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Steiner Nighthunter H35 Gen II — 640×512 thermal handheld monocular
How far you can see a person
112 m make out detail182 m tell what it is729 m spot it
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Calculated from the sensor's pixel pitch and the lens focal length, for clear air.
SteinerHandheld monocular · 640-class

Steiner Nighthunter H35 Gen II

Approx. price
~$3,220
Sensor
640×512 · 12 µm
Lens
35 mm
Weight
18.1 oz
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Best for

Scanning from a stand, a truck or a field edge

01Specifications

As published by Steiner. Sources: steiner-optics.com page (item 9524, MSRP $3,219.99) + Steiner H35 manual (maker lists only '1-8x digital' system magnification; 2x removable 18650).

Sensor
640×512
NETD
≤35 mK
Lens
35 mm
Digital zoom
up to 8×
Field of view
12.5° horizontal
Display
1280x960 OLED
Weight
18.1 oz
Length
8.3″
Records video
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Warranty
2 years
Approx. price
~$3,220

02Pros and cons

From the published specs, not owner reports.

For it
  • 640×512 sensor, 3× the detail of an entry-level 384
  • Takes 18650 batteries you can swap in the field
  • 8.5 h of battery
  • Records video and connects to a phone app
Against it
  • No rangefinder, so you judge distance by eye
  • No waterproof rating published
  • ~$3,220, well above the ~$1,995 typical for handhelds here

03Compare the II

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Maker’s claim
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Pitch · Hz
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Pitch · Hz
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Maker’s claim
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Pitch · Hz
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