We are the exclusive UK & ROI distributor of thermal optics and night vision from Cobra Optics, Pulsar, and Yukon.
Offering the largest selection of consumer/commercial thermal optics and night vision in the UK, our wide of range products include a variety of thermal and night vision optics, including monoculars, binoculars, bioculars, goggles (NVG), and scopes from industry leading brands such as Cobra Optics, Pulsar, Yukon, Guide, SiOnyx, and Conotech.
We are also the exclusive UK & ROI distributor of prismatic scopes from Immersive Optics, cellular trail cameras from Spypoint, and wireless security cameras from Vosker.
Other brands we distribute include Adventure Lights, Gerber, and PowerFlare; manufacturers of accessories including thermal imagers, safety lights, personal identification beacons, eyesafe IR illuminators, knives, machetes, axes, and multitools.
If it's for mounting - these are all available with some excellent MOA adjustable mounts. I have just measured them as best I can for you: 10x24: 30mm dia, 40mm length 10x40: 42mm dia, 25mm length 14x50: 42mm dia, 32mm length
With the internal screen being so small in comparison to a helion, I’d imagine the newer model is in fact worse due to the small picture that would be produced?
It's £1000! It is soooo much better than the model it replaces for the same price (Axion XM30F). And you really need to try it before comparing it to a thermal that cost 3 times the price! Did I mention the price?!
@@thomasjacksltd not sure you understand where I’m coming from but yes I appreciate the price. The previous model was more magnified but has the same screen size, meaning it’s probably slightly better for ID at sensible ranges. Albeit you will sacrifice FOV. I think the new xq30 pro would be ideal for woodland stalking. XQ30 pro detection range = 850M - axion XM30F detection range = 1300M
@@jackstraughan2652 XQ30 PRO better all round for detection and identification v/s XM30F. That's why we wanted to show them side-by-side, so people could judge for themselves. I've not tested the XQ30Pro at very long range but I'd be confident on it winning that too... and I will add it to my list of videos for you (watch this space!)
@@jackstraughan2652 Here's what I did on the XM30F - like you say I'm not sure any other manufacturer has been brave enough to attempt it! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rHfes5APEBc.htmlsi=bzo36atZGVuJSF9v
hi buddy im new to these things. so if i purchase one do i just download an app to my phone and then it sends pics and videos straight to my phone no matter where i am and no matter how far away from it i am? sorry for my ignorance but never owned one before.
@lyndsaycolclough. Correct (although just photos for this model - check out the Spypoint Flex if you want both ). Here's a short explanation of how it works: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AgRioqTZwdk.htmlsi=AnFRWTW3Pe-sIXUV
Did all that. Clear cache and data, reinstall, factory reset cam, airplanemode, whatever I do, no luck on my Nokia X20 running Android 14. Pity. (Helion XQ28F) pity pity pity.
If it's an option, try connecting it to a different device - either a tablet, or a friends phone with the StreamVision app (making sure it's the original version of the app, NOT STREAMVISION2). I appreciate it's not ideal but it could help establish if it's a problem connecting to your phone / Android v14, or something going on with the Helion.
That's easy: If you want to create a password: 1. Click CONFIRM (middle button to select it) 2. Enter a memorable number using the three buttons on the top. 3. Then click CONFIRM. NOTE: You don't need the password to use the device, just to access it remotely on your phone. And you can reset it at any time (like if you forget the password) within the device settings (the cog symbol) in the main menu. If you don't want to set a password just click CANCEL, or wait a moment. But it will ask you again when ever you switch the device on. I know it's a bit annoying but it's a new 2024 bit of legislation that applies to every new electronic device (from camera doorbells to mobile phones and internet connected fridges) to prevent anyone else access it remotely via the internet.
@@thomasjacksltd Hi there, I'm having the same issue. I switched the Wi-Fi on the in device and the hotspot link appears on my phone (with the model name). The manual tells me the password is 12345678 but that says incorrect. Also when I open the app, there is no prompt to enter anything, it just says connection failed. I went to reset the password in the device and it accepted 1-8 as the old password and confirmed a new password, but that also didn't connect when I tried to enter the new password. Any tips would be appreciated!
Thank you for your quick reply. Have managed it now and connected to phone. It was just knowing you have to press the middle button first, select a number and press again before moving on. Thank you.
@@kathrynsheridan8020 I've just tested it for you here to check I get this right. Try this On the device. Go into settings (cog) 1. Reset password- This will create the default PW of 12345678. 2. Turn Wifi ON On your mobile. 1. Go to wifi networks in settings and select the network that corresponds to your device (it'll be a long number that will include the model of your device) 2. Enter the PW: 12345678 3. Then open the Pixfra app 4. Enter the PW in the app: 12345678 and click confirm. I got in first time but persevere in case there's some wifi interference where you are.
@@thomasjacksltd Hi, thanks for getting back so quickly. Those were the steps I was following and it wasn't allowing me to connect to the network. However, I connected the camera to a pc with the cable and since doing that it appears to have connected to the app. Thanks for your help.
We agree, that's why we tend to show ranges, especially for more in depth reviews. Check out this one for the Telos: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tILKN8YCNkE.htmlsi=YTTl3aXSkshvvHQa And subscribe if you want to see more thermal videos, with the ranges included.
Great video as always Dave. Quality was fine and I really like these scopes ! Ile have to try one sometime on the air rifle. That FOV is very impressive ! Look forward to the next mate
Great review. It may or helped to have mentioned the side focus which can be used as a range finder. I purchased the 14x50 two weeks ago, though have not been able to test it out on a rifle as of yet due to needing to return a new rifle that I had purchased.
Very accurate, once zero-ed & calibrated. There's lots on RU-vid showing long range accuracy test, along with tutorials on calibrating / zeroing: (Here's ours on the original Pulsar Krypton, but it's now even easier, as you can freeze frame calibration co-ordinates part of the process: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3ZnW_WqRwqk.htmlsi=bl_EjfTgvAhz2tMs
@@thomasjacksltd Hello Thomas! Thank you for the prompt response, I am about to buy the Krypton 2 and I had some doubts, so the questions I would put on a Rowa Titan 6 cal 243 with a Jaeger Yukon 1.5-6x42, the anchor ideas for this scope would be the PSP-42B if not I'm wrong, right?
@@fabianmartins6049 Check with your retailer but that should be the right size. PSP-B 42 fits scopes with an outer bell diameter of anything between 45.5mm and 50.2mm. Here's the manual to help you fit it! www.pulsar-nv.com/glo/support/manuals/2966/psp-b-ring-adapter-selection-table-for-optical-device-inserts/s2697/
Hi, informative video and some good test footage. Any chance of a multi split screen test footage vid of the mile 2 line up so it's possible to see what each can do and easily compare them to help pick out the one that would suit best?
Unfortunately NINE different Mile2's mean there's just too many to do that. It makes it difficult to test but also too much choice for most people to decide (especially when you think how small 9 side-by-side clips would have to be). We will get around to testing each of these thermal units, but thought it better to focus on one model for each film... AND within that show which other Mile2 we think you should be comparing it with / also considering (to deliver a significant step up, while keeping within a similar budget).
First time out with it, filmed all this wildlife in under an hour - so easy to use and delighted with the improved image quality. I always have high expectations with Pulsar but this new Axion definitely exceeded them.
I was looking getting the xm30f a couple days ago then this came out so I have waited is the newer model 20mm lens or 30mm? Also the xm30f goes 1300meters where this goes 800meters? What’s your opinion is the newer model better than the xm30f by far ?
It's 30mm. You can work this out on Pulsar products by the product name: First two letters = sensor size, The two numbers = lens size. The new XQ30Pro is hands down better. Both perform a good job of detecting animals at a pretty good range (and easily good enough for most people's needs) but the improved clarity of the XQ30PRO (because of it's bigger sensor AND bigger pixels) improve identifying what it is and provide extra detail of the surroundings. Hopefully that came across in the video.
There's not a direct equivalence. They're different algorithms for processing the image to suite different conditions (atmospheric / background / the viewed animal). My advice for both would be to toggle through the options until you get a picture that works best... Although on the Helion2 I tend to favour ID mode (that's the eye icon)
That kind of upgrade is precisely why Pulsar have created this product. The main advantage you'd get with that particular upgrade would be clarity at longer range and greatly improved clarity while zooming in.
the review of these products DOES NOT specify whether the red LEDs are visible at night, whether activation noise is heard, how long the batteries last on average... whether the online signal is transmitted immediately to the mobile phone
- All LED's are visible to animals. Anything referred to as low light, invisible, or black light are certainly more discrete, so less likely to be noticed but they are not 'invisible'. The downside is they have less reach. - The cameras do operate silently. - You can specify the frequency of photo transmission. - BUT that transmission is an energy intensive activity and will influence battery life. As will many of the other settings you specify on the app; like how sensitive you want the camera to be, how many pictures you want in a burst, or if you want video, as well as the image resolution. Because of the level of control offered by Spypoint cameras it's impossible to indicate battery life. But I would recommend getting the Spypoint rechargeable battery (and/or one of the solar options)
If you've followed every step of our video tutorial is there a specific difficulty you've got? Even though you're not a UK customer, we have a lot of technical experts at Thomas Jacks, so we might be able to help.
At close range (<100m) there's very little in it. If that's all you need go for the XQ35. BUT... take another look at side-by-side footage at: a) 4:23" lambs (equivalent body mass to a fox) clearly identifiable ONLY on the XG35 at 178m. b) 4:50" sheep (equivalent body mass to a deer) clearly identifiable ONLY on the XG35 at 252m. It's all down to the XG's extra pixels and digital zoom capability.
Hi Thomas, may I ask what exactly are the differences between the Telos series and Helion/Axion series? From what I read simply sounds like Telos allows you to upgrade parts in the future, but else than that I don't quite get why they divided their products into this "Telos" series.
The Telos has superseded the Helion as Pulsar's flagship thermal monocular. I'd say some it's best new and unique features are: 1. It's upgradable 2. Option of a Laser Range Finder 3. Lots of sensors options (incl XL & Digital Night Vision) 4. Smooth digital zooming 5. A hands-free harness The Axion has the same, European made, build quality and the software operates / looks the same but it some of the main points of difference are: 1. Compact and lightweight 2. Smaller lenses, which influence image quality . 3. Fewer sensor options. 4. Affordability. We've produced a guide to help people decide which thermal to buy: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-cA1IbOg3FCY.htmlsi=_ycSSJzpMxsAkS8Z And this video shows you some of the Axions head-to-head with a Telos: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-v_DTaPtWor8.htmlsi=mnSDowfzLWyiVElU
@@thomasjacksltd Thanks for the reply, So I suspect that Helion is no longer produced and sold by Pulsar? I guess that explains why Helion products showed up when I googled, but I couldn't find any information in the Pulsar website. By the way, your channel is extremely helpful and informative. Especially when there's not much info out there - all the blog posts are either old or more focused on hunting. I am trying to get myself one for nocturnal birding (and finding birds in fields in colder days as well). I am trying to see if I should go for Telos XP50 or XG50. As a binocular user, I know anything higher than x10 zoom will make it hard to use it in-hand, which makes XP50 more preferable to me. Also the lower NETD of XP50 sounds like another favorable feather over XG50. Despite losing some detection range, I'm thinking that XP50 would be a better choice.
@@birb3378 We're just setting up a RU-vid channel for those with a more bird / wildlife interest: www.youtube.com/@TJ-Focus It's one to keep an eye on (and subscribe to) if you like what we do here. Thanks for the feedback on the channel and either the XG or XP Telos would be ideal. I'd recommend visiting a retailer, or event where you can try / compare them for yourself.
Show a video at 400m, 500m, 600m, upto 1000m. then the people will see the real failings of the scope. NO ONE shows anything past 200m using this scope, because its bad, really bad.
That's quite a specialism - those kind of ranges with a thermal. I thought I might get some tips from your channel but there doesn't appear to be anything over 100 yards with your ATN
Whats quite the specialism? No offer of a review showing extended ranges then... I was hoping to get a scope that would suit the Creedmore out to 500m but the scope is not up to it. Thats the point I am making, Your selling something that is not fit for purpose. As for 2300m detection thats a joke. I own one and have paid a fortune only to be let down badly. Its great at lower ranges but med to long ranges its awful Just letting others know.
@@paddymularkey Take a look at this video of one of the Pulsar Pro Staff (and the set-up needed) shooting 1000yds with a Pulsar Krypton (with a smaller sensor than the Thermion XL50): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sO_gdS2cE7s.htmlsi=c_SNc30rR80ObLiA I'm happy to show longer ranges in my videos but the 'fitness for purpose' I get from talking to UK Pulsar users and professionals is they tend to shoot around 100yds, often less (where they're able to stalk or call the animal closer) occasionally up to 250yds, but rarely over that. As for 'detection range' it's an industry standard benchmark (called the Johnson Criteria) to indicate the distance an object can just be seen (ie a few pixels). It's very different from the range that something can be clearly identified (and safely shot).
I dont see the real need to see footage at those distances, yes every manufacturer says that there detection range is X or Y but that only goes off what that thermal sensor/ Lens, all of those combintioned together gives you the detection range, its not a shootable range. When I am out Stalking or foxing, I want to be able to ID what I am shooting and with a bigger sensor its easyier achievable, then its down to fieldcraft to get the animal in closer or get closer to the animal, its not able taking crazy long shots, so I don't see what advantage of a video at 1000m is going to achieve. Yes every manufacturer has there pros & cons and I have tried and owned a fair few over the years, but the winning factory to me on the Pulsar units is the build quality, there is no image latency/ lag at all when scanning, and back up service with it being a European country.
Well who wants to shoot 1000m in thermal. Not me. 1000m daytime with a Swaro Ds yip do that. 500m at night with a 6k+Scope yip...but its a stretch at a blurry image. Nothing clear about the image this produces. As I said 14x at 1000m a sheep is individual countable in focus pixels... not a focus issue when you can clearly see individual pixels clearly. I will ask again. Put a side by side video up of this scope at distance...I know the results ive done it. The scope does not match the hype....I paid 6k listening to the hype and got a poor quality banger of a scope.
After doing the new update on the Telos XP50, when i put wifi ON, when the menu on the Telos shuts down the wifi is OFF.. so i can’t conect it any more. Please help me..
Go back to the start in trying to connect: 1. On your Telos: Turn on WiFi (in settings) 2.In your phone settings: Switch WiFi network & enter the Telos P/W 3. Still on your phone, open the StreamVision2 app & connect to your Telos. I've checked a Telos here and it's working OK, so I hope that helps.
I tested all i could find. Had contact with Pulsar self. Only way to get WIFI on is to put the cable in and “charge”, only in this case is the wifi on. Bummer for such a expensive item. If i would know this 2 weeks before I would have both Hikmicro..
Interesting idea- although the optics on the XL50 delivers a wider field of view than the XQ35 (14° v/s 10.7°) and the 50mm aperture would give the sensor more thermal information to work with.
Love your videos - Can you just tell me how my Pulsar Telos XP50 connects to the StreamVision 2 app when you're in the field and there isn't wi-fi? Is it just using the cellular phone signal? Thanks!
No phone signal or external wifi is involved - Honestly if you were on a boat in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean it would work! It's just your your Telos and phone communicating with each other.
Optical lens & eye piece lens: It's safe to use IPA. LRF lens: You need to be MUCH more careful- If you scratch it, the travel of the laser could be affected so it's important to get rid of EVEYTHING solid (like dust or dirt with air first, ideally with a puffer or canister of air but otherwise your breath). For anything more stubborn, such as mud, that doesn't blow away, there's obviously a risk that it's already scratched but try using a plant mister / atomiser (on mist setting) until everything solid has washed off the lens. ONLY when you're confident that ALL the dirt has gone, DELICATELY use a CLEAN LINT FREE lens cloth to remove smears, like finger prints or residue from the water.
There isn't. It's such a compact scope I'm not sure where they'd stick it. If you do want that functionality you need any of the Thermions with an LRF (or the old Pulsar Trail)
I have to ask, which wpuld be the better choice, the xq50 or the xp50? Im considering both as this scope ABSOLUTELY will meet all of my requirements for a combat thermal monocular and a fine accompanying accoutrement to my beloved 6.5 creedmoor bolt action. Many thanks from the Lone Star State!
XQ thermal sensor =384x288 pixels XP thermal sensor =640x480 pixels If you can afford it, go for the bigger sensor. Better image detail for better identification. BTW have you seen Pulsar's current range of thermal scopes with LRFs? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--IDME878P1c.htmlsi=ZcPR5c2yG6wANngM
At the UK Service & Support Centre we use one called Pro-Power foam cleaner for the outer body shell, and Isopropyl Alcohol (99.9%) for lenses. Both are widely available online.
hello can you tell me are you going to the stalking show next month. if so on the pulsar stand at the shooting show they had a check and repair service so if you are going to be there will this service be on. thanks
We will be at the Stalking Show and while we wont be offering the free servicing that was at the Shooting Show we will, as always, have technical experts giving advice and answering any questions you might have. In the meantime here's how you can give your Pulsar a professional clean yourself: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P_xWT_pVYdc.htmlsi=GIDVC0JXXjvLk4jM
