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Leica Calonox 2 Sight LRF vs Leica Calonox 2 View

The Calonox 2 Sight LRF runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 42 mm lens; the Calonox 2 View runs 640×480 at 12 µm behind 42 mm. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 875 m and 875 m and recognize one at 219 m and 219 m; the boxes say 2,210 m and 2,210 m. The Calonox 2 View is lighter by 0.4 oz. Approximate prices are ~$5,899 and ~$4,899.

Estimated range, standing human, clear air
Leica Calonox 2 Sight LRF640×480 · 12 µm · 42 mm
135 m identify219 m recognize875 m detectbox says 2,210 m (1.7 m x 0.5 m subject, Leica 'acquisition' at 2 px (Leica 'detection' 770 m at 6 px))
Leica Calonox 2 View640×480 · 12 µm · 42 mm
135 m identify219 m recognize875 m detectbox says 2,210 m (1.7 m x 0.5 m subject at 2 px (Leica 'recognition' 770 m at 6 px))
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Estimated from pixel pitch and lens focal length using the Johnson criteria (2, 8 and 13 pixels across a 0.5 m human critical dimension), clear air, 50 % probability. A model of the optics, not a measurement — real range depends on temperature contrast, humidity and the animal.
SpecLeicaLeica Calonox 2 Sight LRFLeicaLeica Calonox 2 View
Published
Sensor640×480640×480
Pixel pitch12 µm12 µm
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Lens42 mm42 mm
Base magnification2.5×
Field of view10.3° horizontal10.3° horizontal
Display1920x1080 OLED1280x960 OLED
Claimed detection2,210 m2,210 m
Claim basis1.7 m x 0.5 m subject, Leica 'acquisition' at 2 px (Leica 'detection' 770 m at 6 px)1.7 m x 0.5 m subject at 2 px (Leica 'recognition' 770 m at 6 px)
Run time5 h8 h
Battery typeInternal Li-ionInternal Li-ion
Weight23.1 oz22.7 oz
Length5.5″5.5″
Laser rangefinderYesNo
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIP67IP67
Warranty10 years (Passport Protection Plan)10 years (Passport Protection Plan)
Approx. price~$5,899~$4,899
Derived here
IFOV0.286 mrad0.286 mrad
Est. detection875 m875 m
Est. recognition219 m219 m
Est. identification135 m135 m
Claim ÷ estimate2.5×2.5×
Derived field of view10.4°10.4°
Pixels per degree61.361.3
Where to buyLeicaLeica

Tinted rows are where these two differ. Prices are approximate.