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Leica Calonox 2 View vs Zeiss DTI 6/40

The Calonox 2 View runs a 640×480 core at 12 µm behind a 42 mm lens; the DTI 6/40 runs 640×480 at 12 µm behind 40 mm. On the Johnson yardstick they detect a person at 875 m and 833 m and recognize one at 219 m and 208 m; the boxes say 2,210 m and 2,000 m. The Calonox 2 View is lighter by 3.9 oz. Approximate prices are ~$4,899 and ~$4,800.

Estimated range, standing human, clear air
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))
Zeiss DTI 6/40640×480 · 12 µm · 40 mm
128 m identify208 m recognize833 m detectbox says 2,000 m (unspecified)
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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 ViewZeissZeiss DTI 6/40
Published
Sensor640×480640×480
Pixel pitch12 µm12 µm
NETD≤35 mK
Refresh rate60 Hz50 Hz
Lens42 mm40 mm
Base magnification2.5×
Digital zoomup to 10×
Field of view10.3° horizontal11° horizontal
Display1280x960 OLED1024x768 AMOLED
Claimed detection2,210 m2,000 m
Claim basis1.7 m x 0.5 m subject at 2 px (Leica 'recognition' 770 m at 6 px)unspecified
Run time8 h6.5 h
Battery typeInternal Li-ion
Weight22.7 oz26.6 oz
Length5.5″9″
Laser rangefinderNoNo
Ballistic calculatorNoNo
Records videoYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
IP ratingIP67
Warranty10 years (Passport Protection Plan)
Approx. price~$4,899~$4,800
Derived here
IFOV0.286 mrad0.300 mrad
Est. detection875 m833 m
Est. recognition219 m208 m
Est. identification135 m128 m
Claim ÷ estimate2.5×2.4×
Derived field of view10.4°11°
Pixels per degree61.358.4
Where to buyLeicano verified link

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