NEW FLIR ThermoSight RS

ETA 2-4 weeks when I ordered the RS64-35, an Aquila 4x gen III and a torch pro IR illuminator when I placed my order 11 days ago. I've already been pacing around the house and it seems like it's been forever! Feel like a kid waiting for Christmas...
 
Originally Posted By: Bone breaker 73ETA 2-4 weeks when I ordered the RS64-35, an Aquila 4x gen III and a torch pro IR illuminator when I placed my order 11 days ago. I've already been pacing around the house and it seems like it's been forever! Feel like a kid waiting for Christmas...

Wow awesome order...haha...that's better than Christmas!!
 
Originally Posted By: Bone breaker 73ETA 2-4 weeks when I ordered the RS64-35, an Aquila 4x gen III and a torch pro IR illuminator when I placed my order 11 days ago. I've already been pacing around the house and it seems like it's been forever! Feel like a kid waiting for Christmas... not sure if you have benn in the gen3 and thermal game, but let me tell ya it's a game changer
 
I hope this is ok for my first post here?

Been looking at some of the skypup videos online. In particular the "RS64 60mm controls" vs the RS64 35 Deer 175-225 yards"

There is a big difference in the field of view when both scopes are set at "1.0" magnification. The quality of the image between the two videos seems markedly different. I'm assuming these videos were captured during different atmospheric conditions?

I'm having trouble understanding any other considerations between the lens sizes. So my question is (aside from field of view limitations) what can you do with the 60mm or larger lens in general that you can't do with the 35mm lens or smaller lens in general when coupled with the same core processor?

Does the larger lens allow for more clarity and/or target identification under the same atmospheric conditions?


Thanks.
 
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The videos were taken at different times under differing climatic conditions and are not to be used to comapare the RS64-60mm ThermoSight to the RS64-35mm ThermoSight.


For a comparison of those two lens sizes, watch the video on this page:


http://flir.com/thermoSightR-Series/


The video pretty much answers all of your questions regarding range.

The FOV of the 35mm is way way way BETTER than the FOV of the 60mm, that is just how focal length works with a larger lens system....
 
Thank you, I have not seen that video for some reason.

From that video it looks like the answer to my question is yes, a larger lens does afford greater target detail at the same range at the cost of reduced field of view?

You happen to know if those images were direct recordings or is that an animated illustration?

Thanks
 
Those are direct recordings, however they have been compressed for reproduction on the internet and are less than 1/4th what the actual view is. Do not try to attempt to compare thermal devices based on posted videos on the internet, it is next to worthless for that purpose.

A 50-60mm lens system on any 17 micron core is going to be a long range device 300 meters+ with a small FOV and next to worthless under 100 yards.
 
Thank you.

I haven't been able to look at that video on my computer, just on my phone this morning and couldn't really tell.

Do side by side comparison videos such as this not compress the same way for each video?
 
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There is no way to access any valid thermal image comparison on the internet as you have no control over the different read out circuit frame rates, different contrast and brightness settings, focus, humidity, temperatures, different software drivers for video output, different recorded video formats, etc. etc. etc.
 
That video labled "Flir rs64 60mm field of view" is pretty telling. I didn't really think there was a problem with the 100 yard view until the dog ran by at 50 yards. The dog pretty much took up the entire field of view at that point.

A lot of my night shooting is often done at 50 to 100 yards.

Thanks.
 
Skypup, I feel for you having to explain this over and over like you did even to me... I think there will be a special place for you when the smoke clears and people should not doubt you on these things simply because you have both the 35 and 60mm versions and have used both of them extensively. Thanks for being around and taking the time to explain this to people.
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Originally Posted By: WildfowlerThank you very much for your help!!


Anytime guys, there is so much false and/or outright misleading information on this stuff it is often difficult to wade through all of the PR and BS like on the ATN X-Sight, it is an endless line of drivel....
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Here is a simple compressed video I made in the backyard of me killing a hog with the FLIR ThermoSight RS-64-35mm at 175 yards that shows pretty much the magnifications, range, and ease of use with the majority of night hunting distances for most people.....



 
Originally Posted By: SkyPupOriginally Posted By: WildfowlerThank you very much for your help!!


Anytime guys, there is so much false and/or outright misleading information on this stuff it is often difficult to wade through all of the PR and BS like on the ATN X-Sight, it is an endless line of drivel....
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Here is a simple compressed video I made in the backyard of me killing a hog with the FLIR ThermoSight RS-64-35mm at 175 yards that shows pretty much the magnifications, range, and ease of use with the majority of night hunting distances for most people.....








I did a double take when I read X-sight on this post, thought I fell asleep on the keyboard again.

Thanks Skypup for your help.
 
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After my innumerable run-ins here, there and everywhere, with the infamous SatchelATN, I must say that his insider shrill crew has earned the top notch poster boy fame award for the absolute worst roll-out and ensuing operational mess of any optical firearm accessory device I have ever witnessed. Not X-sighted at all about anything ATN....
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So it does pay to keep your eyes open and your money in your wallet when dealing with these types of things.....or get snookered by glossy PR.

I try to invest in products for the long haul, beyond their functional product cycle, as I don't keep selling and trading my gear to acquire the latest and greatest device known to man, I just keep using my stuff day in and night out without any problems.
 
One more quick question please.


I just looked at the operators manual that came with my D750 night optics, night vision scope. It says the field of view of my scope is 10°. Is this field of view of measurement directly comparable with a thermal scope that's also labeled with a 10° field of view? Is this measurement always calculated the same? Industry-standard.

As best I can tell, I'm okay with my scope shooting between 50 and 100 yards but I definitely would not want to narrow the field of view anymore than this.

Thanks.
 
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