HIKMICRO Thermal imaging and night vision binoculars Habrok Pro and Stellar 3.0 thermal imaging target – preliminary information on technology, prices and availability

The new HIKMICRO Stellar 3.0 thermal imaging rifle model series, which unfortunately is still banned in Germany, should be very interesting, especially for hunters in Upper and Lower Austria, but also for those who have been granted regionally special permits, as is possible in some cantons of Switzerland. With these new devices, thermal imaging specialist HIKMICRO once again shows what is currently technically possible in the field and where the journey is headed. The new HIKMICRO thermal imaging binocular series includes the Stellar models SH35 3.0, SH35L 3.0, SH50L 3.0 (each with a 384x288px@12μm sensor), SQ35L 3.0 and SQ50L 3.0 (each with a 640x512px@12μm sensor), all of which have Neu's 3.0 series NETD mode. Green image, which also includes the new HIKMICRO Thunder 3.0 accessory, and eIn improved Red Hot mode plus also improved Image Pro 2.0 image algorithm and HSISAllowing continuous monitoring – even during calibration.

While the SH35 is also available without a built-in laser rangefinder, all other models in the Stellar 3.0 series have one. Of models with 50mm lenses, the laser rangefinder is now also integrated into the objective lensThe accessory on the SH35L lens is now deleted from other devices in the Stellar 3.0 series, so that it looks like traditional riflescopes with a 30mm center tube. In addition to the rangefinder, Stellar 3.0 devices also have one Ballistics calculator that takes into account bullet drop when the reticle, which can also be customized, is displayed on screen. The reticle can be given a value 1.3cm per click at a distance of 100 metres All of the previous several thermal imaging binoculars can be adjusted more precisely. The image is played across 1.03-inch in-lens round OLED display with 2560 x 2560 pixels resolution. HIKMICRO specifies shot resistance at 1000g/0.4ms, so the new Stellar 3.0 should be usable without any problems on rifles caliber up to .375 Holland & Holland, even without a muzzle brake or silencer.

Stellar 3.0 thermal imagers have Internal album for photo and video recordings. Video recording can also be activated via bounce, so that in the event of any search, the location of the injury and, if necessary, important markers of the shot can be traced using the video material. In addition to the USB-C interface, the new HIKMICRO Stellar 3.0 also has Via WLAN function, via HIKMICRO Sight APP Among other things, firmware updates are provided and albums can be downloaded. There are two internal batteries built into the device to provide power, complemented by a replaceable 18650 battery accessible via the left tower Continuous playback for up to 9 hours This should be ensured, even if a built-in laser rangefinder is used. Navigating the Stellar 3.0 menu and operating the laser rangefinder is done using the control buttons on the lens. When zeroing or changing color modes, adjustment is made on the central tower in the central tube.