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    Welcome to Vectronix Shooting Solutions !
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    AVAILABLE MAGNIFICATIONS​

    VECTOR X 8x42

    8×42
    130 m / 390 ft
    Field of View
    (at 1000 m / 1000 yd)
    11×42
    Magnification
    with Range Enhancers
    2799
    Price USD
    VECTOR X 10x42

    10×42
    111 m / 333 ft
    Field of View
    (at 1000 m / 1000 yd)
    14×42
    Magnification
    with Range Enhancers
    2799
    Price USD
    VECTOR X 12x42

    12×42
    92 m / 276 ft
    Field of View
    (at 1000 m / 1000 yd)
    17×42
    Magnification
    with Range Enhancers
    2899
    Price USD

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    EASY TO NAVIGATE HUD SCREENS​

    Our solution to this challenge are the three separate HUD screens of the VECTOR X that display the target information arranged by order of importance. By pressing the left or right button of the D-Pad of your VECTOR X, you can swiftly toggle between the three HUD screens to access the different types of target information.

    FIRST HUD SCREEN​

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    Besides the target distance and azimuth, the first HUD screen displays the most important information for shooting related uses cases: elevation and two windage values (depending on wind direction and speed) calculated by Applied Ballistics Elite. Firing solutions are displayed either in MRAD or MOA. Within this HUD screen you can effortlessly adjust the display brightness level using the up and down buttons.

    SECOND HUD SCREEN​

    The second HUD screen shows your wind presets (Wind 1 and Wind 2). You can easily adjust the wind speed within this HUD screen with the up and down buttons of the D-Pad. Also displayed on the second HUD screen are the inclination to your measured target and the time of flight of the bullet according to the activated gun profile.
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    THIRD HUD SCREEN​

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    The third HUD screen displays the activated Gun Profile and the remaining energy and velocity of the bullet at the measured target distance.

    NO BALLISTICS​

    If you do not use the Applied Ballistics Elite features of your VECTOR X, all target information generated with a measurement is displayed on a single HUD screen. Besides the measured distance it shows the target azimuth, inclination and the equivalent horizontal range (EHR).
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    Vectronix Shooting Solutions

    Welcome to Vectronix Shooting Solutions. Discover our cutting-edge electro-optics devices and explore our website for more information.
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    APP CONTROL​

    Your VECTOR X is much more than just a rangefinding binocular and the VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS app is the key to extending its capabilities tremendously. Besides being a convenient tool for adjusting general settings and transferring them to your VECTOR X, the app offers many innovative feature tailored to long-range shooters and hunters. With the app, you generate your gun profiles, which – after having been transferred to your VECTOR X – are used by its onboard Applied Ballistics Ballistic Elite solver to calculate precise firing solutions according to your measured target distances.

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    TARGET CARD​

    The target card feature of the VECTRONIX SHOOTING SOLUTIONS app allows you to populate a target card for multiple targets. By triggering range measurements remotely with the app, target information and firing solutions for each measured target are arranged in a target card. You can then transfer your target card to an E-DOPE card or save it as a PDF-document. When printed out and cut to size, place your range card in the transparent compartment of the lid of the soft case of your VECTOR X.

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    KESTREL WEATHER METERS​

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    Kestrel 5700 Ballistic weather meters have become an essential piece of equipment for many long-range shooters and hunters. Not only because they measure important environmental data but also due to their integrated ballistics solvers. The top models of the 5700 are equipped with either Applied Ballistics Elite or Hornady 4 DOF. When you connect your VECTOR X with a Kestrel 5700 Ballistic weather meter, the environmental data measured by it will be used by default by your VECTOR X for calculating firing solutions.

    GARMIN DEVICES​

    Garmin wrist-mounted computers are robust, high-performance navigational devices engineered to meet U.S. military standards. These rugged devices, equipped with integrated Applied Ballistics Elite software, are widely utilized by military personnel and civilian shooters worldwide. When connected to a compatible Garmin device featuring Applied Ballistics Elite, your VECTOR X transmits precise measurements of distance, azimuth, and inclination to the Garmin device.

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    Currently the following Garmin wrist-mounted computers are compatible with the VECTOR X:

    • Foretrex® 701/901 Ballistic Edition
    • tactix® Delta-Solar Edition
    • tactix® 7
    • instinct® 2X Solar Tactical Edition

    BALLISTICS APPS​

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    Connect your VECTOR X to the free app version (available for Android and iOS) of the Hornady 4DOF calculator and get highly accurate ballistic solutions even in areas without wireless connection. Since the release of the app in August 2016 its user base has grown to over 300000 active users – a clear testament to the high quality of the Hornady 4DOF ballistic calculator.
    The TRASOL iOS app, developed by renowned precision rifle manufacturer Desert Tech, is a great connectivity partner for your VECTOR X. It is a powerful tool for long-range shooters who shoot to 1500 meters and beyond. Besides providing highly accurate ballistic solutions and a very high level of usability, TRASOL also incorporates heads-up display (HUD) technology that uses the built-in camera and onboard sensors of your iPhone and iPad.
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    How is the glass quality and what glass would it compare to @Lowlight ? Big issue with the current offerings seems to be great LRF and mediocre glass, or great glass and mediocre LRF. I think we are all hoping this is the answer with both great glass and great LRF.
     
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    Punkur67 said:
    How is the glass quality and what glass would it compare to @Lowlight ? Big issue with the current offerings seems to be great LRF and mediocre glass, or great glass and mediocre LRF. I think we are all hoping this is the answer with both great glass and great LRF.
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    Did you see the review @Area419 put out on @youtube. That might help you out on glass.
     
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    NiteQwill said:
    It's great that when connected to a Garmin it transmits distance, azimuth, and inclination. But @Garmin needs to fix the 901 lack of changing wind direction when shooting different DOF/azimuths.

    I'm interested in the glass quality of the Vector X above everything else.
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    This! It kind of works, but there's a glitch I can't figure out. Should be an easy firmware update.
     
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    Frank, the description lists the eye relief at 17mm for the 12x version/yours. I noticed that your eye cups are twisted out for your needs, is this normal for you or did you find the eye relief to be a bit longer than normal?
     
    #21
    I was pulling my glasses on and off so I just had them out.

    I felt the picture was amazing, the fidelity of the targets, even the signs at 3800 to 4200, I can read them, one was the curve arrow, there are a couple. The other at 4219 was a left turn ahead for CR-EE where the range is CR-GG so a 3ft triangle I can read
     
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    Any idea of when these will ship? I pre-ordered the 12x with the SMR reticle and no extenders. My use would be western hunting and range use. No competition. The dual reticle seems a bit busy. If I would have gone 10x and extenders I would have gotten the DMR.
     
    #25
    If you have already uploaded the profiles from AB into the VECTOR, are you just connecting the Kestrel for wind only? The VECTOR has it's own onboard atmospherics I thought. Or do people just use one vs the other due to heat soak issues or other reliability/accuracy issues or something?
     
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    I have finally managed to coral the chaos around the house long enough to get some first impressions on the Vectronix Vector X binos. Boy, this is some media kit they sent. It reminds me of some of the stuff I have seen on tech review videos for big phone or PC product launches. The kit includes Binos, Range Enhancers, Tenebraex screw on kill flash and caps combo, product features booklet, both RRS and Area 419 arca adapters, and a chicken dance patch. This first day out I was pretty much just making sure nothing was broken in shipping, checking function, taking some photos, and giving the optical performance an initial assessment. I didn’t dig into any software yet or take them anywhere to measure long distance ranging performance Here are my initial thoughts though:

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    Safran Vectronix Vector X media kit

    First off, the resolution is very good. I will need to break out the Geovid pro’s for a comparison here as these are in that league in terms of resolving power. I was initially surprised that Vectronix planned on releasing a version of the Vector X binos without a laser in them in the form of the Radical X binoculars. Those are slated for a $1,200 price point and my initial impression is that the glass will more than justify the price point and they may have success with that model despite the crazy crowded bino market.

    My second impression is that, there are conditions where you will notice the blue notch filter in the right barrel that makes the oled display visible. The tint is much less blue than the first gen Sig 10k’s but, in some conditions (bright sunlight or synthetic indoor light), it is more noticeable than the filter on the second gen 10k’s. In both the Vector X's and G2 10k’s, the filter is only present in the right eye. This appears helpful, in both cases, when it comes to making the image appear less blue as your brain combines the image from both eyes. In the case of both these Vector X’s and the G2 10k’s, there are lighting conditions in which I don’t think that a user will judge the image as blue tinted at all. I suspect that, as on the 10k’s, the notch filter in the Vector X’s will prove very narrow band and have almost no effect on low light performance or just about anything else though I have not done low light testing yet. All that being said, conditions exist where you will notice a blue tint in the right barrel of the Vector X binos and be reminded that, despite the resolution, you are using rangefinding binos and not bird watching binos. The glass-etched reticle is also quite the tip off in that regard.

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    A squirrel @133 yds through the 10x42 Vectronix Vector X binos with range enhancers attached. This photo is a little more blue in tint than any real world image will appear to your eye.

    Speaking of that reticle, it is nice and sharp and I’m very excited to try these out in the role of spotting scope replacement with the 1.4x magnification range enhancers. Usually, I go with 8x over 10x on my binos as I prefer more field of view and steadier image over more magnification. I went with 10x on these though as I think it's the best compromise between tripod use as a spotting scope replacement with range enhancers and hand held use without the range enhancers. Those range enhancers have impressed me so far as well. I’m not seeing a massive fall off in optical performance with them strapped on for the extra magnification. I need to contrive a few tests to refine my thoughts but so far the concept seems like a next level feature especially when coupled with the rock solid integrated tripod mounting point directly on the barrel of the bino. This is a big win over the various bridge type devices I have encountered for attaching binos to tripods. In the past I have been more inclined to drop a shooting bag on the tripod and use that to steady the binos than to use any mount but this mount system is an upgrade. It is small, rock solid and the binos still fit in the case with it attached. As all my Field Optics Research tripods have arca clamps on top of them and leveling features built in, I went with the Area 419 plate. The RRS plate is similar but with an added leveling feature I didn’t really need. Both of these are aftermarket add ons. A tripod adapter is also included with the bino that fits a ¼” stud instead of an arca rail. All three of these adapters screw onto the same mounting point on the binos so, you have a lot of choices when it comes to what to go with.

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    Looking through the Vectronix Vector X’s as well as the Gen 2 Sig 10k’s on my Field Optics Research tripods.

    Those are my thoughts for now. I expect I’ll dip into the software next as well as get to know the menu systems. I’ll probably have to do that chicken dance then and earn the patch.
     
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    BigJimFish said:
    My second impression is that you are going to notice the blue notch filter in the right barrel that makes the oled display visible. The tint isn’t quite as blue as the first gen Sig 10k’s but it is more noticeable than the filter on the second gen 10k’s and, as on those binos, the filter is only present in the right eye. I suspect that, as on the 10k’s, this filter will prove very narrow band and have almost no effect on low light performance or just about anything else. You are going to notice it though and be reminded that, despite the resolution, you are using rangefinding binos and not bird watching binos. The glass-etched reticle is also quite the tip off in that regard.
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    When you say you'll notice the blue tint and it isn't quite as blue as the g1 10k, how noticeable is it and how blue is it really? I know that's pretty hard to quantify, but is the tint closer to the g1 or g2 10k? I have a pair of these on preorder, but I couldn't stand the tint on the g1 10k so I switched to the Geovod Pro and I'd hate to go back to a really blue tinted image.
     
    #34
    Thanks, BJF. Your second impressions reminded me that for my style of shooting, my "bird watching" binocs are the ticket. If/when that changes, I'll check out to see what you and Lowlight have to say. Thanks again.
     
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    Lowlight said:
    I needed the photograph to tell there was a blue tint, Sig made Blue tint a negative when it doesn’t have to be

    But I needed the picture to really see it as I didn’t in person notice it.
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    No it doesn't, but when it's hard to see a piece of steel on a snowy hill that's too much of a blue tint. A little is fine, especially if it's only in one barrel because your brain will merge the images and reduce that effect, I just didn't want to be back to g1 10k levels of blue haha.
     
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    Tshootz said:
    When you say you'll notice the blue tint and it isn't quite as blue as the g1 10k, how noticeable is it and how blue is it really? I know that's pretty hard to quantify, but is the tint closer to the g1 or g2 10k? I have a pair of these on preorder, but I couldn't stand the tint on the g1 10k so I switched to the Geovod Pro and I'd hate to go back to a really blue tinted image.
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    After you asked this question, I brought out all three binos to take a look again. Of course, the weather is a little different today than it was yesterday. Yesterday it was 100% sun and bright as hell and I noticed the blue tint in the Vector X's more than that of the G2 10k's though still far less than the G1 10k's. Today, the weather is overcast and a little rainy. This is more par for the course for central Ohio where it is usually overcast. Today, the only way you would notice any tint in the Vector X's is if you alternate opening and closing eyes between the filtered right barrel and unfiltered left one. This is also true of the gen 2 10k's which, in this light, appear to have exactly the same amount of tint as the Vector X's. This amount is little enough you will not notice it unless you specifically look for it by alternating opening and closing your eyes. Of course, with the gen 1 10k's the tint is still obvious in this lighting. All this is pretty tricky and the lighting absolutely matters. Under synthetic lighting indoors and with a white background for instance, the tint is most obvious in all three binos. Probably not the best scenario when it comes to folks shopping for binos in a store under synthetic light and with likely a white ceiling to look at.

    I guess the best answer to your question is that the Vector X's are much closer to the G2 than the G1 in terms of blue tint and, in some conditions, I do not notice the tint in either the G2 10k's or Vector X's. I may need to change the wording in my initial impression some. In any case, the photo of the squirrel I posted as well as Franks targets at range photos are all more blue than anything appears in person. The camera really likes to pick up the blue tint especially as the photos are only taken though the lens side with the notch filter whereas, your brain combines the sides together.

    Hope that helps.
     
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    BigJimFish said:
    After you asked this question, I brought out all three binos to take a look again. Of course, the weather is a little different today than it was yesterday. Yesterday it was 100% sun and bright as hell and I noticed the blue tint in the Vector X's more than that of the G2 10k's though still far less than the G1 10k's. Today, the weather is overcast and a little rainy. This is more par for the course for central Ohio where it is usually overcast. Today, the only way you would notice any tint in the Vector X's is if you alternate opening and closing eyes between the filtered right barrel and unfiltered left one. This is also true of the gen 2 10k's which, in this light, appear to have exactly the same amount of tint as the Vector X's. This amount is little enough you will not notice it unless you specifically look for it by alternating opening and closing your eyes. Of course, with the gen 1 10k's the tint is still obvious in this lighting. All this is pretty tricky and the lighting absolutely matters. Under synthetic lighting indoors and with a white background for instance, the tint is most obvious in all three binos. Probably not the best scenario when it comes to folks shopping for binos in a store under synthetic light and with likely a white ceiling to look at.

    I guess the best answer to your question is that the Vector X's are much closer to the G2 than the G1 in terms of blue tint and, in some conditions, I do not notice the tint in either the G2 10k's or Vector X's. I may need to change the wording in my initial impression some. In any case, the photo of the squirrel I posted as well as Franks targets at range photos are all more blue than anything appears in person. The camera really likes to pick up the blue tint especially as the photos are only taken though the lens side with the notch filter whereas, your brain combines the sides together.

    Hope that helps.
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    It does, thank you for the clarification! I'm less worried about the tint now than I was reading your post about them yesterday. Thanks!
     
    #38
    Blue tint either bothers you, or it doesn't. For some, its a non-starter. For others, the other feature sets will outweigh it.
    Same as chromatic aberration on this forum. You either are ok with it because the rest of the glass performance is stellar, or you it will drive you nuts.
    This is cool set of LRF binos. I may pick up large pair one day for spotting, but for now my Swaro EL Range 8x42's are definitely safe when it comes to performing a dual hunt/shoot role.
     
    #40
    If Jim does a complete review for us, if you are asking I’m guessing you haven’t seen one of his reviews on the home page

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    Sightron S6 5-30x56 ED FFP Scope Review

    BigJimFish reviews the new Sightron S6 5-30x56 FFP SS6ED5030X56FFPZSIRMH-7 # 66003
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    The Too Long Article On Level Use For Precision Rifle:

    BigJimFish discusses the use of levels in precision rifles with some numbers on their importance, provides instructions for mounting scopes with a level, and discusses a variety of types of level as well as specific products.
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    These are about as complete as you get. Jim does an amazing job

    He has the Gen 2, I only own the Gen1s, and I do have a Revic set which I feel are great too.

    Honestly though, my go too were my Zeiss, they are older and only feed a range, and while the glass is great, the laser is barely at useable 1800, its tops out around 12-1500 on most days. When people stay inside 1000 yards, they all look great, but the real test is after.

    You could probably spend the bare minimum for a laser, get a tiny monocular version and still tap a grand and be successful, but it doesn’t tell the story.
     
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    #41
    Burdy said:
    Blue tint either bothers you, or it doesn't. For some, its a non-starter. For others, the other feature sets will outweigh it.
    Same as chromatic aberration on this forum. You either are ok with it because the rest of the glass performance is stellar, or you it will drive you nuts.
    This is cool set of LRF binos. I may pick up large pair one day for spotting, but for now my Swaro EL Range 8x42's are definitely safe when it comes to performing a dual hunt/shoot role.
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    I'm guessing complete glass snobs will notice - think birding enthusiasts or hunters that really adore great glass. However for hunters, something like this would be a great accompaniment to higher power alpha glass, like Swaro 15's or a spotter. The Vectronix on a chest rig with the higher power glass in the pack would be a pretty badass setup.

    It sounds like Vectronix hit a home run here. There's always trade-offs no matter what you decide to do with a product, and it seems like Vectronix really thought this out and came out with a very quality product that doesn't sacrifice too much when it comes to performance and quality.
     
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    Look what showed up yesterday….

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    Calypso Mini AB Applied Ballistics integrated ultrasonic wind meter.


    I have been talking for a couple of years now about upcoming support for ultrasonic wind meters in the Applied Ballistics ecosystem. Some of you will no doubt remember the EDS podcast Frank and I did early last year about range finders that touched on future wind meter developments or the prototype of the AB Calypso from ShotShow two years ago. We must be close now as I was able to get a hold of a Calypso AB pre-production sample to utilize in conjunction with the Vector X bino review. These are not yet up for sale but judging from the packaging, we must not be far off. It should not be surprising that the timing between these two products is closely aligned, as Vectronix was one of the partners involved in pushing for this integration in the AB ecosystem. Anyhow, I’ll talk a look in the next couple of days to see how the meter integrates with the AB software, whose apps are currently ready for it, and the release details on when the mini AB will be available and if this special version is the only version you can integrate with AB.

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    Calypso Mini AB mounted up on the tripod
     
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    BigJimFish said:
    Look what showed up yesterday….

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    Calypso Mini AB Applied Ballistics integrated ultrasonic wind meter.


    I have been talking for a couple of years now about upcoming support for ultrasonic wind meters in the Applied Ballistics ecosystem. Some of you will no doubt remember the EDS podcast Frank and I did early last year about range finders that touched on future wind meter developments or the prototype of the AB Calypso from ShotShow two years ago. We must be close now as I was able to get a hold of a Calypso AB pre-production sample to utilize in conjunction with the Vector X bino review. These are not yet up for sale but judging from the packaging, we must not be far off. It should not be surprising that the timing between these two products is closely aligned, as Vectronix was one of the partners involved in pushing for this integration in the AB ecosystem. Anyhow, I’ll talk a look in the next couple of days to see how the meter integrates with the AB software, whose apps are currently ready for it, and the release details on when the mini AB will be available and if this special version is the only version you can integrate with AB.

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    Calypso Mini AB mounted up on the tripod
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    Thanks....sounds great and I look forward to your eval/reports. But when I read about products like this, I keep having this niggling thought: "not everybody likes/uses AB". Just saying.
     
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