Night Vision NEW L3 X320 Thermal Eye - Handheld Thermal Imager 30HZ

[MODArmory – Nicole]

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L3 Thermal Eye X320 Thermal Imaging Camera 30HZ [L3 X320 Thermal] - $4,350.00 : MODArmory, For All your Defense Needs

L3 Thermal Eye X320 Handheld Camera

P/N: 5002021-1 9HZ

P/N: 5002020-1 30HZ


The Thermal-Eye X320 handheld thermal imaging camera offers advanced amorphous silicon microbolometer technology with 340×240 resolution in a rugged and compact design. It “sees” with impressive scene detail and image clarity through challenging field conditions including complete darkness, dust, fog, smoke, light foliage, and other obscurants, day or night. The ambidextrous shape and simplified design make it easy to use. The X320 provides military-grade performance for reconnaissance, surveillance, or first-response missions and is well suited to a wide range of operations:

•Locating Objects Without Visible Light
•Hot Spot and Disturbed Surface Detection
•Routine Security Patrols and Surveillance
•Land & Water Search and Rescue
•Fugitive Pursuit and Apprehension
•Officer Safety and Protection
•Crime Scene Investigations
•Night Vehicle Theft Prevention

With tripod mounting and a six hour operational life on lithium batteries, the X320 can support extended covert surveillance operations. X320

Features & Benefits
•Greater scene detail with VGA 320×240 resolution
•Detect human activity up to 2,400 feet (735 meters) away
•Video port available for simultaneous recording (cable provided)
•30Hz detector offers fast turn-on time and real-time video image (9Hz model available)
•2X zoom as default on button press
•GUI interface controls camera features, including polarity and temperature measurement on/off
•Rugged design with integral rubber eye cup can survive accidental drops and submersion to over 3 feet (1 meter)
•Covert operation with fully dimmable micro display and built-in shroud
•Weighs just 13 ounces and stows easily in pocket
•Uses two (2) user-replaceable AA lithium or alkaline batteries
•1-year warranty

FOCAL PLANE ARRAY
•Material & Structure Amorphous Silicon Microbolometer
•Pixel Count (Resolution) 320×240
•Spectral Response 7-14μm (filter bandwidth)
•Thermal Sensitivity ≤40 mK

THERMAL IMAGING PERFORMANCE
•Start-up Time ~ 4 seconds (includes 2 second display of start-up logo)
•Brightness / Contrast Fully automatic
•Range to Detect Human Activity Up to 735 meters
•E-Zoom 2X
•E-Zoom as default on power push button
•Infrared Polarity Default is White Hot — Polarity selection can be enabled via GUI OPTICS
•FOV (H x V) 12° x 9°
•Focal Length (MM) 25mm
•Minimum Focus Distance ~ 3ft (1m)

VIDEO
• Output Format Simultaneous NTSC output available on rear outlet jack
•Viewfinder Display Color LCD (320 x 240 pixels)
•Viewfinder Dimming Integral to power on/off switch

POWER
•Power Source 2 AA batteries
•Operating Time ~ 2.5 hours with alkaline, ~ 6 hours with lithium
•Auxiliary Power 12VDC input on rear outlet jack

ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
•Operating Temperature -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
•Storage Temperature -4°F to 176°F (-20°C to 80°C)
•Water & Shock Resistance Waterproof to 3ft (1m) submersion, buoyant in fresh water.
•Shockproof to 6ft (2m) drop. EMC Compliance FCC Part 15 & CE Mark

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Size 5-1/4"L x 4-1/2"W x 2"H (13.4 x 11.4 x 5.1cm)
•Weight 13oz. (381g), batteries installed
•Eye Cup Integral to camera body with 1.2" eye relief

CAMERA FEATURES
•White hot, black hot, color set points selection via GUI s/w
•On-screen battery level indicator
•Left- or right-hand operation with rugged slip-resistant grip
•1/4-20 tripod mount
•Tactile battery loading feature for stealth nighttime operation
•External power input and video output jacks
•Long eye-relief viewfinder for use with glasses, face shield, masks, etc.
•Push button control, features selectable via provided GUI s/w

STANDARD EQUIPMENT
•Drawstring pouch
•2 AA alkaline batteries
•Neck strap & wrist strap
•Lens cover
•Lens cleaning cloth
•Video/USB cable
•GUI s/w CD

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
•Belt Pouch
•Hard Case
•BNC Video Cable
•A/C Power Adapter
•3X Afocal or Compact DVR (limited availability)

 

[Phantom223]

Are the X320's shipping yet? Has anyone used one to compare to other Themals in the X320 price range? Also on the micro LCD display is it about the same size as the PS32's display or is it bigger/smaller in size? I almost bought a X200xp back when I bought my PS32 several years back but the FLIR's higher 320x240 won me over in the end. Now that L3 has the X320 in a military grade proven housing with 320x240 imager,removeable batteries, 25mm lens and ultra compact size/weight I may be interested in giving one a try first hand.

 

[RobertB]

That sounds like a pretty good deal for that performance and it uses AA batteries too

 

[SkyPup]

It is way better than the old models (L3's X50, X150XP, X200XP), that is for sure, but still kind of over priced.

I liked them when I looked through them at Shot Show and they do have the FLIR InstaAlert feature now too, that is a huge plus. Should be great for hog and coyote hunting.

ATN rebrands them under their label too....

 

[SkyPup]

For really long range use, you can get some germanium extender lenses for them too:

Afocal FLIR Adapters accessories

 

[Phantom223]

Wow nice lens I wonder what a 2X would cost for the X300 that would make a great system for out past 200 yards viewing. Did you notice at Shot Show how the micro LCD display compared to FLIRS PS/LS series LCD size wise? Also is the LCD eyepeice glass or plastic like the FLIR?

 

[SkyPup]

As it is now, with a 320 core and a 25mm lens you should be able to see a pig out 600 yards in an open field without any problem, that is double the range of any previous similar model that L3 put out.

I cannot distinctly remember the ocular lens system or if the objective was manual focusable or not, but it is a nice little kit.

http://www.pr-infrared.com/wp-content/themes/PR-Infrared/pdf/X320-data-sheet.pdf

I could have picked a demo one up for $3,500 but passed since I am pretty covered on the thermal hand helds now.

 

[shooter6.5]

I have had one now for a couple months and it is significantly better than the 50 or 200. The clarity is way better and Skypup is right about the distance. I have spotted coyotes at about 300 and pigs at a further distance.

I got a good price but that demo for 3500$ would have been an even better price. For hunting pigs and other varmints it is very nice. The objective is manually focusable, although once I focused it I have not touched it since.

 

[SkyPup]

How do you like the InstaAlert feature, it looked to me like it worked just like FLIRs?


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[shooter6.5]

I am not knowledgable enough to know what you are talking about. Otherwise I would answer the question.

 

[SkyPup]

It is when a "hot" object turns up red while you are scanning in white hot mode, the hot object fills in red to alert you something hot is there.


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[SkyPup]

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[Phantom223]

The FLIR's have the red hot object mode where live animals appear red vs white hot. The X300 list a simlar feature but it appears to me you would have to set it in the menu through software vs just move to it through the menu?

 

[shooter6.5]

you are correct Phantom. I do not use it and did not program it that way. I run it only white hot. Just works better for me. But it is available from what I read and the disk that came with it says so also.

I get great reception with the WH, squirrels and bird on the ground at 150 yards, and good clarity.

 

[Phantom223]

To be honest I use white hot 75% of the time it gives me the best combo of detection and clarity, the rest of the time I mainly use red alert on my PS32 and LS64. I love the red but many times my PS/LS seems to overload and red everything out in that mode depending on weather conditions.That said when red alert works, it works very well My T-320 thermal scope had lots of color pallets but once again I mainly used white hot. The crazy rainbow and other Colors are cool but sometimes I think they are more for show/sales than real hunting use.