Thinking About a Thermal Monocular – Worth It for the Kaimai's?

Hey team, I’ve been thinking about picking up a thermal monocular and wanted to get some opinions on whether they’re worth it for hunting the Kaimai ranges. I’m in the Kaimais more frequently, so bush performance is my main priority, but I also hunt the Whanganui tops from time to time—so a bit of flexibility would be nice.

From what I’ve read, smaller objective lenses seem to be better for bush hunting due to the wider field of view, but I’m wondering if they’d still be useful for spotting at longer distances when I’m on the open tops.

Would love to hear from anyone using thermals in similar terrain—are they actually a game-changer in the bush? And if so, what models would you recommend?

Cheers!

I have the little NOCPIX one, works mint in the bush. Have tested it from home and can see cattle in a farm at about 1100M

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I have the little NOCPIX one, works mint in the bush. Have tested it from home and can see cattle in a farm at about 1100M

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What objective size do you have? I've seen that a few people online recommend smaller lenses but seeing as I hunt bush and tops I'm not sure what one is the preferred choice

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What objective size do you have? I've seen that a few people online recommend smaller lenses but seeing as I hunt bush and tops I'm not sure what one is the preferred choice

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INFIRAY FH35 V2 35mm objective,wide fov and pick up deer out to 2k on 4x mag.Range finder works out to 1200yds on a good clear night,PnP,vid and photos.You never regret buy it.WIFI to yr phone.Good for close up encounters in the bush with a wide fov.

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What objective size do you have? I've seen that a few people online recommend smaller lenses but seeing as I hunt bush and tops I'm not sure what one is the preferred choice

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Not really sure sorry, it’s the NOCPIX P13, if your ever in Rotorua your welcome to come have a play with it. Haven’t had much of a chance to play with it yet, but it’s been handy to track a shot deer and taken it for a walk at night in the redwoods to check out the possum and wallaby nightlife haha. Picks them up really well through the tight bush

So the million dollar question.... What's the cheapest worthwhile usable unit out there???? I see a $999 jobbie rated to 400meters. Right up to $10,000 for ?? Gold plated and carries animal out for you??

A 640x512 sensor with a 35mm lens is pretty a much a do everything formula for nz hunting. Sytongs new brand Falcon has a model with LRF that we will be retailing for $3199. From what I have seen the image is exceptional for the price. We have a sample landing in a couple of days.

Yeah. You gotta pay some coin. There seems to be a direct relationship between price and performance. $2,500 - $3000 seems to be the sweet spot for something all-round.

Dip too much under that and you will be disappointed. Pay over that for a Sytong and you will be grinning from ear to ear like I do - but you may not need it.

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A 640x512 sensor with a 35mm lens is pretty a much a do everything formula for nz hunting. Sytongs new brand Falcon has a model with LRF that we will be retailing for $3199. From what I have seen the image is exceptional for the price. We have a sample landing in a couple of days.

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Im pretty keen on one of these Ken and will be in touch. Let us know when they are out please.

Does the new model have pip and also can you view video recordings in the field?

We managed to negotiate an even better price for NZ at $2899. I'll know more functionality details next week.