THE PIXFRA AUSTRALIA FIELD JOURNAL
Straight talk on thermal.
Honest gear breakdowns, head-to-head comparisons and field notes from testing thermal optics in real Australian conditions. No hype, no spec-sheet games — just what actually helps you see, identify and make the shot.
★ EDITOR'S PICKPixfra Mile 3 Launches in Australia: Meet the New M325, M335, M625 and M625 LRF
Pixfra has announced the Mile 3, a four-model thermal monocular range coming to Australia from $1,550. What has changed from the Mile 2, how the M325, M335, M625 and M625 LRF differ, and who…
THERMAL GUIDES
NocPix LUMI vs Pixfra Mile 3: which thermal monocular range gives you more for your money?
NocPix LUMI vs Pixfra Mile 3 on current Australian pricing: matched F0.9 apertures and detector classes, but the Mile 3 undercuts the…
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THERMAL GUIDES
Pixfra Draco D635 vs HIKMICRO HABROK 4K HQ35L: Same 640 Core, Very Different Price
The Draco D635 and HIKMICRO HABROK 4K HQ35L share the same published 640 core and 35 mm F1.0 lens — but the…
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THERMAL GUIDES
Pixfra Draco D225 vs HIKMICRO HABROK 4K 2.0 HE25L 2.0: What Are You Actually Paying More For?
The Draco D225 and HABROK HE25L 2.0 share their detector, lens, display and rangefinder — yet one costs about A$1,009 more. We…
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THERMAL GUIDES
What Is a Diopter on a Thermal Scope? Glasses, Focus, and a Razor-Sharp Image
Thermal Guides · Getting a Sharp Image You are standing in a paddock in the dark. You lift your brand-new thermal to…
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THERMAL GUIDES
Pixfra Mile 3 vs HIKMICRO Lynx 3.0: Identical Optics, Different Price
HIKMICRO's Lynx 3.0 has been the default Australian recommendation since late 2025. The Pixfra Mile 3 lines up against it almost model…
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THERMAL GUIDES
Pixfra Mile 3 M325 vs M335 vs M625 vs M625 LRF: Which Model Should You Choose?
The most expensive Mile 3 does not see the furthest. A trade-off-led guide to choosing between the M325, M335, M625 and M625…
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THERMAL GUIDES
Pixfra Mile 2 vs Mile 3: What’s Actually Changed?
Both Pixfra generations are on sale in Australia and they overlap on price. What genuinely changed between the Mile 2 and the…
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THERMAL GUIDES
Pixfra Mile 3 vs ThermTec WILD: Which Thermal Monocular Offers Better Value in Australia?
ThermTec's WILD family and Pixfra's new Mile 3 range compete head-on in Australia. We compare all four direct pairings on verified manufacturer…
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PRODUCT NEWS
Pixfra CrossLink: When Your Thermal Optics Start Talking to Each Other
Pixfra CrossLink wirelessly links a Draco binocular to a Cetus thermal scope, sending range, ballistic holdover and a live picture-in-picture view from…
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THERMAL, ANSWERED
Common questions, answered straight
Quick, honest answers to the questions we're asked most — and links to the full guides if you want to go deeper.
Yes. Thermal imaging detects heat, not light, so it works in full daylight and cuts through haze, light fog and cover. A dedicated day/night optic is only needed if you also want a true colour daytime picture.
384×288 is a strong all-round choice for most hunting and pest work. Step up to 640×512 when you want finer detail and longer identification range. Detection range depends as much on lens and sensitivity as on raw resolution.
Detection range depends on the target size, lens, resolution and conditions. A 640×512 handheld can pick up a deer-sized heat signature well beyond a kilometre in good conditions; identifying it clearly happens at shorter range.
If you take shots at distance or stalk to a set range, an integrated LRF is worth it — it puts an accurate distance in the viewfinder without breaking your view. For general scanning it is optional.