NEW FLIR ThermoSight RS

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We are extremely excited to announce the details on the latest line of FLIR.


Meet the FLIR ThermoSight R-Series (RS). Built by the industries leader in infrared technology, the FLIR ThermoSight RS is the worlds first commercial thermal night vision scope with it's features at an extremely affordable price.


This unit was certainly designed with the hunter in mind. Simple 4 button operation giving you access to every key setting within three clicks or less. Large function buttons, allowing you to easily operate the system even when wearing gloves.


The RS features an internal shock reduction system, giving it a recoil rating up to .30 cal. Water resistant housing can be submerged up to three feet. Internal rechargeable battery with a four hour run time.


The ThermoSight RS offers up to six different detection palettes, including FLIR's InstAlert. Three different reticles settings allowing plenty of options for shooter preference.


The RS will be available in these configurations:


Model MSRP
RS-24, 1X $3,499.00 240X180, 13mm
RS-32, 1.25-5 $3,999.00 320X240, 19mm
RS-32, 2.25-9 $4,499.00 320X240, 35mm
RS-32, 4-16 $7,499.00 320X340, 60mm
RS-64, 1.1-9 $6,499.00 640X480, 35mm
RS-64, 2-16 $8,999.00 640X480, 60mm

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We have no doubt that the FLIR ThermoSight R-Series is going to completely change the game for night hunters
 
FLIR RS 60mm adjustable germanium objective lens:

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FLIR RS 35mm diopter adjustable glass ocular lens:

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FLIR RS LaRue Mount:

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Originally Posted By: DarknightCan it be mounted in front of or behind a day-scope?


No, it is not a clip-on, it is a dedicated thermal weapon scope standalone (can also be used as a hand scanner not attached to the rail).

Clip-ons are always more expensive to make due to collimation issues....
 
extremely affordable price.
Model MSRP
RS-24, 1X $3,499.00 240X180, 13mm
RS-32, 1.25-5 $3,999.00 320X240, 19mm
RS-32, 2.25-9 $4,499.00 320X240, 35mm
RS-32, 4-16 $7,499.00 320X340, 60mm
RS-64, 1.1-9 $6,499.00 640X480, 35mm
RS-64, 2-16 $8,999.00 640X480, 60mm



Affordable for who??

I do see it states MSRP. What is the "real" price one "Average Joe Hunter" can expect to pay??

I went to the FLIR site and they are not available yet?
 
Originally Posted By: Mr. PoppadopalisSkypup,


I assume the photo does not do the clarity justice??

Which unit are the pictures from?

Thanks!

Tim

That is for sure, much better in real life....


It is this one:

RS-64, 1.1-9 $6,499.00 640X480, 35mm
 
Originally Posted By: Mr. PoppadopalisDo you think you will stay clear of your T70? and use this new RS-64 in it's place?

How does the clarity compare on the RS-64 to the LS64?




Absolutely not, the T-70 is a Mil-Spec Clip-On, not a consumer dedicated scope, there is no comparison, it is a totally different system.

The RS-64 with 35mm lens is pretty much similar to the LS-64 but has even more magnificaiton.
 
Many people are unaware of FLIR's software alogrithim that enhances their thermal sight images.

This is incorporated into all the new FLIR RS Thermal Scope models.

Here is an explanation of why DDE is important at times:


Only under extreme unfavorable environmental conditions do I even use FLIR's proprietary DDE (Digital Detail Enhancement) to bring out the background contrast above a linear thermal gradient. DDE is basically a spatial filter designed to enhance the high spatial frequencies (edges etc.). The DDE filter attenuates high amplitude signals, making more of the total dynamic range available to display faint objects and details. The amount of attenuation is automatically determined by analyzing scene statistics.

Here is a link to FLIR's excellent Digital Detail Enhancement proprietary alogrithium:

http://www.flir.com/uploadedfiles/Eu...TN_0003_EN.pdf


Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) helps the human eye to see targets more easily using thermal imaging.

Human eyesight can only distinguish about 128 levels of grey in an image (7 bit signal).

A Long Wave Infra Red microbolometer core is assimilating in excess of 15,000 levels of grey (14 bit signal) and has to transform this into a 7 bit signal which the human eye can distinguish - otherwise a target will go undetected.

FLIR Systems developed Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) to help make targets more readily visible.

DDE magnifies all details equally - so a small hot spot against a cold background will be just as clear to see and not be lost amid the dominant background temperatures.

This overcomes a major problem and is extremely important in acute circumstances.

It is an exclusive FLIR Systems product and is incorporated into all its thermal imaging.
 
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