NOCPIX THERMAL MONOCULAR LUMI P13

The Nocpix LUMI P13 thermal monocular is the entry model of the LUMI series: it pairs a 256×192 pixel sensor with a 13 mm F0.9 objective lens in a 134 mm, 310 g body. With 2x base magnification and a wide 13.5° × 10.1° field of view, it is made for scanning nearby ground, watching wildlife and following game at night. Like every LUMI, it runs on a replaceable 18650 battery, records photo and video with sound on 32 GB and is IP67 rated.

Features

• 256×192 sensor at 12 µm with ≤20 mK NETD: a sensor developed in-house by Nocpix, running at 50 Hz, with the Reality+ (R+) image algorithm, which reduces noise and draws more detail from the sensor. Low NETD helps to separate the animal from the background on damp or low-contrast nights.
• 13 mm F0.9 objective lens: 13.5° × 10.1° field of view (24 × 18 m at 100 m) and 2x to 8x magnification. According to the manufacturer, the F0.9 aperture lets in about 20% more light than an F1.0 lens. Detection range of 670 m for a 1.7 × 0.5 m target.
• 0.39-inch AMOLED display at 1024×768: eyepiece with 25 mm eye relief, a 10 mm exit pupil and −5 to +5 dioptre adjustment. Red and green palettes are designed to reduce eye strain, the image hue can be warm or cool, and brightness, sharpness and contrast have 10 levels each.
• Zoom, PIP and stabilisation: digital zoom in 4 steps (2x, 4x, 6x, 8x), a PIP window showing the centre of the image at 2x, electronic image stabilisation (EIS) and Ultra-clear mode, which boosts contrast in rain or fog.
• Replaceable 18650 battery: up to 6 hours of operation (measured at 22 °C with R+ on and Wi-Fi off). The battery fits either way round, which makes changing it in the dark easier, and the monocular can run from a 5 V power bank through the USB-C port.
• Recording and app: photo and video with sound on 32 GB of internal memory; connected to a computer by cable, it shows up as a storage drive. With built-in Wi-Fi and the NOCPIX app it streams the live image to a phone, controls the device, customises the buttons and updates the firmware.
• Compact and quiet: 134 × 47 × 74 mm and 310 g with battery, IP67 rated, works from −20 °C to +50 °C and has silent buttons so as not to disturb game.

Why choose this model?

The LUMI P13 is the lightest (310 g) and shortest (134 mm) LUMI, and the one that runs longest on one battery: up to 6 hours, against 4.5 hours on the other models. Its 256×192 sensor and detection range of up to 670 m are enough for scanning nearby ground, following animals at close range or getting started with thermal imaging.

Anyone who needs more detail should look at the L19, with a 384×288 sensor and a similarly wide field of view, or at the 35 mm models, which detect up to 1800 m.

Technical specifications

In the box

• Nocpix LUMI P13 thermal monocular
• Rechargeable 18650 battery
• USB-C data cable
• Neck strap
• Carry bag
• Lens cleaning cloth
• Quick start guide

How to choose

The LUMI series has four models without a rangefinder and two with one, all sharing the same display, eyepiece and battery. The P13 (256×192, 13 mm) and L19 (384×288, 19 mm) start at 2x and have a wide field of view, for short distances. The L35 (384×288, 35 mm) starts at 4x and detects up to 1800 m. The H35 (640×512, 35 mm) combines a wide field with more detail. The L35R and H35R are the L35 and H35 with a laser rangefinder up to 800 m and ballistic calculation. Rule of thumb: more pixels give more detail when zooming, and a longer objective gives more range but a narrower field of view.

Frequently asked questions

At what distance does the LUMI P13 detect an animal?
The manufacturer states 670 m for a 1.7 × 0.5 m target. Detection means seeing that there is a heat source; recognising and identifying the animal requires much shorter distances.

What battery does the LUMI P13 use?
A replaceable 18650 battery, with up to 6 hours per charge at 22 °C. It fits either way round, and the monocular also runs from a 5 V power bank through the USB-C port.

Does the LUMI P13 have a rangefinder?
No. The LUMI models with a laser rangefinder up to 800 m are the L35R (384×288) and the H35R (640×512), both with a 35 mm objective.

Does the LUMI P13 record photo and video?
Yes. It records photo and video with sound on 32 GB of internal memory. Files are copied to a computer over the USB-C cable, where the monocular shows up as a storage drive.

Can the LUMI P13 handle rain and cold?
It is IP67 rated against dust and water and works from −20 °C to +50 °C. Ultra-clear mode boosts contrast in rain or fog.

Can it be used during the day?
Yes. The manufacturer states that the LUMI series is designed for use at night and during the day, because the thermal image depends on heat, not light.