It has been over a year since the introduction of the Condor series thermal monoculars to the market, and even more time has passed since the launch of the Falcon series. Given the ongoing technological development in this category of devices, their manufacturer has decided to refresh their features and specifications to keep up with market trends.
Two thermal monoculars from the new Condor LRF 2.0 line have been added to the offer, named CQ35L 2.0 and CQ50L 2.0. Changes compared to their predecessors concern the sensor used, some other components, as well as the device’s construction aspects. Currently, only models with a 640x512 pixel sensor are available in the refreshed series. Depending on the user's needs, they can choose a version equipped with 35 mm F1.0 or 50 mm F0.9 optics, which differ in the field of view, optical magnification, and the resulting observation range.
The new Condor LRF 2.0 models' systems provide thermal sensitivity (NETD) at a level of <15 mK. The quality and comfort of observation are enhanced by the Zoom Pro and Image Pro 2.0 algorithms, as well as the HIKMICRO Shutterless Image System (HSIS), which eliminates the need for periodic freezing of the image to refresh it. Compared to the previous generation, the new thermal monoculars also feature larger OLED 0.49" displays with a resolution of 1920x1080 px.
Greater emphasis has been placed on improving the ergonomics of operating the thermal monocular with one hand, aided by a focus adjustment knob located at the back of the monocular. Additionally, the software of the LRF module has been expanded to allow for the calculation of horizontal range, and the device's power supply has been replaced with a more efficient 21700 battery. Other minor improvements, such as the addition of new color palettes for the displayed image, have also been added.
Many changes compared to the original have also found their way to the Falcon 2.0 series. The new models include FQ35 2.0, FQ50 2.0, and FQ50L 2.0. Here too, the choice has been made to use 640x512 pixel sensors (with 35 mm F1.0 and 50 mm F0.9 optics) and a NETD sensitivity of <15 mK. The display has been replaced with a larger OLED 0.49" FHD screen, the previously described HSIS function has been implemented, and automatic transition to standby mode (based on the correct tilt of the thermal monocular) has also been included, a feature already present in the Condor series.
In terms of construction changes, the power button has been moved to the side of the thermal monocular, and an ergonomic focus adjustment knob has been placed on the back. The power compartment has been adapted to accept 21700 batteries.
The most noticeable change is the appearance of the FQ50L 2.0 variant. It is the only model equipped with a LRF module with a range of 1000 meters, which was previously unavailable in this line of devices. The rangefinder is integrated into the lens, maintaining the sleek, cylindrical shape of this model. A similar solution has already been used by the manufacturer in the Stellar 3.0 and Thunder 3.0 thermal scopes.
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