MJR Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Can anyone with experience please tell me what the real world difference is. Is the 50 worth the extra cost with regard to image quality and clarity? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcampbellsmith Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 They are both good devices, but I've recently moved from a XQ38F to an Accolade XQ38. I would suggest looking at the Accolade options too. Regards JCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Wished I had gone for the Xp version , as even at close ranges ie 100 yard it’s hard to tell between a fox or a hare as it’s just a hot blob with the xq type . Wednesday I saw a hot blob and took ages to work out what it was ,only when it moved sideways could I see it was a heron . A lot of images from the advertisers give a false impression of what these units actually show you . If using a monocular at least you’ll have one eye with good night vision so won’t fall over when walking . Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 So long as it isn’t misty or raining you will tell the difference easily once you’ve learned to focus and if necessary swap bettween black hot / white hot Was our this morning in 20-30 mph wind and torrential rain the XQ 50 I was using was fine - easily identified heat sources - sheep, pheasants, rabbits , red deer no problems - they could do with making the ocular with a cover though ,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted February 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Thanks. I'm surprised you are having trouble with id at 100yds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapua Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 I still use a 3 year old hd50s and never have any problems. Use it foxing and stalking. Its had a real hard life but i wont be upgrading until it fails, absolutely no need. I can id quarry at night a lot further than i can shoot and rarely have a wasted walk, also age and sex deer while stalking at reasonable ranges. A friend is getting his first, he’s going the 38 which is a wise choice i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Yes totally agree with eyepiece needing a cover ,tend to use an old butler creek cover to stop light giving me away . The higher res detector of the Xp that I tried does show a clearer image as found at the last nec show . I just use it for quick spotting then affirm the quarry with drone pro 10 before the shot . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted February 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Gary, why the 38? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapua Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, MJR said: Gary, why the 38? Cost, and because its fit for purpose, which for him is locating deer in woodland. Roe, muntjac and fallow. When you stalk with thermal you tend to see all deer before they see you. You can become more selective rather than just shooting what makes a mistake. I think he’s fed up coming back to the larder with a blank while i turn up with a request for some assistance 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted February 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Ok, obviously no problem with the 38 in woodland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapua Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 No. Just checked mines an xd50s, broken front lens cover, worn out eyepiece rubber, battery pack glued back together a few times. Got me a fair few animals i wouldnt have got without it. Ive never been given away by the light from it. Battery will do 2 no 3 hour stalks followed by a nights foxing no problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Akinse Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Whats that box on the side Lapua please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapua Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 12 minutes ago, Orka Akinse said: Whats that box on the side Lapua please? Its a battery pack, 20hrs life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Akinse Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 Wow. Pm me the details of where you got it please Lap. I use rechargeable AA's and I've never changed them during a nights foxing and so wouldn't know how long they last but 20 hrs would be useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camo304 Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 44 minutes ago, Orka Akinse said: Wow. Pm me the details of where you got it please Lap. I use rechargeable AA's and I've never changed them during a nights foxing and so wouldn't know how long they last but 20 hrs would be useful PULSAR EPS3I BATTERY PACK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT3_richy Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 ^^ https://www.scottcountry.co.uk/night-vision/accessories/pulsar-eps3i-battery-pack/ I bought one when I bought my Quantum spotter 2 or 3 years ago - before I knew the battery life of the standard battery pack and even with shitty rechargeable AAs was so good. Think its sat in the kitchen since :s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Akinse Posted February 8, 2019 Report Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, GT3_richy said: ^^ https://www.scottcountry.co.uk/night-vision/accessories/pulsar-eps3i-battery-pack/ I bought one when I bought my Quantum spotter 2 or 3 years ago - before I knew the battery life of the standard battery pack and even with shitty rechargeable AAs was so good. Think its sat in the kitchen since :s At £80 I'll manage with what I've got I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Pocket full of re chargeables?😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapua Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 Well i’d say i had good value out of it. 150 weeks of use, average 2 foxing outings and 1 stalk, probably 1500 hours of use. Never changed a battery, never opened the battery compartment, never had it run flat, always ready to go. I think it probaby equated to about £40 not in my pocket after tax/vat etc was consolidated. Thats 2.6p per hour so far. How long do AA’s last? My one doesnt run on normal rechargeables either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orka Akinse Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 I use good quality rechargeables and they weren't cheap ones. It takes 4 in a plastic holder/cartridge/cassette type thing. They've never ran out on us and they get some use like yours. We use it then switch to screen saver when not looking thro it which saves power. The first one I borrowed ate batteries eg 4 top of the range duracells in under an hour 😲 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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