Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’m a casual golfer who’s never owned a rangefinder before. I found this Canon rangefinder to be pretty easy to use, small size, with great quality optics. It also has the ability to take pictures. And while I won’t be using this to take family portraits, the camera quality was pretty decent - with adequate lighting. Inside the box you’ll find the rangefinder and a case. There’s also an instruction manual that like most Canon products, is of little help (IMO). But luckily, rangefinders are relatively simple to use, so there’s not much of a learning curve other than just using it. It charges via USB-C which is accessible under a flap that also has space for a microSD card. This is obviously for storage of photos. I’m not certain how many golfers will want to take a picture at the course with this, primarily because there’s no screen to view your photos on site. But the feature is there. And I’m sure in some circumstances, you might be able to make use of it. While not necessary for its intended purpose, I guess I’d say it’s nice to have. I should also add that it records videos as well. It’s smartly designed and looks like most rangefinders I’ve seen, so no complaints there. While I appreciate its compact size, I wouldn’t have been opposed to it being a tad bit larger given my hand size. But I had no issues handling it. On the side is a conspicuous switch to turn on and off the laser - I’m assuming if you just wanted to view and/or take photos without the distraction of the distances in your picture. On the top is the Menu button, Power On/Photo button, and on the back, underneath the viewfinder you’ll find a Zoom button and red recording button (for videos). It has approximately 700-800 yard range with digital magnification. Obviously it uses a laser to measure distance. It also has a built-in slope compensation to account for distances based on the elevation of the course. It has 2-axis image stabilization which works pretty well. You’ll notice the stabilization as it helps minimize micro movements and steady the image. It also has a flagpole lock function; you’ll hear it beep when it locks on the flag pole and you’ll see a flagpole icon appear in the viewfinder when it locks in. The electronic viewfinder is extremely clear in daylight. On a sunny day at the golf course it looks crystal clear. But in low light settings, the image gets extremely fuzzy. But this isn’t much of an issue given its purpose of measuring distances. It still works well measuring distances in low light situations where the image in the viewfinder gets fuzzy. The menu system is a bit clunky, only because of the lack of buttons. The menu is designed like any other Canon camera if you’re familiar with it. But you use the record and zoom button in the back to navigate between the options. Luckily, other than adjusting the date and time during the initial setup, maybe looking at a photo through the viewfinder you won’t want to or need to access the menus. There’s some basic recording settings you could change, format the SD card, reset settings, etc. But again, I wouldn’t think most people would access the menus much. It’s tough to say how accurate the rangefinder is, without having something to compare to. But anecdotally, I found it to be pretty spot on based on the information available at the golf course where I used it. In terms of ease of use, it’s pretty straight forward, although at times it would lock onto the flagpole and give me bizarre distances. It locks onto the flagpole most of the time, but if you don’t have the reticle at the base of the pin at the hole, I found it to give me incorrect readings. Some of it was user error as I got accustomed to using it. I couldn’t see a formal power on and off button. It seems to go in what I would describe as a “rest” mode. You simply hit the power button and it turns on and it simply goes to sleep a few minutes after use. I couldn’t get a sense of the battery life as I’ve only played golf with it once, but I’ve had it for a little while now and played around with it and the battery life is at full power. I would imagine it would last a while and so long as you don’t go a year in between uses without charging it, it shouldn’t die on you. The slope feature was a big benefit. The display will give you the direct distance and beneath it, the distance in yellow to signal the true distance when accounting for elevation. Again, anecdotally I found it to be pretty accurate. The biggest issue with the rangefinder is the price. It’s pretty expensive for its limited use case, but if you’re in the market for one, I would definitely recommend it based on its accuracy, ease of use, and the slope compensation. The fact that it takes pictures is nice, and I do like using it as a monocular as it’s fun to use.

My experience with the rangefinder has been very positive as I had tested it on a golf course. Being a long time Canon camera user, I can see that the rangefinder embodies the design philosophy of Canon’s Powershot cameras: compact, powerful and easy to use. There’s a lot of Canon’s techs being employed in this well-built golf rangefinder. The product is so compact that it is way smaller than some of the popular brands of rangefinder on the market. The rangefinder employs OLED screen so image quality is good for this kind of product. Image is clear and the resolution is detailed enough even during harsh lighting conditions on the golf course. The rangefinder is designed to measure range at 7-800 yards with an accuracy of about 2 yards at maximum distance. It has an IPX 4 water resistant rating so it’s field ready even when little rain starts to pour. It has built-in battery and a micro-SD memory card slot to store images and videos. There’s a USB-C port for charging the battery. The stars of the show are actually the optical image stabilization, and the 12 times zoom. Target acquisition is much easier because the 12 times zoom helped a lot and it amplifies confidence on the accuracy. The optical image stabilization works well, though that you still need to have steady hands to hold the rangefinder. There’s a diopter adjustment on the eye piece, however, it’s not effective for those with high myopic prescriptions. The rangefinder is still comfortable to use even when golfing with prescription glasses or sunglasses. The proximity sensor ensures that the rangefinder is automatically turned off when not being used. Distance and slope information appear in an instant at the press of a button. Both information can be shown in either yard or meter. A short vibration and the flag symbol appear to mark successful target acquisition. The laser feature can be turned off by a physical switch. It does take a second or two to turn on the screen after pressing the power on/ photo button. With the picture and video recording capabilities, this compact rangefinder opens for other use cases, as well. It is pretty much a mini monocular that you can carry around when going to a concert, do outdoor activities, etc. The 12 times magnification is better than it would be in a compact binocular. While the rangefinder can record video in MP4 format and it has a stereo microphone to record the audio, it is only able to record at Full HD resolution. Effective still image resolution is also only at 11 megapixels. They’re fun for snapping pictures and recording something at 12 times zoom, but the quality is unremarkable when you compare it with the latest high-end smartphones. Also, the rangefinder comes with a pouch that has a belt loop. It doesn’t have magnet to attach it to the golf cart. The best way to carry it on the golf course is by using the pouch and loop it with your belt and I can understand if some people don’t like it that way. If magnet is your way, you can get a magnetic strip to attach it on the side of the rangefinder. Overall, this is a great rangefinder that suits my golfing needs really well. Like: Optical stabilization and 12 times zoom work well Fast target acquisition OLED image quality Compact and easy to carry around in a pouch Not just for golfing Don’t like: No magnetic attachment

The Canon Powershot Golf rangefinder comes in a nice small package. The unit itself is very small at just over 3 inches in length. In the package you have the rangefinder, a case and a Quick Start guide. You may want to download the Advanced User Guide from the canon website. I did. I received a MicroSD card with my shipment to help me test the features. I am not sure if one comes in a retail package. The unit supports MicroSD / MicroSDHC / MicroSDXC memory cards that are UHS-1 compatible. If you do not have one, I recommend you get one to use all the features of this rangefinder. You do not need one if you do not want to take pictures and video. The unit needed charging when I received it. You will need a USB-C cable and AC/DC plug as these did not come with it. I have many of these so it was not a big deal. It may be a big deal for you if you do not have these. Once charged up, I turned it on. The first thing you need to do is set the date and time. You do not need to do anything else. It is ready to use. Here are some notes on the options in the Range menu: Mode: The default is Range + Photo. I changed this to RANGE as I found I took many pictures by accident. If you long press the Power button, it will take a picture. It is easy to delete these pictures. Slope: The default is ON. Some tournaments do not allow the use of SLOPE and you would turn it OFF here. I was very impressed by the small unit and ease of use. The rangefinder will fit in your pocket. I have used other rangefinders where you need to be extremely still to lock on the flag. The Powershot Golf has great stabilization and locking onto the flag is very easy. The reading of the range with slope and no slope is very easy to see and accurate. There is a ZOOM button to magnify the image 6x or 12x if the target is far away. This is very helpful. The image through the viewfinder is crystal clear. I had others comment on how clear the view was. You can adjust the focus of the viewfinder. There is a Laser On/Off lever on the side of the rangefinder. The rangefinder vibrates when you lock on the pin. You also will see a flag icon in the viewfinder. Pros: Small Light Easy to use Accurate Battery life. I have used this unit for two rounds of golf. There is still a half charge left. Vibrates when the pin is locked. Option for pictures and video with SD card. Slope On or Off. A light is displayed on the side near the laser switch if the Slope is Off. Cons: No magnetic mount. There is the ability to attach it to your belt. No USB-C cable or AC/DC plug. On the pricier side but in line with other full featured rangefinders. In summary the Canon Powershot rangefinder is an amazing unit. It is very small and accurate. With the added option of pictures and video, I see great value for your money. I rate the Canon Powershot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder 5 out of 5 stars. I truly enjoy using this rangefinder. I believe you will also.

As a previous GPS rangefinder user, i decided to give this Canon - PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder a shot to get better accuracy of the distance of my shots. With the GPS version you usually get 3 distances to the front, middle and back of the green. You have to guess where the flag is, and when your still 200 yards out, even if you can see the color of the flag you don't know exactly where it is. With the Canon - PowerShot all the guesswork is taken out. Point the viewfinder at the flag, center the flag in the crosshairs, and the digital laser will not only give you exact distance to the flag but will take into consideration the slope of the shot. So if you are 150 yards out but the green sits 40 feet higher than the fairway, the viewfinder will give you the real distance and the distance you will need to hit the ball with the slope included into the measurement. That is awesome and very accurate. In the example of 150 yards out, that would mean I would pull out 7 iron if it was a flat shot. But when the viewfinder told me the shot to the flag with the slope was 165 yards,I grabbed a 6 iron and knocked it to about 8 feet of the pin. The Canon - PowerShot GOLF is a game changer. Golf is hard enough, but when you can get such accurate readings as this you will be able to take a few strokes off per round. Using the Canon - PowerShot is very simple. At set up just charge it and insert the SD card. When you are at the course switch the laser on. When you get to where you need a distance, just simply push the power button to turn on then the press lightly again to get a lock on the flag. There you will see the real distance and distance with the slope included. It's that simple. There is also a zoom button to get a close up view of the green before your shot. The Canon - PowerShot GOLF Rangefinder is very small. I was able to put it in my pocket until I needed it and it was not a bother. It's about half the length of my cell phone but double the thickness and not very heavy at all at about 5 ounces. It does come with a case you can put on your belt but I'm just not one of those guys who attaches carry cases to my belt. You will need your own USB-c to charge it as it doesn't include one. This rangefinder does double as a camera and video recorder. This came in handy as I had my golf buddy take a video of a few of my shots to see if my form was correct. It's also nice to have a camera that fits in the palm of your hand to take some quick shots of all the golf course fun. My only issue is that I haven't owned a computer that has an SD card reader in about 10 years. If I want to get the pictures off the SD card and onto my computer I will have to buy an external card reader. For now I look at the pics and video on the playback feature in the unit. In my opinion it's a little pricey but well worth the money.

Most golfers I know tend to prefer range finders over GPS as ranger finders give that edge of complete accuracy and they are very easy to use. The new Canon Powershot Golf Rangefinder takes that to a while new level and immediately becomes the top pick in my mind to get! PROS: - When you open this up, outside of admiring the nice case, I was taken back by how small this is. Just a really nice size yet a great design with a stylish look. Makes it very easy to travel with and carry on the course! - There is a small insert for an SD card as well as a USB-C cable which is both great to have! I am glad they were forward thinking with the USB C. - The SD Card slot is there for a cool reason, it has a photo / video camera built into it! A really super cool feature to have as you can use it to capture your golf experience or views of the course to share later on. It's been something I have used a lot more than I expected as it's nice to have an all in one device that captures it all. - Of course the bread and butter of this is the range finder, and this is super accurate! It actually comes with a digital zoom built in so you can zoom in on your target before getting the range. On top of that, when it finds the flag / pin, it will actually vibrate to let you know it's locked in! - It is also IPX4 water resistant which is great for use in the rain when out golfing in some different types of weather. CONS: - It does not come with a charger. On one hand, I do not need another USB-C cable so it's fine. But on the other hand, feels weird that it does not come with a charging cable. BOTTOM LINE: - The Canon PowerShot Rangefinder is loaded with so many features, you will really enjoy using this! it has a super accurate range finder, build in features like zoom and vibrate for pin, can take photos and videos with the SD card slot, and is so lightweight and compact you will be shocked it can do all that. This is a do it all range finder and the new go to choice for a lot of golfers!

SIZE/QUALITY 10/10: The first thing I noticed about this is how small and compact it is. Probably being around 25 – 50% smaller than others I’ve tried. It has a little tiny sleeve it fits into with a velcro strap to put on your belt, but no magnet. I’ve got an average large adult male hand, and it engulfs most of it. At first trying to get the correct grip to press all the settings was difficult due to the small size. But that resolved quickly with some use. Making it very comfortable, and perhaps more importantly steady to hold due to that grip. Overall build quality is great. Plastic build. But no creaking. Everything including the buttons feels solid. RECORDING FEATURE 7/10: A unique feature is this comes with a microSD card (that I don’t think is included?) which allows you to take pictures and video on the golf course. Which is an interesting choice… and makes me wonder if they added this feature to make it more expensive, or because it already had the features and they thought why not? If it is the latter sign me up, if not I would prefer to not see that in the next iteration and save some money. As it isn’t a feature that I’m interested in on the golf course. But holds a lot more value if you were to go to a concert, nature walk, hiking, etc in which case may be an excellent addition. PERFORMANCE 8/10: As most notably this has optical image stabilization and 12x zoom (6x stock, with 2x digital zoom, for a total of 12x). From memory, and perhaps incorrect, I think the average tends to be 4x. The piece you look into is not a lens, but instead an OLED screen. Which is crisp. Turning it on takes about a second or two, then it will be dark and get very bright and crisp when it is done calculating. But in lower lighting scenarios (which you shouldn’t be running into except for maybe dusk) you can see the pixelization that occurs from the sensor not getting enough light. If you know cameras then you’ll understand what I mean. If not, it isn’t a big deal. Like other upper end range finders it shows actual distance and slope adjusted distance. Time it takes for that is very quick. Short vibration when you lock onto a target. Can turn on/off laser feature by flicking the switch on the left side (which feels great). In case you are doing a tournament (or don’t want it), and with the switch being on the outside, the officials would be able to see it being switched off. The accuracy seems good. Matches up with my clubs, the markings on the ground, and others in the groups range finders. Improving my score as it makes my shots a lot more accurate from a distance perspective. FEATURES 7/10: It has an IPX4 rating. Does not have magnets so you can’t attach it to the side of the golf cart. But again, with the small compact size it easily fits in a pocket, cup holder, or belt. Built-in USB-C rechargeable battery (but doesn’t come with a USB-C cord to charge, another interesting choice). It does have a proximity sensor turning off the rangefinder after 5ish seconds when not used. Helping with battery life. As there is no manual off button that I’m aware of. I was able to get through about 36 holes with 50% battery left. SETTINGS 3/10: Settings are pretty standard and run of the mill. You can select 1080p, 30 fps, or 24 fps. Navigating through the four physical buttons. Which takes a little getting used to. If you’ve used a Canon camera before menu is similar to those. Overall, very nice range finder with a lot to like. But seems very expensive for what you get. Which is why I removed a star. If I could do a half star I would for that.

Hoping to find a way to improve my game, I came across Canon’s first rangefinder for golfers. I was intrigued based on Canon long history of outstanding cameras and video equipment. I was not disappointed, the PowerShot GOLF is a small lightweight rangefinder packed with game improvement features. Although it doesn’t have a magnet, I feel the compact size allows you to carry it in your pocket without much distraction. The image stabilization is amazing and has the scope correction feature for precise accurate readings. Coming from a legacy camera maker, the images through the lens were crystal clear and the digital zoom is more than you need. One feature that I found interesting was the ability to take pictures and videos, which is probably the reason it’s not magnetic. Not sure if this is useful for golfers but kind of cool if you need to take a quick picture or video if your phone is not conveniently close. Overall, this is an impressive rangefinder with a premium price but you will be rewarded with a quality rangefinder with all the features that come with rangefinders in the high end ( ie Bushnell ). Aside from the premium price, no charging cable included. Really ?!?!? Otherwise very nice product.

When attempting to improve my golf shots on the course with a rangefinder there are two absolutes I look for, Clarity and how fast the rangefinder can Lock onto a Range Solution. Golf may appear to be a calm leisurely sport pursuit, which most of the time is true. Then there are the moments when the course plays slowly with carts and players sitting closely behind waiting. And there are the days when your shots have a mind of their own, and you press on gathering your thoughts and looking for “the shot”. When it is grind-time you want a rangefinder that locks on simply and quickly, and the view must be clear. No time for fumbling with switches and buttons, that just does not play when your thoughts are what club you want from the bag. That is when the Canon - PowerShot GOLF Digital Laser Rangefinder Shines! The Canon PowerShot Golf’s Stabilizer and Electronic View Finder provide spot on yardage accuracy to the pin that you can rely upon, quickly reliably. Clarity of the pin view is sharp with excellent color, just what you would expect from Canon! The image can be brought closer with the 6x optical zoom and further enhanced with 12x digital zoom. The fun side is taking pictures and videos on the course, and those can be fun moments around the course and in the clubhouse. Great for the amazing moments of lost balls or the Hole-in-One. Ideal for videoing a swing as well, when trying to work out your swing. Pictures and videos come out great, high resolution and motion. Pros: - Excellent stabilization for a steady view – beats my recent device hands down - Electronic View Finder – true colors - Slope correction - Build quality, design, materials are First-rate - Xtra nice storage bag with strongest Velcro strap I’ve seen closes with magnet - nice - Good Price Point - Waterproof - Highly Accurate Yardages - Smooth Operation - Fits nicely into hand - Superb Manual – covers all aspects of the device and usage – like that - Menus – clear easy management - 9” durable USB-C cable Small for on course storage and quick clubhouse charging Cons: - No charger - No strap for carrying rangefinder – tho there is a Strap-mount Having been on the courses and ranges for decades, HS Team Coach and raised a son on the golf course have a bit of a feel for the game. We have worked on and trained others on the course and ranges on growth, improving one’s game and maintaining that game. During that time, we have had the opportunity to use different devices for shot accuracy and I can tell the Canon’s newest entry into the rangefinder market is a brilliant rangefinder that I am sure will last years and line you up for that One Shot – The Hole in One!

This Canon PowerShot GOLF Laser Rangefinder with Camera is an incredible tool to have on the golf course. What is in the box? You get the Canon PowerShot GOLF Laser Rangefinder with Camera, Case with belt clip, instructions. What you will need. USB-C charging cable, microSD memory card Setup: Setup was quite easy, as all I had to do was insert a memory card and charge the device. I did have to learn how to use it, which took more time than the actual setup. The size was smaller and lighter than my old rangefinder, which I loved. It made it much more feasible to use the carrying case on my belt during a round of golf versus most other rangefinders that are heavier, bulkier, and much larger. The field of view was incredibly clear, and the auto-focus feature produced a very sharp image so that I could distinguish between objects when shooting a distance. I loved the graphic displays in the rangefinder mode that differentiated between actual distance and slope adjusted distance. I had never used a rangefinder with the slope adjustment before and found this to be extremely helpful. The standard level of magnification was much greater than my prior rangefinder, which was great for target “acquisition,” and the Zoom feature was a nice bonus for shooting extra-long distances. The photo and movie features were new, and the same clarity, magnification, and zoom characteristics made this a real “value add” to the device. In both rangefinder and photo mode, it was easy and straightforward to operate. I evaluated the range finding accuracy against both my old rangefinder as well as models newer than mine that my playing partners were using, and the results were consistent. The included instruction manual has a small font and is hard to read, but a solution to that is to go online to Canon’s website, where you can download the manual in a larger font size. Summary: Overall, the device is excellent.

Canon Power Shot Range Finder that take photos and video what a combo. This is powerful with the zoom in feature that i don't have on my other range finder. This is going to help you for sure know if the flag is in the front middle or back of the green. When turning this on it acts like a camera you can feel the unit yurn on and the lens open up. The color view is bright and clear it's like looking into a video screen. This also has slope witch is a great feature to have on a range finder the unit will show you the distance within 1 to 2 yards that close. I really like the ability to take a photowhen on a golf couse. I do that now with my phone and alwasy post them. Now that's one less thing i have to do. This is rechargeable and you will need a miro SD card so you can store the photos. This is small very small smallest one that i have tried. It will take sometime to get use to holding it and keeping it steady. This is very lightweight I like that it will fit in my pocket and doesn't take a lot of room in my golf bag. You have the option to turn the laser off and on you can view your photo after you take it to see if you want to keep it. Overall this is a great tool to have when on the course Very small and lightweight Has slope Can take Photos and videos Rechargeable I wish that they just could have made it bluetooth so you can have the photos on your phone instead of on an SD card. But maybe the next model will have that because i know cameras can do it.

I requested the Canon-PowerShot GOLF digital laser rangefinder in black because my extended household has a golfer that is very interested in improving his game. As he would state, he golfs a medium amount of time and does have a membership at a local club. So, he was very excited to try out this rangefinder. The box came with the Canon rangefinder, a meager set of instructions, and a warranty page. There was a SD card taped to the box, but if one were buying this out in the store, I am thinking that the buyer would have to provide that and just as importantly, the buyer would have to either have or buy a suitable charger for this piece of equipment because one is not provided by Canon. and in my opinion should have been considering the price. That was a serious cause of marking down the rating, almost everything that needs charging comes with its own charger these days. The rangefinder is charged with a USB-C The instructions are about 2" by 2" in size that explain the functions of the buttons with the same information repeated in several other languages other than English, but there is a QR code that you can scan to get more in-depth online instructions if need be. I do like and find it interesting that since there is a SD card, there is an option to take photos and videos, with an okay zoom feature, that give the golfer the ability to analyze one's shots. This can then be uploaded to a computer, tablet, etc. so that one can then watch pics of their swing. This rangefinder reaches out to 925 yards and can calculate a slope yardage as well. Again, the use of the SD card is a nice difference from other rangefinders in the market that mostly have the infrared laser that bounces back to let you know the distance for one's shot.

The Canon Power Shot GOLF rangefinder with camera has some nice features. The top one being its size and weight. It is very comfortable in your hand and is easily forgotten when wearing it in the belt case, so it doesn’t interfere with your swing. However, including a wrist strap would have been appreciated given that the device is made with a space for one. It was easy to figure out most of the rangefinder’s functions once you got a good handle on the placement of the buttons. The photos and videos are of an outstanding quality for such a small device, but I expected nothing less from Canon here. I like that the slope and yardage can be recorded and stamped on the photo when it’s taken. And the measurements were impressively accurate. This rangefinder would be really great if the battery life wasn’t lacking. To make it 18 holes with the PowerShot Golf a charger pack would be necessary. When using the device at the seventh hole, the battery life was already down to less than 50%. Another downer is that it doesn’t come with any type of charging cable. If Canon can figure out a way to give the rangefinder a much-improved battery life, it could easily be a 5-star product.

The Canon PowerShot GOLF is Canon’s very first laser range finder. It is jam packed with features normally found in a range finder, and is still a Canon camera at heart. I think that is why I found this golf range finder so appealing. To talk about specs, the range finder is loaded with some very cool features, and if you’re versed with Canon cameras, the feeling will be very familiar. First, it features image stabilization for locking down on range measurements at farther distances. And you’ll need that stabilization with 6x and 12x digital zoom. When measuring down range, slope correction will provide a better trajectory distance relative to your pointing angle. All this, with the accuracy of +/- 2 yards and a range between 7-800 yards!! Actually using the GOLF is very easy. First, there is no on/off button. When you press the measure button completely (shutter), then the unit will turn on and you’ll be able to see through the viewfinder the digital zoom of what you’re capturing. Pressing this button down halfway will activate the image stabilization and slope distance/linear distance measurements. There are two methods for distance capture: single and continuous. If you press the unit halfway and release, you’ll get a single measurement from the laser; if you press and hold halfway, you’ll get a continuous measurement. It’s essentially single focus vs continuous focus with measurements. When a flagpole is spotted, the unit will lock onto it and display a flagpole symbol indicating its measurement priority to the flagpole in view. When not using GOLF as a range finder, it defaults to a 6x/12x zoom camera with 30fps video recording. It’s actually very, very surprising how well this works as a point and shoot. I find this incredibly versatile when it comes to capturing those moments from afar, whether it be at a sporting event, a concert or even getting a photo of friends and family. I was able to take some very, very impressive photos from GOLF and I’m not surprised; it is a Canon after all. All you’ll need to do is switch the laser ranger finder to off and you’ll be in a camera-only mode. Captured photos and recordings will be stored in a microSD card that will need to be inserted into the range finder. The Canon GOLF is sized to fit in the palm of your hand for single handed use, and two hands if you need that extra stability. I found myself using two hands to keep the finder steady. If held in your right hand, your index finger would activate the measure button, and your thumb will either change zoom, record or toggle the laser on/off. When not in use, it’s small enough to fit in your pocket and you never have to turn it off as it will power down on its own. Charging is done via USBC. I truly appreciate Canon’s implementation of a golf range finder, giving it dual purpose. Unless you’re on the course constantly, the GOLF can be used outside of the golf course for situations where telephoto shooting is needed. I’m certainly not suggesting you buy this as a camera-first as you can achieve this simply buying a dedicated camera, but if you were in the market for a golf range finder, Canon gives you the best of both worlds.

Golf rangefinders have become a staple on the course and there are a ton of options to choose from. When a company known for having good optics found in consumer and professional cameras launched one to compete, I was intrigued. This is Canon’s first golf rangefinder product and they choose to do something unique by including the ability to record video and capture photos. These are two features I am struggling with finding ways to maximize, but I am sure they will come in handy when I least expect it. Regardless of these capabilities, there are still several reasons this is one of the better rangefinders on the market. Rechargeable batteries - Not having to worry about replacing batteries and quick charge times make this rangefinder always ready for a round. Charging usually takes less than an hour and on a full charge always got more than 2 rounds in before recharging. Image stabilization and zoom - For a rangefinder to excel it should be easy to locate the pin and provide accurate distances with slope calculations. This excelled at both! Canon designed this with multiple front facing lens to support plenty of zoom options. I found this to be as accurate or even more accurate due to how much quicker it helped me lock in on the pin. I also really like the subtle vibration when it successfully “locks” in on the pin, letting you know you can be confident in the distances and slope calculations. Like almost all rangefinders on the market if there are like objects behind the pin it can be challenging to successfully lock in on the pin. The image stabilization and zoom were the best at combating this struggle. This model also has a laser toggle for on and off if you did plan on aiming at people and capturing photos or videos. Size and weight - Compared to other rangefinders I have used this one is tiny. I like that it has a carry case but found it lacking a magnetic option to keep more available when using a cart on the course. I often just keep it next to my bluetooth speaker so I wouldn’t accidentally leave it in the cart. The IP weather rating also gives me peace of mind when the weather turns less ideal. One picky item was where the buttons are located it often required me to use two hands vs some put them in more accessible locations allowing single hand operation. The camera features also required Canon to add more buttons. Getting accustomed to using this rangefinder will vary by hand size obviously but I just trained myself to use both. Initial set up was kinda tricky with how the menu navigation goes and the button layouts, nevertheless I was up and running in less than 10 minutes and trying to measure distances out my back patio. After a few times playing around with the menu settings you get comfortable with using the zoom and video capture buttons to scroll up, down, left, and right in the menu settings. The electronic view finder is bright and will work in all weather conditions, something I was surprised to see. Highlighting one more feature that makes this unit stand out is the color viewfinder. A few surprises, there was no usb-c power cable to charge this device included in the package. I know “most” people should have one due to it being so widely adopted by other technology, but still something trivial. Additionally, the digital camera features, like photos and video capturing is only possible when you insert a micro-sd card which is something else that is not included in the packaging. Again, something trivial and cheap to purchase but including would be convenient. I would consider device distance accuracy the single biggest factor when deciding on a rangefinder for the golf course. This model has the Canon name behind it and won’t disappoint. I can see this helping my game improve by being confident in my distance and club selection. Highly recommend this to take your game to new levels.

Now I am no pro golfer nor would I ever claim to be. But this device may improve your game if you are just a novice golfer such as myself. It wont make the shots for you, but it'll make choosing he correct club a lot easier! I've never used a rangefinder for golfing before, I've always just used abbs that relied on GPS, which is good for the most part, but this device is a game changer! The unit was very easy to set up and use. It comes with a quick start guide that will get you up and running in no time! If you want to take advantage of all the features, be sure to get a MicroSD card that is UHS-1 compatible. This will allow you to take pictures and videos, which is nice to review after the golf outing! A downfall is that this device does NOT come with a charging cable. Not a huge problem for it uses USB-C to charge, which most households have, but it is a little inconvenient. Overall I was impressed with the quality of the unit and the overall experience with it. The SLOPE feature is great! I only play recreationally, but I've heard some tournaments will not allow you to use this feature. It can be turned off easily. The unis is very small and light weight, which is nice if you are walked! The battery life is very good as well and will last well over a long round of golf! The accuracy on the ranges are very good we well, as I tested from Marker pins from the course!

Unboxing was simple and straight forward. Just charged and inserted the included SD card. Pros: • Viewfinder: The viewfinder is clear and bright, making it easy to reach targets even in challenging lighting conditions. • Features: Beyond basic ranging, this offers slope calculation, image stabilization, and a digital zoom for enhanced accuracy. • Accuracy: I found the accuracy to be consistent within a yard or two of my playing partners on the other device. • Weight: It's compact and was easy to carry throughout the round without adding bulk to my bag. • Battery Life: I used it for an entire 18-hole round without any battery concerns. Cons: • Lack of Magnet: A built-in magnet for easy attachment to a cart would be a welcome addition. • Color Choice: The current color makes it a bit difficult to spot in a cluttered golf bag or cart cubby. • Price Point: It's relatively expensive compared to other rangefinders on the market. • Limited Photo/Video Integration: While the photo and video features are interesting, their usefulness is limited without GPS tagging or integration with golfing apps for course mapping and shot tracking. • Lack of SD Card reader: I was unable to take the images off without an SD card reader. Overall: The Canon PowerShot is a solid rangefinder. The image and video capture capabilities hold potential but fall short of any benefit since there is no app and gps integration to find out where I took that shot in the future. Hopefully this can be addressed in Gen 2. Final thoughts: If you're looking for a rangefinder with excellent optics and basic features, the Canon PowerShot is a good option. However, if you prioritize value or require advanced features like GPS and app integration, you might consider exploring alternatives.

The Canon PowerShot Golf Digital Laser Rangefinder provides a convenient and efficient way to improve your golf game. I have never been good at estimating yards to a pin and I am constantly looking around for yard markers or anything to help estimate my distance to the pin. Even when I find a yard marker, I still have to guess on how to adjust based on the slope. With this Canon rangefinder, there is no more hunting for yard markers or guessing on distance. I can now get accurate yardage to the pin, adjusted for slope, with the click of a button. This is going to speed up my play and help me to make better club choices, which should help reduce my strokes. Following are some of my observations and features of the Canon PowerShot Digital Rangefinder: - In the box, you get the rangefinder and a case, plus instructions. The instructions give you the basics of what you need to get started using the rangefinder, but there is also a QR code you can use to pull up an advanced user guide with explanations of additional features. I've found the user guide in the box was enough to explain all the buttons and main features on the device and the menu is pretty intuitive, so I haven't needed to refer to the Advanced User Guide much. - You will need a microSD memory card and a USB-C charging cord that are not included in the box. I had some of the storage cards around, and was able to format it in the rangefinder, and I have plenty of USB-C charging cords around, such as laptop cords, but I think it would've been nice if those had been included in the box. - In addition to using this device as a rangefinder, you can also use it to take snapshot pictures or videos while playing. You just turn off the Digital Laser switch and then use the focusing and zoom features for photos and videos instead. I could see where this might be fun to use with a group of friends or handy if someone in the group wants you to film their swing to look at later, for example. - The rangefinder is a small device, measuring just 1.2" x 2.3" x 3.6" and only weighs 0.33 lbs. It fits easily in the palm of your hand. The case is just big enough to slip the rangefinder into. The case has a belt loop you can use, or its also small enough I can even stick it in a pocket. - The rangefinder has Optical Image Stabilization to help lock in on the flag. It also has a digital zoom feature. The normal view is 6x zoomed and that can be increased with a click on the zoom button to 12x zoomed. Between the zoom feature and the Optical Image Stabilization, I have had no problems locking onto the flag at long distances. - I love the Slope function. The rangefinder will show you distance to the pin, but then it shows a second number to show distance with the slope factored in. It takes the guesswork out of whether to go up or down a club, based on the incline or downward slope of the hole from where you are at. If you are playing in a tournament where this function is not allowed, you can disable the Slope function and a blue LED light comes on to show Slope is turned off, so you can still use it for standard distance. I don't play in tournaments so plan to use the Slope function all the time, as it is a great feature and can make a big difference! - When trying to get distance, you push a button down halfway to get the range, but if you press and hold it this button the rangefinder will lock onto the flag and vibrate to let you know when it has locked on. It's nice for getting the correct distance to know you are locked onto the flag and not focusing on something behind it. - The rangefinder has IPX4 water resistance, so you can pull it out for a quick distance in the rain and not worry about it getting damaged. - The optics are great and very clear and the rangefinder feels very well-made and solid. I'm very pleased with my new Canon PowerShot Golf Digital Laser Rangefinder! I know if is going to speed up my play and improve my score as I'll be more likely to choose the right club every time. I highly recommend this rangefinder!

Canon has hit a hole in one with this range finder. It is compact, lightweight, full of useful features and takes pictures and video! The 12x zoom is one of my favorite features because it gives you a better view of what the layout of the green is and the pin location. It also vibrates when you lock in on the flag and shows the slope, which are both helpful. It takes a little bit of playing with this range finder to get the buttons figured out to the point where you can quickly access features without having to look. But once you get the hang of it, I think you'll find that it's pretty intuitive. Are there any downsides? Yes. It would be helpful if it had a magnet to attach it to the cart, or a strap, but that's not a dealbreaker for me. I need another charging cable like I need another hole in my head, but there isn't one included with this. However, I give Canon props for having the foresight to make it USB-C for charging, vs the micro-usb connections that a lot of similar devices still use. If you're not going to include a cable, at least make it compatible with the most common port and type of cable that most people will be carrying. Battery life is decent. In the couple of times I've used it, the first one it seemed to drain quickly. The second time it was better. The first one was probably because I was messing with it a lot and taking pics/video to really test it out, so it makes sense the battery would be down quick. The second time, I had the controls down, wasn't taking tons of pics and the battery was fine for the round. Overall, I love using this. It's so lightweight and compact and easy to use that I can overlook the lack of a magnet. Half the courses I play are walking only anyway, so the magnet wouldn't help me much. It's lightweight enough that you can use the case and wear it on your belt without even noticing it's there. Definitely recommend this!

Overall a fantastic and very pocketable range finder and "camera". We had a beautiful fall weekend last weekend and I was finally able to get out and put this to good use! This isn't my first rangefinder but what stood out to me immediately was how compact it is. I've had "pocket" rangefinders before for which the term was a literal stretch, but this one really is pocket size and packs a punch too. 6x is the default magnification per the documentation and it's quite capable, if anything it seems even a bit much for a default magnification. I have an older optical 7x rangefinder that, side by side, seems less magnified in comparison. If 6x isn't enough you can zoom-in to 12x which works but starts to show grain even in the small viewfinder, but it's nevertheless a quite useful and capable option if you want to scout ahead or pick out specific golf balls, obstacles, or other course features for photos or videos. The default exposure seemed slightly over-exposed in my experience so I backed it down to -1 and have kept it there which helped to bring out details in both the live viewer and in captured images. Two minor issues: One is that the viewfinder seems very bright for indoors, but not quite bright enough when outdoors and sunny. It was always mangeable but indoors (or in darker shaded areas, under canpoy for example) the viewfinder was bright enough to leave visual ghosting when I was done viewing, but under bright sky I was often cupping my hands around the viewfinder to block out as much light as possible so I could make out specifics. I consider this a technical tradeoff of being a screen vs purely optical. The other issue of note to me is that the "flag detection" feature seemed a bit overzealous. I'd often just be ranging trees and wildlife, something this is adept at and useful for despite not being its exact intended function, and it kept marking "flags" even though I was looking at a forested hill or a grassy field with wild turkeys that happened by. I can't say this is a problem exactly, just that it's apparent whatever logic it's using to detect flags isn't very refined. That said, when driving at a range, the distances I'd get from this matched very well with the range's posted distances which is confidence boosting for its primary purpose. All-in-all this is a capable addition to my range bag; it saves some space over my older rangefinder and adds some photo and video capabilities to boot. Videos are time-limited but do include audio and the overall image quality for both photos and videos is very usable for showing off your golfing bloops, blunders, and wonders -- and for capturing whatever else may cross your path.

I am a 4-decade Canon user and had high expectations which were mostly met, but I have a couple of nitpicks. First is the lack of a tripod/monopod mount which would make this easier to use when taking photos. On a 500-yard hole, it is difficult to steady it enough when handholding to get a solid reading and take a photo. It does have image stabilization, which helps, but I had difficulty with longer holes. Shorter distances did not pose much of a problem, but this is a startling omission that would be easy and cheap to implement. My second nitpick is that the manual is not intuitive with the instructions for the initial setup. Pressing a combination of the Zoom button and the power/photo button moves you through the menu items and saves them. I figured it out eventually, but it should not be that hard. Quality of images is just as expected, and the accuracy of it is excellent. We manually measured a known distance with a tape measure, and it gave the same measurement. The slope is helpful when determining if you need an extra club and it probably saved me three strokes last weekend. I used it for one round, and it still had over 1/2 battery remaining. It recharges with a type C USB but does not come with the wall wart - use one of your existing chargers and cord. It was packaged with a Sandisk Ultra 16GB Micro SDHC card. Don't forget to format the card when setting it up initially. It also comes with a case with a magnetic closure and a belt loop. The weather was good last weekend, and I did not get to test the IPX 4 Water resistant rating, so I will take Canon at its word. The build and materials are typical Canon quality. It is compact, lightweight, and fits the hand nicely. It has a diopter adjustment in the electronic viewfinder to make adjustments for your vision being a little off (need glasses) and it is easy to focus. I did not use the video function, but plan to do so this weekend. I anticipate it will be up to expectations. The Zoom function is effectively a doubler and is not a mechanical zoom, but even the distant shots were usable and clear enough. Do not expect L glass lens quality, because it is not, but it is good enough for the intended use. This unit sits in a somewhat crowded field, and is priced on the higher end, but it is solid Canon quality, and you get what you pay for. This meets all my needs as a compact, lightweight, and quality build with good optics. It is accurate and easy to use once you get past the initial setup. I highly recommend this unit, notwithstanding my two nitpicks which may not be important to you. A solid 4-star rating that was close to five. Buy it - you will not be disappointed.