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Posted: 8/7/2014 2:32:43 PM EDT
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New Pulsar APEX thermal weapon sights
Pulsar just announced the release of their new APEX thermal weapon sights. It's an impressive offering for a thermal weapon sight series to start at $2,999. Right out of the gates I have noticed a few cool features and outlines them below. We still aren't anywhere near being able to give lead times or specs on available units. We just know that it's coming and it looks impressive! Notable features - The APEX can be powered externally AND send a video out signal for recording. - Manual, Auto, and semi-auto calibration selections as well as noiseless calibration. - 10 reticles - 384x288 resolution cores - Pricing starts at $2,999 - The digital zoom on the APEX is incremental in unit of .1X instead of 2X
Unknowns - Will these units have adjustable brightness and contrast like the Quantum handheld units? If so, HUGE plus because you can control the image for all situations. ANSWER: Yes they do have adjustable brightness and contrast. - What are the reticle options? With 10 reticles there should probably be one for ever user out there. Just curious as to what they are. Maybe they are similar to the N550A reticles here ANSWER: Similar reticles to the N550A and N750A. Features - What models will be available from the XD38, XD50, XD50A, and XD75? - Are the displays LCD or OLED? We will be taking no money down pre-order for these units. You can still guarantee a spot in line for the first available units, but we are still not sure what models will arrive first. Feel free to post questions or any info you would like to add. - Tyler   APEX XD38A - $2,999 APEX XD50A - $3,499 APEX XD50 - $3,999 Features
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Posted: 8/9/2014 10:18:01 AM EDT
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Not the best looking housing to me. That said the price point looks great and if these perform similar to my HD19S they will be great systems aleast performance wise. The 384 core in my HD19s gives me better clarity than any of my current 320/336 cored systems also.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/28/2014 4:18:22 PM EDT
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Tyler, any more info yet on when these may be available? Thanks!
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Posted: 8/28/2014 4:22:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gareth96: Tyler, any more info yet on when these may be available? Thanks! |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/28/2014 5:29:25 PM EDT
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Thanks.. hopefully they offer the XD38 in OLED..
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OH, USA
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Posted: 8/29/2014 12:23:48 PM EDT
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I was looking around on some oversea sites today and saw that there are two versions of both the XD38 and XD50.. with the main difference being the frame rate.. both have the option of either 9hz or 50hz. All 4 have OLED displays.
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Posted: 8/31/2014 1:36:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gareth96: I was looking around on some oversea sites today and saw that there are two versions of both the XD38 and XD50.. with the main difference being the frame rate.. both have the option of either 9hz or 50hz. All 4 have OLED displays. |
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Posted: 8/31/2014 1:38:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Gareth96: Thanks.. hopefully they offer the XD38 in OLED.. |
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Posted: 10/3/2014 9:37:11 AM EDT
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If the image in these APEX units look anything like the Pulsar Quantum XD50A and HD38A units just released, then everyone will be very impressed.
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LA, USA
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Posted: 10/6/2014 10:52:57 PM EDT
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Any word on when they would be available to rent/purchase
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Posted: 10/10/2014 10:38:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By kleeb: Any word on when they would be available to rent/purchase |
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Posted: 10/22/2014 9:50:06 AM EDT
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 First hog taken with the new Pulsar APEX. Video coming soon
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Posted: 10/22/2014 1:46:15 PM EDT
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Very nice, can't wait to hear your field report and see the video!
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Posted: 10/23/2014 7:03:41 PM EDT
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Here is the first video. Also have a coyote video and general menu and features run down coming soon
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Posted: 10/23/2014 7:15:27 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/23/2014 9:52:44 PM EDT
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Thanks for the videos Bud!
Is this the 1.45x magnification system? If so I guesstimate range to hog at 80 yards and coyote (first shot) 110 (second shot) 180 yards..... It seems like the picture in picture feature is going to take some getting used to on the running shots, my eye was drawn to the top window when my mind was saying NO look at the bottom. HTXH |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 10/24/2014 11:29:51 PM EDT
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I like the dual view, aquire with lower shot placement with upper.
Better thinking was applied, I have not seen this on any other thermal weapon scopes. Its one of those some will like it, some will not, but the option is there for those that like it. The variable zoom with reticle is nice. Nice video! |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2014 8:14:30 PM EDT
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How long are we looking at before these are available?
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Posted: 11/12/2014 8:19:10 PM EDT
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Still don't know. Pulsar says end of this month, but as we all know new thermal scopes tend to show up late to the party.
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OH, USA
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Posted: 11/12/2014 8:54:55 PM EDT
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Thanks! Looking forward to hearing more about this one.. How do you rank your test scope against comparable FLIRs and ATNs?
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VA, USA
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Posted: 2/23/2015 2:36:07 AM EDT
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Any updates??
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Posted: 2/23/2015 8:51:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krm944: Any updates?? |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 1:55:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krm944: Any updates?? |
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MI, USA
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Posted: 3/1/2015 6:21:12 PM EDT
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What is the pricing on the 50A going to be? The first post here shows $3199 but the site shows $3499.
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Posted: 3/1/2015 6:32:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By benzy2: What is the pricing on the 50A going to be? The first post here shows $3199 but the site shows $3499. |
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Posted: 3/5/2015 1:41:58 PM EDT
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VA, USA
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Posted: 3/8/2015 1:26:45 PM EDT
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Is that the pulsar external battery pack in the photo above?
Does the apex work on both the EPS3 and the EPS5? What kind of run time do you get? |
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Posted: 3/11/2015 10:38:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By krm944: Is that the pulsar external battery pack in the photo above? Does the apex work on both the EPS3 and the EPS5? What kind of run time do you get? We are in the process of making an all in one cable, MDVR, and battery solution similar to the ThOR solution below for the APEX:  |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/23/2015 1:27:44 PM EDT
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Tyler,
Can you post a 50a and 38a comparison like you did with the IR hunter MK2? Or send me both and I will do it for you  |
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Posted: 3/24/2015 6:25:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SN13: Tyler, Can you post a 50a and 38a comparison like you did with the IR hunter MK2? Or send me both and I will do it for you |
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Posted: 4/2/2015 1:08:23 PM EDT
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FL, USA
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Posted: 4/3/2015 9:25:34 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/2/2015 12:32:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/3/2015 7:22:54 AM EDT
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Posted: 5/4/2015 11:34:40 AM EDT
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Is the XD50A available for purchase or still pre order? Now I just need to sell my N750 to help fund it!!!
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Posted: 5/4/2015 11:40:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By firemed13: Is the XD50A available for purchase or still pre order? Now I just need to sell my N750 to help fund it!!! |
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Posted: 5/5/2015 9:57:49 AM EDT
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Very cool thanks for the quick response Tyler. I am heading to Freer, TX the second weekend in November for a hog hunt maybe I will rent it and see what happens.....and have the feeling end up buying one LOL
By the way the Pulsar N750 you guys sold me has been great and put a doubler on it and its even better....but that thermal thing has me really thinking. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2015 4:08:26 PM EDT
[Last Edit: SN13]
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Posted: 5/6/2015 4:19:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/7/2015 12:03:54 PM EDT
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From the video it appears that the xd50a has 4x digital zoom for 8x total, is that correct?
Do the "a" models have the PIP mode? Great video, thanks! |
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Posted: 5/7/2015 2:28:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hawk78: From the video it appears that the xd50a has 4x digital zoom for 8x total, is that correct? Do the "a" models have the PIP mode? Great video, thanks! |
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Posted: 5/7/2015 2:34:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UNV:
Correct on zoom, and the A models do NOT have PIP. I know, I wish they did too. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UNV:
Originally Posted By hawk78:
From the video it appears that the xd50a has 4x digital zoom for 8x total, is that correct? Do the "a" models have the PIP mode? Great video, thanks! Thanks. Are you aware of anything other than LCD screen and lack of PIP that differentiates the A model? |
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Posted: 5/7/2015 3:54:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hawk78: Thanks. Are you aware of anything other than LCD screen and lack of PIP that differentiates the A model? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hawk78: Originally Posted By UNV: Originally Posted By hawk78: From the video it appears that the xd50a has 4x digital zoom for 8x total, is that correct? Do the "a" models have the PIP mode? Great video, thanks! Thanks. Are you aware of anything other than LCD screen and lack of PIP that differentiates the A model? |
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Posted: 5/12/2015 1:43:32 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UNV:
No sir. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UNV:
Originally Posted By hawk78:
Thanks. Are you aware of anything other than LCD screen and lack of PIP that differentiates the A model? Dang. The PIP is a nice feature. Any word on the XD75A model? |
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Posted: 5/12/2015 6:17:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hawk78: Dang. The PIP is a nice feature. Any word on the XD75A model? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hawk78: Originally Posted By UNV: Originally Posted By hawk78: Thanks. Are you aware of anything other than LCD screen and lack of PIP that differentiates the A model? Dang. The PIP is a nice feature. Any word on the XD75A model? |
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Posted: 6/1/2015 3:01:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By SN13:
Tyler, Can you post a 50a and 38a comparison like you did with the IR hunter MK2? Or send me both and I will do it for you
If anybody is wondering on a side by side comparison, here is a video done by Pulsar comparing XD38 with XD50. https://vimeo.com/117800272 |
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Posted: 6/17/2015 8:14:57 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/10/2015 4:37:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/11/2015 7:05:57 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/11/2015 7:06:45 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/14/2015 12:40:36 PM EDT
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Video from the previous pictures
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