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R2 or R1.
Pick your thermal.

Two compact 256×192 thermal sights, one decision. The R2 is the recommended in-stock choice for continuous viewing and fast readiness, with EU shipping included and supported worldwide delivery. The R1 is the affordable first-generation option for buyers who accept slower readiness and periodic calibration pauses.

Recommended
Rubicon R2 compact thermal sight, rear three-quarter view with controls and display
Current model

Rubicon R2

Recommended for continuous viewing and fast readiness. Shutterless core with an uninterrupted image.

In stock
€875
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  • ShutterlessNo mechanical shutter in the optical path.
  • No calibration freezesContinuous image, no periodic pause to recalibrate.
  • Ready from standbySwiftSync™ brings the view back as you raise the unit.
  • TrueMotion™ 60 HzSmooth, readable movement on the thermal feed.
  • 256×192 coreApproximately 80 g excluding battery. IP66. 1000 g rated.
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EU shipping included. South America €50; other supported regions €35.

Rubicon R1 first-generation compact thermal sight, display side
First generation

Rubicon R1

The affordable first-generation option for buyers who accept slower readiness and periodic calibration pauses.

Back-order only
€489
Available on back-order for the next production batch.
  • Periodic calibration pauseThe image can pause for a few seconds while it recalibrates.
  • Slow full start-upTakes longer to come fully ready from cold.
  • No instant wakeNo SwiftSync™ shake-to-wake on this platform.
  • 50 Hz256×192 first-generation thermal core.
  • 256×192 coreApproximately 112 g. IP67 full metal body.
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Ships within the EU only, tracked and insured.

Side by side

The short version

The same core, a different generation. The R2 fixes the two things first-generation buyers noticed most: readiness and the calibration pause.

Feature Rubicon R2 ● Recommended Rubicon R1
Price€875€489 back-order
AvailabilityIn stockBack-order only
GenerationCurrent modelFirst generation
Sensor256×192256×192
Refresh60 Hz50 Hz
ShutterShutterlessPeriodic calibration pause
CalibrationNo calibration freezes, continuous imagePeriodic calibration pause
ReadinessSwiftSync™ — Ready from standbySlow full start-up, no SwiftSync™
WeightApproximately 80 g (excl. battery)Approximately 112 g
SealingIP66IP67, full metal body