For ethical hunting and precise identification of wildlife
With the Leica Calonox 2, Leica Sport Optics presents a new generation of thermal imaging technology and, with the Calonox 2 Sight LRF, the first thermal imaging clip-on camera with a built-in laser rangefinder. The renowned German optics company thus sets a further milestone in optoelectronic devices used for hunting and nature observation. The Leica Calonox 2 series comprises four new thermal imaging models: two clip-on cameras (Calonox 2 Sight) and two observation cameras (Calonox 2 View) – each available with or without a rangefinder.
Triple excellence – performance, design, and rangefinding
The new Leica thermal cameras are designed and made in Germany. Leica uses only European components for the essential parts such as special lenses and sensors. Together, highest-quality components and highest-precision manufacturing achieve the legendary perfection valued by Leica customers.
Wetzlar, Germany. September 11, 2023. Thermal cameras require no light and can be used in complete darkness. Sophisticated sensors react to thermal radiation from the targeted object and visualize it on a microdisplay. Thermal cameras can also be used during the day. The scene then appears different than in natural sunlight, but offers advantages such as quickly detecting animals that are naturally camouflaged. Electronic color filters and individually adjustable image modes support and optimize the user’s experience.
Thermal cameras are suitable for a wide range of applications – finding and counting wildlife, for example. On legal night hunts, the thermal imaging clip-on camera turns a normal riflescope into a night targeting device. Since estimating distance through a thermal camera is very difficult, the Leica Calonox 2 Sight has an additional rangefinder (LRF stands for “laser rangefinder”). This ensures knowledge of the exact range and eliminates the risk of a bad shot due to misjudged distance. In the only thermal imaging clip-on camera with an integrated rangefinder, all the advantages are combined in one device.