HIKMICRO FALCON: premium image crispness for the serious hunter
The FALCON sits above the LYNX for one reason: image quality. HIKMICRO pairs high-sensitivity sensors with a low NETD (thermal sensitivity in millikelvins; lower is cleaner) so the picture stays sharp and detailed exactly when it matters, on a mild, damp night when a warm animal barely stands out from wet ground. For a hunter who spends real time behind the glass, that clarity is the difference between guessing and knowing.
FH35 vs FQ50: 384 or 640?
The FH35 uses a 384×288 sensor and a 35 mm lens, a strong mid-range choice for fox, rabbit, and deer management out to sensible distances. The FQ50 and FQ50L 2.0 step up to a 640×512 sensor and a 50 mm lens, which is the configuration serious hunters reach for. More resolution means you identify game further out, and the Falcon 640 thermal image holds detail at long range where a 384 starts to soften. See 384 vs 640 thermal for the full comparison.
The FQ50L 2.0 flagship: image plus ranging
The FQ50L 2.0 is the long-distance scouting flagship. It keeps the premium 640 image of the FQ50 and adds a built-in laser rangefinder, so you find, identify and range a target from one device before you ever move on the rifle. It is the FALCON for open-country hunters and anyone who wants to confirm distance before a stalk. It builds directly on the earlier FALCON 2.0, refining the image and adding ranging.
Where the FALCON earns its place
Use the FALCON as your primary scanning and identification tool. US hog and coyote hunters, UK foxers and Aussie pig hunters all rely on a high-sensitivity monocular to pick game out of cover and read it at distance. A monocular is for spotting, not shooting, so pair the FALCON with a dedicated thermal scope for the shot. The two-optic approach is explained in thermal monocular vs scope vs clip-on.
- Legacy comparison: HIKMICRO FALCON 2.0
- Add a rangefinder in a compact body: HIKMICRO CONDOR LRF
- Pair for shooting: HIKMICRO STELLAR SQ50L 3.0 thermal scope
- Step down for value: HIKMICRO LYNX 3.0
- Guides: best thermal monocular for hunting · complete guide to thermal imaging for hunting
product specifications
The FALCON splits into the standard series (pure image, no rangefinder) and the flagship 2.0 with a built-in laser rangefinder.
| Model | Sensor | Lens | LRF | Detection range* | price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FH35 | 384×288 | 35 mm | No | ~1,600 m | €1,499 |
| FQ50 | 640×512 | 50 mm | No | ~2,600 m | €1,849 |
| FQ50L 2.0 | 640×512 | 50 mm | Yes, 1,000 m+ | ~2,600 m | €2,899 |
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