Thermal Binoculars

Thermal binoculars detect heat rather than light, so they work in total darkness, smoke and light fog. Warm objects, like people or animals, stand out clearly. Many models add a daylight camera and laser rangefinder.

Resolution (e.g. 640x512) is the number of pixels in the thermal sensor; higher means more detail. NETD, in mK, is sensitivity: lower values such as <15mK show finer temperature differences and a cleaner image.

Smaller lenses give a wider view, good for scanning nearby. Larger lenses, like 50mm, magnify more and reach further. 35mm is a popular balance of range, field of view and weight for general use.

LRF is a laser rangefinder. It measures the distance to what you are looking at and shows it on screen. Several models include one, HIKMICRO Habrok, Nocpix Quest and Pulsar Merger.

We stock HIKMICRO Habrok, Nocpix Quest and Omni, Pixfra Draco and Pulsar Merger and Symbion. Prices start around £1,000, and ex-demo models can save money. Finance is available on selected products, subject to status.