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Night Optics PTS-33650 Panther
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11/11/14 11:15 PM
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Ive been checking out different Thermal scopes and came across this optic: Night Optics PTS-33650 Panther for $6499.00
Has anyone ever had experience with one? I've searched on youtube for videos and got nothing.
Specs are as follows:
Detailed Product Specifications Panther 336 | 336x256 3x Thermal Weapon Sight Resolution (FPA Format) 336x256 VOx II Microbolometer Optics 2x | 50mm f1.2 High-Grade Germanium Refresh Rate Smooth Real-time 60 Hz Field of View (standard) 12°x9° Digital Zoom 1x (2x), 2x (4x), 4x (8x) Spectral Response Sensitivity 7.5-13.5 µm Pixel Pitch 17 µm NETD (Thermal Sensitivity) <50mk Detect Human Activity +/- 1500 m Diopter Adjustment -4 to +3 Eye Relief 50mm Range of Focus 10m to ∞ Eyepiece Adjustment Manual Focus Additional Controls Brightness; Shutter Reticle Mil-Dot & Crosshairs Reticle Options 5 Colors | Windage & Elevation Polarity Control Black Hot / White Hot / Sepia Color Palette 7 color options Display 600 x 800 AMOLED Video Output NTSC (STD) PAL (On Request) Power Requirement (2) 3v CR123 Batteries Continuous Operation 4+ Hours Environmental Water Resistant Weight (with mount & batteries) 630g Dimensions (mm) 260x78x92 Operating Temperature -40°F to 140°F
Cheers folks.
TX Grubby
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Re: Night Optics PTS-33650 Panther
[Re: TX Grubby]
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11/11/14 11:23 PM
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I know this might sound biased due to my background but there are so many other scopes in the market that offer a lot more features for less money. Almost anywhere from a $1000 to $1500 less. Being an industry insider, I have not seen anyone with this scope yet.
Last edited by SachalATN; 11/11/14 11:24 PM.
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Re: Night Optics PTS-33650 Panther
[Re: SachalATN]
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11/12/14 01:55 AM
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Thanks Sachel, All affiliation with ATN aside, can you comment on the short comings that you see off of the spec sheet/price? Just trying to be more informed.
Thanks
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Re: Night Optics PTS-33650 Panther
[Re: TX Grubby]
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11/12/14 03:28 AM
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Grubby, When considering buying any thermal it is more than just price and similar specs. Because on paper two germanium lens would be the same but you have no clue on what type of germanium lens they are using; commercial grade or milspec. Commercial grade can easily filter out anywhere from 15% to 30% of the heat radiation. They are also not perfectly symmetrical, hence most of them have fixed focus. Milspec on the other hand cannot filter out more than 5% of the radiation and are perfectly symmetrical and in most cases manual.
Second, would be the sensor. You have so many companies now in the thermal market making sensors that just measuring pixels is not good enough.
lastly I personally think the display is also very crucial. LCD vs amoled, 640x 480 vs 800x600. There are companies now producing 720p displays.
Lastly the battery. Is it internal or external? Field changeable or not.
I hope this helps.
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Re: Night Optics PTS-33650 Panther
[Re: TX Grubby]
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11/12/14 03:33 AM
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Great info and thanks a lot!
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