{"id":165784,"date":"2023-07-22T12:22:30","date_gmt":"2023-07-22T11:22:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=165784"},"modified":"2023-07-22T12:22:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-22T11:22:30","slug":"zeiss-thermal-imaging-cameras-for-wildlife-photography-introduced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/photo\/zeiss-thermal-imaging-cameras-for-wildlife-photography-introduced\/","title":{"rendered":"Zeiss thermal imaging cameras for wildlife photography introduced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Zeiss has introduced four thermal imaging cameras designed for day and night observations.\u00a0The company promises that the cameras will provide\u00a0<i>&#8220;a new way of birdwatching<\/i>\u00a0. &#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Zeiss DTI\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/112_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"517\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Zeiss DTI 1, DTI 3 Gen 2, DTI 4 and DTI 6 promise thermal imaging capabilities with different focal lengths and image quality.\u00a0All four models feature &#8220;intuitive ergonomics for ease of use, superior viewing optics with the ability to reliably recognize even the smallest details, and smart power management.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The DTI 1 is the entry level model in the Zeiss line of thermal imagers.\u00a0Lightweight and compact, the camera offers many features such as Transition Zoom, which provides a continuous zoom effect and eight color modes.\u00a0One of these new modes, Detection Mode, makes it easier to locate heat sources.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/113_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"460\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/114_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"437\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Zeiss DTI 1 is available with two different focal lengths.\u00a0The DTI 1\/19 has a field of view of 24 meters at 100 meters and a range of up to 1000 meters.\u00a0The DTI 1\/25 has a field of view of 18 meters at 100 meters and a range of 1320 meters.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/115_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"517\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Zeiss DTI 3 Gen 2 is positioned as\u00a0<i>a &#8220;universal solution for any situation&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0.\u00a0The first version of DTI 3 was released last year and the new version offers significantly upgraded hardware and software features.\u00a0The new image processor and upgraded AMOLED display promise better picture quality.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cDTI 3 Gen 2 is an extremely versatile thermal camera option.\u00a0The benefits of the four additional viewing modes are especially evident when observing birds at close range in natural or tropical forests,<\/i>\u00a0\u201d says Stefan Gerner, Product Manager for Nature Observation at Zeiss Consumer Products and an experienced and avid bird watcher himself.<\/p>\n<p>The DTI 3 Gen 2 comes with two focal lengths.\u00a0The DTI 3\/25 has a range of 930m and a field of view of 26m at 100m, while the DTI 3\/35 version has a range of 1300m.<\/p>\n<p>Zeiss DTI 4 received a higher resolution image sensor &#8211; 640 x 512 pixels.\u00a0\u201cThis provides better quality at all magnification levels and increased detection range,\u201d says Gerner.<\/p>\n<p>The DTI 4 is available in 4\/35 and 4\/50 focal lengths, with the latter providing an impressive range of 2500 meters.<\/p>\n<p>For even more detail, Zeiss&#8217; top-of-the-line thermal imaging camera DTI 6 is the best of them all.<\/p>\n<p class=\"photo-title\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/116_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"429\" \/><br \/>\nZeiss DTI6<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cUsing the innovative Zeiss Smart Image Processing Pro (ZSIP Pro) technology, combined with a 640\u00d7480 sensor and a 1024\u00d7768 AMOLED display, the Zeiss DTI 6 thermal imaging camera delivers stunningly clear and detailed images,\u201d explains Zeiss<\/i>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/117_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"594\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cThe use of thermal imaging cameras for nature and bird watching is becoming more and more popular,<\/i>\u00a0\u201d says Gerner.\u00a0\u201c\u00a0<i>Devices such as the new DTI thermal imaging cameras allow users to find, identify and observe a variety of animals, including those that are nocturnal.\u00a0It also makes it easier to find animals with good natural camouflage, like snipe or bittern.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/118_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"543\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201c\u2026A thermal imaging camera is an essential piece of equipment for many bird watchers and opens up a new way to observe nature and birds day and night,\u201d<\/i>\u00a0Gerner adds.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/119_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"526\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/120_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"543\" \/><\/p>\n<p>These cameras can also come in handy for wildlife photographers as they allow you to find potential subjects especially in low light conditions.\u00a0Often a nature photographer is out before dawn, and a thermal imaging camera is of obvious use in such cases.<\/p>\n<h2>Video presentation<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7i6jWxKSQWY\" width=\"920\" height=\"518\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>What about the prices?<\/h2>\n<p>It is difficult to expect affordable prices for such devices, especially those made by Carl Zeiss: DTI 1, DTI 3 Gen 2, DTI 4 and DTI 6 cameras sell for about $1900, and DTI 6\/40 for almost $5400.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zeiss has introduced four thermal imaging cameras designed for day and night observations.\u00a0The company promises that the cameras will provide\u00a0&#8220;a new way of birdwatching\u00a0. &#8221; 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