Thread: Thermal gear

Originally Posted by akaroa1

More info re the extra lenses please

Mentioned in all the literature in passing but have never seen the lenses listed separately and pricing etc.
Have Helion xp 50 due to arrive from you via Gunworks around mid April and very interested in the xp28 style lens as an option.
XP50 intended for big open SI country but the lower magnification lens might be ideal for some applications especially scanning for possums.

I used the previous XQ50 for a couple of months last year and was delighted as to how it performed after having tried @223nut Flir the previous winter. The Flir was a complete waste of space ... no offence @223nut

The factory have only just started to ship lenses and quantities are limited. We received around 20% of what we ordered which were all pre-sold. I know our next order is due next week, so I'll see what we have left.

The interchangeable lenses work well for the XP, easy to swap. I'm a tad disappointed that we can't get 'spare' lenses for the XQ. I've tried, but the manufacturer refuses to supply. I think, it's because the lenses can be damaged if the force in removing and replacing them is placed upon the focussing mechanism. Also, it's quite a fine thread which can be crossed easily. Having said that, I don't know why they don't use the same bayonet mount for both sensor sizes. Maybe that for next year....

The XP28 is brilliant for walking in the dark, and for use at close quarters. The field-of-view is massive.

Incidentally, the Pulsar Helion XQ19 is being phased-out in favour of the Pulsar Helion XQ28. I have mixed feelings about this. For the same price, the XQ28 is better value, and will have better distance and identification characteristics, but I would still rather the 19mm lens for night shooting, as it's easier to walk around in the dark with. But market forces dictate design, and from experience, the majority are after better distance.