Rangefinders

From construction sites to superhighways, there are many places where an accurate measurement of distance can be handy. Although optical rangefinders are not quite at the price/performance point where…

A laser rangefinder is an electronic device that accurately calculates the distance between the rangefinder's position and the position of some other visible object. Originally developed for the…

Bushnell's Yardage Pro 400 is a laser range-finding monocular. It blends a 5-times magnification scope with an LCD viewing screen; the device's illuminated reticle displays targeting, yard, meter and…

Construction workers and builders use laser range finders to determine the measurements of their projects and the dimensions of walls and floors. They are also used in the game of golf, as well as by…

In this age of digital camera homogeneity, it's easy to forget that cameras began with that funny manual medium called film. It's perhaps even easier to forget that some film cameras were…

There is a wide assortment of filters available for your digital or film based 35mm SLR camera. These filters vary from removing glaring light to adding star bursts on light sources or even adjusting…

As the photography world moves closer to digital domination, many professional and amateur photographers are retiring their old 35mm film cameras. Many of these reliable, functional classics will…

The SkyCaddie SG2 is a hand-held GPS system designed for navigating golf courses. The SG2 has two system reset functions. The factory reset restores the SG2's default settings. This function is common…

Franka Solida cameras are made by the Bavarian-based company, Franka Kamera Werk. The cameras feature a built-in rangefinder that allows the photographer to adjust the lenses for optimal photos. The…

Laser rangefinders are tools that incorporate a military technology and have been adapted for civilian use. Initially used as an advanced aiming system to help smart bombs and missiles pinpoint their…

Laser rangefinders are used for finding distances between two points. The accuracy and distance parameters vary depending on the product and price. Laser rangefinders are not as precise as more…

Some camera lenses have the markings on them that measure the focusing distance for a subject, and have a focusing range for the aperture. These numbers are commonly found on manual-focus lenses --…

When you work with a laser distance measure, or a rangefinder often, you may rely on exact measurements. However, not all tools are perfect, and over time it's possible that your device will gain and…

The Contax S2B is a 35mm manual film camera that was manufactured from 1994 to 2000. The Contax S2B features a bayonet mounting system in order to be compatible with Carl Zeiss lenses. The top and…

35mm cameras have existed since the early part of the 20th century. The first 35mm SLR camera, named the Sport, was introduced in Russia in 1935. Today, four basic types of 35mm cameras exist in…

The Voigtlander Bessa L was released by Japanese manufacturer Cosina in 1999. The camera was officially discontinued in May of 2003. The Bessa L is a 35mm film camera that is designed to be used…

The Capris 50-300 is a mid-range ultraviolet (UV) solid state laser wire marking system. It marks, measures, and cuts wires used in the aerospace industry. Once measured, cut and marked, the…

The Voigtlander Vitomatic was a 35mm manual film camera that was released in the mid 1950s. The camera was equipped with a 50mm f2.8 color Skopar lens. The camera had a shutter capable of nine speeds…

Skycaddie is an electronic handheld rangefinder for the sport of golf, produced by the company Skygolf. Rangefinders are global positioning system, or GPS, units designed to give amateur golfers…

The advantages of the rangefinder camera have kept it in use over the years, despite the growing popularity of SLR cameras. Rangefinder cameras' shutters are quieter than those of SLRs and hold the…

Neodymium YAG is a type of crystal used as the primary lasing medium for certain high-power lasers. A lasing medium is the material through which a normal beam of light passes; as the beam exits the…

The German-made Voigtlander camera is the grandfather of most cameras on the market today. Founded by Johan Voigtlander as a lens company in Vienna in 1756, the first daguerreotype all-metal camera…

The vast majority of cameras that use film take 35mm film. 35mm film was developed as a smaller format than other film sizes, and became the most popular film size for amateur photographers. Today,…

Measuring distances has been an important part of engineering throughout history. While ancient builders used basic guides, craftsmen quickly began creating better measurement tools. From paces and…

Cameras that use a rangefinder as a focusing mechanism first appeared in the late 19th century. The first commercial rangefinder was introduced by Kodak around 1915. The term "rangefinder" refers to…

A 35mm camera is a camera that uses standard 35mm film. 35mm film is one of the most popular film sizes in the history of film photography. This film size, which gets its name from the 35mm width of…

One of the latest developments in rangefinder technology is the use of ultrasound as a medium of measurement. Ultrasound waves are emitted by the rangefinder and return to the device to help determine…

Hunters of all ages and experience levels have turned to rangefinders to help find their prey. Rangefinders can be attached to a rifle to target slow-moving animals or used on their own to scout out…

Rangerfinders are primarily used in excavation and commercial construction. Foremen and site managers use industrial laser rangefinders to determine spatial relationships and prevent excessive…

The use of lasers in everyday life have improved the accuracy and speed of work in various fields. Photographers and architects have taken advantage of this trend by using laser rangefinders to snap a…

Amateur golfers have turned to specialized rangefinders to improve their skills over the last decade. Rangefinders were originally developed for the construction industry, but they have since crossed…