The Nocpix RICO 3 PRO H50R is one of the best thermal scopes on the market right now and even has an industry-leading laser rangefinder built right into it. 

This post will take a closer look at some of the features native to this Nocpix thermal scope and how they drive value.

• Advanced image processing. Like other Nocpix thermal scopes, the RICO 3 PRO H50R leverages Reality+ 2.0 Image Processing, an advanced AI-powered algorithm that reduces noise by using deep learning to distinguish between actual heat signatures and competing background signals. The result is a higher-quality, more faithfully reproduced sight picture reassembled from the data captured by the thermal sensor. 

• An integrated laser rangefinder (LRF). One of the greatest features of the Nocpix RICO 3 PRO H50R is its integrated laser rangefinder, or LRF, which completely outpaces the competition currently on the market. With a detection range of 1600 yards and an onboard ballistic calculator, the RICO 3 PRO H50R can estimate ranges accurately out to nearly a mile and execute the calculations necessary to take a confident and ethical shot, even at extreme ranges. This is one of the defining features of this thermal scope and even disregarding the other aspects of its design, places the RICO 3 PRO H50R in a unique position among competing thermal scopes.

• Autofocus. This thermal scope also utilizes this industry-first technology that leverages data captured by the rangefinder to instantly lock in an image with the press of a button, quickly and accurately capturing an accurate sight picture.

• Ocular Zoom 2.0. Many thermal scopes are only capable of digital zoom which, while better than nothing, creates distorted sight pictures especially at greater ranges when the zoom feature will struggle to magnify the image without loss of visual quality. Few scopes utilize true optical zoom, but the Nocpix RICO 3 PRO H50R is one of them. In contrast to digital zoom, which uses software to “blow up” a portion of the sight picture and which incurs pixellation, true ocular zoom uses lenses to optically enlarge the image, with no loss of acuity. This Nocpix thermal scope is equipped with such technology, enabling you to capture a more detailed sight picture with no loss of fidelity. Ocular zoom in the RICO 3 PRO H50R can magnify the image by a factor of 2 (and the scope itself offers 3X base magnification out of the gate), but this thermal scope also offers digital zoom beyond that if greater magnification is required. 

• Magnetic charging. Another unique feature of this Nocpix thermal scope is that it’s equipped with a magnetic charging port, which can offer value in some electronics because magnetic charging ports can’t be damaged as easily as other electrical connections, making them better for long-term use. Also, in the case of an electronic like a thermal scope that’s liable to be used in complete darkness, it’s easier to establish a connection than it would be with other types of electrical charging connections. 

• Quick-detach functionality. Some of the same features that make magnetic charging capability valuable also make a quick detach function equally valuable. Quick detach functionality isn’t just convenient, it also is more practical in complete darkness in which conventional fasteners and other hardware would be frustratingly difficult to manipulate. That is not the case here, though. 

• Long battery life. The Nocpix RICO 3 PRO H50R is powered by Nocpix’s NBP-8 battery which offers long, reliable battery life under all conditions. Under normal conditions the battery can last as long as 10 hours, delivering uninterrupted power to support long night hunts, but even under adverse conditions it is long-lasting. Even down as low as -4℉, this battery can deliver up to 7 hours of runtime. This is a big advantage for night hunters in northern climes whose seasons for furbearers run late into the winter, when late night temperatures can really dip. Another great thing about this Nocpix thermal scope is that it comes with a spare battery. 

• Recoil-activated video. This feature is not entirely unique to this Nocpix thermal scope, but it is still a value-added feature because it is one more automated feature that makes this scope easier to use, especially when you are trying to capture the details of an exciting night hunt. With recoil-activated video, you can keep your focus on the sight picture and on executing the shot successfully, not only pressing the record button at the right instant. 

• Remote control functionality. This Nocpix scope is equipped with remote control functionality that lets night hunters make adjustments and capture data with the press of a button, even if the scope is not within reach. The RICO 3 PRO H50R’s remote control functionality allows for one-click, remote controls over ranging, focus adjustments, and more. 

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All in all, the Nocpix RICO 3 PRO H50R, with its 12μm, 640x512 thermal sensor is fast, powerful, and delivers exceptional acuity as a result of its Reality+ 2.0 Image Processing and 2560x2560 AMOLED display. 

It is however only one of the many high-quality, high-performing Nocpix thermal rifle scopes that we carry here, and we represent other top brands as well, such as DNT optics, PULSAR, iRay and others. If you have any questions about the thermal optics we sell or need a personalized recommendation, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at 309-781-8421 and we will assist you.