Featuring:
Henrik Sproedt, Riccardo Tamburini, Stefan Orman
Estimated read time: 4 min.
The newest Pulsar thermal imaging monoculars, Axion XG30 & XG35 Compact, are making waves in the pocket-sized device market.
With a high definition in a compact body, these thermal imaging powerhouses have been tested on the field by three avid hunters: Henrik Sproedt, Riccardo Tamburini, and Stefan Orman. Let’s see what features impressed them the most.
Hunter's review
Impressive performance
Easily fitting almost any pocket, the Axion XG30 & XG35 Compact are poised to redefine the standard for small thermal imaging monoculars.
These devices are equipped with powerful 640×480 @ 12µm sensors, which ensure that the image quality stays high even in rainy, snowy, or humid weather conditions.
A hunter from Italy, Riccardo Tamburini, believes that the newest Axion Compact brothers are simply amazing devices: “The quality of the image is exceptional at short and middle distances.”
Henrik Sproedt, an avid German hunter, adds that he is impressed with the performance of the devices, as he enjoyed the image quality from the get-go.
I like the image quality a lot with the default settings, it is good to go from the start and very easy to make adjustments according to the weather.
Henrik Sproedt
Hunter's review
A super handy device
The Axion XG30 & XG35 Compact are great choices for scanning and surveillance in hard-to-reach places where every gram of equipment counts. Weighing significantly less than many other thermal imaging devices, they are ideal for locations where mobility and lightness are essential.
A hunter from Sweden, Stefan Orman, remarks that “the pocket-size, lower weight of the monoculars is a fantastic feature for hunters who are always on the move.”
Henrik Sproedt agrees with him, emphasizing that size matters a lot in the field if you hunt more actively.
“The Axion Compact line is very practical, they are really good for their small size, super handy monoculars. These devices are a perfect choice for those who don’t want to carry a lot of weight or want to take the unit everywhere”, says Henrik.
Riccardo Tamburini notices that the monoculars are very comfortable – not only due to their weight but also because of the ergonomic design.
“Their size and very low weight allows me to put the unit in the pocket of my trousers, sometimes even forgetting that I have it. Also, the design of the devices allowed me to use all my fingers to press all four buttons available, ensuring an ergonomic experience”, notices Riccardo.
Talking about design, both Axion Compacts have a premium rugged magnesium alloy housing, which reliably protects the internal components from shocks, heat, moisture, or cold. This material is light and strong at the same time, making them ideal for constant, often hard use.
These tiny, yet fierce monoculars are also equipped with wide-angle AMOLED microdisplays, which offer rich colors and deep contrast. When discussing it, Riccardo is confident that this is the way to go in the years to come.
I think the wide-angle display has to be the future.
Riccardo Tamburini
Hunter's review
Axion XG30 or XG35 Compact?
Not only do the Axion Compact brothers have a lot in common, but they also have some specific features.
Axion XG30 Compact is the most compact monocular, equipped with a 30 mm lens, a wide FOV of 14.6°, and a base magnification of 2x. Its slightly larger brother, the Axion XG35 Compact, has a slightly bigger focal length lens, a FOV of 12.5°, and a base magnification of 2.5x, which is ideal for hunters who prefer to work over longer distances.
When asked which device of the two he would choose, Stefan Orman answers that both are amazing, but the choice depends on the style of hunting.
“If I’m doing damage control at a farm when the crops are high, I would choose the Axion XG30 Compact with a wider field of view. But when the fields are newly sawn, I would go with Axion XG35 Compact due to the higher magnification”, says Stefan.
Henrik agrees with the Swedish hunter, stressing that it’s difficult to pick one: “I would probably choose the Axion Compact XG30 due to its larger field of view and lower base magnification as I would get a better, quicker overview on the situation I am in. Of course, this depends on the main field of use. If it were my only device, I could opt for the Axion Compact XG35 to have slightly better identification possibilities.
The pocket-size, lower weight of the monocular is a fantastic feature for hunters who are always on the move.
Lightest high-end unit
A Swedish hunter Stefan Orman says that he recommends these featherweight monoculars to those in need of the smallest and the lightest high-end unit available.
“In Sweden, this would include professional hunters who, for example, are tracking wounded animals from traffic. They usually carry a lot of gear, and everything they have needs to be high quality and very light, as they spend countless hours searching, walking very long distances”, notices Stefan.
For his finishing remarks, Riccardo Tamburini notes that the Axion XG30 & XG35 Compact are excellent, cost-effective thermal imaging monoculars.
The devices have a lot of pros. Considering their pocket size, we get very special devices with a great price-to-performance ratio.
Riccardo Tamburini
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