Perfectly Suited for Forestry or Birding Research
Nikon Rangefinders
Whether you're conducting a forestry survey or researching owl habitat, knowing the right distance is essential. Known industry-wide for superior optical technologies and cutting-edge design capabilities, Nikon takes pride in delivering innovative, high-quality Laser Rangefinders, like the Forestry 550 to help you in your chosen pursuit.
Nikon offers a full line of passion-specific laser rangefinders designed for serious birders and outdoorsmen. An accurate, easy-to-use rangefinder that delivers extremely fast, precise distance measurements is an indispensable part of any serious birder’s kit. Nikon’s complete line of laser rangefinders, including The Nikon Forestry 550, a laser rangefinder with angle compensation technology is optimized for forestry and birding use. Ever since the release of the first model in 1999, Nikon laser rangefinders have been well received by a wide variety of users. Designed mainly for forestry use, the Forestry 550 has been developed to meet demand for angle compensated distance measurement. The built-in inclinometer provides easy readings of a tree—height, vertical separation (the difference in height between two targets), horizontal distance and angle in addition to actual distance. Measurement results are displayed on both internal and external LCD panels. In addition, many birding experts use the Nikon Forestry 550 rangefinder to chart or plot nesting territories, birding habitat and range nests in distant trees.