Reviews & Ratings for FLIR Systems Scout III 240 Thermal Night Vision Monocular — 3 review — Page 1

The FLIR Scout 240 III functions as well as stated. However understand that this model has no magnification available. If your eyesight is less than 20/20 you may have issues seeing clearly through this monocular. Also specifications state man detect at 382 yards. If this is accurate, which is questionable, you will not be able to distinguish exactly what you are looking at. At that distance notable features are not evident. Also keep in mind that there many variables that can effect image clarity. Recently I tested this monocular on a herd of cattle at varying distances. With the ambient temperature at about 95 degrees, the difference between the cattle's body temperature and its surroundings apparently was not enough to create a clear image. At 200 yards several cattle blended in with their surroundings. At fifty yards a single calf was somewhat noticeable, but only because I had seen it first with a naked eye. Depending on what your purpose is for purchasing this item you may want to spend the extra money and go with the FLIR 320 or 640. This model is what I would consider basic entry level and may disappoint those expecting more.