worse. Once you are sure the target marker is actually on the flag, the yardage appears to be spot-on. The slope function seems to be very accurate as well, and the viewfinder differentiates which-reading-is-which very easily. Slope function can be turned off easily if needed for tournament play. You can take pictures and video with this rangefinder that are actually really good resolution. That's nice to have if you want to snap some quick video or pictures of the course without having to get your phone out. The battery is rechargeable, and the included SD memory card would take a very long time to fill with images- I doubt I'd ever be able to fill it myself. My only slight complaint is that it did not include a charging cable, and the carrying case does not have an easy way to attach to my golf bag. Overall I think this is a great product and would definitely recommend it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Image stabilization
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Extremely Accurate and Bonus Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first range finder. I had used GPS style devices before but have always wanted to try a range finder. And this one does two things…. It measures distance to the pin and it measures slope of the green. BAM!!! Canon also has added image stabilization to help you lock in on the pin while allowing for light hand movements. Great clear picture. Love it. So now that I know the distance to the pin, Canon went above and beyond and is included slope compensation to help you truly measure the distance to the pin so you can use the right club to get all the way there. Genius. This rangefinder has 6x optical zoom and 12x digital zoom to early help you zoom in and get an accurate reading of the distance. Ready for the hidden gem? This range finder will take photos and videos. So no need to have your phone nearby, you can have your partner use this behind you to capture that incredible swing and approach shot as it happens. This is pretty easy to figure out right from the opening the box. I couldn’t wait to start using it on my next round of golf. The size and weight are great, easy for anyone to handle and use. This has been a game changer for my game. I trust the distance and am able to correct select the right club for my shot now. I will be using this with every round of golf. And bonus I am able to capture some of those incredible and unexpected moments on the golf course with the built in camera/video recording to view later.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Compact size
    Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Much more useful than I expected

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    The Canon PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder is a wonderful tool to help your game. It's much smaller than you would expect and super lightweight yet doesn't feel cheep or flimsy. Small enough that there is no reason not to have it with you. At first, I thought I would be a bit intimidated by it. Adding tech to golf in this way wasn't something I was sure I would like or need. Turns out, I like it and needed it :-) It is actually very simple to use and the controls are very self explanatory. even if you aren't a very tech savvy person I don't think you will have an issue figuring it out. The electronic viewfinder is clear and easy to see with a very handy zoom built in. Makes pin pointing the flag much easier. What probably helps your game more than anything is the slope correction. Can't overstate how helpful (and accurate) this is. With this being a Canon product, it should come as no surprise that this has photo/video capabilities built in. You can use this for taking photos and videos on the course like any other camera. But more importantly you can use it to record your distances. This can help in looking back at your game and making corrections. I think using this on any course you are not familiar with would be a great help. Its easy to use and should help your game. Just don't expect it to help your swing ;-)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Tech Insider Network Member

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cannon Optics for the Win

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    I have always been a fan of Cannon and its optics and I love tech toys. This combines them both into a Range Finder with laser as well as a camera and video capture. I have only just started my golf journey so getting the most out of this may take some time for my game to improve to get full use. However the range finder has been helpful in the driving range, helping me understand my clubs and distances. That has been a boon as I'm just trying to hit the ball and I'm sure once I get out into the greens it will help me understand my clubs as I start. ***Setup*** Setup is easy, however it does not come with a USB-C cable to charge it. However since most phones have been using this cable for a while as well as other devices you should have one. However if you don't make sure you buy one to charge. ***USE**** For one thing this device is light, Cannon says it weighs 150g, and sure feels like it. Easy to carry with you and the nice thing it has Camera and video recording for what you need. Added benift to this, is if you our your partner likes hikes/bird watching this is a perfect thing to carry as you have a monocular that you can use to take bird pictures and other things. Overall I love this little device and am having fun with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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