The Vortex Veil 400 is a compact handheld thermal monocular for hunters who keep going after dark. It suits fox, pig and other predator work, and checking unfamiliar ground at night, and the controls are simple enough to use by feel.
It uses a 400x300, 12 µm sensor behind a 25 mm lens, with 2.3x base magnification and an 11° field of view. Brand-rated detection range is 1,006 m (1,100 yd), and a single 18650 cell runs it for about 4.5 hours. Two rechargeable batteries come in the box.
| Detector | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Vortex |
| Part number | VOTMLVEIL425 |
| Resolution | 400x300 |
| Pixel pitch | 12 µm |
| Refresh rate | 50 Hz |
| Optics | |
| Base magnification | 2.3x |
| Digital zoom | 1x, 2x, 4x |
| Objective lens | 25 mm |
| Angular field of view | 11.0° |
| Linear field of view | 19.3 m @ 100 m (57.8 ft @ 100 yd) |
| Display | |
| Type | OLED |
| Resolution | 1024x768 |
| Brightness settings | 5 |
| Colour palettes | Black Hot, White Hot, Red Hot, Multicolour |
| Viewing modes | Balanced, Contrast, Brush |
| Range Performance | |
| Detection range | 1,006 m (1,100 yd), where a 0.5 m target fills one pixel |
| Recording & Connectivity | |
| Photo / video | Yes |
| File transfer | Wired connection to PC or Android device (no wireless transfer) |
| Compass | Integrated |
| Power | |
| Battery type | 18650 rechargeable (2 supplied) |
| Run time | Approx. 4.5 hours per battery |
| Charging | In-device via USB-C (power bank compatible) or external charger supplied |
| Mounting | |
| Tripod thread | 1/4-20 |
| Weapon mounting | Not designed for rifle mounting |
| Physical & Environmental | |
| Length | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Height | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Width | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Weight | 377 g (13.3 oz) |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C to 60 °C |
| Waterproof / fogproof / shockproof | Yes |
| Warranty | Vortex VIP unlimited lifetime warranty, including electronics |
Australian stock, with local warranty and service support through the Australian distributor. Questions about this model? Get in touch and we'll help you choose.
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