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.
THERMAL GUIDES
Hunt the Night With Pixfra
A first-light-to-full-dark story from the Australian high country — scanning camp at dawn, birding by heat, a campfire that shouldn't be there,…
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THERMAL GUIDES
How to Zero a Thermal Riflescope (Step by Step)
Zeroing a thermal is a little different to a day scope — you can't see a paper bullseye through it. A clear,…
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THERMAL GUIDES
What Does a Thermal Scope Cost in Australia? (Budget to Flagship, 2026)
What a thermal scope costs in Australia in 2026 — price tiers from $890 entry to $5,000 flagship, with a representative model…
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THERMAL GUIDES
Pixfra vs HikMicro vs Pulsar: An Honest Thermal Comparison
Pixfra, HikMicro or Pulsar? An honest, respectful comparison for Australian hunters — sensors, rangefinders, warranty and local service. Prices incl GST.
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THERMAL GUIDES
Which Pixfra Thermal Is Right for You? Cetus vs Pegasus 2 vs Volans vs Draco
A plain-English decision guide to the Pixfra range — thermal riflescopes, a day/night scope and a multi-spectral binocular — with a "choose…
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THERMAL GUIDES
Pixfra Cetus vs Pegasus 2 LRF: Modular Scanner or Ranging Flagship?
The Cetus and Pegasus 2 share a platform but split on one feature — a built-in laser rangefinder. Here's which of the…
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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.