[SHOT 2023] New Pulsar Merger LRF XL50 – First-ever HD Thermal Binoculars

At SHOT Show Pulsar simply launched the primary HD Thermal Binoculars. The mannequin known as Pulsar Merger LRF XL50, and makes use of a brand-new 1024×768 pixel decision XL sensor, 12-micron pixel pitch. The sensor is made in France by Lynred and is alleged to convey excellent HD picture high quality. Having spent the summer season and autumn with Pulsar’s “normal” Merger mannequin with a 640x sensor, I’m fairly keen to take a look at a HD thermal for the primary time.

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Here is Pulsar’s announcement about their new Merger LRF XL50 thermal imaging binoculars:

Merger LRF XL50: discover in HD

Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide is happy to introduce the largest Pulsar star of 2023 – the Merger LRF XL50 thermal imaging binoculars, our first ever HD thermal imaging system with a brand new and highly effective 1024×768 pixel decision XL sensor. Get able to discover in high-definition high quality!

Brand new XL sensor

This time, the classical Merger design binoculars are powered with the brand-new XL sensor, 12-micron pixel pitch and a file 1024×768 pixel decision. The French-made Lynred sensor brings excellent HD picture high quality and detailedness, exact trophy identification and minute particulars of the encircling panorama.

Long-range detection and extremely informative discipline of view

If you strive these new highly effective Pulsar binoculars on the sector, you would possibly assume that lengthy distances have by no means been so shut. The Merger LRF XL50 can detect a heat object at a surprisingly lengthy 2 300 metre distance – even in full darkness.

What may additionally shock you (and why we admire the event of thermal imaging expertise) is the extremely informative huge discipline of view. It would possibly sound sudden as a protracted detection vary often comes on the worth of a slim discipline of view, however within the case of the Merger XL, with this sensor decision each privileges exist in a single system.

Zoom in with out shedding high quality

We proudly name the brand new Merger LRF XL50 binoculars true all-arounders. The huge discipline of view for scanning and goal acquisition and excessive picture high quality and detailedness apply throughout the entire vary of variable magnification from 2.5x as much as 20x, retaining enhanced particulars, readability, and distinction all through the vary.

Ultimate detection effectivity is achieved with the quick aperture F50/1.0 germanium lens. In mixture with the HD sensor, this system brings excessive distinction and informative imagery even throughout rain or fog, when temperature distinction is minimal.

The built-in precision laser rangefinder estimates a 1000 metre distance at an accuracy of plus / minus 1 metre. An important issue for understanding the goal distance earlier than making the suitable choice.

Comfort of viewing with each eyes

The new binoculars characteristic the identical traditional type issue because the Merger LRF XP50, with the identical ergonomics and cozy viewing expertise. Exploring the world with each eyes displays pure human imaginative and prescient – it’s much less tiring than viewing with one solely. The interpupillary distance within the Merger LRF XL50 binoculars will be adjusted from 56 to 71 mm to suit the person wants of the consumer.

Moreover, the high-contrast HD AMOLED show decision matches the decision of the thermal sensor. This means much less distortion – the picture is crisp and contrasted with vivid colors.

Saving time and reminiscences

Apart from wonderful thermal efficiency and luxury of use, the Merger LRF XL50 binoculars are powered with a singular twin battery system – one built-in and a replaceable APS3 battery. It is simple to interchange the battery by contact even in full darkness with out turning the system off.

Finally, in the event you love watching and sharing your most valuable searching moments, you’ll undoubtedly benefit from the HD high quality of the footage made with the built-in photograph and video recorder.

Merger LRF XL50 binoculars present loads of alternatives, particularly for those having the best requirements for the standard of thermal imaging.

Classical design – superior expertise:

• Latest picture processing algorithms
• Rugged magnesium alloy housing
• Supporting Stream Vision 2 cellular utility
• WiFi integration with iOS and Android gadgets
• Improved WiFi connectivity with 2.4 / 5 GHZ waveband assist
• High-contrast HD AMOLED shows
• A collection of 8 color palettes
• IPX7 waterproof rated
• Wide vary of working temperature (-25 to +50°C)

The Merger LRF XL50 might be out there from Q2 2023.

Here is a video with the Merger XL50:

You can test the brand new HD Merger out at stand #11419 on the Shot Show 2023.

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