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    Night vision equipment for mortals

    Just back from Cyprus where the T2Pro proved invaluable in helping me locate for spotlighting calling Cyprus Scops-owls. The camera resolution doesn’t allow you to see any real detail on owls at several metres range but they stick out like candles lit up thanks to their thermal images.
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    Night vision equipment for mortals

    OK, I've just returned from West Africa, where I was able to give my T2 Pro a proper field test. First off, the weight of the phone quickly made the T2 Pro carrying device work loose so my camera was flopping about and at a lop-sided angle. This was easily fixed once home by tightening up the...
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    Night vision equipment for mortals

    Just to add that the only glitches I've come across so far are: 1) you really need to make sure the wire between the camera and your phone is a very snug fit both ends otherwise you can lose the connection easily. 2) The other glitch is more problematic: you can double tap on the screen so it...
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    Night vision equipment for mortals

    Just to add I tried the T2 Pro out in dull overcast conditions yesterday inside some woodland. I was amazed to pick up at about 15–20 yards range a heat spot which, when I eventually worked out where it was in front of me, turned out to be a bumblebee half-concealed in the leaf litter. Actually...
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    Night vision equipment for mortals

    Hi Tony, I recently bought one of these devices. Initial impressions are it's amazing for the price although I'm a little concerned how robust it might be for full-on birding. I got mine from Night Vision UK who included the option for a "focusing ring" that pushes over the lens and has the...
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    Request for information on thermal imagers.

    That's useful feedback Avery: in one of the video reviews I watched the reviewer tore the lens cap mounting ring the first time he used it. It does appear as if they might not be sufficiently durable for in-the-field birding use. A shame as they do appear to be otherwise quite exceptional for...
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    Night vision equipment for mortals

    I'm interested in how the Infrared T2 Pro performs in field tests - aside from Jon Hall's review there's virtually nothing I can find online. Several hunter videos on YouTube show them being used to seek out mammals but there's nothing I can find from the birding world. If it works in helping...
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    Request for information on thermal imagers.

    Interested to hear how you got on with the T2 in Colombia @AveryBartels ?
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    Gunnison Sage-grouse trailer?

    Hi Tiraya, I've checked and we've actually got the trailer itself booked for 21st April so if you wanted to join us beforehand and become part of our group (currently just the two of us), we could split costs. Send me a private message if of interest.
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    Gunnison Sage-grouse trailer?

    Hi Tiraya, we've managed to team up for a trailer on 21st April. I don't know if there's any further availability on that date. Siskadee, the NGO who organise the viewing session have been extremely helpful. Details of viewing options are available on their website: Viewing Site | Siskadee The...
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    Gunnison Sage-grouse trailer?

    Two of us are planning to do the chicken-run in Colorado this April. If anyone is interested in teaming up to hire a viewing trailer for the Gunnison Sage-grouse lek, let me know. The trailer costs $100 per group plus all participants need a Colorado Parks and Wildlife State Wildlife Area Pass...
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