Thread: Thermal knowledge?

Well that’s just weird

Care just to say what you mean rather than that sort of comment

Originally Posted by faregame

Well that’s just weird

Care just to say what you mean rather than that sort of comment

Agree with you faregame....sounded like he was trying to turn into some sort of pissing contest...🤨🤨


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XD75
Eats all the latest XP Trials – had an XD50 before and amazing how much superior the XD75 is !!
Aperture – I presume

Originally Posted by Sarvo

XD75
Eats all the latest XP Trials – had an XD50 before and amazing how much superior the XD75 is !!
Aperture – I presume

I'm not sure if I agree or disagree with this statement. I have used both against wallabies in pretty much similar conditions, in the same location, same range etc, so I will be able to review the video that I took.

I remember that the XD75 was difficult to pick up animals quickly, which was made worse because I forgot to pack my hand-held Quantum thermal for spotting, but with the XP50, I didn't need a spotter, I just picked them up and smack them. The XD has 25µ pixels and a beautiful lens, so I would't be surprised if absolute distance performance was better. The XP50 killed it for ease of use though. I dropped those hoppers like stones, once I had tightened up my suppressor, but that's another story.

All our pro pest controllers seem to be doing well with the XP.

Originally Posted by tiroatedson

Agree with you faregame....sounded like he was trying to turn into some sort of pissing contest...����


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Pretty much sums it up ...

Anyway - NETD for a FLIR Boson (.12u core) 40-60mk depending on the model, but typically its 50mk - NETD on a Tau2 (.17 core) 50mk - so oddly enough as technology improves you can have more resolution and retain the same sensitivity levels
Actually if anything reduces it the f1.2 lens will reduce the sensitivity a lot vs a f1

Lenses are normally matched vs the camera to the distance/FOV you want to see 320 or 640 models are available as well - so designers can select to what objectives they are looking for

In the past 320's used to mean .25 pixel pitch and 640 used be .17 - so larger imagers and more resolution, these days there are more options
Leaving the lenses aside the raw resolution of the pixels is better - so overall you will see more pixels per square inch which translates into better resolution apples for apples

Originally Posted by Fat ninja

I think it would be really helpful, if we didn't confuse our potential customers with halve-truths, but let them get unbiased opinions. I therefore think it would be really good if Owl Optics and ourselves lend some equipment to forum members so that they can see, try, and form opinions based upon experience.

How about it?

That’s a big call to make, considering the issues your having with some of your products at the moment Yukon[/QUOTE]

And what issues are you talking about?

The issues with the fn 135’s

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

Excellent suggestion, if it goes ahead Can you put me on the list!!!

PM me

So, we have demonstration models of all our systems because we believe that people need to be sure that they are buying wisely, and I back up my gear with confidence. Come on Faregame, let's see you back up your gear by submitting systems to test by independent forum members.

Originally Posted by Yukon

So, we have demonstration models of all our systems because we believe that people need to be sure that they are buying wisely, and I back up my gear with confidence. Come on Faregame, let's see you back up your gear by submitting systems to test by independent forum members.

Once again wanting a pissing contest. Perhaps you should concentrate more on your business and care less about someone else's. It really isn't a good look.

Originally Posted by Fat ninja

The issues with the fn 135’s

Oh Fat Ninja, you are kidding me surely? I made the call to halt sales due to a minor issue with menu until a software update is released. This issue doesn't even affect performance, but I had the scruples to halt sales anyway. FN135 sales make up around 2% of our sales. So, I do stand by our products, or I wouldn't be selling them. Were you after a FN135? If so, sorry, but I would rather make you wait than sell you a substandard product. PM me if you need more info.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Once again wanting a pissing contest. Perhaps you should concentrate more on your business and care less about someone else's. It really isn't a good look.

Maybe you are right, or maybe you are not.

Members, would you be interested in comparisons between different brands of thermals. Please answer constructively.

Originally Posted by Yukon

Maybe you are right, or maybe you are not.

Members, would you be interested in comparisons between different brands of thermals. Please answer constructively.

True, I am sure a lot would be.
But maybe it's just me, I find the goading of a business competitor on a public forum a bit distasteful.
I hope that was constructive.

Originally Posted by Shearer

True, I am sure a lot would be.
But maybe it's just me, I find the goading of a business competitor on a public forum a bit distasteful.
I hope that was constructive.

That was constructive, and point taken. However, it's not the first time that Faregame has extolled the virtues of his 12 micron system on this forum, all I'm saying is prove it. It's a bit like Ford challenging Holden to a race.

A comparison like the rod and rifle suppressor test?

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