IR Hunter MK III 35mm 2.5X - 20X Thermal Rangefinding Weapon Sight
$7,499.00
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| SKU: | IRMK3-35 |
| UPC: | 719307800700 |
| Device Technology: | Thermal Imaging |
| Sensor Resolution: | 640x480 |
| Optical Magnification: | 2.5X |
| Digital Magnification: | 8X |
| Sensor Pixel Size: | 12 Micron |
| Sensor Frame Rate: | 60hz |
| Objective Focal Length: | 35mm |
| Objective F#: | 1.2 |
| Detection Range: | 1800 |
IR Hunter MK3 2.5X-20X 35mm Thermal Weapon Sight
The IR Hunter line of thermal weapon sights are designed and built by an American company comprised of industry experts, shooting enthusiasts, and technicians obsessed with high quality thermal imagery.The IR Hunter MK III by IR defense is a direct response to customer feedback and requests to enhance the incredibly popular IR Hunter MK II. The IR Hunter MK III features a new stadiametric RangeFinder, more reticle options, multiple savable reticle locations with x/y ReadOuts, come standard with the battery extender, a dual-lever LaRue mount and flip-up lens cap. The IR Hunter can be set to 30hz or 60hz, has a built in auto-dimmer, image capture, edge detect mode and more. The BAE 12 micron imagery is truly amazing and produces some of the most crisp thermal images every seen on the commercial market. The MK III also has dynamic reticles so they keep proper ballistic calculations on every zoom level. There's even a subtension reticle for ranging and a clip-on mode so you can use the MK III with compatible day optics! If you are interested in recording thermal video for your IR Hunter we have ruggedized custom made video cables designed just for the MK III. We offer IR Hunter rentals to try before you buy and have a variety of IR Hunter videos for pre-purchase evaluation.
The MK III uses a 12 MIcron BAE Micro core and a menu level system in conjunction with turrets to make operation intuitive and fast. The IR Hunter can be set to 30hz or 60hz, has a built in auto-dimmer, image capture, edge detect mode and more. The BAE 12 micronimagery is truly amazing and produces some of the most crisp thermal images ever seen on the commercial market. The MK III also has dynamic reticles so they keep proper ballistic calculations on every zoom level. There's even a subtension reticle for ranging and a clip-on mode so you can use the MK III with compatible day optics! If you are interested in recording thermal video for your IR Hunter we have ruggedized custom made video cables designed just for the MK III. We offer IR Hunter rentals to try before you buy and have a variety of IR Hunter MK III videos for pre-purchase evaluation.
Includes:
- LaRue Dual Level Mount
- Flip-Up Lens Cap
- Eyeguard
- Tactical Soft Case
- QRG Guide
- Download Cable/Software
- Battery Extender
- 2 - CR123A Batteries
IR Hunter MK III includes all of the features on the MK II plus:
- Stadiametric Rangefinder
- 5 Reticle Patterns
- Reticle Position ReadOuts
- Multiple Reticle Save Locations
- Battery Extender
- Flip-Up Lens Cap
- Dual Lever LaRue Mount
Edge Detect Mode
The IR Hunter MK III has an Edge Detection feature that produces an entirely different new way of viewing your target. Edge Detect mode is also a fraction of the brightness of other modes so your eyes are not as prone to night blindness after coming off the scope. There are certain tactical situations that require your display to me very dim so as not to be detected, and to reduce night blindness after coming off of your eye piece. The IR Hunter MK III has an advanced feature that has been used on certain high end military thermal sights for years. Edge Detect gives you an entirely different way to view your target, with 90% of the screen black, and only the edges surrounding your target white. This is an extremely useful feature and is not found on any other commercially available thermal weapon sights.
Reticle Position ReadOuts
Not only can you save 4 weapon sight reticle locations and 4 clip-on scene locations, but each one of those locations will give you a simple X and Y value for as many locations as you need. This means that you can set up a MK III on as many weapon systems as you want and always maintain a return to zero.
MAXPOL Polarity - White Hot/Black Hot
Most thermal weapon sights come with only one level of white hot and black hot. Some come with color pallets, but the majority of users find themselves using black hot and white hot exclusively. Rather than giving you color pallets that you will most likely never use, IR Defense designed the IR Hunter with 3 levels of white hot, and 3 levels of black hot. This allows you to choose the perfect level of polarity in the white hot or black hot modes for any situation.
The IR Hunter features an extremely benefitial technology called Enhanced Target Recognition, or ETR. Most thermal systems auto adjust the image contrast and brightness across the entire display screen. This can lead to washed out image around the crosshair or for a majority of the display area. ETR selects the are on the display to adjust leaving you with a perfectly adjusted image.
DFC - Digital Focus Control
Digital focus control allows you to not only focus your picture to the optimum setting, but it also allows sharpening of the entire picture. This technology will make a 320x240 appear more like a 640x480. For a detailed look at what DFC can do to image quality look at the image below. This image is raw, unedited, and is not a simulation
Protective Lens Window
The germanium lens can be the most costly component on a thermal device and it is always the most costly component that is exposed to damage from the elements. IR Defense designed a highly transmissive IR window that protects your germanium lens and can be replaced. Replacing the protective window will only cost a fraction of replacing the entire germanium lens.
IR Hunter Menu Operation
The IR Hunter MK III has 3 turret controls that operate the menu levels and functions. The turret controls operate the menu icons corresponding to their location(top turret operates the top menu icons etc).The menu levels are numbered from 1-8 and each level has different functions.
Level 1 controls the 6 polarity settings, edge detect and digital zoom.
Level 2 controls contrast and digital focus control(DFC).
Level 3 controls calibration and brightness.
Level 4 controls reticle selection, clip-on mode and adjusts the rangefinder.
Level 5 controls windage and elevation adjustments,
Level 6 controls image capture and Enhanced Target Recognition(ETR)
Level 7 allows you to review captured images.
Level 8 controls the reticle lock, framerate(30hz or 60hz), video output, symbol sleep mode, startup settings, battery settings,display auto dimmer, deleting captured images, reticle location(A.B,C,D) and horizontal and vertical rangefinder units.
Video Output
The IR Hunter features a high end mil-spec Fischer connector. This connector costs much more than connectors on competing scopes, but IR Defense decided to choose a video connection option that will last under harsh environments and years of abuse. Video cables and connector quality is very important both in tactical and hunting/recreational situation. One flaw in a cable can leave you wishing you had your kill shot on video. We have a high quality custom video cable for the IR Hunter MK III that connects the MK III directly to a mini DVR. These cables are rugged and built to last.
Since the launch of the IR Hunter we here at UNV have seen IR Defense deliver every scope with a high level of quality control and customer service. We not only sell the IR Hunter MK III, we use the IR Hunter MK III on a frequent basis educating customers and night hunting.
The IR HUNTER has been designed and built by a team that has been delivering great thermal sights, industry-wide, for 20 years. Not just technicians, the IR HUNTER designers are enthusiastic, American Shooters as well. We passionately demand reliability and precision from our optics when putting rounds down range no matter the weather conditions, nor the time of day. This drive and commitment lead us to make the best possible thermal scope,and, we did it! It was achieved,100% here in the USA, and without compromising quality or reliability. That would typically be enough; but the team went a step further, introducing the IR HUNTER thermal weapon sight to market for a highly competitive price. IR HUNTER contains all the features and ergonomics you have wanted, combined into a sleek system made to securely fit onto your rifle. You should find comfort operating the IR Hunter's Turret Knob controls as they are located where you expect them to be, same as your day optics.
- 640x480 BAE MicroIR Thermal Core
- 12 Micron Technology
- Emagin OLED Display
- 60hz Fast Frame Rate
- Clip-On Capability with 1X day optic
- 40% power savings for longer battery life
- 3-Year Warranty
| SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Sensor Type | 640x480 MicroIR BAE 12um thermal engine | |
| Sensor Resolution | 640x480 (actual 640x512) 327,680 pixels | |
| SpectralL Band | 7.5 - 13.5 um | |
| Pixel Pitch | 12 micron | |
| Sensitivity | <50 mK at f/1.0 | |
| Frame Rate | 60HZ | |
| Calibration | NUC (Non Uniformity Correction) | |
| OPTICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Lens Type | Germanium | |
| IR Window | Germanium with Protective DLC Coating | |
| Focal Length | 35mm | |
| F/# | f/1.2 35mm | |
| Eye Relief | 2.00" | |
| Diopter | -1.5 | |
| DISPLAY SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Type | Emagin OLED | |
| Resolution | 640x480 | |
| Output | 24 bit Digital RGB | |
| Contrast | >100:1 | |
| Frame Rate | 60HZ(30hz selectable for longer battery life) | |
| SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Magnification | 640x480 35mm - 2.5x optical 20x digital | |
| Field of View | 640x480 35mm - 12 optical 1.5 digital | |
| Dimensions | 7.4" L x 2.9" H x 3.1" W 35MM Systems | |
| Weight | >840 grams 35MM Systems | |
| Start Up Time | >4 Seconds | |
| FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Reticle Type | Digital System | |
| Reticle Selection | 6 types | |
| Reticle Adjustments | Calibrated MOA in both windage and elevation | |
| Reticle Colors | White, Black | |
| Turret Knobs | Mechanical Adjusters (MOA Calibrated) | |
| Polarity | White Hot / Black Hot | |
| Video Output | RS-170 NTSC Analog Video Special Cable required | |
| Digital Focus | Enhances and Sharpens Imagery | |
| Electronic Zoom | 1x to 8x | |
| EPC Enhanced Picture Control | Fine Tunes Your Screen Image | |
| Image Capture | 100+ Images special cable needed to download |
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Display
- Warranty
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3-Years
- Display Type
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eMagin OLED
- Video Output
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Analog RS-170/NTSC
- Image Capture
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100 640x480 JPEG/BMP
- Onboard Recording
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No
- Bluetooth
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No
- Wifi
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No
- Recoil Rating
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.308 WIN
- Country of Manufacture
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USA
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Environmental Specifications
- Operating Temperature Range
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-40C/-40F to +55C/131F
- Storage Temperature Range
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-45C/-49F to +75C/167F
- Power Source
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2 or 3 CR123A Lithium
- Run Time
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3 - @ 30 HZ 6 hrs;2 - @ 60hz 3.5 hrs; UNV Adapter @ 60hz 18 hrs+
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Lens Specifications
- Optical Magnification
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2.5X
- Digital Magnification
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8X
- Objective Lens Material
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Umicore GASIR
- Housing Material
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7000 series Aluminum/ABS
- Materials
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Aluminum/ABS/Steel/Copper/Glass/Germanium
- Objective Focal Length
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35mm
- Objective F#
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1.2
- Focusing Mechanism
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Fixed
- Horizontal Angular Field of View
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12.4
- Vertical Angular Field of View
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9.3
- Detection Range
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1800
- Eyepiece Focal Length
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27mm
- Eye Relief
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27mm
- Exit Pupil
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14mm
- Diopter Range
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-6 to +2
- Connector Type
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9 Pin Fischer
- Connector Output
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Video/USB
- Reticle
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5
- Startup Time
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Under 5 Seconds
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Physical
- Length in/mm
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7.4 /188
- Width in/mm
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3.1 /79
- Height in/mm
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2.9 /74
- Weight lb/gr
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2.18 lbs / 34.9 oz / 989 g
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Sensor Specifications
- Device Technology
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Thermal Imaging
- Sensor Resolution
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640x480
- Sensor Pixel Size
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12 Micron
- Sensor Frame Rate
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60hz
- Thermal Sensitivity
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<50mk
- Spectral Response
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8-12 Microns
- Sensor Type
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BAE MicroIR Core
- Warranty
- 3-Years
- Thermal Sensitivity
- <50mk
- Spectral Response
- 8-12 Microns
- Objective Lens Material
- Umicore GASIR
- Housing Material
- 7000 series Aluminum/ABS
- Materials
- Aluminum/ABS/Steel/Copper/Glass/Germanium
- Focusing Mechanism
- Fixed
- Horizontal Angular Field of View
- 12.4
- Vertical Angular Field of View
- 9.3
- Eyepiece Focal Length
- 27mm
- Eye Relief
- 27mm
- Exit Pupil
- 14mm
- Diopter Range
- -6 to +2
- Operating Temperature Range
- -40C/-40F to +55C/131F
- Storage Temperature Range
- -45C/-49F to +75C/167F
- Power Source
- 2 or 3 CR123A Lithium
- Run Time
- 3 - @ 30 HZ 6 hrs;2 - @ 60hz 3.5 hrs; UNV Adapter @ 60hz 18 hrs+
- Length in/mm
- 7.4 /188
- Width in/mm
- 3.1 /79
- Height in/mm
- 2.9 /74
- Weight lb/gr
- 2.18 lbs / 34.9 oz / 989 g
- Display Type
- eMagin OLED
- Display Resolution
- 640x480
- Video Output
- Analog RS-170/NTSC
- Image Capture
- 100 640x480 JPEG/BMP
- Onboard Recording
- No
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wifi
- No
- Recoil Rating
- .308 WIN
- Country of Manufacture
- USA
- Connector Type
- 9 Pin Fischer
- Connector Output
- Video/USB
- Reticle
- 5
- Startup Time
- Under 5 Seconds
- User Interface
- Turrets
- Mounting Interface
- Picatinny
- Product Name
- IR Hunter MK III 35mm 2.5X - 20X Thermal Rangefinding Weapon Sight
- Sensor Type
- BAE MicroIR Core
- Length
- 7.4 /188
- Operating Storage Temperature Range
- -40C/-40F to +55C/131F
- Weight
- 2.18 lbs / 34.9 oz / 989 g
- Height
- 2.9 /74
- Width
- 3.1 /79
- Downloads
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6 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
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Mk3 35mm
Absolutely worth the money! I bought the trijicon mk3 35mm thermal scope after quite a bit of research and it is every bit as good as the online videos. With the extras (DVR and extended battery) makes it worth the price. The service at UNV is second to none. The guys were very patient and knowledgeable with my many questions and concerns. Being a disabled Veteran and father of 6 I couldn’t afford to pay for something I that wouldn’t meet my expectations and I’m not disappointed!
Originally had looked at getting the pulsar trail xp50 which my buddy decided to purchase , it’s good but my buddy is jealous of my mk3. -
Blown away...
I admit my experience with thermal imaging is limited to my only looking through a friends two year old ATN scope a couple of times and for a couple of minutes each time and don't know any of it's specs, just the brand. I did a ton of research though before going a different route with the IR Hunter MKIII. And I am simply blown away by it! My friend and I compared them sided by side this weekend and he is blown away by it too. The image is super crisp and clean and smooth no matter how fast I turn from side to side. The MKIII even picked up the heat rising from one of those little fire chimney things on a guys back porch from almost two blocks away. The ATN didn't see it. I haven't shot it yet but imagine it will perform as expected. I couldn't be happier!!
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You'd Be crazy to spend your $ on anything else!
After reviewing and reading everything about this weapon sight for a month, I purchased one. Received the sight in one day, mounted it up and spent just 10 mins sighting it in. Then I got familiar with the operating of the sight. It's so simple to become adjusted to the menu's. Took it out and harvested 5 pigs unsuppressed. I wanted to see how it would be to have to look for them when they knew they were being hunted. It's was flawless.
Thank You to Tyler for taking the time to discuss all my options, Ultimate Nightvision is a first class operation. Now I have to finish out my wait for the White Phosphorus googles to get here. -
Perfect Cable!
This cable is very well made. When it hooks into your thermal you can bet your ass it's not coming out under the harshest of conditions. I just plug it in and know that it's going to give me that perfect video everytime! Awesome job, ultimatenightvision!
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Hog Hunting
This thermal is great!! Clear bright picture that you can adjust to your liking. Lots of options on this scope. We won the hog tournament with this scopes help! Tyler is a great guy and very helpful.
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IR Hunter MKIII 35mm 2.5X - 20X Thermal Rangefindi
Great service. Tyler was very helpful and good to work with. The IR MK3 is everything and more than I was expecting.
