As an avid hunter (both rifle and bow) for well over 20 years, I was pretty damn pumped when the boys from TNVS came around to my property to fit the first Hikmicro Alpex 4K scope in the country onto my brand new Lithgow Arms .22 earlier this year.
My brother had told me his experience with night vision and thermal tech from the military in the early 2000's but my own experience with it had mostly been within marine environments. To see what a sub $2,000 low light specific rifle scope can do these days actually took my breath away.
Very much like marine equipment, hunting specific gear needs to tick a lot of boxes for those who choose the life of harvesting their own meat and/or playing their part in removing invasive species from the land they call home.
With durability, compatibility with other devices, ease of use, resolution, frame rates, field of view and magnification just some of the non-negotiables that make the list, I can tell you this Alpex 4K with laser range finding capabilities truly opens up a new world for vermin controllers and recreational hunters alike that once you try it for yourself, there will be no going back!
More from the manufacturer:
Revolutionising the realm of digital imaging, HikMicro introduces the Alpex 4K A50EL, a game-changer in day/night vision scopes. Boasting a 4K 3840x2160 sensor, the Alpex delivers crystal-clear digital images, rivaling the image quality of top-tier day scopes with premium optics. In low-light conditions, seamlessly transition to night mode, revealing high-quality images of target objects with enhanced detail for improved detection.
Crafted to meet the specific demands of hunting, the Alpex 4K A50EL seamlessly integrates into the field. Its OLED display ensures comfortable extended observation, allowing hunters to maintain focus during prolonged periods. The precision laser rangefinder enables target pinpointing up to 1000 meters away, providing hunters with crucial distance information. Moreover, the Laser Rangefinder (LRF) precisely measures target distances and feeds this data into the built-in ballistics calculator, offering precise aiming points for shooting accuracy at any distance.
Customisation takes centre stage, and the Alpex 4K caters to hunters' preferences. Featuring 5 reticle groups, 8 colours, and 10 reticle types, users can tailor their device for optimal performance in diverse hunting scenarios. Step into the future of digital imaging with the HikMicro Alpex 4K A50EL, where state-of-the-art technology meets the evolving needs of the modern hunter.
Features:
| IP67 Waterproof | Protects against heavy rainfall, precipitation and 1 meter of submersion under water. |
| Sunlight sensitivity software | Increases the sensor sensitivity so that users can observe targets in low light conditions without using the IR illuminator. |
| Variable magnification | Digital zoom offering the ideal magnification ratio for specific situations from 3.5x - 28.0x |
| Shock Resistant | Able to withstand recoil from high calibre rounds such as .375 HH, 12-gauge, and 9.3x64 |
| Zeroing Profiles | Includes 5 zero profiles allowing you to zero at different distances. |
| Long detection range | Long 1000 meter day time detection range for mid to long range detection. |
| Picture-in-Picture | Magnified image is displayed at the top-center of the overall display for high-precision aiming. |
| Extended battery life | 11 hours of operational time ensuring continuous use. |
| OLED Display | 1920x1080 display offers sharp images, improved colour rendering and quick response. |
| Photo and video recorder | Take thousands of images and videos through a click of a button and store it in the free 64 GB cloud space. |