Nocpix Thermal Imaging and Night Vision

Nocpix formats at a glance

• Thermal riflescopes: ACE, ACE 2, BOLT, RICO 2 and SLIM, for a dedicated thermal sight on the rifle. To compare Nocpix with other makers, see our full range of thermal rifle scopes.
• Handheld thermal monoculars: LUMI and VISTA, for scanning and watching without a rifle. Our thermal monoculars section sets them alongside other brands.
• QUEST thermal binoculars: thermal viewing with both eyes.
• OMNI multispectral binoculars: the L19R and H35R, which combine thermal imaging with a digital image in one binocular.
• MATE thermal clip-ons: ULTRA S60R, H50R, H38R and LITE, which add thermal imaging to a compatible day optic. More options appear in our thermal clip-ons range.
• NITE digital night vision riflescopes: the D70R and D50R, for a digital image on the rifle rather than a heat image.
• MT vehicle unit: the MT-M6T25S, a vehicle-mounted thermal unit for observation from a vehicle.

QUEST or OMNI: choosing a Nocpix binocular

Both let you view with both eyes, but they meet different needs. QUEST is a thermal binocular. It shows the scene as a heat image, which is what you want for picking out animals by their warmth. OMNI combines thermal imaging with a digital image, so one binocular gives you a heat picture and a digital view without a second device. If heat detection is the whole job, QUEST keeps the choice simple. If you also want the digital image, compare the OMNI models. If watching wildlife is the goal rather than equipping a rifle, our Nocpix wildlife observation range brings the observation devices together.

Thermal imaging or NITE digital night vision?

Thermal devices build a picture from differences in heat. NITE uses digital night vision instead. Nocpix describes the NITE D70R as a digital day and night riflescope, and both NITE models belong to the digital night vision format. Choose the technology first. If you want a digital image on the rifle rather than a heat image, start with the NITE D70R and D50R. You can also compare them with other options in our wider night vision range.

Comparing models within a format

Once the format is settled, compare the view and the handling: base magnification, field of view, sensor detail, lens, body size and feel, and power. Nocpix's VISTA comparison gives a clear example. The VISTA H35R has a lower base magnification and a wider field of view. The H50R has greater base magnification and a narrower field. The H35R leans towards scanning open ground, and the H50R towards a closer look at what you have found.

Similar model codes can appear in more than one family, so let the family tell you the format. A VISTA H50R is a handheld monocular, while a MATE H50R is a clip-on for a day optic.

Clip-ons and built-in rangefinders

A MATE clip-on suits a shooter who wants to keep an existing day scope and add thermal to it, so the decision starts with that day optic. The fit checks are covered in the questions below.

A built-in laser rangefinder measures the distance to what you are viewing. It comes with particular models rather than across the range. If distance measurement matters to you, choose a model whose specification confirms one.

Nocpix questions

Which Nocpix format suits observation or a rifle setup?

Match the format to how you will use it. On foot, LUMI and VISTA are handheld thermal monoculars. QUEST gives thermal viewing with both eyes, and OMNI adds a digital image to thermal in one binocular. On a rifle, choose a dedicated thermal riflescope, a MATE clip-on paired with a day scope you already own, or a NITE digital night vision scope. The MT unit is built for observation from a vehicle.

Is NITE a thermal scope?

No. NITE is Nocpix's digital night vision riflescope line, and the D70R and D50R are the NITE models here. Instead of a heat image, NITE gives a digital image, and Nocpix presents the D70R as a digital day and night riflescope. If you want thermal on the rifle, look at the ACE, ACE 2, BOLT, RICO 2 and SLIM riflescopes or a MATE clip-on instead.

Do all Nocpix models have a rangefinder?

No. A built-in laser rangefinder (LRF) measures the distance to what you are viewing, and it comes with particular models rather than across the range. Rely on the exact model's specification rather than a letter in its code, so you can be sure the version you choose includes the rangefinder you want.

How should I compare LUMI and VISTA monoculars?

Both are handheld thermal families, so compare exact models rather than family names. Start by weighing base magnification and field of view against how much ground you want to take in. The VISTA H35R and H50R show that trade-off between a wider view and a closer one. Then compare sensor detail, the body's size and how it handles, and the power arrangement.

Can a MATE clip-on work with my day optic?

MATE clip-ons are designed to add thermal imaging to a compatible day optic, so the answer depends on your scope. Three things decide it: your day optic's exact model, the interface or adapter that joins the two, and the magnification Nocpix recommends using with the clip-on. Then choose between the ULTRA S60R, H50R, H38R and LITE on each model's own specification.

How does a detection figure relate to the detail I will actually see?

Spotting a heat source and identifying what it is are different tasks. A large detection figure describes the first. Recognising an animal clearly needs more detail, and what you see depends on the exact sensor, lens, magnification and conditions. Compare those specifications between models rather than relying on a single headline distance.