Not exactly a like for like comparison and based mainly upon performance at 200 yards (little difference at 100). The Oneleaf weighs in at 389g, the Pard 333g (both with battery). The first thing to state from the outset is that the sensor on the Oneleaf is noticeably more sensitive to ir than the Pard. I tried both with Evo 50mm with Black Sun Ruby pill, Solaris SRX (single mode) and the onboard ir. I used a fence with two strands of wire (spanning a 20ft gap in hedge) as my reference point. I used a Hawke Airmax 30 3-12x50 sf scope with 3x for the Pard and 6x for the Oneleaf. The Evo was better with the Oneleaf, which is hardly surprising given its sensitivity to ir. I could just about make out the two strands of wire, much too grainy with the Pard. Next up, the SRX. As stated this is a single mode. The Oneleaf whites out when the beam is tightened, however turn the SRX approx halfway between flood and spot and the image is very good indeed. The Pard needs the SRX on spot, or close to it, but the image is better with the Oneleaf.
Next, the onboard ir. This was the biggest revelation. I've always considered the 3 level ir on the Pard to be very good, even when compared to newer models, however, the 6 level ir on the Oneleaf is much better. There was little between it and the SRX at 200 yards. I feel I need to play about more with the Oneleaf.....the image is quite bright and I feel definition could be improved. Display brightness, exposure, white balance, sensor contrast & saturation are all adjustable via the menu, but I barely know what these are....I'll try brightness first!
There doesn't seem to be an option to disable the ir on the Oneleaf.....it defaults at level 1, requiring you to press the ir button to increase to level 6. The Pard let's you turn off ir, or indeed set it at max level.....either of which will be stored in memory when the Pard is next switched on. It's not a huge problem to cycle through the ir levels, or indeed just use an external ir whilst leaving the onboard ir at level one.
I have Pard adapters on 3 rifles and I was surprised to find that the Oneleaf clicks on much more easily than the Pard and has a very positive 'click' as it is secured in place. The Oneleaf comes with your adapter of choice along with the other bits and pieces listed on the website.
The Oneleaf cost me £205 delivered. I received it within one week. I intend to try other ir torches with it, however the onboard ir, whilst surprisingly powerful, seems well matched to this unit.
Should say, I bought the 12mm as I find the reticle a bit thick with the 16mm.
Next, the onboard ir. This was the biggest revelation. I've always considered the 3 level ir on the Pard to be very good, even when compared to newer models, however, the 6 level ir on the Oneleaf is much better. There was little between it and the SRX at 200 yards. I feel I need to play about more with the Oneleaf.....the image is quite bright and I feel definition could be improved. Display brightness, exposure, white balance, sensor contrast & saturation are all adjustable via the menu, but I barely know what these are....I'll try brightness first!
There doesn't seem to be an option to disable the ir on the Oneleaf.....it defaults at level 1, requiring you to press the ir button to increase to level 6. The Pard let's you turn off ir, or indeed set it at max level.....either of which will be stored in memory when the Pard is next switched on. It's not a huge problem to cycle through the ir levels, or indeed just use an external ir whilst leaving the onboard ir at level one.
I have Pard adapters on 3 rifles and I was surprised to find that the Oneleaf clicks on much more easily than the Pard and has a very positive 'click' as it is secured in place. The Oneleaf comes with your adapter of choice along with the other bits and pieces listed on the website.
The Oneleaf cost me £205 delivered. I received it within one week. I intend to try other ir torches with it, however the onboard ir, whilst surprisingly powerful, seems well matched to this unit.
Should say, I bought the 12mm as I find the reticle a bit thick with the 16mm.
