Bushnell ELITE 1500 Manuel D'utilisation page 3

Congratulations on your purchase of the Bushnell
The ELITE ® 1500 is a precision Laser Rangefinding optical instrument designed to provide many years of enjoyment.
This booklet will help you achieve optimum performance by explaining its adjustments and features as well as how to
care for this precise laser rangefinding optical instrument. To ensure optimal performance and longevity, please read
these instructions before using your ELITE ® 1500.
Power
Rubber Armored &
100% Waterproof
Construction
Objective and
Laser Transmit
Lens with
Rainguard ® Coating
Laser Receiver
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4-5
® ELITE ® 1500 Laser Rangefinder, Essential Gear for Hunting.
+/-2 Diopter Twist-Up Eyepiece
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Adjustment with RainGuard
In-View Display
Built-in
Low-Light LED
Mode Button
Tripod Mount
Battery Compartment
INTRODUCTION
Your Bushnell ® ELITE ® 1500 is an advanced premium laser rangefinder comprised of Digital Technology allowing
range readings from 5-1500 yards / 5-1372 meters. Measuring 1.7 x 5.1 x 3.7 inches, the 10-ounce ELITE
delivers superb and accurate range performance to +/- one yard. The ELITE
Modes, Superb Optical Quality, 100% Waterproof Construction, and Bushnell's RainGuard
HOW OUR DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY WORKS
The ELITE ® 1500 emits invisible, eye safe, infrared energy pulses. The ELITE
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.
RANGING ACCURACY
The ranging accuracy of the ELITE ® 1500 is plus or minus one yard / meter under most circumstances. The
maximum range of the instrument depends on the reflectivity of the target. The maximum distance for most
objects is 1000 yards / 914 meters while for highly reflective objects the maximum is 1500 yards / 1373 meters.
Note: You will get both longer and shorter maximum distances depending on the reflective properties of the particular
target and the environmental conditions at the time the distance of an object is being measured.
The color, surface finish, size and shape of the target all affect reflectivity and range. The brighter the color, the
longer the range. Red is highly reflective, for example, and allows longer ranges than the color black, which is the
least reflective color. A shiny finish provides more range than a dull one. A small target is more difficult to range than
a larger target. The angle to the target also has an effect. Shooting to a target at a 90 degree angle (where the target
surface is perpendicular to the flight path of the emitted energy pulses) provides good range while a steep angle on
the other hand, provides limited ranging. In addition, lighting conditions (e.g. the amount of sunlight) will affect
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1500 features Selective Targeting™
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