{"id":5680300,"date":"2022-10-18T10:34:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-18T08:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/?p=5680300"},"modified":"2023-04-19T10:41:26","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T08:41:26","slug":"infiray-cml25-thermal-imaging-review-optics-trade-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.optics-trade.eu\/blog\/infiray-cml25-thermal-imaging-review-optics-trade-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Infiray CML25 Thermal Imaging Review | Optics Trade Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The CML25 <\/a><\/strong>is a thermal clip-on device manufactured by Infiray<\/a><\/strong>, also known as IRay. It was released in 2021 and is part of the company’s ‘M’ series<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Infiray thermal imaging devices<\/a><\/li>
  2. Physical Properties of Infiray CML25<\/a>
    1. Battery<\/a><\/li>
    2. Start-Up time<\/a><\/li>
    3. Adapter thread<\/a><\/li>
    4. Thermal Sensor properties<\/a><\/li>
    5. Display<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li>
    6. Control button<\/a><\/li>
    7. CML25 Bluetooth connectivity<\/a><\/li>
    8. Using CML25 as a monocular or clip-on<\/a><\/li>
    9. Optical Properties<\/a><\/li>
    10. Scope of delivery<\/a><\/li>
    11. Infiray CML25 warranty and price<\/a><\/li>
    12. Pros<\/a><\/li>
    13. Cons<\/a><\/li>
    14. Infiray CML25 vs Pulsar Proton<\/a><\/li>
    15. Infiray CML25 vs Nitehog Viper<\/a><\/li>
    16. Infiray CML25 vs Hikmicro TH35C<\/a><\/li>
    17. Final thoughts<\/a><\/li>
    18. Similar Reviews<\/a><\/li>
    19. Gallery<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      InfiRay CML25 thermal clip-on<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      Infiray thermal imaging devices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Infiray, which is based in China<\/strong>, is one of the largest manufacturers of thermal optics globally. Some of their biggest competitors are Hikmicro<\/a><\/strong>, Guide<\/a><\/strong>, Dali<\/a><\/strong>, and other similar brands. They have been gaining strength in Europe where they compete with Pulsar <\/a><\/strong>and Nitehog <\/a><\/strong>among others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Although companies like Steiner<\/a><\/strong>, Leica<\/a><\/strong>, and Zeiss <\/a><\/strong>have recently joined the market, I think that they all need a bit more time to improve<\/strong> their thermal imaging products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Interested in Infiray thermal imaging devices?<\/h4>\n\n\n
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      Physical Properties of Infiray CML25<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The Infiray CML25 is a small <\/strong>thermal device constructed of magnesium housing<\/strong>. Despite its small appearance, it weighs almost 290 grams. As a result, despite its compact size<\/strong>, it is rather hefty<\/strong>. The device’s dimensions are 13 centimeters in length, 7 millimeters in height, and 4.5 centimeters in width.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      CML25 features a sleep mode <\/strong>and an automatic calibration <\/strong>mode. It is a sturdy and well-made product that features IP66 environmental protection. It can resist water but should not be submerged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The CML25 is very compact and lightweight, similar to the Nighthawk Viper<\/strong> in this way.<\/p>\n\n\n

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      InfiRay CML25 thermal clip-on<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      Battery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      CML25 is usually powered by CR123A batteries<\/strong>, but Infiray claims that 16650 batteries<\/strong> work just as well. If you’re using a CR 123A battery, the device will last for about two hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Check out our battery life blog posts for more information<\/h4>\n\n\n
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      InfiRay CML25 battery compartment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      Start-Up time<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The startup time of the device is approximately six and a half seconds<\/strong>, with a ready-to-use time of around eight seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Check out our start-up time blog posts for more information<\/h4>\n\n\n
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      Adapter thread<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Because the CML25’s mounting thread is M30<\/strong>, you’ll need to use a reducing ring<\/strong> to change it to a conventional 52-millimeter thread<\/strong>. The reducing ring is included <\/strong>in the package. You will acquire an adaptor from either Smartclip <\/strong>or Rusan <\/strong>to connect the clip-on and your riflescope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n