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Thermal imaging cameras and thermal imaging devices for hunting, outdoor and building thermography. Pulsar Axion, Telos, Merger & Krypton clip-on devices – stocked in Switzerland.
From Pulsar (22), Pixfra (5) and Dark30 (1) – the largest Swiss range
Monoculars, thermal binoculars, clip-on devices and PTZ cameras
Models with laser range finder for direct distance measurement in the image
High-sensitivity sensors with finest thermal resolution for hunting and game spotting
A thermal imaging camera (also called thermal imaging device, thermal imager or simply thermal camera) makes temperature differences visible – without any residual light. Where the night vision device relies on residual light amplification, the thermal imaging camera sees in absolute darkness, through fog, light cover and even during the day in full sunlight. For hunters, forest professionals, gamekeepers and researchers, it has become the most important tool for game spotting. The Swiss-Sale.ch range includes 28 thermal imaging devices from three specialised brands: Pulsar thermal imaging cameras as the market-dominant premium line with 22 models, Pixfra thermal cameras as the technically strong Polish-Chinese newcomer and Dark30 thermal cameras as the stationary PTZ specialist brand. All thermal imaging devices are available from the Swiss warehouse – no waiting time, no customs fees.
The choice of the right thermal imaging device depends decisively on the use case. Four main applications shape the market for thermal cameras and thermal imaging devices:
The thermal imaging camera for hunting has become today's most important tool for game spotting – recognising that and where game is, without disturbing it. Key applications: game identification before the shot (clearly recognising roe deer, red stag or wild boar), finding wounded game (tracking after the shot), observation in the hunting territory (monitoring game populations) and wild boar stand hunting (boar hunting in maize or forest). Recommended models: Pulsar Axion XQ30 Pro as a compact all-round model for the hunter, Pulsar Telos LRF XP50 as the pro choice with laser range finder, Pulsar Merger LRF XP35 as a binocular thermal binocular for fatigue-free observation. Important: hunting use is regulated at cantonal level in Switzerland – details in the FAQ at the bottom of the page.
For outdoor enthusiasts, survival users and hikers, a thermal camera is a universal tool: wildlife observation at dusk, locating a campsite in the dark, perimeter safety check around the tent, finding people in difficult terrain. The compact Pulsar Axion models (XQ19, XG30) are ideal here – small enough for the trouser pocket, robust enough for outdoor use. The Pulsar Wildlife Alaris with improved wildlife image processing is also a strong choice here.
For builders, energy consultants, heating installers and tradespeople, the thermal imaging camera is a diagnostic instrument: detecting thermal bridges, checking radiator efficiency, controlling underfloor heating layout, finding leaks in insulation. For this application, sensor size is crucial – a 384x288 or better 640x512 sensor delivers the necessary level of detail. Pixfra Mile 2 M625 with 640x512 sensor and Pulsar Telos XL50 are suitable models here. Note: dedicated building thermal cameras (FLIR-style) often have pistol-grip form but are often sensor-wise weaker than the outdoor models in the range.
For professional users in security, fire service and rescue, there are two form factors: portable handheld thermal cameras for mobile deployment and stationary PTZ cameras for surveillance installations. The Dark30 Defiance 640 PTZ is a stationary thermal camera with pan-tilt-zoom mechanics – ideal for property security, industrial fire early detection or drone integration. For mobile deployment, the binocular Pulsar Merger binoculars with large field of view and long battery life are the right choice.
Pulsar thermal imaging cameras and Pulsar thermal imaging devices have been the global market leader in civilian thermal imaging technology for years – founded in 1994, based in the Baltic region (Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide, Lithuania). 22 out of 28 thermal imaging devices in the range come from Pulsar, in seven clearly positioned series. For every application there is the right Pulsar thermal imaging device.
The Pulsar Axion series is the compact entry- and mid-range line – small as a thick smartphone, easy to carry, uncompromising in image quality. Models in the range: Pulsar Axion XQ19 (entry-level with 19 mm objective), Pulsar Axion XQ30 Pro (the most recommended all-round model), Pulsar Axion XG30 Compact (with upgraded sensor) and Pulsar Axion XG35 Compact (with larger 35 mm objective for more range). All Axion models have Wi-Fi streaming via the Pulsar Stream Vision app and are IPX7 waterproof.
The Pulsar Telos series is the upper Pulsar line with larger objective aperture, longer range and frequently integrated laser range finder (LRF). These Pulsar thermal imaging devices are the most-used pro tools on the hunting stand. Models: Pulsar Telos XP50 (classic with 50 mm objective), Pulsar Telos LRF XP50 (with built-in LRF, pro choice for hunters), Pulsar Telos LRF XQ35 (more compact variant), Pulsar Telos XL50 and Pulsar Telos LRF XL50 (with XL sensor for maximum resolution) and Pulsar Telos LRF XG50 (premium variant). Telos thermal imaging devices detect game at 1.5–2.5 km distance and have a battery life of 6–8 hours.
The Pulsar Merger and Pulsar Symbion series are the binocular thermal devices – with two eyepieces instead of one. Advantage: fatigue-free observation over hours, no one-sided eye closing, better spatial vision. Models: Pulsar Merger LRF XP35 (all-round choice), Pulsar Merger XT50 LRF (premium with large objective) and Pulsar Symbion LRF DXT50 (latest generation). For all who want to observe for more than 20 minutes at a stretch – stand hunters, gamekeepers, nature observers – thermal binoculars are significantly more comfortable than monoculars.
The Pulsar Wildlife series is the newest line, optimised for observing wildlife and nature – with improved image processing for warm-blooded animals in the forest. Models: Pulsar Wildlife Alaris XG30 and Alaris XQ30 (compact monoculars), Pulsar Wildlife Lumion XL50 (with large XL sensor) and Pulsar Wildlife Orni XG35 (premium nature observation monocular). Wildlife models are ideal for nature guides, wildlife biologists and ambitious hobby naturalists.
The Pulsar Krypton 2 series are clip-on thermal imaging devices – they are mounted in front of the existing day scope on the rifle (via adapter) and make it night-capable. Advantage: no separate zeroing necessary, the day scope keeps its familiar optic. Models: Pulsar Krypton 2 XQ35 (standard variant) and Pulsar Krypton 2 XG50 (larger objective for more range). Important on Swiss legal status: thermal clip-on devices are defined as aiming devices and are subject in most Swiss cantons to stricter restrictions than pure observation thermal imaging devices – check with the cantonal hunting authority before use.
All Pulsar thermal imaging cameras in the range.
Pixfra thermal imaging cameras are the second premium line in the range – Pixfra is a younger manufacturer with focus on modern sensor technology and 4K multispectral concepts. Five models cover two form factors:
The Pixfra Mile 2 series is the classic monocular line: Pixfra Mile 2 M425 (entry-level with 384x288 sensor) and Pixfra Mile 2 M625 (premium with 640x512 sensor, 25 mm objective). Additionally, there is the Pixfra Sirius S650D with dual objective for range flexibility. Pixfra models often offer better price-performance ratio at comparable sensor quality to Pulsar.
The Pixfra Draco series is the special feature in the Pixfra range: multispectral binoculars with simultaneous day and thermal view. Pixfra Draco D335N 4K and Draco D635N 4K combine 4K day sensor with thermal sensor – perfect for nature observers who need the best image both by day and at night.
Pixfra thermal imaging cameras in the range.
The Dark30 Defiance 640 PTZ is the stationary specialty camera in the range – with pan-tilt-zoom function (PTZ) for fixed installation. Applications: property surveillance, industrial fire early detection, wildlife monitoring from a fixed location or drone integration. Unlike the mobile Pulsar and Pixfra models, the Defiance 640 PTZ is designed for permanent use at a fixed location. Dark30 thermal camera in the range.
Thermal imaging devices come in four basic form factors, each optimised for different applications:
| Form factor | Characteristic | Ideal use | Example models |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monocular | single-eye, compact, mobile | handheld observation, stalking, stand hunting | Pulsar Axion, Telos · Pixfra Mile 2 |
| Thermal binoculars | binocular, fatigue-free observation | long stand hunting, gamekeeper, nature observation | Pulsar Merger, Symbion · Pixfra Draco |
| Clip-on device | mounted in front of day scope | hunting use with rifle (cantonal review) | Pulsar Krypton 2 |
| PTZ camera | stationary, pan-tilt-zoom | property surveillance, industrial monitoring | Dark30 Defiance 640 PTZ |
For thermal imaging devices, two sensor values are crucial: resolution (pixel count) and NETD (thermal sensitivity in millikelvin). The more pixels and the lower the NETD value, the better the image – but also the more expensive the thermal imaging device.
| Sensor | Typical NETD | Roe deer detection range | Application |
|---|---|---|---|
| 256x192 | 40–50 mK | 800–1'200 m | Entry-level, close-range game spotting |
| 384x288 | 25–40 mK | 1'200–1'800 m | Standard, hunting and nature observation |
| 640x512 | 18–25 mK | 1'800–2'500 m | Pro, building thermography |
Important: the range figures are detection distances (seeing that something warm is there), not identification distances. To clearly identify a deer as a deer, you need about half that distance; to identify sex or buck status, only a quarter. Rule of thumb: Telos LRF XP50 spots game at 600–900 m, Axion XQ30 Pro at 300–500 m.
LRF stands for Laser Range Finder – an integrated laser distance meter that displays the distance to the observed object directly in the field of view. Typical range 800–1'500 m, accuracy ±1 m. Particularly valuable for hunters: no additional rangefinder needed, exact shooting distance at a glance. Models with LRF in the range: Pulsar Telos LRF XP50/XL50/XG50/XQ35, Pulsar Merger LRF XP35/XT50, Pulsar Symbion LRF DXT50. Models without LRF are about CHF 500–800 cheaper.
The hunting use of thermal imaging devices is regulated at cantonal level in Switzerland and varies strongly between cantons. Important basic rules for the use of thermal imaging devices:
Before any deployment in the hunting territory: consultation with the responsible cantonal hunting authority or the wildlife warden. The permission lists are regularly updated. For non-hunting use of thermal imaging devices (outdoor, nature observation, building thermography, security, research), no comparable restrictions exist.
We carry the largest Pulsar thermal imaging range in Switzerland – all current generations of the Axion, Telos, Merger, Symbion, Wildlife and Krypton series are available. Supplemented by Pixfra Mile 2, Sirius and Draco for multispectral applications and the stationary Dark30 Defiance 640 PTZ. Personal advice in our showroom in Menzingen or by phone at 041 755 34 33.
Both devices enable seeing in darkness, but they work technically completely differently. A night vision device amplifies existing residual light (stars, moon) – in complete darkness it only works with an IR illuminator. A thermal imaging camera needs no light at all and detects temperature differences. Advantages of thermal imaging: works during the day, through fog and light cover. Advantages of night vision: shows natural appearance (contours, eyes), distinguishes game species more easily. For hunters, the thermal imaging camera is today the standard for finding and identifying before the shot, the night vision device is more of a supplementary tool. Night vision devices in the range.
For hunting in Switzerland, three models from the range are the most recommended: Pulsar Axion XQ30 Pro as a compact all-rounder for 70 % of applications (game spotting, short tracking, mobile stalking), Pulsar Telos LRF XP50 as pro choice with larger objective and integrated laser range finder, Pulsar Merger LRF XP35 as binocular thermal binoculars for everyone observing more than 20 minutes at a stretch (stand hunting, gamekeeper). For wild boar hunting with clip-on device on the rifle: Pulsar Krypton 2 XG50 – but only after checking cantonal regulations.
NETD stands for Noise Equivalent Temperature Difference and is given in millikelvin (mK). It describes the thermal sensitivity of the sensor of a thermal imaging device: the lower the value, the finer temperature differences are detectable. Values below 25 mK are considered pro class, below 35 mK upper mid-range. Practically lower NETD means: finer game spotting, better detection of game through thin cover, higher-quality imaging in fog or humid conditions. Most current Pulsar Telos and Merger thermal imaging devices have NETD < 25 mK.
LRF stands for Laser Range Finder – an integrated laser distance meter. Models with LRF (recognisable in the Pulsar name) measure the distance to the observed object with a Class 1 laser and display the distance in the field of view. Typical range 800–1'500 m, accuracy ±1 m. Particularly valuable for hunters: no additional rangefinder needed, exact shooting distance at a glance, improved hit accuracy. LRF models are about CHF 500–800 more expensive than the standard variant.
A clip-on device is mounted in front of the existing day scope on the rifle (via adapter) and makes the day scope night-capable, without needing separate zeroing. The familiar day scope keeps its optic and the familiar reticle. In the range are the Pulsar Krypton 2 XQ35 and the Krypton 2 XG50. Note on Swiss legal status: thermal clip-on devices are considered aiming devices in most Swiss cantons and are more strictly regulated than pure observation monoculars. Before purchase and use, check with the cantonal hunting authority.
Short version: Axion = compact mobility (stalking, hiking, EDC). Telos = pro monocular with greater range (stand hunting, hunter all-round). Merger and Symbion = thermal binoculars (long stand hunting, gamekeeper, nature observation). Wildlife (Alaris, Lumion, Orni) = nature observation line with optimised wildlife image processing. Krypton 2 = clip-on devices for hunting use with rifle. If you don't know where to start: the Pulsar Axion XQ30 Pro covers 70 % of all hunting applications.
Both have their place. A monocular is more compact, lighter and cheaper – ideal for mobile application (stalking, short observations, tracking). A thermal binoculars (Pulsar Merger or Symbion) is binocular and allows fatigue-free observation over hours – ideal for stand hunting, gamekeeper duties and nature observation. Rule of thumb: under 20 minutes observation per session a monocular is enough, over 20 minutes binoculars are worth it. Also for older eyes or glasses wearers, binoculars are the better choice.
For building thermography (thermal bridge detection, radiator inspection, insulation diagnostics) the sensor resolution is decisive – more pixels = finer details. Recommended: Pixfra Mile 2 M625 or Pulsar Telos XL50 with 640x512 sensor. Pixfra often has the better price-performance ratio here. Important for buildings: temperature accuracy (in °C) should be specified – some outdoor models only show relative temperature differences. If you primarily check buildings, you can also consider dedicated building thermal cameras – but these are often sensor-wise weaker than the outdoor models in our range.
Three distances are distinguished: detection (seeing that something warm is there), identification (game or human?) and spotting (sex, age, possibly buck status). Rule of thumb: identification at about half the detection distance, spotting at a quarter. Examples: Pulsar Axion XQ30 Pro detects a roe deer at 1'300 m, identifies at 600 m, spots at 300–500 m. Pulsar Telos LRF XP50 detects at 2'000 m, identifies at 1'000 m, spots at 600–900 m. Pulsar Merger LRF XT50 detects at 2'500 m, identifies at 1'200 m. The values apply for clear, dry conditions – with fog and precipitation the range often halves.
The answer is not a simple «yes» or «no»: the hunting use of thermal imaging devices in Switzerland is regulated at cantonal level. Rough line: observation thermal imaging devices (monoculars, binoculars) are permitted in most cantons for game spotting before the shot – this is even welcome from an animal welfare perspective. Clip-on thermal imaging devices and thermal aiming devices are more strictly regulated in most cantons – often only for wild boar hunting or not permitted at all. Also within a single canton, rules can vary by game species. Tracking wounded game with thermal imaging device is permitted everywhere. Before each hunting deployment: consultation with the cantonal hunting authority or the responsible wildlife warden.
Battery life varies strongly by model. Typical values for thermal imaging devices in the range: Pulsar Axion series 5–6 hours with internal battery, Pulsar Telos series 6–8 hours, Pulsar Merger binoculars 7–10 hours (two battery compartments), Pulsar Krypton 2 clip-on devices 4–5 hours, Pixfra Mile 2 5–7 hours. Practically useful: many Pulsar thermal imaging devices have swappable batteries – one in the device, one in the pocket for the long stand hunt. Charging is mostly via USB-C, some models also accept classic 18650 batteries.
Yes. All thermal imaging cameras from Pulsar, Pixfra and Dark30 are available from our Menzingen (ZG) warehouse – no waiting time, no customs fees. Pulsar manufacturer warranty is handled directly through us as official Pulsar partner. Free shipping within Switzerland and Liechtenstein from CHF 100. Personal advice in our showroom or by phone at 041 755 34 33. In case of dissatisfaction, our 30-day voluntary right of return applies.
Pulsar Axion · Telos · Merger · Wildlife · Krypton · Pixfra Mile 2, Draco · Dark30 Defiance. Stocked in Switzerland. Advice at 041 755 34 33 or info@swiss-sale.ch.
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