Introducing the PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder from Canon. Able to quickly measure distance and slope to the pin, you’ll now have the tools you need right in the palm of your hand t...
Introducing the PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder from Canon. Able to quickly measure distance and slope to the pin, you’ll now have the tools you need right in the palm of your hand to improve your game. The PowerShot GOLF is small, lightweight and water resistant, making it perfect to easily carry around the course, even in a little sprinkle. Plus, you can take photos and record video to review after the game to keep learning and improving even off the course.
MSRP: $479.99
Item Code: 6254C001
Learn more about the features of the PowerShot GOLF.
Equipped with Optical Image Stabilization, PowerShot GOLF quickly and clearly helps you lock in on the flag by removing slight hand movements.
Knowing the distance to the flag is crucial to hitting your next shot, but it’s not all the information you need. If the hole location is higher or lower than your ball location, you will need to adjust how hard to hit the ball to go the right distance. That is where Slope Correction comes into play. Slope Correction takes elevation to the green into account and provides you with the distance you need to hit your ball to get to the flag.
You can turn the Slope Correction on or off during play through the user menu. Turning this feature on will measure your distance and factor in the slope to help you choose the best club for your next shot. While playing in tournaments where slope calculation is prohibited, simply turn the Slope Correction function off and a blue LED light near the front of the rangefinder will illuminate to show that Slope Correction is off.
Most optical rangefinders have only one magnification, but that isn’t always enough power to find the flag. PowerShot GOLF features an electronic viewfinder that has a standard view (6x) and zoomed view (12x) to get you even closer to see the flag and lock onto it.
PowerShot GOLF has a measurement range of 7 - 800 yards, with an accuracy of +/- 2 yards at maximum distance. PowerShot GOLF also has a flag pin lock function that vibrates the rangefinder when it locks onto the flag.
Unlike other rangefinders, PowerShot GOLF also has a photo and video camera built in! Use the camera to record your measurements or turn the laser off and start capturing the moment. Whether it’s an unexpected event on the course, or you want to record your swing to look at later, PowerShot GOLF is ready to go.
To get accurate, real-world measurements, you need optics and a laser, and that can take space. Canon has created an extremely compact digital laser rangefinder measuring just 1.2” x 2.3” x 3.6” and weighing just 150g. Small and light enough to throw in your pocket or use with the included belt case.
We know a little rain is no deterrent to a golfer, so we made sure it’s not an issue for the PowerShot GOLF too. Get out there when you can, not just when it’s nice!
See complete specifications for the PowerShot GOLF
Type of Device | Monocular Camera-equipped Telescopic Laser Rangefinder |
Laser Classification | FDA 21 CFR Part 1040.10: Class I Laser Product |
Measurement Range | Approximately 7.0 – 800 yds (6.4 – 732 m) (Range may be limited by object measured or environment) |
Measurement Accuracy | Less than 100 yds (91 m) – +/- 1.0 yd. (0.91 m) 100 yds. (91 m) or more – +/- 2.0 yd. (1.83 m) (Straight-line measurement, based on Canon testing standards) |
Distance Display Increment | 0.5 yds (0.5 m) |
Measurement Speed | Approx. 0.8 Sec. |
Measurement Methods / Modes |
(with [SLOPE] set to [ON]: Horizontal distance +/- difference in elevation) (with [SLOPE] set to [Off]: Playback function and image delete function are restricted) |
Slope Sensor | Built-in |
Continuous Rangefinding | Available (Holding down the measure button halfway fires the laser for approx. 8 sec. after which flagpole-locking detects the target of measurement) |
Still Photo / Movie Recording | Available (Selecting [Ranging+Photo] from the [Mode] menu enables still/video recording with rangefinder results superimposed over the image) |
Type | 1/3-inch CMOS Sensor |
Pixels | EFFECTIVE: Up to approx. 11 megapixels TOTAL: approx 13.5 megapixels |
Aspect Ratio | 4:3 (Horizontal: Vertical) |
Focal Length | 51.0mm (equivalent to approx. 410mm (35mm equivalent)) |
Shooting Range | Approx. 4.4 yd (approx. 4 m) to infinity |
Digital Zoom | Enables approx. 2X magnification |
Telephoto Magnification | When equivalent to approx. 410mm – 6X When equivalent to approx. 820mm – 12X (using digital zoom) |
F-Number | f/3.9 (no aperture control) |
Type | Lens Shift System - 2-axis correction (pitch/yaw) (Stabilization cannot be deactivated.) |
Movie Digital IS | Not Available |
Compatible Media | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC memory cards * UHS-I Compatible |
Error Warnings | Displayed in the viewfinder |
Card formatting | Normal (Logical) Formatting (low-level formatting not available) |
No Card Warning | Available |
Shutter Release Without Card | Not Supported |
Image Recording Format | Compliant with Design rule for Camera File System 2.0 and Exif 2.31 (Time difference information supported) |
Folder Setting | Folders Created Automatically (selection of folders on cards not available) |
File Name Settings | Not supported |
File Number | Auto Reset (when cards are replaced, the numbering is reset to start from 0001. If the new card already contains images the existing numbering is continued) |
Format | Container Format: MP4 Video: H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC Audio: MPEG-4 AAC -LC (Stereo) |
Quality | Full HD 1920x1080 (Movie recording size not adjustable) (Lower image quality when recording at equivelant of approx. 820mm due to digital zoom). |
Frame Rate | When set to NTSC: 30 fps / 24 fps When set to PAL: 25.00 fps |
Maximum Recording Time per Movie | 59 Seconds |
Total recording Time Available | 8 GB: Max 33 min. 32 GB: Max 132 min. 128 GB: Max 530 min. |
Maximum File Size | microSD FAT12/16: Max 2 GB microSDHC FAT32: Max 4 GB microSDXC exFAT: Unlimited |
Card Performance Requirements | SD Speed Class 6 or Higher |
Video System | NTSC/PAL |
Recording Microphone | Built-in Stereo Microphones (No external microphone IN terminal provided). |
White Balance | Auto |
Type | OLED Color Electronic Viewfinder |
Size | 0.39 Inch |
Dot Count | Width: 1024 Dots Height: 768 Dots Total: Approx. 2,360,000 Dots |
Coverage | Approx. 100% (With eyepoint of approx. 20 mm) |
Brightness Adjustment | Not supported |
Electronic Viewfinder Refresh Rate | 59.954 fps |
Focusing Method | Contrast Detection |
Continuous AF | Enable / Disable (AF is active during movie recording under all settings.) |
Eye Detection | Not supported |
AF Point Display | Shown in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway |
Focus Confirmation (show in viewfinder) | Green Frame: In Focus Red Frame: Out of Focus |
Shooting Mode | Autoexposure Shooting (Shooting mode selection not available) |
Metering Mode | Center-weighted average metering (Metering mode cannot be changed) |
ISO Speed | Still and Movie recording: Controlled automatically (ISO 100-3200) |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments |
Exposure Compensation Factors | Shutter Speed, ISO Speed |
Type (for still and movie recording) | Electronic Shutter, using the image sensor |
Shutter Speed | Controlled Automatically (1/8000 to 1/30 Sec.) |
Drive Mode | Single Shooting |
Self-Timer | Not Provided |
Playback Methods | In Electronic Viewfinder On a computer or Smartphone |
Movie Playback | Play Skip backward (approx. 4 sec.) Previous frame Next Frame Skip Forward (approx. 4 sec.) |
Erase Images | Select and erase images/all images on card |
Indicator Lamp | Green Lit/Blinking: Accessing Card Orange Lit: Charging in Progress Orange Off: Charging Completed |
Slope Function Lamp (Blue) | Blinking: Straight-line distance Off: Straight-line distance / Slope-adjusted distance |
Display Device | Shown in the electronic viewfinder |
Description | Rangefinding Shooting Playback Function Settings |
Display languages | English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Russian, Turkish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional |
Firmware Updates | Available |
Terminal Type | USB Type-C |
Transmission | Equivalent to Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) |
Applications | For charging the built-in battery and powering the rangefinder (Recognized as a USB device when connected to computers; images on the rangefinder memory) |
Wi-Fi Connectivity | Not Provided |
Bluetooth Connectivity | Not Provided |
Time Zone Settings | Honolulu, Anchorage, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, New York, Caracas, New Foundland, São Paulo, Fernando de Noronha, Azores, London, Paris, Cairo, Moscow, Tehran, Dubai, Kabul, Karachi, Delhi, Kathmandu, Dacca, Yangon, Bangkok, Beijing/Singapore, Tokyo/Seoul, Adelaide, Sydney, Solomon Islands, Wellington, Chatham Islands, Samoa |
Time Difference Setting | Available (in 15-minute Increments) |
Daylight saving time | Available |
Date / Time back-up Battery | Same as battery that powers the rangefinder |
Battery | Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery |
Rated voltage / Capacity | 3.7 V, 1000 mAH |
Recharge Cycles | Approx. 300 charging/usage cycles |
USB Power Source | 5 V 0.5 A or more (5 V 1 A or more recommended) |
Charging over USB | Supported |
Power over USB | Supported |
USB Charging Time | Approx. 2 hr. 30 min. (The charging time required and the amount charged vary depending on ambient temperature and remaining capacity). |
Number of Still Photos that can be taken | Approx. 200 shots (With a new, fully charged battery at room temperature (73ºF)) |
Time Available for Movie Recording | Approx. 1 hr. 10 min. (With a new, fully charged battery at room temperature (73ºF)) |
Time Available for Image Display | Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. (With a new, fully charged battery at room temperature (73ºF)) |
Battery Check | Battery level automatically checked and indicated in a 4-level display when the unit is powered on. |
Power Saving Function | Auto Power off: 5 sec. / 10 sec. / 15 sec. Viewfinder off: 1 min. / 3 min. |
Body Material | Polycarbonate and Stainless Steel |
Exterior Color | Black |
Water Resistance | Equivalent to IPX4 (Not dustproof) |
Dimensions (W) x (H) x (D) | Approx. 1.2 x 2.3 x 3.6 in. (31.0 x 58.9 x 91.2 mm) |
Weight (including memory card) | Approx. 5.3 oz (151 g) |
Usable Temperature | 32-104ºF (0-40ºC) |
Usable Humidity | 10-90% |