Day or night makes no difference, thermal is all about temperature difference. If the ground is 98.6 degrees F, a person will virtually disappear even in broad daylight on a thermal scope. As for the tarp, if there's no thermal transfer (IE if they're not touching the tarp at all) it would be impossible to see them.
Great honest review with a real world perspective on this product. Given your background using similar devices goes a long way in your evaluation of the monocular
I love night vision for the super power of seeing at night but thermal definitely has its advantages I am currently working on getting the ce5 coti with the standalone piece for it so I have the best of both worlds
I've had this exact model since ATN put 'em on sale before Christmas. I'm not so sure the human "detection-850, recognition-425, and identification-210" estimates listed on their site are accurate. I have a feeder set up 125 meters from my back porch. I go out just about every night to observe the feeder. I can obviously identify deer by movement at that distance, but I don't think I could accurately judge between does and bucks. This is at 1x magnification BTW.
Seems to be as advertised...I tend to use it then turn it off, haven't had it die on me yet during a coyote hunt or otherwise! Still happy with the purchase.
Although I haven't tried it, my gut says absolutely. At 2.5x (to start), I don't see why it wouldn't pick up such a large target. Of course, that's assuming theres a wide temperature spread between the human target and surrounding/ambient temperature. If it's 100 degrees F out, your target is gonna pretty much disappear no matter how close it is.
Thanks for sharing. Would've been nice to see how dark it was prior to you walking with dog. Also maybe a before and after under a tarp or object.
Day or night makes no difference, thermal is all about temperature difference. If the ground is 98.6 degrees F, a person will virtually disappear even in broad daylight on a thermal scope. As for the tarp, if there's no thermal transfer (IE if they're not touching the tarp at all) it would be impossible to see them.
Great honest review with a real world perspective on this product. Given your background using similar devices goes a long way in your evaluation of the monocular
I just ordered one. Got it for $699. Can’t wait to mess with it.
how did you like it? how far can you identify
I love night vision for the super power of seeing at night but thermal definitely has its advantages I am currently working on getting the ce5 coti with the standalone piece for it so I have the best of both worlds
These are on sale for $449 with a $50 rebate from sportsman’s guide.
I've had this exact model since ATN put 'em on sale before Christmas. I'm not so sure the human "detection-850, recognition-425, and identification-210" estimates listed on their site are accurate. I have a feeder set up 125 meters from my back porch. I go out just about every night to observe the feeder. I can obviously identify deer by movement at that distance, but I don't think I could accurately judge between does and bucks. This is at 1x magnification BTW.
How do you think it compares to the FLIR ocean scout? Price currently is about the same. Kinda like the idea of the zoom and the lower 2.5 power.
I don't have any experience with the ocean scout, and I agree on having a lower power. I wish I could lower this one down to 1x or close to it.
@@IdahoLife High power zoom always sounds cool. Then you discover nearly all your time is spent on lower settings.
Idaho life 101 how far can can it detect heat in yards?
How do you record from the screen by camera? Do you use any adaptor?
Recording is handled internally, simply by pushing a button on the device and then downloaded later.
How is the battery life?
Seems to be as advertised...I tend to use it then turn it off, haven't had it die on me yet during a coyote hunt or otherwise! Still happy with the purchase.
What would you say is the ID range of a human sized object? Could I pick a human out 200-300 yards out?
Although I haven't tried it, my gut says absolutely. At 2.5x (to start), I don't see why it wouldn't pick up such a large target. Of course, that's assuming theres a wide temperature spread between the human target and surrounding/ambient temperature. If it's 100 degrees F out, your target is gonna pretty much disappear no matter how close it is.
@@IdahoLife thanks for the reply bro
How do you set the date / Time on this device?
Is this the 25mm?
I'm not sure, but if I find the packaging and it says I'll let you know. Couldn't find the answer on google either.
Yes. ATN's site says the 2.5-10x is 25mm. Their 2-8x is 19mm.
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I hate mine. The resolution is just horrible. It’s only Windows compatible.
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Optics planet has it for $600 and msrp is $700 think you over paid
Stuff goes on sale all the time. It's called capitalism. Besides..."overpaid" is relative term.