The Nocpix LUMI 13mm is the brand's most affordable and compact pocket-sized thermal monocular, designed specifically for basic detection, short-range tracking, and surveillance at home or in the field.
Key Technical Specifications
- Thermal sensor: 256×192 pixel resolution with a 12 µm pixel pitch.
- Thermal sensitivity (NETD): ≤20 mK, providing outstanding temperature contrast for its price range.
- Objective lens: 13 mm with a very fast F0.9 aperture, allowing it to capture up to 20% more thermal radiation than standard F1.0 lenses.
- Display: 1024×768-pixel AMOLED, offering sharp images and pure blacks.
- Magnification and Field of View: Base optical magnification of 2x (digital zoom up to 8x) with a wide field of view of 13.5° × 10.1° (approximately 24 meters wide at a distance of 100 meters).
- Detection range: Up to 670 meters for a target the size of a human or large animal.
- Battery: Interchangeable, non-proprietary 18650 battery system offering 4 to 6 hours of runtime.
- Construction and weight: Ultra-light (~310 grams), ergonomic rubberized body, and IP67 waterproof certification.
Key Advantages
- Wide field of view: Featuring a 13mm lens, it prioritizes a wide field of view over range. It is excellent for quickly "scanning" dense wooded areas, plots, or gardens without losing sight of the surroundings.
- Exceptional NETD sensitivity: Its sub-20 mK sensor is unusual for budget-friendly devices. It helps clearly define thermal silhouettes, even in adverse weather conditions such as rain or dense fog.
- Easily replaceable batteries: Using standard flat-top 18650 batteries allows you to carry spares in your pocket and avoids reliance on internal cells that degrade over time.
- Reality+ AI Technology: Incorporates AI-based image processing algorithms to smooth edges and reduce pixelation.
Limitations to Consider
- Not suitable for long distances: Its 256×192 sensor limits structural detail. Heat signatures are easily detected between 0 and 100 meters, but accurately identifying an animal's species or sex beyond 150–200 meters is extremely difficult.
- Pixelation with digital zoom: When using digital zoom beyond 4x, the image tends to lose sharpness quickly due to the sensor's low native resolution.