LRF inside of lens on 1280 scopes?

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I went with the Pulsar XL60 after looking through it as I liked their image over all better and have loved their customer service when needed. Their scopes have had better overall better images (IMO) and more adjustability than others. I'm wondering if mounting the LRF inside of the lens would affect (diminish) the light gathering ability some of the 60mm lens where with the Pulsar mounting it on the top it does not.
 
True didn't quite think it through but the LRF still takes up a position in front of the lens leaving still the question of lenses gathering ability.
 
I have to think, If it was going to cause an issue then they wouldn't have put it there. The lenses don't really gather light anyway. They focus a heat signature onto the thermal sensor.
 
Infrared is another form in the electromagnetic spectrum of light that extends from the long wavelength red end to the micro wavelength short end. The lens is focusing it just as it does shorter wavelength visible light in your normal scopes. Not apples to apples as it is focusing it on a sensor but with it in front of the lens it's blocking some of the light so less "data" to my mind.
 
Compare that XL60 to the S60R that has more of an integrated LRF module in the upper portion of the germanium. There is a noticeable difference in image optimization.
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Bowhunt said:
Which are you saying has the better image optimizatio
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The Pulsar seemed surprisingly light, I'm not a fan of the LRF module tho. The S60R is a tank, and I do prefer how the module is streamlined with the objective.
Pulsar being a 1024X1024 with an NETD <20mk, while the Nocpix has a 1280X1024 @ <15mk. The the other big difference aside from the sensor and batteries is the magnification, with the S60R using optical from 2-6X, which is impressive when looking through the 1280. ( I think that alone sets it apart ) anytime you can mag up optically over digital is going to give you better image quality.
 
Skinney, sorry to put you on the spot but inquiring minds gotta know, in your opinion, having looked through all of them is there a definitive difference in the image quality between the new Pulsar XL60 1024 vs iRay Bolt TX60 1024 vs NocPix S60 1280??

In theory, the optical zoom of the NocPix S60 seems like it could be a real game changer for any thermal but a high end one I’d think it would give you the best of both worlds. Low base mag for wider FOV but the ability to zoom without losing picture quality.
 
B23 said:
Skinney, sorry to put you on the spot but inquiring minds gotta know, in your opinion, having looked through all of them is there a definitive difference in the image quality between the new Pulsar XL60 1024 vs iRay Bolt TX60 1024 vs NocPix S60 1280??

In theory, the optical zoom of the NocPix S60 seems like it could be a real game changer for any thermal but a high end one I’d think it would give you the best of both worlds. Low base mag for wider FOV but the ability to zoom without losing picture quality.
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I just sent you a PM, sometimes it's easier to discuss on the phone when going into detail... IF I can I will do a video review of the HD thermals I'm currently using or have used.
 
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