FLIR

[srtga]

I'm probably going to add a FLIR in the very near future. I'm looking at one of the Pathfindir systems.

I know Protias runs one but anyone else have an aftermarket FLIR?

And no it's not for a countermeasure, I'm just SICK of dodging deer and critters on back roads.

Had a couple of close calls last night...

[lugnuts]

deer can get scary. back in November I was driving through PA/NY up by the lake and saw tons of dead ones, then I saw a live one at the last second on the left shoulder. If it moved I would have hit it.

I want to add a setup but the price is still too high. the cheapest I have found is 4k.

[Motor On]

Pffft for Deer they just need to make an integrated shotgun in the front grill and allow you to hunt any strays on the roadway.

Did you start a thread on this about this tie last year too? Looked into the system for the H2s at all? They're the only real competitor to FLIR that comes to mind for consumer level sales.

[The Chariot]

Serious question, since there are many deer here (and turkey!)....

Wouldn't keeping track of a screen (constantly if its to be effective) serve to actually cause a decrease in the ability to see deer and drive effectively at the same time? Studies have shown that the human brain cannot multi-task (though you always have someone bragging that they are somehow an exception) without losing effectiveness.

iTWire - Brain on overload during multitasking while driving
Multitasking and Driving Don't Mix - article from VT Research magazine, Winter 2006
Multitasking Muddles Brains, Even When the Computer Is Off | Wired Science | Wired.com
The Effects of Music on Driving - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com
(these just scratch the surface, I found literally hundreds of studies)

It would seem to me that including keeping an eye out for deer at all times the same way I do for cops, ie, situational awareness, would be the most effective method of prevention.

[DrCoke]

Am I the only 1 who would bring home fresh deer after I hit it?

[The Chariot]

Am I the only 1 who would bring home fresh deer after I hit it?

I'd bring it home in a heart beat. In Georgia you're required to report it first to the police and/or game warden if you take to get processed (verses doing it at home), so it can be noted that its not a poached animal.

[protias]

The Pathfinder IR cannot see as far as the 300D. In addition, you can find the 300D cheaper on ebay than what Pathfinder wants for their system. I do not know if Pathfinder comes with a display or not, but you should be able to find a good display for less than the difference between the two. I would recommend 2 screens, one for you and one for the passenger.

[srtga]

The Pathfinder IR cannot see as far as the 300D. In addition, you can find the 300D cheaper on ebay than what Pathfinder wants for their system. I do not know if Pathfinder comes with a display or not, but you should be able to find a good display for less than the difference between the two. I would recommend 2 screens, one for you and one for the passenger.

Thanks. Yea, I've started threads about different systems I've seen. I drive a lot of miles on rural roads at night and just scare the crap out of me. I'm also always having smaller critters dart out in front of me. One cost me an intercooler last year

From what I've read about IR systems you just glance at it occasionally like a RV mirror. I guess since most "threats" are white on a mostly dark screen then it's easy to pick them out

I'm actually pretty serious about it now.

I'll look at the 300D cam. I was planning on just getting the cam and using my own monitor as long as the cam outputs are pretty standard.

I was actually thinking about one of those ricer visor monitor deals. Maybe I could flip it down all the way and still be able to see it...

[protias]

The Pathfinder IR cannot see as far as the 300D. In addition, you can find the 300D cheaper on ebay than what Pathfinder wants for their system. I do not know if Pathfinder comes with a display or not, but you should be able to find a good display for less than the difference between the two. I would recommend 2 screens, one for you and one for the passenger.

Thanks. Yea, I've started threads about different systems I've seen. I drive a lot of miles on rural roads at night and just scare the crap out of me. I'm also always having smaller critters dart out in front of me. One cost me an intercooler last year

From what I've read about IR systems you just glance at it occasionally like a RV mirror. I guess since most "threats" are white on a mostly dark screen then it's easy to pick them out

I'm actually pretty serious about it now.

I'll look at the 300D cam. I was planning on just getting the cam and using my own monitor as long as the cam outputs are pretty standard.

I was actually thinking about one of those ricer visor monitor deals. Maybe I could flip it down all the way and still be able to see it...

It isn't strictly black and white. Anything that has heat (road, trees, critters, people, etc) will show up as white. The air will be darker. When it is raining or there is a lot of moisture in the air (humidity, rain, snow, etc), it makes is much more difficult to see heat. I do have a passenger mount coming soon, so you can see what my setup is like in the next week.

[taylormade]

I hit huge rabbit once and took it home and cooked it up. Hey, it's TN.