Description
The Dark 30 Defiance 640 PTZ is a premium vehicle-mounted thermal camera system built for hunters, ranchers and nighttime surveillance. It combines a 640×480 thermal sensor, 60 Hz refresh rate, full 360° pan capability and remote control with an in-vehicle 10.1-inch display, giving you continuous thermal visibility without having to scan with a handheld monocular.
Why I use the Dark 30 Defiance 640
I’m Todd Huey from Lone Star Boars. The Dark 30 Defiance 640 is my most useful night hunting tool. I would give up my thermal drone, handheld scanners and night vision before giving up this camera.
Before the Defiance, I spent too much time leaning out of the window. Now I can scan 360 degrees from the climate-controlled cab of my truck. As a result, I deal with fewer bugs in summer and less cold in winter.
The camera mounts outside, while the 10.1-inch screen sits inside the vehicle. A wired HDMI connection sends the thermal view directly to the display. Use the supplied remote to control the camera. You can also control it through the Dark 30 app.
The kit includes the screen, remote, power and video cables, and mounting hardware. For temporary mounting, use the magnetic feet or suction cups. Alternatively, bolt the camera to the vehicle for a permanent installation.
For me, the Defiance has become gear I don’t want to hunt without.
Dark 30 Defiance 640 specifications
Water Resistance IP66
Pan angle Continuous 360°
Tilt angle: Straight downward to 45 degrees above horizontal
Body Material Aluminum
Width 6.65”
Depth 7.68“
Height 7.8”
Weight 111 oz
Operating Temperature Range °F
-4°F x 122°F
Ports 1 TF card slot, 2 HDMI ports, 2 DC ports
Display type LCD
Screen Size 10.1”
Sensor
Device Technology Thermal Imaging
Sensor resolution, pixels 640×480
Frame rate 60 fps
Pixel size 17 micron
Spectral range 8 – 14μm
Detector NEDT <30 mK
Color palettes 5
Detection range yd 1250 yds
Optics
Lens material Germanium
F/# NUMBER (lens) 1
Lens diameter 32 mm
Focal length 30 mm
Digital zoom 1-8x
Magnification n/a
Field of View Horizontal 20°
Field of View Vertical 15°
Field of View Diagonal 25°
Power
Power Supply 12VDC
Camera Amperage @12V DC 750mA
Display Amperage @ 12VDC 320mA
Adaptor Connection with both Camera and Display 1200mA
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