Designed for the stalk, the ZEISS 384x288 DTI 1/25 Thermal Imaging Camera 50Hzfrom ZEISS 384x288 DTI 1/25 Thermal Imaging Camera 50Hzprovides the detailed imagery that is necessary when night hunting in forest settings. The monocular-style camera has a range of 1443 yards, with 2.5x optical magnification and 4x digital zoom for precise target identification. Imagery is displayed on a 1280 x 960 LCOS display, with eight color palettes and Transition Zoom, a smooth magnification increase for tightening the view from herd level to individual animal. The DTI 1/25 records up to 8GB of photos and video, but you can also share data via the built-in Wi-Fi to your phone running the ZEISS Hunting App. Powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery, the camera has a runtime of up to 6.5 hours.

1443-Yard Viewing Range    4x Digital Zoom    Transition Zoom    Stream & Share via Zeiss Hunting App    1280 x 960 LCOS Display    8 Color Palettes    Up to 6.5 Hours Runtime    25mm Focal Length, 11 x 8°° AoV    8GB Onboard Storage

The optimized shape of the housing makes the grip ergonomic and operation intuitive for both right-handed and left-handed users. The intelligent button arrangement and its optimized shape makes controlling the device intuitive.

Especially when viewing a herd, it is easy to lose sight of the animal being viewed when jumping the zoom level. Observe your target in 4x digital magnification, uninterrupted, and without jerkiness.

Detection mode highlights heat sources while reducing the cold background. This allows you to see animals behind trees and bushes better than before.

White hot, black hot, red hot, rainbow, red hue, green hue, dark hue, and night eye allow you to dial in the perfect view for the conditions.

You can use the Picture-in-Picture function to see a zoomed overlay on the original scene, which is helpful if your target makes sudden movements. The Hot Tracking mode puts a red box around the warmest source in your image, making it easier to find heat sources in densely overgrown areas.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this work on its own i.e without attaching to a camera?

A: Yes, you can hold the ZEISS Viewfinder up to your eye without mounting to a camera. However, the product is intended to act as a framing device for rangefinder cameras. In this role, it needs to be mounted to a camera in order to frame the shot accurately.

Q: 2. How do you save more than nine presets for a single camera? I can see how to save them, but I can't call anything over 9.

A: The AIDA Imaging VISCA Serial & IP PTZ Camera Controller can support up to 10 presets per camera. Keys one through nine will recall their corresponding preset, and key zero will recall the tenth preset.

Q: 3. This viewfinder does not come with a case, like Leica viewfinders. Any case to recommend for protection when not attached to the camera?

A: A lens pouch like this one can be used to protect ZEISS ZI Viewfinder for 25/28mm Lens https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1248223-REG/ruggard_lpn_f30x30_fold_over_neoprene_lens_pouch.html

Q: 4. Will this control PTZ-X20-IP with RS-232 serial cables?

A: Yes, the AIDA Imaging 20x Full HD IP Broadcast PTZ Camera can be controlled with the VISCA protocol with the AIDA Imaging VISCA Serial & IP PTZ Camera Controller.

Q: 5. Will this control a JVC KY-PZ100?

A: Yes, the controller and JVC KY-PZ100 both support RS-232.

Q: 6. What do I need between this joystick and an AIDA PTZ-NDI-X20 for VISCA over IP?

A: You will need a network switch to be the link that brings the controller and camera together, when using the AIDA Imaging VISCA Serial & IP PTZ Camera Controller.

Q: 7. Can you pan and tilt while zooming?

A: Yes, you can plan and tilt while zooming.

Q: 8. Can I use this viewfinder on a Leica M3?

A: Yes the ZEISS ZI Viewfinder for 25/28mm Lens will fit on all M series cameras including the M3.

Q: 9. I noticed a review that said those with eye glasses will not be able to see the bright frame lines in the viewfinder. Is this so?

A: To our knowledge, there have been no reports of this issue when using the ZI Viewfinder.

Q: 10. Does the LPI-GM have threads on the nose end to accept 1.25” filters?

A: Yes the Meade LPI-GM Autoguiding and Imaging Eyepiece Camera has standard threads for 1.25 inch filters.