Hikmicro LYNX PRO LH15 - thermal monocular

Thermal monocular:

The HIKMICRO LYNX PRO LH15 thermal monocular (HM-TS03-15XG/W-LH15) is equipped with a high quality 384×288 px 12µm resolution core (12 micron technology), a new 1280x960 px LCOS display, 15mm lens and 8x digital zoom.

The thermal imager supports hot spot (tracking the hottest spot in the image), ratio rangefinder and Wi-Fi. The LH15 is Hikmicro's mid-range model and allows detection up to 1239m and the battery life is a respectable 8 hours of continuous operation.

The LH15 is equipped with the latest image processing techniques:

Auto Gain Control (AGC): AGC technology automatically adjusts the dynamic range of the image. Hikvision thermal imaging cameras use a unique technology called Adaptive AGC, which is much more advanced than the conventional so-called linear AGC used in thermal imaging cameras from other manufacturers.

Left: classic thermal imaging. Right: Hikmicro thermal imaging camera with AGC.

Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) DDE technology uses advanced algorithms to render details sharper even when they are in low contrast areas (warm/cold objects).

Three-Dimensional Digital Noise Reduction (3D DNR) 3D DNR technology very effectively removes grainy or blurry parts of the observed scene. The resulting image is much clearer than instruments using traditional two-dimensional noise reduction (2D DNR).

HIKMICRO is one of the few manufacturers to have in-house production of a 384x288 resolution, VOx-type core, making the latest thermal imaging cameras great value for money. The lower the NETD value (35mk), the better the sensor can record small temperature differences of objects with a perfect image.

The built-in thermal detector with high sensitivity of 35mk provides a clear image even in harsh environmental conditions such as darkness, fog, smoke, dust, rain, snow, forest undergrowth, etc.

Comparison of LH15, LH19, LH25 at 200m:

Comparison of LH15, LH19, LH25 in snow at 150m:

• Detector resolution 384×288 px, 12 µm, VOx
• 15 mm lens.
• Optical magnification.
• Digital zoom up to 8x
• Total zoom: 11.2x.
• Detection up to 1667 m.
• LCOS display 1280 x 960 px.
• Hikmicro 384x288 px 12µm, VOx sensor.
• Power saving mode (sleep mode).
• Integrated battery power supply via USB-C input.
• Power cable included.
• Battery runtime up to 7.5 hours.
• Weight: 310 g.
• Waterproof: IP67 (protected against immersion in water.
• Immersion for 30 minutes to a depth of 1 m.
• AGC, DDE and 3D DNR.
• NETD (thermal sensitivity) < 35 mk (at 25 °C, F#= 1.0)
• 15 mm lens Magnification 1.5 - 11.8x
• Digital magnification 1x, 2x, 4x, 8x
• Field of view 17.5°x13.1°
• Refresh rate 50Hz (PAL) / 60Hz (NTSC)
• Detection 1667 m Display 0.4 inch, LCOS, 1280x960px
• Palette Heat as Black, Red, White, or Fusion
• Hottest Point Detection YES
• Wi-Fi capability YES
• Built-in storage 8 GB
• Photo capture capability YES
• Video recording capability YES Rangefinder YES, proportional
• Battery type Lithium battery
• Power saving mode YES
• Battery operating time
• Up to 7.5 hours of continuous operation (without Wi-Fi function)
• USB-C power supply
• Operating temperature -20°C to 55°C (-24°F to 131°F)
• Drop resistance up to 1.5 m
• Dimensions (L x W x D) 158×61×57 mm
• Weight 290 g
• Warranty 3 years