Liemke Luchs-1 and Luchs-2 Thermal Optics
New Products - July/August 2023
Made in Wetzlar, Germany, the Liemke Luchs (or Lynx as translated in English) line of high-definition thermal imaging optics for hunting can be clipped onto any daytime riflescope or used as a handheld monocular. Fast and quiet with a startup time of only five seconds for both models, and a standby mode for immediate activation, the Luchs-1 has a 35mm lens with heat signature detection range of up to 1,750 meters while the Luchs-2 has a 50mm lens with heat detection up to 2,500 meters.
Luchs thermals have a whisper-quiet calibration procedure with a rapid refresh rate of 50 Hz and are easy and intuitive to operate. Both models feature a 1024x768 OLED color display and a 640x512 12 µm VOx sensor for high contrast and detailed images. The Luchs-1 delivers a large field of view of 22 meters at 100 meters and an image that completely fills within the daytime riflescope at 2X magnification. The Luchs-2 has a field of view of 15.4 meters at 100 meters. Two image modes provide optimal detail rendition in varying weather conditions and there are five color modes, including an Extra Dark mode setting for glare-free images at night.
The Luchs thermal units have internal memory of 32 GB and a Wi-Fi function for live streaming via an app. Users can capture photos and videos of their hunt on the internal memory even while streaming live, and these can be transferred later via USB-C port. The built-in rechargeable battery has a run time of up to nine hours and the three-position switch (On/Standby/Off) can be used to extend battery life in the field.
Settings are easily adjusted, and the hunter’s preference is saved when the device is turned off and available every time the device is restarted. The tough, shock-resistant aluminum housing is rain and dust protected in accordance with IP67, and the objective lens is protected by a scratch-resistant Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating for extra protection in the field. The Luchs-1 weighs 20.5 ounces; the Luchs-2 weighs 22.4 ounces. SRP: $5,554, Luchs-1; $6,110, Luchs-2. (liemke.com)