New Guns & Gear for 2021—ZEISS unveils thermal imaging camera developed specifically for hunting

From Zeiss

ZEISS is proud to announce the release of the ZEISS DTI 3/35, its first thermal imaging camera specifically developed for hunting. The thermal imaging camera combines a high-resolution display that delivers detailed images with a well-balanced, ergonomic design. “The combination of high-contrast images in the dark with intuitive and ergonomic operation makes ZEISS thermal imaging technology the perfect choice for predator and feral hog hunting,” said Kyle Brown, Director of Marketing/Product at ZEISS Consumer Products for Carl Zeiss SBE, LLC. “As a result, we make it possible for hunters to accurately identify their target, even in poor lighting conditions, turning night into day.”

Thanks to the arrangement of the control buttons optimized as part of the ErgoControl concept and the device’s specially shaped design, the ZEISS DTI 3/35 is extremely intuitive to use. The buttons are arranged so that they can be identified quickly and accurately when it is dark, cold and with gloves on.

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Even the high-precision manual zoom has been designed to accommodate difficult conditions in the dark. With its precise adjustment in 0.5x increments, the digital 1.0-4.0x zoom offers the perfect combination and balance of magnification and detail recognition. This feature allows the user to quickly switch between zoom levels. Whether it is for game observation and detection or accurate identification, selecting the necessary zoom level is easy and reliable.

Seeing Beyond – Life like detail, even in the dark

ZEISS has always been a specialist in creating optical solutions for difficult lighting conditions, but the ZEISS DTI 3/35 changes the way you can see the world. Starting with its ultra-precise manual focus F1.0 lens, leading to the incredible resolution detail of its 384X288 sensor, the image results on its LCOS HD display are unlike anything ZEISS has ever produced for the night hunter.

Live Streaming via the ZEISS Hunting App

Using the ZEISS Hunting app, hunters can transfer and share data, photos, and videos from the thermal imaging camera to a smartphone via cable or WLAN and even live-stream their hunting adventures.

The Specialist for Difficult Lighting Conditions

“We know that some of the most thrilling hunting moments can occur after sunset and you can experience memorable encounters with nature when hunting at night,” explained Brown. The newly developed DTI 3/35 thermal imaging camera from ZEISS achieves the seemingly impossible: it sees details that remain hidden from the human eye. This not only makes hunting at night more fascinating, but also more successful.

Availability

The ZEISS DTI 3/35 will be available from select ZEISS authorized dealers beginning in December 2020.

For more information please visit https://www.zeiss.com/consumer-products/us/hunting.html.

ZEISS DTI 3/35 Technical Specifications

ZEISS DTI 3 / 35
Optics 
Focal Range35 mm / F1.0

Lens Type
Germanium
Range~ 1.350 yards
Field of view of the ocular
(subjective field of view)
Diagonal: 30 °
Field of view Objective in feet at 100 yardsHorizontal: 57 feet
Field of view lens side
(horizontal x vertical)
11° × 8°
(diagonal 13°)
Optical magnification2.5
Maximum digital zoom4x
Zoom stepsIn 0.5x steps: 1.0 × – 4.0 ×
Sensor 
Resolution sensor384 × 288 px
Sensor Pitch17 μm
Frame rate50 Hz
Display 
Resolution of display1.280 × 960 px
Display typeLCOS
Electronics 
InterfaceUSB: Charging + Data, WLAN: Data
Battery typeLi-Ion
Battery run time7 hrs.
External power supply5 V/3 A, 9 V/2 A, 12 V/1.5 A (USB)
Internal storage15 GB
Video / Photo / Live stream functionYes
Video / Photo Resolution384 × 288 px
Wireless Frequency
WLAN-Frequency
2.4 GHz
Wireless Standard
WLAN-Standard
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Connection to other devicesZEISS Hunting App, USB
General 
IP protection classIP 66 (protected from heavy rain)
Operating temperature range+14 F / +104° F
Length x width x height
7.6 in x 2.4 in x 2.5 in
Weight15.87 oz.
Order number527010
IncludedNeoprene carrying strap, carrying case incl. shoulder strap,
charging adapter, USB charging cable, optic cleaning cloth