Nikon PROSTAFF 1000i 6x20 Laser Rangefinder
- Water Resistance Level: Waterproof
- International Protection Rating: IP67
- Battery Description: Lithium
- Material Type: Plastic
Last refreshed Jun 22, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Daylight accuracy and angle compensation are solid for the price, but plan around the lack of display illumination for low light hunts.
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ASIN: B07NZ8P122Model: PROSTAFF 1000iCategory: Hunting Laser Rangefinders
Overview
Nikon's Prostaff 1000i packs a 6x20 laser rangefinder with incline and decline compensation into a pocket-sized body, aimed at hunters who need true horizontal distance rather than a raw line-of-sight number.
Nikon built this around ID technology, which reads the shot angle and reports the compensated horizontal distance instead of straight-line distance, useful for treestand and steep terrain hunting. TRU Target lets the user pick between the nearest object in the field of view or the farthest one, which matters when ranging through brush. It has no illuminated display, so it depends on ambient light to be read.
- ID incline/decline compensation to +-89 degrees
- TRU Target first or distant target priority
- Accuracy rated +-1 yard to 100 yards, +-2 beyond
- IPX4-equivalent water resistant housing
Who it's for
Fits bow and rifle hunters who range game at moderate distances and want incline compensation in a pocket-sized unit. Not the choice for anyone who ranges at dawn, dusk or in low light, since the display has no illumination.
Pros and cons
- Compact enough to fit a bino pack pocket
- Angle compensation reported as accurate on steep shots
- Readable in daylight without an illuminated display
- No illumination, so unusable at dusk or night
- Switching between straight-line and angle modes called unintuitive
- One reported unit gave inconsistent readings
Specifications
| Brand | Nikon |
|---|---|
| Model | PROSTAFF 1000i |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 0.29 poundslower than 77% of 27 hunting laser rangefinders |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Measuring Range | 6 to 1000 yards |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Battery Description | Lithium |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | Grey |
| Included components | |
| Batteries are Included | Yes |
| Included Components | Rangefinder Battery |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 5 years |
| Other details | |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| International Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Item Type Name | Rangefinder |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the actual range on deer-sized targets?
One reviewer reported accurate readings on deer and coyotes past 600 yards in clear conditions, though Nikon's spec for reflective surfaces is 1000 yards maximum.
Does it compensate for incline and decline angles?
Yes, ID technology calculates true horizontal distance at angles up to plus or minus 89 degrees.