Thermal Imaging in the Palm of Your Hand: The Armasight Sidekick 320
Luke Cuenco 12.14.23
Armasight has recently introduced the Sidekick 320 handheld thermal optic, a game-changing device tailored to meet the specific needs of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. This state-of-the-art thermal imager not only stands out for its lightweight design but also offers unparalleled adaptability, making it an indispensable tool for those navigating the great outdoors.
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Thermal Imaging in the Palm of Your Hand: The Armasight Sidekick 320
The Sidekick 320 offers an extensive suite of features including video and image capture, USB video stream, USB-C interface for viewing your recordings and photos on external devices such as computers or televisions. Users will enjoy the functionality of multiple color palettes, intuitive simple 3 button controls, and compatibility with the Ravyn Rail Bridge Mount for helmet mounting with PVS-14, MNVD, or second Sidekick (sold separately).
The Armasight Sidekick 320 is available for purchase at Armasight.com as well as through select dealers now for a price of $2,299. If you’d like to see a video demonstration of the new Sidekick 320, Armasight has provided a video below. The unit is packed with features that would be pretty useful for observation including a compass, and the ability to be paired with an external display so that the unit can be mounted elsewhere and have its signal transmitted to a secondary screen.
The Sidekick 320 is the smallest fully multi-functional 12-micron 320 thermal imaging monocular on the market. This unit boasts a fast 60Hz frame rate for smooth operation and industry-best, outstanding visual acuity, based on Armasight’s Iron Wolf thermal technology platform. Weighing under 210 grams, the Sidekick can be used as a handheld mini-monocular or can be headset/helmet mounted utilizing the built-in mini-rail for hands- free operation. The high definition 1024 × 768 OLED display provides a crisp image, with iconography providing key information. The Sidekick utilizes simplified 3 button controls that allow for easy manipulation in the field and offers one-touch in-unit video recording.
Features:
- Multiple color palettes
- Intuitive 3-button control
- Dovetail Mini-Rail included for Helmet Mounting
- Works with Ravyn Rail Bridge Mount for helmet mounting with PVS-14, MNVD, or second Sidekick (sold separately)
- Video Recording & Image Capture
- USB-C Interface for External Devices
- Works with External Power Banks via USB-C
- Compass
- ULTEM Composite Body and Ergonomic Design
Package Includes: Thermal Monocular, 2 × CR123A Battery, USB-C Cable, Battery Extender, Product Manual, Lens Cloth, Soft Case Designed and Assembled in the USA.
