Pulsar bird watching & wildlife watching special: Compare the Telos XP50, Axion 2 XG35 & Axion XM30F

[@grafja]

Any chance you could do some long range viewing with the new Krypton 2 FXG50? Your video of the rabbit at 40yds was great but it would be amazing if you could do something a little further out say in the 300 - 500 yd range.

[@thomasjacksltd]

More films of the Krypton 2 are definitely planned but unless you're hunting a triceratops, 300-500yds would be challenging!

[@Andreas-xm8it]

Thank you. It would be nice to see the comparison between Pulsar Telos XG50 and the Pulsar Axtion 2 XG35. On paper they are equal. So how mutch better is 50 vs 35. Im happy with the XG35, but the upgradability on the Telos may be nice to have, cheaper to upgrade.

[@thomasjacksltd]

I can think about that for a future video (and you've now got 3 options for that XG sensor: 30mm, 35mm and 50mm) . On paper a bigger lens will deliver more info to the sensor, so the image will be improved, and amplified by the bigger base mag on the Telos. But the Telos does have a narrower field of view and it is a bit bulkier. There are quite a few things there to weigh up, so it's all down to which features you want to prioritise.

[@Andreas-xm8it]

@@thomasjacksltd Thank you! If you have the time, i was wondering on your personal toughts on the XG35 / XG50 vs the Hikmicro CQ35L or CQ50L. Mutch better mk values on the hik, but less battery power. Its tempting. But im afraid the experience is less than pulsar, even though the specs looks better.

[@thomasjacksltd]

​@@Andreas-xm8it I believe the difference in battery power is down to the extra image processing the Chinese made Hikmicro has to do. Pulsar use high quality French Lynred sensors: It does make them more expensive... but explains why they hold their value. Find a retailer that sells both / or attend an event where you can test them for yourself (as close as possible to the kind of scenario that you plan to use them in). This guide might help you choose: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXKUepWFnJh5ebssi=_Yk8Q50iK0_HU4aB

[@NightSkyWalkers]

do you notice much difference between the image quality of the telos xp50 and the axion 2 xg35 ? ......it's not that noticeable is it 2:58

[@thomasjacksltd]

They both have the same number of pixels in their thermal sensors and same base mag, so the difference in these conditions, at close range is negligible , especially on the video output (less so through the lens). However, the bigger lens on the XP50 captures more thermal info, which you will notice at bigger ranges. And the XP50 will cope better in high humidity, mist, fog & rain because its sensor has larger pixels / the sensor is physically larger).

[@harnsheng]

Seems like the Telos is bit out of focus and detail. Im interested to get the Telos but waiting for more reviews like this!

[@thomasjacksltd]

Possibly - trying to control 3 thermals and a camera on a 15cm bird that's 25m away through foliage, in a warm, humid location had its challenges! I've been super impressed by the Telos every time I've taken it out.

[@harnsheng]

I’ve narrowed down my choice to Telos and Falcon FQ50. Just wanting to see a few more reviews before buying

[@thomasjacksltd]

Definitely look at more reviews! I would add that if the main job is scanning an area to detect what's there - go for a big field of view@@harnsheng

[@harnsheng]

@@thomasjacksltd bought one and it is spectacular! Focus ring is a lil stiff but otherwise solid monocular

[@thomasjacksltd]

All the things you'll see with a thermal that would otherwise be hidden is incredible. I was filming with a group of bird ringers on Friday - thermal makes their work so much more efficient and better for the birds. Focus can be a bit stiff initially but it should loosen off in time@@harnsheng