Pulsar Merger LRF XT50
Thermal-only binocular with a 1280x1024 sensor, 17.5-degree view, and a 1500 m laser rangefinder
- Price
- $5,500
- Weight
- 2 lb 1.5 oz
- Brand
- Pulsar
- Category
- Night Vision
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Features
- •1280x1024 thermal sensor, 12-micron pitch, system NETD <20 mK
- •2-16x magnification, 50mm F1.0 lens, 17.5-degree field of view
- •1500 m laser rangefinder, 905 nm
- •0.95 kg with batteries; up to 6 hours runtime
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Overview
The Pulsar Merger LRF XT50 is the top thermal-only model in Pulsar's Merger binocular line. It uses a European-made 1280x1024, 12-micron sensor with system NETD below 20 mK behind a 50mm F1.0 lens, giving a 17.5 x 14 degree field of view (30.7 x 24 m at 100 m) and 2-16x magnification. The image is shown on a 1280x960 HD AMOLED display through two eyepieces, so both eyes stay on the scene during long glassing sessions.
A 905 nm laser rangefinder measures to 1500 m at plus or minus 1 m in single or scan mode. Power comes from a combined system: a removable 3200 mAh APS3 pack plus a 4000 mAh built-in cell, rated for up to 6 hours, with 5 V USB-C external power. The magnesium alloy housing weighs 0.95 kg with batteries, is IPX7 rated, and carries a 1/4 inch socket for tripod use. Recording goes to 64 GB at 1280x960, and Stream Vision 2 handles streaming and control over 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi.
The Merger LRF XT50 shares its sensor, lens, field of view, and rangefinder reach with the Symbion LRF DXT50, but it has no 4K color/IR digital channel. For buyers who only need heat detection, that trade puts the same thermal core in a lighter body at a lower price.
Key Features
- 1280x1024 European-made 12-micron thermal sensor, system NETD <20 mK, 50 Hz
- 50mm F1.0 lens with 2-16x magnification and a 17.5 x 14 degree field of view
- 905 nm laser rangefinder to 1500 m, plus or minus 1 m, single and scan modes
- 1280x960 HD AMOLED display with two-eyed viewing and 62-74 mm interpupillary adjustment
- Removable APS3 pack plus built-in 4000 mAh cell, up to 6 hours, USB-C external power
- 64 GB photo and video recording, Stream Vision 2 over 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi
- IPX7 magnesium alloy housing, 0.95 kg with batteries, 1/4 inch tripod socket
Pros
- +Same 1280x1024 sensor and 17.5-degree view as the Symbion DXT50 at a lower price
- +1500 m rangefinder matches the longest reach in Pulsar's binocular line
- +Two-eyed viewing is easier on long glassing sessions than a monocular
- +Removable plus built-in battery lets you swap packs without a full shutdown
Cons
- −Thermal only; no color or IR digital channel for identification
- −Up to 6 hours runtime is the shortest in the current Merger LRF line
- −0.95 kg is heavy compared with a 640-class thermal monocular
Detailed Specifications
- thermalSensor
- 1280x1024, 12 microns, uncooled, European-made
- pixelPitch
- 12 microns
- netd
- system NETD <20 mK (sensor <40 mK)
- refreshRate
- 50 Hz
- Objective Diameter
- 50mm
- aperture
- F1.0
- Magnification
- 2-16x
- Field of View
- 17.5 x 14 degrees / 30.7 x 24 m at 100 m
- Eye Relief
- 15 mm
- diopter
- -5/+4
- interpupillaryDistance
- 62-74 mm
- display
- 1280x960 HD AMOLED
- rangefinder
- 905 nm laser; 1500 m; +/-1 m
- detectionRange
- 2300 m
- Battery Type
- Removable APS3 3200 mAh plus built-in 4000 mAh Li-ion
- Battery Life
- Up to 6 hours at 22 C
- storage
- 64GB; 1280x960 MP4 video and JPEG photo
- wirelessConnectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz; Stream Vision 2
- Waterproof Rating
- IPX7
- Mount Type
- Handheld; 1/4 inch socket
- Material
- Magnesium alloy
- operatingTemperature
- -25 to +50 C
- dimensions
- 197 x 140 x 72 mm
- weight
- 0.95 kg with batteries
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