Guide Kodiak 3.0: Which Model Should You Choose?
- TK635L 3.0: 640×512 sensor (15mK), 35mm F0.9 lens, 2.8–22.4×, 1800 m detection (manufacturer), 1200m rangefinder, 524 g.
- TK650L 3.0: 640×512 sensor (15mK), 50mm F0.9 lens, 4–32×, 2600 m detection (manufacturer), 1200m rangefinder, 593 g.
Who each Kodiak 3.0 suits
- Wider view, closer-to-medium work: the TK635L.
- More reach in open country: the TK650L.
Guide Kodiak 3.0 FAQs
What do the two Kodiak 3.0 models have in common?
Both the TK635L 3.0 and the TK650L 3.0 share a 640×512 sensor at 15 mK, a built-in 1200 m laser rangefinder, a 1.03-inch 2560×2560 AMOLED display, the APEXVISION S1 system, shutterless imaging, a 50 Hz frame rate, 64GB of memory, a replaceable dedicated Guide battery and IP67 waterproofing. They differ in lens, magnification, field of view, detection range, weight and size.
How do the 35 mm and 50 mm lenses compare?
The TK635L 3.0 uses a 35 mm F0.9 lens with 2.8–22.4× magnification and a 12.5° × 10.0° field of view (21.9 × 17.6 m at 100 m). The manufacturer detection figure is 1800 m. The TK650L 3.0 uses a 50 mm F0.9 lens with 4–32× magnification and a narrower 8.8° × 7.0° field of view (15.4 × 12.3 m at 100 m). The manufacturer detection figure is 2600 m. Both have a 1200 m laser rangefinder.
How does the Kodiak 3.0 battery setup work?
Each Kodiak 3.0 runs on one replaceable dedicated Guide battery, and two are supplied in the box. Guide rates the run time at up to 5.5 hours. A 5V 2A adapter and a USB-A to USB-C cable are also included, so a spare can be charged while the monocular is in use.
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