Guide TE211 Pocket Thermal Monocular

Walking out from an evening stand after dark, you want to know what is standing in the field before you cross it. The Guide TE211 is a pocket-sized way to check: a 256 × 192, 12 μm thermal sensor behind a focus-free 10 mm F1.0 lens, in a 228 g monocular with nothing to focus. Guide rates its detection range at 500 m (550 yd).

Key Features

• Wide, focus-free view. The 10 mm lens covers 17.5° × 13.1° (31 × 23 m at 100 m) from a 1.2x base magnification, with no focus ring to set. The eyepiece diopter adjusts from -5 to +5.
• One button, one ring. Turn the ring to open the menu and press the button to select, or set the button as a shortcut to zoom, photo, video or palette.
• Zoom and image tools. Digital zoom steps through 1x, 2x and 4x (1.2x to 4.8x). The menu adds picture-in-picture, hot track on the warmest point, three scene modes and seven palettes.
• No laser, a stadiametric estimate. With no laser rangefinder, the TE211 estimates distance from two lines on the screen and the target's assumed height.
• Recording and the app. Photos and video with sound go to 16 GB, and dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz) streams the live image to the TargetIR app, which can also run the monocular and update its firmware.
• Built-in battery, quick charge. Guide rates the battery at 6 hours and says 20 W quick charging gives an hour of use from a 10-minute charge. USB-C charges it and can also power the monocular.
• Sealed for weather. IP67, rated to operate from -4°F to 122°F.

Ideal For

• Checking before you move. Scan the field on the walk in or out.
• Treed raccoons and night checks. Search a tree once the dogs have one up, or look over a fence line or barnyard.
• Choosing within Guide's line. The TE211M puts the same sensor and lens behind a 1.43-inch touchscreen. The TE421 moves up to a 400 × 300 sensor and a 25 mm lens you focus by hand, rated to detect at 1,300 m (1,400 yd). For a built-in laser rangefinder, see the TD 633L.

Accessories & Compatibility

• Charging. Guide lists its quick charging adapter as optional for the TE211; a USB Type-C cable is in the box.
• Remote and mounts. Guide lists a Bluetooth remote control as optional. The body has a tripod socket, and Guide Thermal USA lists its TE Series helmet mount as compatible with the TE211.
• More options. Compare the Guide Sensmart thermal range or all our thermal monoculars.