Nikon Monarch Gold Laser 1200 Rangefinder (Black)

by Nikon

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 5 inches ; 13 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007L1V2S
• Item model number: 7481
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #16,513 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 20, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Nikon Monarch Gold Laser 1200 Rangefinder is fully waterproof and fogproof, nitrogen purged and O-ring sealed. Nikon's Tru-Target ranging system allows for precise ranging in all situations as far out as 1,200 yards. With an unmatched 1/2-yard accuracy, Nikon's original digital process makes faster, more accurate readings, and accuracy that is not effected by temperature. It also features long eye-relief for comfortable ranging.

Waterproof and Fogproof
Fogproof means the instrument has been purged of virtually all moisture, air, and gaseous water molecules while in a special chamber in an almost-perfect vacuum state. Then, the instrument is filled with nitrogen gas and sealed securely with O-rings. Waterproof instruments also have water immersion capabilities.

What's in the Box:
Rangefinder, battery, belt case and neck lanyard.

Product Description

Nikon is a precision optical company with worldwide manufacturing, research and marketing capabilities. The Nikon name is equated with extraordinary photographic performance, innovation, precision and optical quality.PRODUCT FEATURES:Waterproof/fogproof, nitrogen purged & O-ring sealed;Nikon's tru-target ranging system allows for precise ranging in all situations as far out as 1200 yards;Unmatched 1/2-yard accuracy;1200-yard effective range - non-reflective targets;Nikon's original digital process for faster, more accurate readings that is not effected by temperature;Long eye-relief for comfortable ranging;Battery-included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nikon quality - Nikon value, November 5, 2005

By	Urey W. Patrick (Maine, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Nikon Monarch Gold Laser 1200 Rangefinder (Black) (Electronics)

Initially I bought a Simmons range finder instead of the Nikon thinking it a good buy. I returned the Simmons after trying to use it three times - by the third time it would not even turn on. The Simmons display was difficult to see and the dioptic adjustment did not do much. None of the display options worked. Then it stopped working completely - would not even turn on. I returned it and ordered the Nikon.

By comparison, the Simmons appears cheaply made - the diopter adjustment is negligible and rough in feel as though it is on the verge of breaking as you turn it. The cover for the battery compartment is a plastic snap-on affair that clearly is bound to break sooner or later and provides no seal whatsoever. The buttons (power and mode) feel mushy - no positive feed-back to your finger. The display uses thin, almost pencil-line thin numbers and figures that are difficult to distinguish, and for me could not be focussed. I had to use my reading glasses to have any prayer of reading the display - awkward since I had to take them off or try to peer over them to see my range targets and get a laser shot.

On the other hand, the Nikon Monarch Gold Laser 1200 was a revelation when it arrived. What a change! It works - every time. Positive button feed-back - a great range of diopter adjustment so I don't need to involve my glasses to use the thing. An aluminum screw-in battery cover with O-ring seal that is a positive seal against water and elements. It costs $125 more -- it is worth every penny! It is reliable, precision made, has a sharp and defined display that is clear and unmistakable, and is manufactured with self evident high end materials and quality construction.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars very pleased with this product., January 15, 2007

By	Jeffrey D. Crowther (Sanford, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Nikon Monarch Gold Laser 1200 Rangefinder (Black) (Electronics)

This is my second range finder form Nikon. My first one was an 800 that I got some years ago. I would give this product 5 stars, and I probably should. But I orderded a Nikon Monarch Gold Laser 1200 Rangefinder, and I recieved a Nikon Laser 1200 S. Probably the same Rangefinder, except the 1200 S is the gray market of the Monarch Gold. (made to be marketed out sidt the US market) The rangefinder works grest and is worth a 5 star rating, but I just felt like didn't get what I ordered.

That being said I didn't send the 1200 S back, because as far as I can tell it's the same rangefinder as the Monarch Gold. It just has different writing on side. The rangefinder is so much faster than the old one I had. I am totally impressed at how fast the 1200 S reads the distance of an object. And it masures in one half yard measurments whitch totally is impressive. The old 800 rangefinder only mesured in 2 yeard measurments.

The Nikon 1200 rangefinder is small, easy to carry, easy to use, and very accurate. I use the rangefinder for archery hunting, and also for work on the farm. I'm a potato farmer using sprenkler erragation. At the begenning of the planting year, I need to find the outside edge of the sprinkler circles so I will know where to stop the potato planter. All I have to do, is aim the Nikon 1200 rangefinder at the center pivot of the sprinkler, (about one quarter mile away) push the rangefinder button, and instantly I know within one half yard where to stop the potato planter. This is a very accurate and fast way to find the edge of the field. I can't say enough good things about the Nikon 1200 Rangefinder.... Exlant produce and I would recomend it to any one needing to find distances.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nikon Laser 1200, January 25, 2007

By	Ronald J. Cooper - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Nikon Monarch Gold Laser 1200 Rangefinder (Black) (Electronics)

The product preforms as advertised, in low light I was able to range out
to 1000 yards plus and in bright light out to 800, although there were
targets I could not range at these distances for whatever reason. The
only gripe on my purchase of this product is that is the 1200S or grey
market model and not listed as such but the price was about $75 to $150 less than the Gold model...