The Pard Sphinx 640 is a unique thermal imaging device with the largest LCD colour display you can get in this kind of device, measuring 125mm or five inches.
It is designed to be used as both a handheld spotter and a gun-mounted scope, complete with 1000m rangefinder and ballistic programming.
It comes with a handle and a gun mount.
The advantages of having a screen instead of a scope to look at is that you can aim semi-remotely from all sorts of shooting positions and gun rests.
The Pard’s basic specs are impressive: its 640 x 512 pixel VOx sensor has a 12 micron pixel pitch, a 20mK NETD rating, and typical 50Hz frame rate. The unit has an 1800m detection range for larger animals.
The LCD screen is clear, and the myriad display settings provide a good image that ensures detecting, identifying and targeting animals is a straightforward affair.
The unit’s base optical magnification is 2x, providing a wide view of the terrain, and digital zoom takes it up to 16x.
The 18650 battery gives roughly four hours of use and if you fit the handle you add a 21700 battery that will more than double the run time. And you can always carry spares, too.
The Sphinx is a clever thermal that has practical application. If you want to learn more about it, check out our full review.
Pard is distributed in Australia by Australian Sporting Agencies. The Sphinx 640 has a RRP of $4599. Details and specifications are available here.
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