Into the night forest: what ThermTec Cyclops 625 thermal camera reveals in Latvia's darkness

A recently published video documents a nighttime outing into a Latvian forest to test the ThermTec Cyclops 625 thermal imaging camera under real field conditions. The goal was to assess how well the device recognizes forest animals, judges distances, and preserves detail even when the view is partially blocked by bushes and tree branches.

The footage includes genuine nighttime wildlife shots and animal behavior captured in complete darkness, along with a comparison of image quality at various distances and across the camera's different operating modes and color palettes.

Technical specifications

The ThermTec Cyclops 625 is built around a 640×512 pixel sensor (12-micron pitch, NETD of 25 mK or better) paired with a 25 mm lens. It offers 1.4x optical magnification along with digital zoom options up to 4x, and its field of view spans roughly 30.8 by 24.6 meters at a distance of 100 meters. The manufacturer states the device can detect objects at distances of up to 1,300 meters.

The camera features a 0.39-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1024×768 pixels and a 50 Hz frame rate. Built-in 32 GB of storage allows for saving photos and videos, while a replaceable 18650-type lithium-ion battery provides up to eight hours of operation.

Weighing 261 grams without the battery, the unit measures 136 by 76 by 54 millimeters and carries an IP67 rating, meaning it withstands dust and water exposure. Its operating temperature range spans from −20 to +50 degrees Celsius, allowing use across different seasons.

Additional features include Wi-Fi and app control, picture-in-picture mode, heat source tracking, and AI-based distance estimation. The manufacturer positions the device for nature observation, hunting, and wildlife population counting.