The Elite 1500 emits invisible, eye-safe infrared energy pulses. The Elite 1500's Advanced Digital microprocessor and ASIC chip (Application-Specific Integrated Circuit) results in instantaneous and accurate readings every time. Sophisticated digital technology instantaneously calculates distances by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the rangefinder to the target and back.
The ranging accuracy of the Elite 1500 is plus or minus one yard under most circumstances. The maximum range of the instrument depends on the reflectivity of the target. The maximum distance for most objects is 1,000 yards, while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 1,500 yards.
Magnification and Coatings
The Elite 1500 features a powerful 7x magnification monocular for viewing your target. Optics are fully multi-coated allowing maximum light transmission for optimum brightness, superb resolution, and contrast for a clear vivid image even in low-light conditions such as dusk or dawn. A liquid crystal display (LCD) is mounted within the optical system and, when activated, displays a reticle for targeting, yards or meters, and Mode indicators.
RainGuard
The outer surfaces of the objective and eyepiece lenses are RainGuard coated. RainGuard is Bushnell's permanent, patented, hydrophobic (water repellent) lens coating that prevents fogging by causing condensation from rain, sleet, snow, or even your own breath to bead up into much smaller droplets than on standard coatings. Smaller uniform droplets scatter less light which results in a clearer, brighter view.
Low-Light LED (Light-Emitting Diode)
The Elite 1500 features an internal low-light green LED (light-emitting diode). This feature will automatically power on once the power is on and allows an easy view of the LCD readout in low light conditions. The low-light green LED illuminates the display and is helpful when trying to view the display readout when background objects are dark.
Tripod Mount
Molded into the bottom of our Elite 1500 is a threaded tripod mount that will allow you to attach a tripod for a more stable operation during long periods of use.