HIKMICRO CONDOR LRF
The CONDOR answers a simple problem. Thermal shows you the animal, but on open ground you still need the distance, and judging range by eye at night is guesswork. The CONDOR builds a 1,000 m laser rangefinder into a compact thermal monocular, so you detect a fox or hog, identify it, and range it in one motion. That combination usually costs well over £2,000 from premium brands. The CONDOR undercuts them and keeps the image quality high.
CH (384) vs CQ 2.0 (640): Which CONDOR is right?
The CH25L and CH35L use a 384×288 sensor, a strong, affordable choice for mid-range fox, rabbit, coyote and hog work. The CQ35L 2.0 and CQ50L 2.0 step up to a professional 640×512 core with sub-15 mK NETD (thermal sensitivity, lower is cleaner), which holds a crisp image in fog and drizzle and identifies game further out. If you scout long open ground or want the best low-contrast performance, the CQ 2.0 models are worth the step up. See 384 vs 640 thermal for the detail.
Range, then shoot
A thermal monocular is a scouting tool, not a sight. The CONDOR’s real strength is pairing with a rifle. You range the target with the CONDOR, then take the shot through a dedicated thermal scope such as the HIKMICRO STELLAR SQ50L 3.0. This two-optic workflow is safer and more effective than sweeping ground with the rifle, as we explain in thermal monocular vs scope vs clip-on.
Upgrading from the original CONDOR
The 2.0 models refine the earlier HIKMICRO CONDOR, improving the sensor, sensitivity and interface while keeping the compact, one-hand form that made the line popular. For US predator hunters, UK foxers, Canadian coyote callers and Aussie pig hunters, it is a genuine upgrade in capability.
- Legacy comparison: HIKMICRO CONDOR
- Same image, no rangefinder, lower price: HIKMICRO FALCON
- Pair for shooting: HIKMICRO STELLAR SQ50L 3.0 thermal scope
- Entry alternative: HIKMICRO LYNX 3.0
- Guides: how to choose a thermal monocular · complete guide to thermal imaging for hunting
product specifications
Every CONDOR carries a built-in 1,000 m laser range finder. Step up from the 384 CH models to the 640 CQ 2.0 models for professional resolution and sub-15 mK sensitivity.
| Model | Sensor | Lens | LRF | Detection range* | Tier |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH25L | 384×288 | 25 mm | 1,000 m | ~1,200 m | ||
| CH35L | 384×288 | 35 mm | 1,000 m | ~1,600 m | Mid | |
| CQ35L 2.0 | 640×512 | 35 mm | 1,000 m | ~1,800 m | Professional | |
| CQ50L 2.0 | 640×512 | 50 mm | 1,000 m | ~2,600 m | Professional |
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