Armasight Zeus 3, 320x256, 42mm 30 hz Brief Review

[Hunt TXHogs]

Elkbow is your handle elsewhere is it not ;)

and on this next statement, I am only regurgitation what I have read so I could be incorrect

Is 60 Hz "optimal" for hunting/shooting/viewing use or is it developed and more geared for high speed uses (vehicular/aerial applications).

As for resale, well I would agree with you on a more mainstream scope.

Dang, now that is 4 cents worth

 

[FrankT]

Ben, you are right, all these names and then avatars confuse me too!

 

[DaveABQ]

Yep, elkbow, not Elkbow

I grew up in the world of ifrared, close to the same thing as thermal, just different specs on the wavelengths used to return the signals per se.

It does make a difference, you can try by taking the two side by side and scan fast with them, and if you want to see a huge difference, throw a 9hz unit in there, will break up like crazy.

For general hunting purposes, won't make much of a difference unless the targets are close and you need to swing far. But even after your acquire the target and slow down, 30 is fine

 

[Hunt TXHogs]

So Dave, are you pulling the trigger on that Zeus or holding off?

I've looked for a lower price and can't find one so your dealer is doing right by ya.

Ben

 

[DaveABQ]

Maybe, could be, probably, lol

 

[FrankT]

Inquiring minds want to know!

 

[DaveABQ]

Elkbow

I think 30hz is sufficient, get the same specs on everything else but save hundreds going with a 30

My 2 centavos

watch on your video at around the 3:25 mark when you shoot the big hog and then you pan fast back and forth looking for other hogs, that's where you will see a difference between 30 and 60, but could still probably pick up some white

 

[Brian Shaffer]

60 is definitely better than 30, but 30 is more than adequately functional. The question then comes down to what folks want to pay. So 60 makes a difference in some limited circumstances. For some folks, it will make a real difference, but probably not for most.

However, if I had the choice and the $, I would definitely go with 60. I would also go with 640 resolution.

 

[DaveABQ]

True, when jumping up to 640, that's the biggest jump. And neither would make a big difference in hunting scenarios

 

[Brian Shaffer]

Yes, but they look so nice! 'sigh'

 

[BigRedDog]

JUST NEED TO LOOK THROUGH THEM

I think

 

[Delta4-3]

I rarely ever read the manual for something I use so stuff like this takes me far too long to figure out, but if you are using a Zeus you can also perform a manual NUC by holding down buttons 1&3 for about two seconds. To me that is important on VOx thermals, more so than AS.

The Zeus 5 (336x256-75mm lens) is one of the best values out there (just my humble opinion) for hunting fields without breaking the bank. At $6295, it's got a lot of range without being huge.

As far as 60Hz vs. 30Hz, I can't tell a difference in the two while hunting unless I am riding around in the truck. The image quality of a 30Hz is actually slightly better when static.

I'll try to get some comparison vids up of some various Zeus', Thors, FLIR RS, and some others.

 

[FrankT]

Thanks for the info Delta!

 

[DaveABQ]

I have to let the cat out of the bag, I bought the Zeus 5, will be here tomorrow. I did my own comparisons, as well read others online and talked to all the manufacturers, and went with the 336x256-75, 5x, 60 hz. If I had a money tree in the back yard would have probably got the 640, but last time looked there wasn't one, and Armasight doesn't offer as 5x 640 60 that I know of.

Will report on my testing, but look forward to your info Delta, I've seen you on other forums.

 

[FrankT]

Congrats Dave! Good luck w it!!

 

[Hunt TXHogs]

Nicely done Dave!

That is a heck of a deal for the lens size and screen type, I look forward to your report on the Zeus 5.

Ben

 

[Delta4-3]

I have to let the cat out of the bag, I bought the Zeus 5, will be here tomorrow. I did my own comparisons, as well read others online and talked to all the manufacturers, and went with the 336x256-75, 5x, 60 hz. If I had a money tree in the back yard would have probably got the 640, but last time looked there wasn't one, and Armasight doesn't offer as 5x 640 60 that I know of.

Will report on my testing, but look forward to your info Delta, I've seen you on other forums.

I hope you didn't give too much for it! The prices just came down quite a bit. I think you will really like it. When I do demo's, there is always someone ill informed that thinks it is a 640 unit due to the image quality provided by the 75mm lens...but FOV is a giveaway. Armasight is coming out with a 100mm lens thermal sight this year, available in 640 with higher optical magnification. Digital magnification and I don't jive.

 

[BigRedDog]

is it here yet?

we are all in the waiting room. When will she be delivered!!!!!

 

[BigRedDog]

Dear UPS man: Please do not punt this package over the fence!

 

[DaveABQ]

I hope you didn't give too much for it! The prices just came down quite a bit. I think you will really like it. When I do demo's, there is always someone ill informed that thinks it is a 640 unit due to the image quality provided by the 75mm lens...but FOV is a giveaway. Armasight is coming out with a 100mm lens thermal sight this year, available in 640 with higher optical magnification. Digital magnification and I don't jive.

I put the price up front. Can't afford the new one, as bigger and better always mean bend over.