THERMAL EXPLAINED

Choosing a Thermal for Hunting: The Specs That Actually Matter
Choosing a Thermal for Hunting: The Specs That Actually Matter
Choosing a hunting thermal isn't about finding the biggest numbers on the spec sheet. Learn how resolution, NETD, lens size, magnification, field of view, LRF and your hunting terrain should... Read more...
Thermal Magnification Explained: Optical vs Digital Zoom
Thermal Magnification Explained: Optical vs Digital Zoom
More zoom doesn't necessarily mean more detail. Learn the difference between optical magnification and digital zoom, why thermal images degrade as you zoom and why base magnification matters when choosing... Read more...
How Far Can a Thermal Actually See? Detection vs Recognition vs Identification
How Far Can a Thermal Actually See? Detection vs Recognition vs Identification
A thermal might advertise a 2,000m+ detection range, but that doesn't mean you can identify a target at that distance. Learn the difference between thermal detection, recognition and identification —... Read more...
What Does 12μm Pixel Pitch Mean on a Thermal?
What Does 12μm Pixel Pitch Mean on a Thermal?
What does 12μm actually mean on a thermal? We explain pixel pitch, how it relates to sensor resolution, lens size and field of view, and why a smaller number doesn't... Read more...
What Does NETD (mK) Mean in Thermal Imaging?
What Does NETD (mK) Mean in Thermal Imaging?
NETD is one of the most important thermal specifications — but also one of the most misunderstood. We explain what mK means, why lower NETD matters and how thermal sensitivity... Read more...
384 vs 640 Thermal: What’s the Difference & Is 640 Worth It?
384 vs 640 Thermal: What’s the Difference & Is 640 Worth It?
384 or 640? We break down what thermal resolution actually means, how it affects image detail and digital zoom, and whether the jump to 640 is worth the extra money. Read more...