#ThermalMonocular

Vortex Optics have announced the Veil 400, their first thermal monocular ever. The Veil 400 is positioned at close- to mid-range nighttime hunting applications, primarily predator and hog hunting, with secondary uses including game recovery, property monitoring, and low-light navigation. The MSRP is $2,299.99, and the fine details are inside this article.

Hunters and outdoor explorers can now experience affordable thermal imaging with the new Pulsar Axion XQ19 Compact. Thermals have always been expensive, but the prices are dropping and becoming much more affordable. I’ve had access to a demo unit, and the Pulsar XQ19 can be described as lightweight, pocket-sized, and very user-friendly. It detects heat signatures in full rain, fog, or darkness, and it’s small enough to carry as any other EDC device. You can see some of my own images below for reference.

SIG Sauer continues to diversify and grow their electro-optics department, and introduces the ECHO Thermal Monoculars, described as a game-changer in thermal imaging. Backed by SIG SAUER’s Infinite Guarantee™, these monoculars are said to deliver unmatched performance for hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and tactical users.

This is a review of the Pulsar Oryx XG35 LRF Thermal Monocular, which represents a new design and era for Pulsar’s handheld thermals. The Oryx comes with a highly sensitive 640x480/12μm thermal imaging sensor, which delivers sharp, detailed, and high-quality visuals. There’s an advanced digital image stabilization, which helps you keep the target stable when you’re using the device one-handed. The keypad features haptic feedback (which can be switched off), providing subtle vibrations for precise button interaction. I’ve now had a Pulsar Oryx for about 7 months, and it’s time for a review.

Swarovski Optik has officially entered the thermal game with the launch of the TX Encounter, a dual-purpose thermal imaging device engineered with hunters in mind. Designed to serve as both a standalone monocular and a clip-on thermal imager for rifle scopes, the TX Encounter promises top-tier performance and precision, even in the worst environmental conditions.

This is a review of the new Nocpix VISTA H50 Thermal Monocular. The Vista series thermal imaging monoculars are engineered for use both day and night, offering users a thermal image even in adverse weather conditions such as fog, smog, and rain. Thermals are effective at detecting targets beyond obstacles like branches, tall grass, and dense foliage. The Vista thermal imager is a great tool suitable for a wide range of applications, including hunting, observation, security, terrain orientation, and search and rescue operations.

As TFB recently announced, there’s a new brand for thermals and night vision equipment called Nocpix, short for nocturnal pixels. This is a brand by InfiRay Technologies, and they have a new line of thermal monoculars called Vista. The Vista line includes four new variants, with 35 and 50-mm lenses, with or without integrated laser rangefinders. The thermal sensor is 640×512& 12μm, and the Vision+ System includes a -2560×2560 round display, which Nocpix claims gives a more visual experience than a square display. This line is aimed at the mid-to-high-end night hunting market, but can of course be used to find missing people and a variety of other scenarios.