Excellent, David. Thank you. I have not seen such a direct comparison of the basic operation of these 3 leading high-end recording scopes. I know this is not a thorough evaluation of all the scopes' capabilities, but it provides an excellent overview and comparison that I have not seen elsewhere. Well done.
Cheers Jim, That’s what we tried to do, and also limiting the time too, folks get bored easily and some will just moan and pick faults. There’s lots of various functions on all three scopes, but I’d still be filming now if included them all.
Thanks David , I don’t think folks realise how hard it is to try to get a balanced representation of different kit, especially when you’re relying on having the same conditions to use each scope on. A lot of luck is involved
Thank you chap 👍 not an easy task to achieve but I think having Andy helping made all the difference for me, having a person to actually talk to. Still time to change your mind for the big blow out tomorrow 🫵😁🐗🐗
Most informative video. Given that HIK already have the LRF BT function in their Panther model, it’s surprising that they haven’t incorporated this in the STELLAR 2 thus making it a direct competitor with the Pulsar XG50 and with probably better long range resolution, as the XG has to make do with an NETD of
Hello Steven , yes you’re right about that chap, I think we’re now at a point where the limits are at a point now for the civilian market as far as the quality, but the colour is always your choice to what you like and think is best 👍
You’re right about that chum, it’s certainly not compulsory, but as you said, if you’ve spent a lot on other things, a shop can massage the numbers if they’re happy to
Shame about the zoom on the 35/60 Thunder. I don't like scrolling all the way up to come back to base Mag. Thunder eliminated from the list of potentials.
No I’m with you on that one. I love the concept, but if I’d been involved in the design, I’d have gone for 30 or 34 mm tube mounted, and the 18650 battery with exactly the same menu and selection method. But I wasn’t, so it is what it is. Thanks for being the first to comment matey 👍👍
@@predatorprotectionuk There are no digital scopes (NV or thermal) which have continuous optical zoom like a glass scope - nor are there likely to be any in the ear future
Excellent, David. Thank you. I have not seen such a direct comparison of the basic operation of these 3 leading high-end recording scopes. I know this is not a thorough evaluation of all the scopes' capabilities, but it provides an excellent overview and comparison that I have not seen elsewhere. Well done.
Cheers Jim,
That’s what we tried to do, and also limiting the time too, folks get bored easily and some will just moan and pick faults.
There’s lots of various functions on all three scopes, but I’d still be filming now if included them all.
Thanks David. You are looking well. All the best
Thank you Mick 👍
Great video David, good comparison of the three thermal scopes that we see regularly on the sites. I liked the bulletproof plate too.
Hard ox is steel to use👍
@longyx321 yes I’ve got one, it was just a bit of fun really 😁😁👍
Great in depth reviews David.
Thanks David , I don’t think folks realise how hard it is to try to get a balanced representation of different kit, especially when you’re relying on having the same conditions to use each scope on.
A lot of luck is involved
Well done, great video.
Thanks very much Gordon for watching 👍👍
Excellent review !
That’s very kind of you Robert
Well done mate nice detailed look at those scopes.
Thank you chap 👍 not an easy task to achieve but I think having Andy helping made all the difference for me, having a person to actually talk to.
Still time to change your mind for the big blow out tomorrow 🫵😁🐗🐗
Most informative video. Given that HIK already have the LRF BT function in their Panther model, it’s surprising that they haven’t incorporated this in the STELLAR 2 thus making it a direct competitor with the Pulsar XG50 and with probably better long range resolution, as the XG has to make do with an NETD of
I know what you mean Derek, but who knows what’s next?
That may be in the Mk3 🤷🏼♂️
Very much doubt that the HIK is a true sub 20 NETD. There is no industry standard for testing that figure and manufacturers just make them up.
The tech in thermal scopes now days is absolutely mind blowing.
I fully agree David, you do only need black & white hot though.
Hello Steven , yes you’re right about that chap, I think we’re now at a point where the limits are at a point now for the civilian market as far as the quality, but the colour is always your choice to what you like and think is best 👍
Blackwood will sometimes give agood price especially if buyi more than one....doni hurt to ask.
You’re right about that chum, it’s certainly not compulsory, but as you said, if you’ve spent a lot on other things, a shop can massage the numbers if they’re happy to
Weve come a long way in the last 30 years😊
Yes indeed, and where next?
That’s the scary thing
@@predatorprotectionuk I remember the days of walking fields with an old wicker fishing basket with a small car battery and a rally spotlight lol
@crazycressy7986 that was when you could fill the car up for £5. Yes I remember those days too 😁😁😁
@@predatorprotectionuk and get a free Smurf to stick on your dashboard 😆
Shame about the zoom on the 35/60 Thunder. I don't like scrolling all the way up to come back to base Mag. Thunder eliminated from the list of potentials.
No I’m with you on that one. I love the concept, but if I’d been involved in the design, I’d have gone for 30 or 34 mm tube mounted, and the 18650 battery with exactly the same menu and selection method.
But I wasn’t, so it is what it is.
Thanks for being the first to comment matey 👍👍
@@predatorprotectionuk There are no digital scopes (NV or thermal) which have continuous optical zoom like a glass scope - nor are there likely to be any in the ear future
Should give the horse a slab of lucerne for being a good subject
He heard me mention Polo Mint, that’s what kept him there.