FLIR "Nightvison" User here? - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 26, 2017, 04:00:50 pm
content: HiFLIR offer some "Nightvision" Products for Hunter and so.Does anyone here got some?The Price is very hight and the product look a little bit outdated.The cheap Version offer just an Analog Video Output?! WTF...

author: Brumby
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 27, 2017, 03:13:06 pm
content: You might get a better response by asking this in theThermal Imagingboard.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 28, 2017, 10:01:22 am
content: I own the HS324 Commander and PS32 thermal scopes. Are these what you are talking about ?Your apparent disapproval of analogue video output surprises me. In a mobile scenario you tend to use an eye cup and EVF. The video output is used to feed a larger monitor or DVR in some scenarios. Analogue video is more than adequate and convenient for such. Remember that thermal cameras are relatively low resolution devices. Any form of video output on a thermal scope is usually considered a huge bonus, as some had no such facility.Please advise your intended use and expectations. We may then be able to provide further comment.Fraser

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 28, 2017, 02:22:54 pm
content: I would like to buy some if i could finde one where the price is ok.Record the Data is important for legal reasons for example to proof that someone cross the Boarder illegally.The Visual Cams are good enough for that but in the night...And pls dont come with IR the most people know what before the cross the Boarder take there Cellphone and looking for IR Light.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 28, 2017, 02:34:51 pm
content: I own boundary/boarder surveillance cameras from the Military. They have a range of over 1km. They are quite large and very expensive. Some even have on board recording to CF card. This is the sort of technology used for border enforcement in the USA etc.The night vision thermal cameras from FLIR are intended for casual use or security surveillance. What you describe would normally require at least the HS324 Command model as that has on board recording to SD Card. The HS324 Command also provides composite video output to a DVR if required.Sniper gun sights from FLIR are another option but IIRC they do not have any recording capability.Whichever option is considered, at least 320 x 240 pixel resolution is recommended and 640 x 480 is preferred.None of the above solutions is exactly cheap. Government organisations buy this kit and they can afford it. If you work for a Government organisation, speak to FLIR about border surveillance technology. I doubt the Military type long range surveillance thermal cameras will are much coverage on the Internet. You would need to talk to companies like SELEX and, if you are Government, they will help you. BUT expect very high prices.Fraser

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 28, 2017, 02:52:54 pm
content: Nope I work for nobody. I formed a Group to protect our Boarder because the Police who is for Boarder Protection just check the Roads but not the Woods between.Do you talk about this:http://www.flir.de/ots/content/?id=82109

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 28, 2017, 03:16:02 pm
content: Yes that is the FLIR range. Not cheap though !Sadly most, if not all decent surveillance thermal camera technology is expensive because it is quite a specialist and small market.Good luck in your endeavours.Fraser

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 06:51:09 am
content: It look like the try to sell there old crap for a hight price.When I compare the Resolution with the cheap Cellphone Cams I cant see that much difference.

author: Fraser
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 29, 2017, 08:03:13 am
content: Tau2 core Vs Lepton 3 ....... Tau2 will always provide the better image quality and detailBuy what you think will best meet your needs. No one is forcing you to buy the professional grade kitFraser

author: sam1275
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 30, 2017, 02:14:54 pm
content: Fraser is right, not everyone can feel the beauty inside those military technology.How about go to alibaba and buy a "brand new HD night vision on sell" camera from China, that should meet your goal.

author: Lord of nothing
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 30, 2017, 04:39:14 pm
content: IR is not Nightvision...http://www.delock.de/produkte/F_1068_Kameras_96371/merkmale.html?setLanguage=enI have this cam at home and play with but the cant replace a thermal.

author: Collat3ral
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 30, 2017, 08:00:46 pm
content: I had a nv from a P8079hp tube I used for airsoft. The image quality was great, if you ignore the fisheye. Allso the gain was really nice. But I swithed to a SeekXR mounted to a Galaxy s3 and there is no comparisonThe total cost was about 150€ (bought used XR cheap on ebay and had the S3 collecting dust)