Check out this image from and IR Patrol M250 in edge detect mode.
IR Patrol Edge Detect Mode
Category Archives: Night Vision Technology
First Hogs Spotted and Killed with the NEW IR Patrol Thermal Monocular!
Check out these pictures from our recent hunt with The Hog Hitmen using some new gear. The new IR Patrol from IR Defense was run helmet mounted and offered superior detection ability. If you are interested in a thermal hog hunt check out the Hog Hitmen’s website.
PVS-14 vs Thermal Weapon Sight for Hog Hunting
If you are trying to decide on a PVS-14 or a thermal imaging weapon sight for hog hunting, this video is for you.
We put this video together to answer common questions about Generation 3 – PVS-14s for night hunting and illustrate some of the technology differences between gen 3 and thermal. Another good piece of information in this video is the important role of a magnified optic vs a 1X optic for night hunting. These hogs were all under 50 yards, with some under 30 yards and as you can see in the video there is a crucial difference in positive ID and usable range for a 1X vs 2.5X-20X(digital zoom) optic.
The PVS-14 was mounted simply for video purposes, so you wont see the reticle or a laser. It was a dark night when this video was captured with only 18% illumination from moonlight. We decided to not use an IR illuminator or a laser for this video to truly show the differences in technologies. Next time we hunt a dark night we will use an IR illuminator and a laser and throw a 3X magnifier on the PVS-14 to show how much better of an image you can get with IR Illumination and magnification. Hope ya’ll enjoy the video.
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Edge Detect Mode on the IR Hunter MK II
Check out this screenshot from a recent hunt using “Edge Detect” on the IR Hunter MK II. The IR Hunter MK II has an Edge Detection feature that produces an entirely different new way of viewing your target. Edge Detect mode is also a fraction of the brightness of other modes so your eyes are not as prone to night blindness after coming off the scope.
Gen 3 Vs Gen 2 WPT
Pulsar APEX XD50A Thermal Scope Hog Hunt
The Thermal Coyote Hunting Scope – ATN ThOR 640 5X
Thermal Coyote Hunting with the ATN ThOR 13 Coyotes Down
Scope used: http://www.ultimatenightvision.com/Th…
DVR Used: http://www.ultimatenightvision.com/DV…
Trigger Man: James O’Neill http://www.oneillops.com/
More Videos by O’Neill Ops: https://www.youtube.com/user/ONEILLOPS
IR Hunter Mark 2 Thermal Hog Hunting Video
This thermal hog hunt took place directly after a 3 inch rain. Although the thermal image quality is much worse in humid environments, the IR Hunter MK II thermal scope performed flawlessly taking out 10 hogs in a 12 hog sounder.
Thermal Scope Used: http://www.ultimatenightvision.com/IR-Hunter-MK-II-2-20X-p/irhm2-640-35.htm
DVR Used: http://www.ultimatenightvision.com/DVR-Recorder-for-Thermal-Scopes-p/unv-mdvr.htm
IR Hunter MK II Video Cable Used: http://www.ultimatenightvision.com/Right-Angle-IR-Hunter-Video-Cable-p/ucblirh8pra.htm
FLIR RS Update – Software to Further Improve Performance
ThermoSight RS
A Software update to further improve the performance of ThermoSight RS is now available on the FLIR
Web site.
With this update, a significant improvement in image performance is made possible by an upgrade to the
latest Tau 2.7.2 software. This update allows for three new processing modes that dramatically improve on-
screen detail and contrast. These updated levels of detail and contrast are further improved by tuning of the
LCD display to optimize image performance with additional gamma correction.
Based on user feedback, FLIR has updated the default ThermoSight Automatic Gain Control (AGC)
settings to provide the user three varying choices for a variety of conditions. These unique AGC settings are
pre-programmed as Scene Presets S1, S2 and S3. The Scene Preset controls are accessed via the advanced
tab of the menu (Setup/Advanced/Scene Presets). Users can obtain optimal image performance in a wide
range of conditions by toggling through these presets while in their unique environments.
Scene Preset 1 will now dedicate more contrast to the foreground object (target) and the background will
have less contrast, appearing darker in WH mode.
Scene Preset 3 will now provide the algorithm with more flexibility to generate an image with high contrast
in both the foreground and background targets. In S3, the background will appear lighter in WH mode.
Scene Preset 2 offers a balance between Preset 1 & 3 and is recommended for general use. Preset 2 will be a
factory default setting on all new production.
In addition to the scene presets, the following updates have been made to the InstAlert ® and screen
brightness settings:
InstAlert ® values have been improved and will now minimize over saturation of the “red hot” target.
Display brightness adjustments will now allow for a wider range of settings. This will improve use during
daylight shooting such as setting zero.
This free update is installed with a revised User (V1.04.02) GUI (PC only) and can be found here:
IR Hunter MK II Thermal Image Captures
