Good and informative review thank you. The really useful thing you taught me was about the single short press of the power button to fire it up instantly. Without that it was the weak link with the HIK, as it took too long to start. Thanks a lot for that, I wouldn't have found it myself. You talked about playing with the palettes to compensate for ambient temperatures, in this case I think it was very cold. While reading through the manual after watching your video it said that in the menu there is a feature offering the choice between two settings: one for winter conditions, one for summer. I haven't yet tried it - only just read it a moment ago. Cheers and best wishes.
Having used the unit myself while out with Robin . I wasn’t expecting it to be that good compared to other Thermal units . But hand on my heart I have to say I was very impressed with it the image quality, size , functionality was all impressive. For anyone starting out in thermal this would definitely be the way to go .
Excellent footage etc on the Hik Spotter which helped me make up my mind and buy the same model as in your footage which i use for ratting and would not be without it now..
Nice unit, would like to see you review the new lynx 2.0 25mm see if that would be good for longer range foxing etc? If so might be one of the best cheaper options, I say cheaper because I still don't think £ 1100 is budget..... Thanks.
hi Rob cracking video as always mate ! very impressed with that hik ! also I noticed you have a clamp on your trigger sticks, where can I get one of them ? saves me spending 300plus for these fancy ones. cheers
Although I do not shoot and have no use for any gadgets that you review, I love watching your reviews! They are always very thorough, very considered and well structured.
I’ve been using my LH19 Pro for just shy of a year . It developed a horizontal line across the screen after three months so it was returned and replaced with a new unit . I’m generally very pleased with it and it gets plenty of use . Battery life is excellent. I rarely use anything more than 2x zoom as greater than that becomes too pixelated . I’ve attached my own neck strap from an old SLR camera , why don’t they just supply one ! It’s a great piece of kit and would definitely recommend it. 👍
I'm trying to decide between LH15 & LH19. Do you think the focus ring on LH19 is worth the extra? I assume it will give a better image quality, but requires more effort to get it. I've used a Pulsar Axion XM30 before with manual focus. Yep, neck strap essential.
@@kiwicam6419 For me it’s the size of the lens that’s important . I don’t know what you’ll be using it for but if it’s close quarters stuff like rats around the farm then the LH15 will be fine . If you’re wanting to identify your quarry accurately in the open field (eg rabbit or hare at say 200 yds) then the bigger the better . I’m using mine for 🦊 allot more now and I’m happy to accurately ID them at 300 yds + . I’ve not used the LH15 so can’t compare them but I certainly do use the focus ring that provides clarity when moving between distances plus the optical lens adjuster on the Pro that I don’t think the LH15 has. If you can afford it, go with the LH19 . You won’t be disappointed! 😉
@@richk1898 I'll be using it for rabbits - ID/shooting < 100m, and possums 5-30m away and usually up a tree. Seeing objects 200m away is useful, but I don't need full ID until ready to shoot which will be closer and I'm sure both units will do that. Not sure what you mean regarding the optical lens adjuster if separate from the manual focus ring. The wide angle is useful for possums (in New Zealand) when close to trees, but I don't want it to be so wide that I sacrifice clarity on the
@@kiwicam6419 I was referring to the ability to adjust the ocular lens but I see that the LH15 also has that . I’m sure given your needs that the 15mm will do the job. Happy possum hunting !
Great video Robin.A lovely bit of kit for the money.Not quite into the night shooting yet,but when I do it will be well worth considering👍🏻 Lovely Rat footage too. Atvb👍🏻😀
I use my hic on a window clamp on the passenger window and WiFi it to a amazon tablet that sits on the dash,if foxing myself I can scan the driver side with my xp38 and also see the passenger side with the hic,works a treat
Have something similar, hasn’t got the recording part, but wouldn’t go foxing without out it. And coupled with the Pard 008, on a 223, they never know your there. Love the TH-cam, from Australia 🇦🇺 👍🏻🦘👍🏻 And have subscribed.
Ive used the 35mm Hik that one of my mates has, a serious bit of kit for the money. It will be interesting to see what Pulsar come up with now to keep in front of the competition.
Hi I've got lh19 but the menu language has changed from English to some strange language can't get it back to English is there an easy way please help me if you can
Do you think the focus ring would be helpful or not worth the upgrade? I'm specifically trying to decide between LH15 & LH19 with the focus ring being the main difference I see. I'll be using for rabbits & possums in NZ < 100m.
I'm an animal guy but if it's spreading disease, they's gonna be a fertilizer. 😎 Really love it when that disease spreading twitch when hit on the dome! 😎
Good and informative review thank you.
The really useful thing you taught me was about the single short press of the power button to fire it up instantly. Without that it was the weak link with the HIK, as it took too long to start. Thanks a lot for that, I wouldn't have found it myself.
You talked about playing with the palettes to compensate for ambient temperatures, in this case I think it was very cold. While reading through the manual after watching your video it said that in the menu there is a feature offering the choice between two settings: one for winter conditions, one for summer. I haven't yet tried it - only just read it a moment ago.
Cheers and best wishes.
Having used the unit myself while out with Robin . I wasn’t expecting it to be that good compared to other Thermal units . But hand on my heart I have to say I was very impressed with it the image quality, size , functionality was all impressive.
For anyone starting out in thermal this would definitely be the way to go .
Can’t live without one now .👍
Great video, I just picked up the LH25 version if this, can't wait to try it out !
Thanks for watching.
I have the L15 hik vision and it’s brilliant. Perfect for my needs. So easy to use. Buttons are easy to use. Complete game changer.
Luv these vids,keep em coming!
Good to see you out and about. Would love to have that spotter but I will have to wait. Greetings from Australia.
Excellent footage etc on the Hik Spotter which helped me make up my mind and buy the same model as in your footage which i use for ratting and would not be without it now..
Top notch video mate, and i must say i was well impressed with the thermal, cracking bit of kit mate, great shooting as always Cheers
Nice unit, would like to see you review the new lynx 2.0 25mm see if that would be good for longer range foxing etc? If so might be one of the best cheaper options, I say cheaper because I still don't think £ 1100 is budget..... Thanks.
Lovely bit of kit Robin,on my Christmas wish list! Finger's crossed!🤞👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎
hi Rob cracking video as always mate ! very impressed with that hik !
also I noticed you have a clamp on your trigger sticks, where can I get one of them ? saves me spending 300plus for these fancy ones.
cheers
Hi mate thanks. The clamp is made and can be purchased from N8Vision.com
Although I do not shoot and have no use for any gadgets that you review, I love watching your reviews! They are always very thorough, very considered and well structured.
Same here with me. I admire skill.
Great shooting and video! Keepem coming!
I’ve been using my LH19 Pro for just shy of a year . It developed a horizontal line across the screen after three months so it was returned and replaced with a new unit . I’m generally very pleased with it and it gets plenty of use . Battery life is excellent. I rarely use anything more than 2x zoom as greater than that becomes too pixelated . I’ve attached my own neck strap from an old SLR camera , why don’t they just supply one !
It’s a great piece of kit and would definitely recommend it. 👍
I'm trying to decide between LH15 & LH19. Do you think the focus ring on LH19 is worth the extra? I assume it will give a better image quality, but requires more effort to get it. I've used a Pulsar Axion XM30 before with manual focus. Yep, neck strap essential.
@@kiwicam6419 For me it’s the size of the lens that’s important . I don’t know what you’ll be using it for but if it’s close quarters stuff like rats around the farm then the LH15 will be fine . If you’re wanting to identify your quarry accurately in the open field (eg rabbit or hare at say 200 yds) then the bigger the better . I’m using mine for 🦊 allot more now and I’m happy to accurately ID them at 300 yds + .
I’ve not used the LH15 so can’t compare them but I certainly do use the focus ring that provides clarity when moving between distances plus the optical lens adjuster on the Pro that I don’t think the LH15 has. If you can afford it, go with the LH19 . You won’t be disappointed! 😉
@@richk1898 I'll be using it for rabbits - ID/shooting < 100m, and possums 5-30m away and usually up a tree. Seeing objects 200m away is useful, but I don't need full ID until ready to shoot which will be closer and I'm sure both units will do that. Not sure what you mean regarding the optical lens adjuster if separate from the manual focus ring. The wide angle is useful for possums (in New Zealand) when close to trees, but I don't want it to be so wide that I sacrifice clarity on the
@@kiwicam6419 I was referring to the ability to adjust the ocular lens but I see that the LH15 also has that . I’m sure given your needs that the 15mm will do the job. Happy possum hunting !
Before upgrading, I did have the 6mm version and it was perfectly adequate for ratting distances. Hikvision are good units.
Very good images. Good shooting both of you. 👍👍❤️❤️
What mount are you using for the scope and ir light?
Great video Robin.A lovely bit of kit for the money.Not quite into the night shooting yet,but when I do it will be well worth considering👍🏻
Lovely Rat footage too.
Atvb👍🏻😀
I use my hic on a window clamp on the passenger window and WiFi it to a amazon tablet that sits on the dash,if foxing myself I can scan the driver side with my xp38 and also see the passenger side with the hic,works a treat
Hello mister is it much better then the LH 10
Hi Robin, I looked on Amazon at all your sections but could not find the cocking lever you have on your rifle.
Great to see ratting, and the thermal scope, double whammy 👍🏻
Have something similar, hasn’t got the recording part, but wouldn’t go foxing without out it.
And coupled with the Pard 008, on a 223, they never know your there.
Love the TH-cam, from Australia 🇦🇺 👍🏻🦘👍🏻
And have subscribed.
Thanks for another great video! I want to check out this thermal kit also it would be a great asset to have !
Ive used the 35mm Hik that one of my mates has, a serious bit of kit for the money. It will be interesting to see what Pulsar come up with now to keep in front of the competition.
Pretty cool piece of gear
Are the batteries very durable?
It’s now been replaced by the LH20 which now takes 18650 batteries. So 👍🏼
@@TeamFoxer cheers bud.😁👍
that shot on 16.43 went through his kritterhead and left a hole on the board!!
Yes the extra punch of the FAC does mean it’ll punch through a fair amount of stuff.
Have this unit and it’s great, a real game changer !
Looks to be a great company to partner with, love the ratting action
Hi I've got lh19 but the menu language has changed from English to some strange language can't get it back to English is there an easy way please help me if you can
Can you view it with your phone camera and use the Google translate app? Obviously HikMicro support should be able to get you back to English too.
Sorry for the late reply. Are you UK based? If so can you ping me an email
ramvermincontrol@gmail.com
I have one find it excellent for all sensible ranges.
What IR Scope do you use?
Odepro KL52 from the Team Foxer Amazon shop. You’ll thank me. Best IR ever for up to 150 yards. Cleanest consistent beam there is.
Excelent shooting and video 👍👍👍
I have the Hik Vision L15 but recently the image is over exposed! Any ideas folks?
Join the HIKMICRO Facebook page. Always get great help off there.
I’d imagine there’s a firmware update for it.
@@TeamFoxer Yes mate i did a firmware update and it’s not only fixed the issue but it is detecting objects further away now!
What optics are you using?
in the video
ATN 4K pro 5x20
Does it record sound on the videos?
Unfortunately not.
I'm in the USA can we order from you there?
it looks like PREDATOR vision! love it
Tis next level that’s for sure.
Just got the 10mm and must say for 599 im very impressed it has the same functions apart from the front focus, good enough for the rats.
Do you think the focus ring would be helpful or not worth the upgrade? I'm specifically trying to decide between LH15 & LH19 with the focus ring being the main difference I see. I'll be using for rabbits & possums in NZ < 100m.
nice video 👍
I love ratting great shooting.
I'm an animal guy but if it's spreading disease, they's gonna be a fertilizer. 😎 Really love it when that disease spreading twitch when hit on the dome! 😎
Так это не тепловизор, а ПНВ по сути.
Sure would like to see some more rat shootin' I need to get my mind right, sure do miss to videos
I've just filmed a little ratting session so should have some footage to share with you in the next few weeks figures crossed.
thanks sir . love shoot rat .
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Who's phone was that ffs lol
Looks like a flir