Thread: Thermal scopes - best bang for your buck?

I’ll post some video once I can source an android phone

@55six any updates on how the Xinfrared T2 compares with the T3?

Also, how does the scope mount work with the picatinny rail and the phone? I'm not sure I can see how it all comes together on the rifle. Would you be able to show a pic? Thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by 55six

The germanium lense is the biggest cost. Sensor behind the lense are getting smaller pixels which in turn allows smaller lenses and lower cost. Currently pixel pitch is 12 micron but would expect that to drop to 10 micron in 2024/5. The caveat is that the ability to process temp differences (NETD) becomes more dificult with finer pixels.

In regards to cost the new Xinfrared thermal is around the size of the end of your thumb, easily fits into your daypack and costs only $749. It produces stunning results for its price and size.

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Yep those images have pretty impressive resolution for the size and price of the unit.

Originally Posted by Kestrel

@55six any updates on how the Xinfrared T2 compares with the T3?

Also, how does the scope mount work with the picatinny rail and the phone? I'm not sure I can see how it all comes together on the rifle. Would you be able to show a pic? Thanks in advance!

We've sold out on the T3 before i had a chance to get some footage. It does share the same tech / hardware as the $2299 infiray AL19 but takes advantage of your cell phones computing power. Super compact in comparison too.

I took some footage of rabbits last night with the T2 Pro plugged into the iPhone.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3edWkzNwt8E