Greyman 28,496 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 Christmas is coming and I am really wanting a thermal imaging spotter/camera have been looking at these and it seems to good to be true for the money, so my question is has anyone had any experience of them and is it worth the money, have seen lots of video on utube and all seems to be good but would rather ask someone with first hand experience cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baldcoot 2,352 Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Bloke on our shoot has 1 .get a xq23 or 30 Instead far better vfm imho .I got the xq23 and its a superior product and a range finder built in as well .The flir scout works at a basic level ,the XQ shows bunnies/rats/deer /foxes at a good range .Yes its heat blobs at distance but close up you see the shape of the animal and heat sources very well atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 28,496 Posted November 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 On 10 November 2017 at 15:02, Baldcoot said: Bloke on our shoot has 1 .get a xq23 or 30 Instead far better vfm imho .I got the xq23 and its a superior product and a range finder built in as well .The flir scout works at a basic level ,the XQ shows bunnies/rats/deer /foxes at a good range .Yes its heat blobs at distance but close up you see the shape of the animal and heat sources very well atb Thanks for the reply, but is the xq23/30 £700 better than the flir as that's the price difference between the two, all I want is around a hundred yards of visibility with the ability to record what I,m seeing, this looks more than achievable with the flir but would like to talk with anyone that's used one, could I see a pig sized animal hiding in a wood around 50 to 100 yards in and get a snap that's all I,m after cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanB 0 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 XQ30V should do all you required Greyman, but I would definitely recommend saving for a Helion XQ38F. If you do want either of the above, give me a shout.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
donky7 9 Posted November 20, 2017 Report Share Posted November 20, 2017 I have 1 of Ian's XQ30V units, and i think for the money its bang on, used every weekend for rats its overkill but a great investment having tried other thermal units. Friday teatime, within 20 seconds of starting the unit up i spotted 23 rabbits ranged from 65 yrds up to 200 yrds. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanB 0 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 On 20/11/2017 at 14:42, donky7 said: I have 1 of Ian's XQ30V units, and i think for the money its bang on, used every weekend for rats its overkill but a great investment having tried other thermal units. Friday teatime, within 20 seconds of starting the unit up i spotted 23 rabbits ranged from 65 yrds up to 200 yrds. Yes I'd avoid the FLIR units totally and start at a minimum with an XQ30V Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel_Basher 17,100 Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 The flir is very basic compared to say pulsar stuff .Been out with several types on demo and the pulsar line is by far the best if a bit pricey .Try one mate or you may regret it seeing another type .Takes a bit of getting used to especially hares mistaken for other animals .But once is my moto . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squirrel basher 33 Posted January 30, 2018 Report Share Posted January 30, 2018 On 20/11/2017 at 12:29, IanB said: XQ30V should do all you required Greyman, but I would definitely recommend saving for a Helion XQ38F. If you do want either of the above, give me a shout.. Do you sell the xq30v pal I’m looking for a thermal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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