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How do 23s compare to other thermals in the “sub 3000 dollar” class? And generally what distance can the detect a human size object? Does the 3x magnifier greatly extend the range?
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The PAS-23 / MTM isn’t in the $3K range. Granted, you can find used units around that range, but I would urge extreme caution since MANY of those began life in Uncle Sugar’s clutches.
500m for human “detection.” About 300m to know it’s a dude.
The magnifier makes the MTM an entirely different animal. Easily >1km human detection range. 500-600m to know it’s a dude.
It’s still an excellent choice, even if it is a decade old. 320px with 640 OLED display. Rugged, light, simple to operate, waterproof, IR spotting laser, video out for HUD or recorder — it’s a very solid unit.
Years back, it was my first-ever thermal experience. It spoiled me.
Sometime soon (within the next 10 days) I’m planning to do a TTL thermal comparison review of the PAS-23, SkeetIR-x, UTM, BAE PSQ-20C, PAS-13G (V1), Flir Command Pro 640 50mm Biocular, Halo-LR, and ATN Thor HD 640 100mm.
I could also toss in the Seek Thermal, but I’m pretty sure that just wouldn’t be right.