New Thermal Scanners from Pulsar – Helion 2 XQ50F
Looking for a thermal scanner or didn’t know that you needed one? There are many models on the market and if the Pulsar XM30S and Axion XQ38s feel too small and the Accolade 2 LRF XP50 Thermal Binoculars too big, there’s soon a remedy in the form of an updated version of the Pulsar Helion 2 XQ monocular models.
The body is brand new and made of magnesium. The sensor is high-spec with
Why do you need a thermal scanner? Even a hunter with the best thermal riflescope gets tired of scanning through the sight, so if your budget allows, a hand-held scanner is a welcome device. It’s a great tool to detect what’s around you, even in daylight. The detection range is up to 1800 meters or almost 2000 yards.
Here is the product announcement from Pulsar.
FAMILIAR SHAPE, BUT A BRAND NEW BODY – HELION 2 XQ THERMAL IMAGING MONOCULAR.
Yukon Advanced Optics, the leading developer and manufacturer of night and thermal vision optics for outdoor professionals and hobbyists, is launching HELION 2 XQ38F and HELION 2 XQ50F thermal imaging monoculars. This is an update to the extremely popular Helion XQ series – a practical full-featured thermal imaging monoculars for hunting and other outdoor activities with extended operation time and in a medium price segment.
Helion 2 XQ comes in a brand new magnesium alloy body that makes already rugged Helion even more shock resistant. However, most important upgrades hide within.
- Sensitive
The features that all Pulsar users are already accustomed to are also available in Helion 2 XQ series:
- Image boost technology
- Built-in photo and video recorder
- 16 Gb Internal memory
- Variable digital zoom
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- 8 colour palettes
- Wi-Fi, integration with iOS and Android devices
- IPX7 Waterproof Rated
Key technical specs for both models:
| Model | Helion 2 XQ38F | Helion 2 XQ50F |
| Sensor resolution, pixel | 384×288 | 384×288 |
| NETD, mK | ||
| Pixel Pitch, µm | 17 | 17 |
| Framerate, fps | 50 | 50 |
| Lens focus, mm | 35 | 50 |
| Lens relative aperture | f1.0 | f1.0 |
| Display resolution, pixel | 1024×768 | 1024×768 |
| Magnification, x | 3-12 | 4.5-18 |
| Horizontal field of view,° | 10.7 | 7.5 |
| Type of rangefinder | Stadiametric | Stadiametric |
| Video & photo recorder | + | + |
| Internal memory, Gb | 16 | 16 |
| Detection range, m | 1350 | 1800 |
| Protection level | IPX7 | IPX7 |
| Weight, kg | 0.45 | 0.5 |
Unfortunately, we could not find any information about pricing yet. The Helion 2 is made in Europe.
To find out more information about this product check: www.pulsar-vision.com
Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.
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Cool....the Taliban were looking for some new thermals....
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