Leica Sport Optics (Wetzlar) announces that in September it will begin the distribution of its thermal monoculars for hunting: the Leica Calonox. They will be available in two versions: one for observation, called Leica Calonox "View", and a clip-on for mounting on the objective bell of the rifle scope, which will be called Leica Calonox "Sight", and which can also be used to observe.
These are two top products, able to offer performances equal to or superior to those of the best products already existing on the market, in every respect, which also pay particular attention to design and ergonomics.
Leica Calonox View by observation
The "View" model for observation offers the highest technologically achievable image quality, even at long distances, thanks to the 2.5x base magnification, the micrometric manual focus, the generous 42mm lens, the sensor (640 × 512 12micron versus the standard 640 × 480 pixels by 17micron) and the largest screen (1280 × 960 versus the 1024 × 768 standard) on the market, and the use of the Leica LIO ™ Leica Image Optimization image enhancement software that equips even the legendary cameras of the German company.
The thermal imaging camera is capable of recognizing heat from 3000 meters away. The streamlined and ergonomic design lives up to the brand and revolutionizes the design concept of thermal imaging cameras. The footprint is minimal, only 17 centimeters in length, the grip is perfect also thanks to the high-strength aluminum body entirely covered in high-grip rubber. Everything is simple: operation includes photo and video functions and is ensured with only three buttons, for maximum comfort and intuitiveness. Finally, the internal rechargeable battery lasts up to 5 hours, and it is possible to connect any power bank to be operational continuously all night.
Leica Calonox Sight for observation and clip-on connection to the rifle scope
The Leica Calonox “Sight” clip-on can be used to observe or in connection with a daytime rifle scope, on the objective, and therefore is equipped with 1x magnification. Everything is designed to offer maximum effectiveness and precision in shooting, without sacrificing image quality even for observing. The 384 × 288 sensor and the 1024 × 768 screen, with the possibility of optimizing them according to use for observing and aiming, combined with the LIO ™ software, with 42mm lens and micrometric manual focus, offer excellent images and above all the best interfacing that is technically possible today with the scope of riflescopes, also thanks to the super compact dimensions (16,5cm). The internal rechargeable battery lasts up to 11 hours, extendable with any external powerbank.
The most important aspect is the extreme ease of collimation with the telescope, thanks to the digital clicks from 2.4cm to 100m when it is necessary to correct the point of impact and the perfect seal of the grouping compared to large calibers or compared to repeated extraction operations. and re-insertion of the Calonox on the telescope, even in rotated positions with respect to the original one. It is possible to memorize up to 4 different calibrations, to easily move the Calonox Sight from one rifle to another. The connection to the scope is possible thanks to the adapters of the best brands, Rusan and Recknagel in the head.
Models and prices suggested to the public, subject to slight changes:
50500 - Leica Calonox "Sight" - approx. € 3.990, -
50502 - Leica Calonox "View" - approx. € 4.490, -