{"title":"Thermal Imaging under $1,000","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"guide-te421-thermal-monocular","title":"Guide TE421 Compact Thermal Monocular","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Guide TE421 packs \u003cstrong\u003ea 400 × 300 12 μm thermal sensor with 25 mK NETD into a 315-gram pocket-sized chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, a compact alternative to the larger TD-series monoculars when you want thermal in your jacket pocket rather than your pack. At $999 MSRP it brings a 12 μm pixel pitch to the sub-$1,000 tier, with a 25 mm F1.0 lens and wide 11° × 8.2° field of view sized for close-to-mid-range scanning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;margin:1.5em auto\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/D7FgrrHQlEg?rel=0\" title=\"TE Series Mini Thermal Imaging Monocular\" style=\"width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;border:0\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"key-features\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 × 300 @ 12 μm sensor with 25 mK NETD\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25 mm F1.0 lens with 1.9x – 7.6x magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e — wide native FOV (11° × 8.2°) for fast acquisition; 4× digital zoom to extend reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,300 m \/ 1,400 yd detection\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.32\" 800 × 600 AMOLED display, 25 mm eye relief\u003c\/strong\u003e — the 25 mm eye relief helps with eyeglasses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact 315 g \/ 11.11 oz body, 47 × 47 × 155 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — pocketable; doesn't need a dedicated pack space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi (2.4G + 5G), Bluetooth, 16 GB recording with audio\u003c\/strong\u003e — TargetIR app pairs for media transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP67 weather sealing\u003c\/strong\u003e — rain, dew, dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven image palettes\u003c\/strong\u003e — White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot, Green Hot, Iron Red, Blue Hot, Sepia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in battery, ~5-hour runtime\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20W quick charging over USB-C; covers a typical morning or evening sit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e±5 diopter adjustment\u003c\/strong\u003e — prescription compensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing models? See where the TE421 fits in the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guide-thermal\"\u003eGuide Sensmart thermal range\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thermal-monoculars\"\u003ethermal monoculars\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5 id=\"ideal-for\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStand and tree-stand hunters\u003c\/strong\u003e who want pocketable thermal that comes out of a pocket faster than reaching back for a binocular harness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClose-range predator and varmint hunters\u003c\/strong\u003e working under 200 yards: the wide 11° FOV beats a 35 mm scope's narrower view at typical hunting distances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHikers, backpackers, and law-enforcement scanners\u003c\/strong\u003e — light enough for all-day carry without notice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-time thermal buyers\u003c\/strong\u003e wanting to dip in under $1,000: a 12 μm sensor and the TargetIR app at an entry price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"accessories-compatibility\"\u003eAccessories \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips with lens cover, eye mask, wrist strap, quick charging adapter, USB-C cable, quick use guide, safety information manual, and warranty card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargetIR app pairing for photo\/video transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-year manufacturer warranty (10 years on the thermal sensor) backed by Guide's US-based repair center in Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Guide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47814533742766,"sku":"TE421","price":799.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/2494\/1742\/files\/TE421_1000X1000_67a63fb3-3aa9-4ea8-9a43-1eb02e5c87ed.png?v=1777905407"},{"product_id":"guide-te211-thermal-monocular","title":"Guide TE211 Pocket Thermal Monocular","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Guide TE211 is \u003cstrong\u003ea pocketable thermal scanner under $600\u003c\/strong\u003e: a 256 × 192 12 μm sensor with 30 mK NETD in a hand-sized chassis you can carry in a coat pocket without notice. At a $499 MSRP it's the entry into 12 μm thermal capability, sized for property checks, livestock monitoring, and short-range hunting where detection (not long-range identification) is the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"key-features\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e256 × 192 @ 12 μm sensor with 30 mK NETD\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 mm F1.0 lens with 1.2x – 4.8x magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e — wide native FOV (17.5° × 13.1°) for fast scanning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500 m \/ 550 yd detection\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for under-200-yard hunting and property work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.32\" 800 × 600 AMOLED display\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in battery, ~6-hour runtime with 10-minute quick charge\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1 hour of operation from a 10-minute boost when you're heading out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi (2.4G + 5G hotspot) + Bluetooth + TargetIR app\u003c\/strong\u003e — companion app for media transfer and viewing on phone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP67 weather sealing\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles rain, dew, and dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket-sized handheld form factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits in a jacket pocket; no harness or pack space required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing models? See where the TE211 fits in the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/guide-thermal\"\u003eGuide Sensmart thermal range\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse our other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/thermal-monoculars\"\u003ethermal monoculars\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5 id=\"ideal-for\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProperty owners and ranchers\u003c\/strong\u003e scanning fence lines, outbuildings, and barns at night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLivestock guards\u003c\/strong\u003e doing quick herd checks without committing to a full optics setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePredator hunters working close range\u003c\/strong\u003e — coyote, raccoon, hog at under 200 yards where wide FOV beats long-range detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuyers who want their first thermal optic\u003c\/strong\u003e at under $600 without sacrificing finer 12 μm pixel pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"accessories-compatibility\"\u003eAccessories \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargetIR app pairs via WiFi for media transfer and remote viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-year manufacturer warranty (10 years on the thermal sensor) backed by Guide's US-based repair center in Texas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Guide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47814533906606,"sku":"TE211","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/2494\/1742\/files\/TE211_1000X1000_c22c5e64-5658-4278-9618-b4e97dfbdd76.png?v=1777905410"},{"product_id":"guide-te211m-touchscreen-thermal-monocular","title":"Guide TE211M Touchscreen Pocket Thermal Monocular","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Guide TE211M trades the traditional thermal monocular eyepiece for \u003cstrong\u003ea 1.43-inch AMOLED full-color touchscreen\u003c\/strong\u003e, a display-driven thermal scanner that fits naturally in the hand or chest pocket. Same 256 × 192 12 μm sensor as the standard TE211, but the touchscreen interface lets multiple people view the image at once and removes the eyepiece-fit challenge for users with glasses or wide eye spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;margin:1.5em auto\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/iO4k2DbVAHo?rel=0\" title=\"TE211M Handheld Mini Thermal Imaging Monocular\" style=\"width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;border:0\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5 id=\"key-features\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.43\" 466 × 466 AMOLED touchscreen with one-button control\u003c\/strong\u003e — view-without-eyepiece operation; share the view, no eye relief calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e256 × 192 @ 12 μm sensor with 30 mK NETD\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 mm F1.0 lens with 1.2x – 4.8x magnification\u003c\/strong\u003e — wide square FOV (13.1° × 13.1°) for fast acquisition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500 m \/ 550 yd detection\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for property work and close-range hunting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e205 g \/ 7.23 oz pocket body, 49 × 49 × 111 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — palm-sized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in battery, 6-hour runtime with 20W quick charging\u003c\/strong\u003e — fast top-ups between sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi (2.4G + 5G), Bluetooth, 16 GB internal storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — photo\/video recording with audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeven image palettes\u003c\/strong\u003e — White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot, Green Hot, Iron Red, Blue Hot, Sepia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP67 weather sealing\u003c\/strong\u003e — rain, dew, dust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing models? 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