The highest Accolade

Pulsar’s latest update of the market leading Accolade thermal Binoculars has now received a sensor update to keep it electronically, as well as ergonomically, at the cutting edge of thermal imaging technology. The new sensor shows sub 40MK NETD with 640x480 pixel ratio for long primary detection range of 1,800 metres, coupled with excellent thermal texture on ambient temperature foliage and topography, as well as buildings and other infrastructure. Coupled to the LRF capability giving accurate distance measurement to 1,000 metres, is this the master of all it surveys?

Sensor technology aside, this is my third or fourth encounter with Accolade units among the other thermal imagers I review in a simpler monocular format; the critical point I have to mention is that the binocular setup does give a more natural immersive feel to thermal imaging with balanced vision. Although you now diminish natural night vision chemical sensitivity in both eyes, you never encounter any imbalance which can – and does – affect lots of users, some more than others.

I have myself had migraine type discomfort following long nights using a monocular on one eye only (I have now learned to swap left to right eye regularly). The binocular immersion is exactly that and you do feel utterly involved within the