Nocpix VISTA H50R — 640×512 thermal handheld monocular

How far you can see a person

160 m make out detail260 m tell what it is1,042 m spot it┆ maker’s claim

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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.

Nocpix quotes 2,600 m, 2.5× our figure, because makers usually measure against a person’s full height rather than their width. Why the numbers differ

NocpixHandheld monocular · 640-class · Laser rangefinder

Nocpix VISTA H50R

Approx. price: ~$3,550
Sensor: 640×512 · 12 µm
Lens: 50 mm · 4×
Weight: 22.9 oz

Price and availability on Nocpix’s site may differ.

Best for

Scanning from a stand, a truck or a field edge

01Specifications

As published by Nocpix. Sources: nocpixusa.com (product page feature chart + MSRP), Nocpix VISTA H35R, H50R, S50R manual spec table (IBP-7 x2 at 5+ h each) (2840 yd and digital 8x; the US chart says 2400 yd, nocpix.com says 4-40x); irayusa.com $3,999 out of stock, irayusa.com (Wifi yes, Country of Manufacture China).

Sensor: 640×512
Pixel pitch: 12 µm
NETD: ≤15 mK
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lens: 50 mm
Base magnification: 4×
Digital zoom: up to 32×
Field of view: 8.8° horizontal
Display: 2560x2560 AMOLED
Claimed detection: 2,600 m
Claim basis: unspecified
Run time: 5 h
Battery type: Removable pack
Weight: 22.9 oz
Laser rangefinder: Yes
Ballistic calculator: No
Records video: Yes
Wi-Fi: Yes
IP rating: IP67
Warranty: 5 years
Country of origin: China
Approx. price: ~$3,550

02Pros and cons

From the published specs, not owner reports.

For it

640×512 sensor, 3× the detail of an entry-level 384
Sensitive sensor that picks out small heat differences on humid or rainy nights (the best of 285 that publish it)
Smooth 60 Hz picture on a running animal
Built-in laser rangefinder
Swappable battery pack, so a spare doubles the run time
Waterproof (IP67), survives a dunking
Records video and connects to a phone app

Against it