HikMicro Lynx 3.0 LE10 Thermal Imaging Scope

If you want to observe wildlife and nature at shorter distances, then the HikMicro Lynx 3.0 LE10 is a strong candidate for this. It is a handheld thermal imaging camera that you can easily take with you in your jacket pocket thanks to its light, compact design. With a detection range of 500 meters, the strength of this model lies especially in observations at closer range.

Within the Lynx 3.0 line, this camera combines advanced technology with useful features at a friendly price — a choice that works well in practice for hunters, nature managers and anyone involved in wildlife observation. Below we outline what this device has to offer.

HikMicro Lynx 3.0 thermal imaging cameras

Compared to the Lynx 2.0, the HikMicro Lynx 3.0 cameras are considerably more compact and lighter, with additionally improved image quality. The basis for this lies in Image Pro 3.0: AI-driven algorithms that provide detailed images. You can see this at the lowest magnification, but equally when you zoom digitally — even at maximum magnification the image remains sharp and detailed. Even when the weather is bad, you keep your target in view more easily.

Smooth images

Image freezing is eliminated by the HikMicro Shutterless Image System (HSIS), allowing you to maintain a continuously smooth image. Calibrating the camera no longer interrupts your observation, so no important moment is lost.

User comfort

Images appear bright and with lots of detail on the AMOLED display — one of the points in which the Lynx 3.0 stands out. In addition to the standard display you get two color palettes, red monochrome and green monochrome, giving you a total of 6 palettes to choose from. And compared to its predecessor, the camera starts faster (2 seconds) and you operate it via even softer buttons.

Generous internal storage

For storage you have 64 GB of internal memory at your disposal, more than enough for a good number of photos and video recordings (with or without audio). Via wifi you can transfer your images directly to your smartphone with the HikMicro Sight app, to view them there or share them with others.

Technical specifications of the HikMicro Lynx 3.0 LE10 thermal imaging camera

The LE10 contains a 256x192p sensor with a pixel pitch of 12 µm. The thermal sensitivity (NETD) remains below 20 mK, allowing even minimal temperature differences to be captured accurately. The field of view is a generous 18°x13.6° — handy at shorter distances and in dense vegetation. The images appear on a 1024x768p AMOLED display of 0.39 inches, bright and detailed, while the refresh rate of 50Hz keeps everything smooth.

Zooming is done digitally with 8x (1.4x to 11.2x), with the PIP mode (Picture In Picture) showing the zoomed image small within the full image. For display you choose from six color palettes:

• White Hot
• Black Hot
• Fusion
• Red Hot
• Green Monochrome
• Red Monochrome

Other functionalities of the HikMicro Lynx 3.0 LE10 thermal imaging camera:

• Snapshots
• Video recordings (with or without audio)
• Range finder
• Hot tracking (marks the location with the highest measured temperature)
• Wifi connectivity for viewing and sharing images

HikMicro Lynx 3.0 LE10 thermal imaging camera features:

• Compact and lightweight
• 6 color palettes
• PIP
• Image Pro 3.0
• HikMicro Shutter Image System (HSIS)
• Start-up time of only 2 seconds
• Soft, intuitive control buttons
• Image sensor: VOx Uncooled Focal Plane Arrays
• High thermal sensitivity: NETD < 20 mK
• Detection range: 500 meters
• Field of view: 18°x13.6° (H x V) or 31.7m x 23.8m at 100 meters
• Magnification: 1.4x to 11.2x
• Lens diameter: 9.7 mm (f1.0)
• Display: 0.39 inch AMOLED
• Exit pupil: 6 mm
• Eye relief: 20 mm
• Diopter adjustment: -5 to +3
• Operating temperature: -30°C to 45°C
• IP67: fully dustproof and waterproof to 1 meter deep for max. 30 minutes
• 64 GB internal storage (eMMC)
• Rechargeable and replaceable Li-ion 18650 battery
• USB-C charging port
• To be used with HikMicro Sight app for viewing and sharing images