MACH 2 Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 Just wondering if Fox's can see any signature or light source from any of the thermal devices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsteve Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard griffith Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 If you are using a thermal spotter then be aware that there is quite a light signature from the viewfinder.Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACH 2 Posted December 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, richard griffith said: If you are using a thermal spotter then be aware that there is quite a light signature from the viewfinder.Richard. I expect that you are saying that the reflection from the device can be seen on your face as you look through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak tree Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 no light source emitted from thermal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One on top of two Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 41 minutes ago, oak tree said: no light source emitted from thermal There is from the view finder , well there is on mine . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak tree Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 yes ha ha, normally what you are observing doesn't get a look at this end though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oak tree Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, MACH 2 said: I expect that you are saying that the reflection from the device can be seen on your face as you look through it. yes, put it on standby when you need to walk in on something or hold viewfinder against clothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted December 3, 2019 Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 Hi all bunnies and foxes easily see a glow from the lcd screen when I’ve spotted them and let the thermal hang from my neck while I’m getting on target with the NV . An old spare butler creek cap for the eyepiece shuts off any light as I don’t like turning the thermal off as it seems to last longer on the batteries if left running and is ready to spot again if needed when you forget where the target was . Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACH 2 Posted December 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Richiew said: Hi all bunnies and foxes easily see a glow from the lcd screen when I’ve spotted them and let the thermal hang from my neck while I’m getting on target with the NV . An old spare butler creek cap for the eyepiece shuts off any light as I don’t like turning the thermal off as it seems to last longer on the batteries if left running and is ready to spot again if needed when you forget where the target was . Cheers What kind of thermal are you using. I am hoping to get a thermal device just for spotting and then use the Yukon Photon with IR for shooting them. I see that Leupold have a new "LTO Tracker 2 HD" thermal device on the market. Anybody any experience of this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richiew Posted December 4, 2019 Report Share Posted December 4, 2019 Pulsar xq 38 just been out tonight and foxy can tell I’m there if the glow from the eyepiece isn’t covered up he can also see the IR illuminator on the drone pro too . The pulsar only gives either white hot , black hot or a rainbow set of colours based on amount of heat and animals show up as blobs of heat at longer distances . Animals only look animal shaped close up ie less than 100 m . Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACH 2 Posted December 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 Expensive for a viewer. Thanks for the reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard griffith Posted December 5, 2019 Report Share Posted December 5, 2019 I have a Pulsar XQ30 lite which is all I want for foxing.It is a gam e changer.Now discontinued and I see that there is one on the Stalking Directory for sale second hand.Richard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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