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 Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: s6275]
#5715692
04/25/15 11:52 AM
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shoots100
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You can turn the microphone off...but you can also turn it on. If you like no audio, YOU can turn the microphone off. Those who want audio have to deal with a smoke-and-mirrors menu routine that says "ON," but does nothing. You liking it doesn't squash the bug for those who expect this to work.  Thanks for the info, you'd think that I would've known that since this is my second X sight. The loss of audio hasn't diminished my scope to paperweight status. I think that's a bit harsh, but that's just me. ATN seems to be trying to fix the issues in a faster manner, but Obviously not fast enough for the American market. I'm going to load the 266 later today and sight it in tomorrow.
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: shoots100]
#5715779
04/25/15 02:06 PM
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hibbydunk
Light Foot
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You can turn the microphone off...but you can also turn it on. If you like no audio, YOU can turn the microphone off. Those who want audio have to deal with a smoke-and-mirrors menu routine that says "ON," but does nothing. You liking it doesn't squash the bug for those who expect this to work. Thanks for the info, you'd think that I would've known that since this is my second X sight. The loss of audio hasn't diminished my scope to paperweight status. I think that's a bit harsh, but that's just me. ATN seems to be trying to fix the issues in a faster manner, but Obviously not fast enough for the American market. I'm going to load the 266 later today and sight it in tomorrow. Seems to me enough of you are enjoying it. Nobody talks about it over here in blighty hence jimmyb comes on here. Price great, Day scope great, record video great, NV load of cobblers. Need to bring 720p back it was good nv on that. Has fantastic potential and a fantastic price but until they get the nv hooked up right its a paperweight. Just my opinion but roadkill has pretty much said the same thing having had the original prototype to compare it to. Should knock a XT into a cocked hat, doesn't. Prob works ok for you guys as hogs are pretty big try scoping rabbits when they move about at 100 yds it don't work too well.
Last edited by hibbydunk; 04/25/15 02:09 PM.
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5715889
04/25/15 04:41 PM
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Beltfed
Light Foot
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Just updated to this firmware. I was hoping to go out and zero this on my 45acp bolt action rifle and get some cool video of the bullet in flight to the target (maybe). Anyway I was searching for what settings work the best for day and night video recording. Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5716148
04/25/15 10:43 PM
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hopalong
THF Trophy Hunter
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well updated to the .266 and so far so much better. just sighted in at about 100 yds. (probably more, no range finder) and this is the best my 5-18 has worked. got pictures, got video, got 5 rounds within a 2" or so group. sighted in with a rest on our sign, nothing else to steady in the wind, used my previous numbers and was at least on paper then just a few more to get it right. center is my windham vex/5.56 m855's. others are one of our members 300 blkout/suppressed.   from the sight.   
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5716620
04/26/15 01:43 PM
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Wildone
Light Foot
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Never had any issues with installing the firmware before. Got the .266 loaded. It re-booted three times and each time wanted to install the new firmware. Did the hard boot and removed the SD card. Restarted it and it continued with the configuration. Problem is now it does the config and wifi every time I turn on the sight. Tried to return to the factory settings with no luck. Still showing the .266. I must have screwed something up. Will fool with it some more today.
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5716924
04/26/15 06:14 PM
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s6275
Bird Dog
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Bird Dog
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Restoring factory settings will not reinstall a previous firmware.
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5717106
04/26/15 08:45 PM
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Dirt
Bird Dog
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I updated my 5X and a buds 5X Friday afternoon to v.266
On my Ar-10 I removed the shims and resighted the 20" .308
Groups were much better with no shims however my reticle is very low and a fair
piece left of center. When I zoomed the reticle traveled off the screen about
halfway through from none to full zoom. In NV mode there was no flicker and I had
good contrast and clarity.
My buds scope I mounted to an AR-15 in .223/5.56, 16" barrel. After getting very close
at 30 yards I moved to 100 yards. Fired two rounds which were touching each other. Did the
zero function and fired two more and hit dead center and overlapping and called it good.
His reticle was centered very well upon mounting so he doesn't have reticle walk off.
I tried the reticle walk in the scopes reticle mode and center mode or whatever the second
option is and it still travels off the screen. I'll post the vid in a day or three.
Cheers
Those who give up liberty for security deserve neither.
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: Dirt]
#5717257
04/26/15 11:01 PM
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fr3db3ar
Bird Dog
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It seems weird that all the scopes react a little differently to software. My 3x set to reticle the crosshair moves to center on zoom . Set to center it's centered all the time no matter the zoom level. On initial shooting at 0 0 it's 1ft left and 3ft low.
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5721197
04/29/15 10:32 AM
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b4ger731
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got both our 5x units running on 266 now. got one on the rimmy and one on my 30ftp rapid .im wanting to put mine on my 223 but won't be doing that 'til the units sorted. i dont fancy zeroing the unit time after time wasting good ammunition. dont get me wrong i think for the monney this unit's going to take some beating. i didnt' get to test the unit in night mode much as my mates ir was acting up but from what i saw in night mode it didn't look bad at all. but i want to do some more testing as soon as i can get back out but the weather is bad. Is there anybody that's got some footage in night mode with the 226 installed.
ATN if you are watching, are there any updates on the sound?
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5722482
04/29/15 10:13 PM
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summer-blue
Light Foot
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I bought an ATN x-sight 3x and downloaded the .266 firmware recently. That brought me to this site to know more about the scope. I read most of the posts about x-sight on here and learn a lot from you guys. But it looks like there isn't much information about the duplex reticles. Yesterday I did some test and calculation to my 3x scope. Below are my findings. 1. When set the scope to it's native 3x, the duplex reticle is total 16"x16" @ 10 yards and total thin section is 4"x4" @ 10 yards. Converting to pixels is 120x120 pixels for the thin section. Also, the thickness of the thick line is 4 pixels. 2. The image is 1920x1080 pixels, so the field of view at 3x is roughly 10.2x5.7 degree. That means 5.3'x3' @ 10 yards or 53'x30' @ 100 yards. 3. When zeroing @ 3x, the x axis has a range of -718 to 718 pixels and y axis has a range of -300 to 300 pixels. I know that it's smaller than the total field of view of 1920x1080 pixels. 4. If anyone want to use the thin section of the duplex reticle for bullet drop compensation. That's 20 moa from center to beginning of the thick line. 
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: summer-blue]
#5723025
04/30/15 04:15 AM
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texashunter900
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I bought an ATN x-sight 3x and downloaded the .266 firmware recently. That brought me to this site to know more about the scope. I read most of the posts about x-sight on here and learn a lot from you guys. But it looks like there isn't much information about the duplex reticles. Yesterday I did some test and calculation to my 3x scope. Below are my findings. 1. When set the scope to it's native 3x, the duplex reticle is total 16"x16" @ 10 yards and total thin section is 4"x4" @ 10 yards. Converting to pixels is 120x120 pixels for the thin section. Also, the thickness of the thick line is 4 pixels. 2. The image is 1920x1080 pixels, so the field of view at 3x is roughly 10.2x5.7 degree. That means 5.3'x3' @ 10 yards or 53'x30' @ 100 yards. 3. When zeroing @ 3x, the x axis has a range of -718 to 718 pixels and y axis has a range of -300 to 300 pixels. I know that it's smaller than the total field of view of 1920x1080 pixels. 4. If anyone want to use the thin section of the duplex reticle for bullet drop compensation. That's 20 moa from center to beginning of the thick line. I know you are trying to tell me something but you lost me...
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5723044
04/30/15 05:20 AM
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summer-blue
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OK, for anyone who want to know the 3x's FOV (field of view), it's 53 Ft by 30 Ft @ 100 yards.
And if anyone want to know the size of those reticles, it's all in there either by moa, inch @ distance, or pixel size.
Also, I found the video output only @ 15 fps (frame per second).
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5723061
04/30/15 07:51 AM
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b4ger731
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if your right then the go pro hero 3 black edition does the same thing. that records at 15fps and they say the most striking high definition frame rate is in 720p mode if thats the case why did they remove it from this unit .
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: summer-blue]
#5723309
04/30/15 01:22 PM
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HuntTXhogs
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Also, I found the video output only @ 15 fps (frame per second). How did you determine this? Is the file properties indicating it or your editing program or did you use special equipment? Thanks
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5723717
04/30/15 05:16 PM
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summer-blue
Light Foot
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Yes, it shows framerate of 14.99 in my video editing software. Actually, you can right click your original video file, in the properties---> details, you can see the frame rate. To confirm that, I even count the frames with "frame by frame".
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5723958
04/30/15 07:55 PM
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s6275
Bird Dog
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This just keeps getting sarcastically better and better.
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: summer-blue]
#5724517
05/01/15 03:14 AM
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HuntTXhogs
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Yes, it shows framerate of 14.99 in my video editing software. Actually, you can right click your original video file, in the properties---> details, you can see the frame rate. To confirm that, I even count the frames with "frame by frame". Im running a MAC, in Quicktime I open a file from the Xsight I choose ----> Window -----> Show Movie Inspector The information window comes up and displays the following: Data Rate = 6.41 Mbits/sec FPS = 29.97 So there is something up with your setup - try a different SD card that is at least Class 10. Report back and welcome to the circus
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5724627
05/01/15 07:08 AM
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summer-blue
Light Foot
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I am running windows 8.1. I used Samsung 32GB EVO Class 10 Micro SDHC that I bought just 2 weeks ago. To rule out the SDHC, I tried another SD card today. The new movie file has a data rate of 6.19Mbps and frame rate of 14fps.
There is some "fake" 30 fps files which show same image twice. To rule out those file, the best way is to run the video frame by frame and count how many distinct frames in one second.
Also, I want to mention that every time I record a video, I will have two files in my card. One 1920x1080 and another 432x240. Both are 14fps. Is that normal?
I hope more people who updated their firmware to .266 can try their video.
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5724686
05/01/15 12:01 PM
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b4ger731
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yes i have been geting this from day one, films every thing twice. using my unit on 266 last night this is what i got in night mode. looking at a tree at 130yds the unit with the ir on it was doing this. first it was a dark image i was able to count 123456. slowly before the unit got bright and got to its true potential and gave a very good image. if it gave that image from the start and had sound then i would say im very happy with it. and wouldnt need anything else.
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: b4ger731]
#5727188
05/03/15 05:17 PM
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deereguy
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The double video capture is normal on this unit. It is saving a low res. version for playback on lesser powered units.
Happy Hunting
Bob
Disclosure: Pro Staff for Pulsar as of 8-3-2015
Pro Staff Predator Hunter Outdoors
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5727381
05/03/15 09:53 PM
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jimmyb79
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Word on the street over here is that new reticles are not far off. Mil dots etc. no idea when exactly but hopefully not long.
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5727434
05/03/15 10:56 PM
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fr3db3ar
Bird Dog
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How about a new view finder? So far I've had 3 units that all need a better one.
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5727973
05/04/15 07:18 AM
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summer-blue
Light Foot
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Did anyone try to add a tele-side converter to their 3x?
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: summer-blue]
#5728950
05/04/15 11:22 PM
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Did anyone try to add a tele-side converter to their 3x? No doublers have been attempted that I know of, I don't think it'd be a good idea using the sunshade threads. There is plenty of magnification with the 5x version in daytime for long distance shots. The doubler would hinder night time performance so not sure you'd benefit from increased magnification from a range perspective.
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Re: X-Sight Owners forum for the (1.8.04.266) firmware update
[Re: MrKingLouie]
#5729109
05/05/15 01:24 AM
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summer-blue
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I thought if doubler work for 3x, I'll have both 3x and 5x with just a easy change of lens. The 3x front lens thread looks like standard 43.5mm x 0.75mm camera lens thread. I just purchased some step-up rings and a cheap tele-converter. Work or not, I'll report back.
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