Thanks. For anyone faced with the tough decision about which is the right thermal to buy we've done the same test for Mergers & Axions too! ruclips.net/p/PLRgDspzcWF0iOUlkQMQOXHcSi7LHk7wAG
Thank you for this very useful comparison! I'm thinking of buying either the XP50 or the XL50. However I'm not sure which one would actually be able to detect the most at a long range. The XL50 obviously has more pixels, but I see the XP50 has a lower mk value, which theoretically should make it more sensitive to objects right? I thought I also noticed on your video that the XP50 picked up just that bit more. But then the detection range of the XL50 is reported to be a bit higher... The price of both is a factor to consider too of course. What are your thoughts on this?
The interesting thing about this test was the high humidity, which will tend to favour a larger pixel / lower NETD XP50. So if you want the best tool for every weather, I'd be edging towards the XP50. But choose the XL50 if you're more fair weather / ideal conditions (with occasional wet/humid/foggy use), or if you're scanning big areas that'll favour the wider FOV, or want richer detail (for animals and the background... to help with spacial awareness and better quality videos). The extra pixels in the XL also tend to look better if you do a lot of digital zooming.
@@thomasjacksltd Thank you for explaining! Then it sounds like the XP50 would be the better choice for me. My main goal would be to find as much wildlife as I can in different circumstances. To try and figure out if I'm actually looking at something exciting the extra pixels would come in handy, but not as important as finding animals and beinig able to rule out non-wildlife objects. I will try them out both just to be sure which one gives me the best experience, but this kind of information helps a lot to make a decision.
@@naturebylennart You're very welcome. We also produce lots of quick guides on RUclips to help you get the most from your new thermal... from getting it set up to connecting your phone and tips on focusing... ruclips.net/video/YxOkR6f5U58/видео.htmlsi=xjoDctlUCPX0wYUI
The Axion XG35 compact would be ideal for birdwatching. Here's a short video doing exactly that on our other 'wildlife' channel: ruclips.net/video/Qs2qABJRJ-g/видео.htmlsi=Whzq4Uo7TLx7jach
@@ben19961 BTW we've another Matt Prior film to come (probably in the new year) where were filming, catching and ringing different bird species after dark with the help of a Pulsar thermal. Subscribe to our TJ Focus channel to make sure you don't miss it! youtube.com/@tj-focus?si=tPu3pYWBpKTj8YdF
These are a great bit of kit and what a good test this is to 👍
Thanks. For anyone faced with the tough decision about which is the right thermal to buy we've done the same test for Mergers & Axions too! ruclips.net/p/PLRgDspzcWF0iOUlkQMQOXHcSi7LHk7wAG
@thomasjacksltd I've had the Mergers from you guys and they are brilliant. Perfect for what I need in the field
Thank you for this very useful comparison! I'm thinking of buying either the XP50 or the XL50. However I'm not sure which one would actually be able to detect the most at a long range. The XL50 obviously has more pixels, but I see the XP50 has a lower mk value, which theoretically should make it more sensitive to objects right? I thought I also noticed on your video that the XP50 picked up just that bit more. But then the detection range of the XL50 is reported to be a bit higher...
The price of both is a factor to consider too of course. What are your thoughts on this?
The interesting thing about this test was the high humidity, which will tend to favour a larger pixel / lower NETD XP50. So if you want the best tool for every weather, I'd be edging towards the XP50.
But choose the XL50 if you're more fair weather / ideal conditions (with occasional wet/humid/foggy use), or if you're scanning big areas that'll favour the wider FOV, or want richer detail (for animals and the background... to help with spacial awareness and better quality videos). The extra pixels in the XL also tend to look better if you do a lot of digital zooming.
@@thomasjacksltd Thank you for explaining! Then it sounds like the XP50 would be the better choice for me. My main goal would be to find as much wildlife as I can in different circumstances. To try and figure out if I'm actually looking at something exciting the extra pixels would come in handy, but not as important as finding animals and beinig able to rule out non-wildlife objects. I will try them out both just to be sure which one gives me the best experience, but this kind of information helps a lot to make a decision.
@@naturebylennart You're very welcome. We also produce lots of quick guides on RUclips to help you get the most from your new thermal... from getting it set up to connecting your phone and tips on focusing... ruclips.net/video/YxOkR6f5U58/видео.htmlsi=xjoDctlUCPX0wYUI
Hi is the xg35 good for bird watching eg. Nighttime owling
The Axion XG35 compact would be ideal for birdwatching. Here's a short video doing exactly that on our other 'wildlife' channel: ruclips.net/video/Qs2qABJRJ-g/видео.htmlsi=Whzq4Uo7TLx7jach
@@thomasjacksltd thankyou for pointing me in the right direction 😊
@@ben19961 BTW we've another Matt Prior film to come (probably in the new year) where were filming, catching and ringing different bird species after dark with the help of a Pulsar thermal. Subscribe to our TJ Focus channel to make sure you don't miss it! youtube.com/@tj-focus?si=tPu3pYWBpKTj8YdF
@@thomasjacksltd I’ve just subscribed you guys are the best!