HIKMICRO HABROK 4K BINOCULARS
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Hikmicro Habrok 4K HE25 LN | Field Test - Optics Trade Blog
Introduction Some time ago, HIKMICRO introduced a new series of multi-spectral binoculars called Habrok to the market. Initially with two models, HH35 and HQ35, which differed only in the size of the thermal imaging sensor. Essentially, the new series was an upgrade of the HIKMICRO Raptor...
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I had a chance to test Habrok 4K for almost 2 months.
If you have any specific question or dilema, just ask.
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jackblack56
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I've been trialling a pair for the last couple of weeks.
Pro's:
- Optical channel fairly clear, even at max mag
- Same as above for night vision channel
- The heat detection range on the thermal channel is quite good
- The ability to scan with thermal channel, detect a heat source then immediately switch to optical channel to identify it is great
- Built in LRF is massive plus
- Optical channel far superior to glass going into last light/complete darkness
Cons:
- The image at medium and max mag on the optical channel is too shaky when handheld, due to screen refresh rate. You really need to rest them on your sticks/tripod to get a steady view. Hik really need to add in Image Stabilization to combat this
- The quality of the thermal channel is really poor compared to my Condor CQ35. This was demonstrated especially on a night with fine drizzle, the Habroks struggled whereas the Condor didn't
- The base magnification on the thermal channel is too high IMO
- The optical picture quality will never beat good glass
My honest opinion is that they seem to do a lot of things in a fairly average way (optical image/thermal/NV/LRF), but having them do all of those things in one package is a really neat trick.
Am I going to buy a pair? No, not until Hik add in a better thermal channel and image stabilisation for the optical channel. Those are deal breakers for me.
Pro's:
- Optical channel fairly clear, even at max mag
- Same as above for night vision channel
- The heat detection range on the thermal channel is quite good
- The ability to scan with thermal channel, detect a heat source then immediately switch to optical channel to identify it is great
- Built in LRF is massive plus
- Optical channel far superior to glass going into last light/complete darkness
Cons:
- The image at medium and max mag on the optical channel is too shaky when handheld, due to screen refresh rate. You really need to rest them on your sticks/tripod to get a steady view. Hik really need to add in Image Stabilization to combat this
- The quality of the thermal channel is really poor compared to my Condor CQ35. This was demonstrated especially on a night with fine drizzle, the Habroks struggled whereas the Condor didn't
- The base magnification on the thermal channel is too high IMO
- The optical picture quality will never beat good glass
My honest opinion is that they seem to do a lot of things in a fairly average way (optical image/thermal/NV/LRF), but having them do all of those things in one package is a really neat trick.
Am I going to buy a pair? No, not until Hik add in a better thermal channel and image stabilisation for the optical channel. Those are deal breakers for me.
CallumB
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Thanks for this
I own a pair - as above, I've made many posts, this will get you started:
www.thestalkingdirectory.co.uk
Binoculars which sort ?
Looking to buy a set of binoculars glass or digital which does everyone prefer ?
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timbrayford
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I trialed a pair recently, disappointing in bright daylight but crucially brilliant at last light where through conventional optics I see a lot of deer but haven't got enough of a view to shoot one
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