Zentron_Global Zen Q50 Thermal Imaging Scope

 Zentron_Global Zen Q50 Thermal Imaging Scope

The ZenQ50 is another great infrared thermal imaging stand alone rifle scope from Zentron_Global also known as Zentron Outdoors with a 50mm Objective. 

We previously thoroughly tested the 35mm Q635 imager in Australia and it was/is great!

SOME KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS

The specs of the Zen Q50 are Fantastic with a 50mm f1.0 lens. 

The Zen Q50 is a standalone infrared scope and as such does not require a regular rifle scope since the unit has built in reticles**.

Weight: 423gm (LOL, it basically is very light weight!) . A digital compass; 2600m detection range; IP67 weather resistant. The electronics and optics are housed in a rugged magnesium alloy shell. There is a 6 hour continuous battery operation (with supplied batteries). 

The unit comes with the following: a USB battery charger; 2 sets of batteries; X2 USBC cables; and assorted fixing hardware (including a picatinny rail adapter), 

and an excellent padded carry case (just like the Zen Q635) with shoulder strap! No flimsy boxes here, we are talking a precision cnc high density custom foam lined carry case, which fully compliments such specialist optics.

 There is simply no point is purchasing an IR rifle scope only to make another purchase of a quality carry case to protect your investment. The solution is achieved here by them supplying a quality carrying case to begin with!

The Heart of the Zen Q 50

The imaging system is using a uncooled VOX with a NETD of LESS than 20mK! The FOV is 8.7°(H)x7°(V). Minimum focus is 5m. There is a X2.3 optical magnification* 

  Such a VOX (vanadium Oxide) imaging chip is paramount for superb infrared image capture.

The screen is a 1920x1080 full HD OLED display and this is very easy on the eye during the night.

Diopter -5 to +5 This is great for all those who wear spectacles! This particular diopter range is a MUST for all those who wear spectacles!

Because the Zentron Global Zen Q50 is a standalone model it has a variety of reticles and doubles as a handheld thermal monocular, 

perfect for rapidly spotting game without waving the rifle around (this is actually a really great thing as it's super safe and super rapid). Double this with a precision picatinny rail mounting system, 

you will not lose zero every time you remove or replace the scope on the rifle! Speaking of zero's you can sight the Zen Q50 from 50m minimum out to 300m.

 It doesn't stop there!

The Zen Link app is fantastic! (both for Android and MAC iOS) For a start it tells you the weather and it's very accurate! I've checked it against local weather data. It's extremely easy and fast to navigate either via the phone app or directly within the device through the various menus.

Video and stills can be taken manually or automatically triggered by rifle recoil.

How do I get my priceless hunting pictures and videos off the device?

Android and Mac iOS support!

If you are using an Android type phone, it's completely seamless using the Zenlink app. If you are using an iPhone like me (14 Plus 18.6.2) use the ZSYNC app from Zentron to download all of your hunting photos and videos!

Accessing the menus is super simple and quick either directly via the weatherproof silent buttons on the unit or via your mobile device.

Colour pallets, there are many to choose from but the key ones are there for the various environmental conditions such as white hot, (most regular fair weather night time imaging); Black hot for day time hunting (yes, IR scopes are great for day time hunting) and as I mentioned, various other colour pallets for different weather and terrain IR background conditions (rocky environments etc.).

 (see  videos @BCTPCP regarding optimal settings for thermal rifle scopes, where this guy explains all.

If you want to learn more simple check this link!

Getting ready for the advancing night!

Note:

If 50mm isn't your thing and you prefer 35mm, then please check out the footage on @BushCampingTools or drop me a note in the comments here and I can help you make the choice between 35mm and 50mm objective lenses.




*This is set.
** Zentron, I can speak from experience regularly update the firmware based upon customer requirements/suggestions, this is great as it mean they are a company which actually listens to customer feedback.