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Neil Blood


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Birding is definitely changing, it wasnt just the Sibe Thrush, the previous year on Shetland those with thermal imaging devices, were telling everyone where to watch with their bins, as a Pallass Grasshoppers Warbler walked through the grass!

I received this reply from an enquiry via the Pulsar Website, so think I now know which model to buy:

Thank you for your email.

Thats great news youre looking to purchase your first thermal imaging device. When selecting a thermal imaging device there are a few key specifications which are important to consider, I have highlighted these below for easier comparison.

Field of View (FOV):

The XQ19 has a much wider FOV (19.5°) versus the XQ30 Pro (13.3°). A wider FOV means easier scanning of a tree line, hedgerow or sky, allowing you to cover more area at once with less panning required.

Sensor/Image quality:

Both devices have a 384×288 sensor. The XQ19 holds a slightly better sNETD (<18mK) vs XQ30 Pro (<20mK) meaning slightly better image quality in low contrast and more sensitive in poor weather conditions or when there is moisture in the air, therefore providing a slightly better image in these conditions.

Weight / portability:

Although both devices are palm-size and very compact, the XQ19 is marginally lighter and smaller, ideal for carrying when you have additional kit to carry.

Of course, the Axion Compact XQ19 is slightly cheaper, which may prove the deciding factor as both devices are great and more than up to your application of detecting birds before transferring to your day binoculars. Although both devices are easy to recommend, based on your usage, increased FOV and slightly lower sNETD, I would lean slightly towards to the Axion XQ19, unless budget is less of an issue for you.

Please see the below comparison table for both devices on the below weblink;

thomasjacks.co.uk/products-compare/

Axion XQ19 Compact Product specifications www.youtube.com/watch

Axion XQ30 PRO Specications/ product footage
www.youtube.com/watch

I hope you find the above useful, If you do have any questions, please dont hesitate to get in touch.

Kindest regards,

Fin
Thomas Jacks Ltd


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Paul Heaton


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Neil, a few birders were using the pulsar monocular on the scillies, with some good results , there are some good reviews on" optics trade blog ..pulsar monocular "

They are pricey but from what I have been told the pulsar brand seems to be favoured .. its a new way of birding but it does save some time when your just staring at the bracken and undergrowth..... if you know there's nothing in there move on ... the issues is when get a thermal image do you wait? or attempt to flush it ?? 

I have seen some bad practises with these ... but then some high powered camera lens owners seem to feel the need to be six foot away to take a photo .

Birding certainly is changing 

 

keep birding 



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Neil Blood


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Having returned from Shetland a couple of weeks ago, where I struggled to get good views of the Siberian Thrush, Ive decided to invest in a thermal imaging scope. 

For Shetland its becoming a necessity to have one and especially as those birders who had one, were quickly getting onto the bird, by following it in deep cover.

Ill probably go done the Pulsar brand route. Does anyone have one and are there any features to consider? Im also interested to know if magnification is a factor?

 

 



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