20 things to know about the new ZEISS DTI 3/35 monocular
ZEISS has made its first step into the thermal imaging market with this well-reviewed product
Why the ZEISS DTI 3/35 monocular is a game changer
- Excellent optics deliver reliable identification even in darkness
- Device is easy to use and extremely intuitive
- Quarry identification is simplified due to high-resolution HD LCOS display combined with 0.5x zoom increments
- Offers the performance, reliability and optical excellent expected from ZEISS hunting optics
- Crisp, clear thermal imaging at extended ranges up to 1350 yards
- “Quick, fast and handy” says Sporting Rifle’s Chris Parkin when he reviewed the ZEISS DTI 3/35 monocular
- He also says it was “an ergonomic delight”
- And “it impressed me”
- The monocular is ambidextrous and the shape means it is easy to hold
- Focus is tactile and lightweight but stays sharp once positioned
- Auto calibration mode quiet and smooth
- ‘Hot Tracking’ locks onto the hottest zones and self-detects quarry the user may have missed
- Neck strap allows for easy carrying alongside binoculars
- Compact, handy and pocket-sized
- Eye cup oval allows use of either eye
- Fast scanning ability
- Four colour modes
- Frame rate of 50Hz
- Overlay images allow the user to keep sight of the quarry even in zoom mode
- Shaped button controls enable quick identification and use – even when wearing gloves
Tech specs
Performance
- Focal length 35 mm
- Aperture f/1.0
- Sensor resolution 384 x 288
- Thermal sensitivity (NETD) ≤50mk
- Display resolution 1280 x 960
- Display frame rate 50 Hz
- Display type LCOS
- Range 1235 m (1350 yd)
- Field of view of the ocular 30,25°
- Field of view at 100 m (yds) 19 m (57 ft)
- Optical magnification 2,5
- Maximum digital zoom 4x
- Zoom steps (in 0.5x) 1.0x – 4.0x
Features
- Battery type Li-Ion
- Battery run time 7 h
- Internal storage 15 GB
- Lifestream function (Video & Photo) +
- Resolution (Video & Photo) 384 x 288
- WLAN Frequency 2.4 Ghz
- WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Physical
- Operating temperature − 10°C | + 40°C (+ 14 °F | + 104°F)
- Length x Width x Height 193 x 60 x 65 mm (7.6 x 2.4 x 2.6″)
- Weight 450 g (1.01 lbs)
Find your local ZEISS dealer here and test out the ZEISS DTI 3/35 monocular yourself to see how it would change your shooting.