So, without further ado, let’s crack on with the first bit of kit - the new Krypton. That said, we’ll obviously be looking at all the key features and new additions. Perhaps the biggest slap on the back I can provide is that, over all the years I’ve been reviewing Pulsar gear (both NV and thermal), I don’t think I’ve ever had to reach for the manual. It’s all very intuitive and sensible: the short and long press combinations drive navigation and selection, and all the relevant features are stacked logically and accessed instinctively via the combination of buttons and jog dials. Essentially, if you’ve used any Pulsar product, you can drive them all without any real difficulty, which is quite an achievement when you consider the variety of products on offer in the range. While I’m not going to go into every nook and cranny of each device, I can guarantee that Pulsar’s user interface, features and navigation system are still the best in the business – and effortless in terms of useability.
Next up comes the latest Axion XQ38 LRF, a pocket-sized thermal spotter with a built-in rangefinder which we’ll cover in the next article. It’s a front-mounted thermal that can transform a day scope into a high-tech hunter in seconds. First up, in this article, the all new Krypton, which boasts a new 12mk, 640x480 V2 (<40MK NETD) sensor, recently incorporated into the V2 versions of Accolade and Helion spotters. Never overly keen on discounting, they’re clearly looking at innovation as a means of maintaining their position, as the thermal market continues to heat up. Pulsar are not just sitting on their hands and waiting for a wave of Chinese imports to wash them away. It’s great news for the consumer, with competition driving innovation and reducing prices. With high-tech sensor manufacturers such as IRay and HIKVision attempting to cut out the middle man and bring thermal products directly to the market, Pulsar now face stiff competition in a sector that was pretty much all theirs.
The landscape has changed for Pulsar of late. Paul Austin looks at the latest release from the biggest name in thermal - Pulsar’s new Krypton XG50 front-mounted thermal!
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