IanB 0 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 The new upgraded photon XT has been out a few month now in 4.6 x 42 guise. The new year will see the 6.5 x 50 XT model, which has a more useful optical magnification range and 50mm objective lens. ETA around May 2015. http://www.thehuntinglife.com/store/night-vision/yukon-photon-xt-6-5x50-night-vision-scope.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireblade_rrw 20 Posted November 16, 2014 Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Ian, could you or someone do a short comparison? Thank you Oh and ps; will you be selling? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanB 0 Posted November 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hello mate there's a comparison of the lower mag model on YouTube , this new 6.5x mag model will be available January theres a link to preorder in the first post. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
villaman 9,983 Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Why bring out another one out with in a few months of the other ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireblade_rrw 20 Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Why bring out another one out with in a few months of the other ? Different magnification. The new one is for longer range i assume. The higher magnification may be too much for <50 yds shots. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blueeyes 45 Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Hi Ian have you tried out the 6.5x XT yet whats the field of view like and how close can they focus to,and anything else you can say about it much app Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanB 0 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Hi Ian have you tried out the 6.5x XT yet whats the field of view like and how close can they focus to,and anything else you can say about it much app Jim Unfortunately no Jim. There due in, so I'm told around April/May and we should have them as soon as they hit the UK. Personally I'd wait for the 6.5x version. For the money there great to be honest, easy to fit with standard mounts, natural shooting position, decent image, changeable reticule/colour...the only couple of snags I would say are there pretty focus fussy because of they way they are front mount designed, they do benefit from additional IR also, which improves the image, I've just fitted a new XT to a rifle, most people put coasters on the front focus ring to aid adjustment, what distance are you going to be shooting at? Obviously I'm not going to try and market something to be something its not, like some would and say there the best, because there not, an N750 or drone has a higher price tag and better image. But ones built like a dalek the other weighs a ton, and they both require additional weaver mounts, etc... If your just wanting something compact, dedicated for rats or rabbits, or even foxes out to 150yds the standard 4.6 x photon will work great, the new 6.5x for the money, should be a bargain. If people need a longer depth of field, some use an iris cap to reduce the light entering the sensor like a camera would. The new photons are now shipped with a flip cover, instead of the pull off, push on ones the old models had, these are ideal for adding an iris that can be flipped open when needed too, if you prefer better focus over distance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blueeyes 45 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Thanks for the reply Ian,I have the Mk 1 at the moment and use it day and night with doubler and T 20 on my .22 Rimmy and find it ok apart from the POI shift if too heavy handed putting in gun bag or back of car etc,other than that great value for money,problem with the 50 mm XT is wont be able to use the doubler as was thinking of it for my .223 the other thing is they usually have teething problems with new lines and its not till they get used in the field that these come to light,so could be the summer before I decide unless they have been tested else where like the states etc tks Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanB 0 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 Personally I'd steer clear of the doublers, unless there designed to have them, they give a better image, but there are too many issues with POI changes, and unless you secure it with additional means which would void warranty there just another source to knock easily. That why the additional mag of the 6.5x helps without the extra bulk or risk of being knocked as its a designed for the scope and has a useful magnification range.. Hang fire till theres more feed back, when they get over here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hutchey 147 Posted January 13, 2015 Report Share Posted January 13, 2015 I had an email from Thomas Jacks today about the 6.5 XT: "We don’t have a firm update from the factory as of yet, but I should imagine we will know more after SHOT Show next week. If you want to give me a call in the office on the week of the 26th I’ll hopefully be able to tell you more. Best Regards, Thomas Jacks Limited" So watch this space Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bob678fishing 0 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 The Yukon 6.5 photon is not out till may just had email Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Buster321c 1,010 Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Personally I'd steer clear of the doublers, unless there designed to have them, they give a better image, but there are too many issues with POI changes, and unless you secure it with additional means which would void warranty there just another source to knock easily. That why the additional mag of the 6.5x helps without the extra bulk or risk of being knocked as its a designed for the scope and has a useful magnification range.. Hang fire till theres more feed back, when they get over here The 4.6 x 42 is more than enuff to 100 yds with a clear pic .. Doubler and T20 are a must . I know a lad , who`s been using a Drone Pro for a while , cancel his order for the colour Drone Pro , cause he picked up an XT as a stop gap . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bladerider09 0 Posted February 22, 2015 Report Share Posted February 22, 2015 Personally I'd steer clear of the doublers, unless there designed to have them, they give a better image, but there are too many issues with POI changes, and unless you secure it with additional means which would void warranty there just another source to knock easily. That why the additional mag of the 6.5x helps without the extra bulk or risk of being knocked as its a designed for the scope and has a useful magnification range.. Hang fire till theres more feed back, when they get over here The 4.6 x 42 is more than enuff to 100 yds with a clear pic .. Doubler and T20 are a must . I know a lad , who`s been using a Drone Pro for a while , cancel his order for the colour Drone Pro , cause he picked up an XT as a stop gap . just got a XT works great on the .22 will see what the new one is like later in the year for the .223.... impressed with the revised IR and its multi level intensity..have yet to add another IR lamp but under 75 yards can't see it needs it.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjimmer 4 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 The 6.5 x 50 will not be able to connect to an external battery pack, apparently. Not known how long the onboard battery life is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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