Bering Optics Prodigy 348 1x25

• 1x base view with digital zoom: The native 1.00 x view makes scanning natural and easy to control, while zoom up to 4.00 x helps inspect heat sources in more detail without changing devices.
• 384x288 microbolometer sensor: The thermal sensor shows heat differences clearly enough for practical spotting and observation, helping separate animals, people, and background clutter in darkness or reduced visibility.
• Wide 22.00 ° field of view: A broad viewing angle and up to 381.00 m/1000m field of view make it easier to search open ground, follow movement, and maintain awareness at short to medium distances.
• 50.00 Hz refresh rate: Fast image updating keeps motion looking smoother, which is useful when panning, tracking moving targets, or observing from a vehicle or blind.
• Compact weather-resistant housing: At 400.00 g with waterproof, fogproof, nitrogen-filled construction, this monocular is easier to carry for long periods and better suited to field use in changing conditions.

About the Bering Optics Thermal Monoculars Series

Bering Optics Thermal Monoculars are built as handheld thermal-imaging tools for scouting and observation, with an emphasis on detecting warm objects, animals, and people in darkness and in visually difficult conditions. The series is designed around the practical strengths of thermal imaging: it shows heat patterns rather than relying on ambient light, which makes it useful not only at night but also in fog, smoke, and other situations where conventional optics lose contrast.

Across the range, the series combines straightforward onboard controls with functions that matter in the field, including digital zoom, brightness adjustment, and selectable image polarity modes such as black-hot and white-hot. That lets the user adapt the image to terrain, temperature contrast, and personal preference. The lineup includes several lens and magnification formats for different observation distances, with the Prodigy-X using a 19 mm lens, the Prodigy 348 a 25 mm lens, and the Prodigy PRO a 35 mm lens. Some Prodigy models also add Wi-Fi image and video capture, extending the series beyond simple spotting into recording and sharing thermal observations in the field.

About the Bering Optics Prodigy 348 1x25

The Bering Optics Prodigy 348 1x25 is a compact thermal monocular built for fast scanning at short to medium distances, where a wide view matters more than high base magnification. Its 1.00 x native magnification gives a natural perspective that helps with orientation and target acquisition, while the 25.00 mm F1 lens and 384x288 microbolometer sensor provide the thermal image needed for spotting heat signatures out to a stated 500.00 m detection range. In practical use, that combination suits field observation, property monitoring, recovery work, and general night scouting.

The broad 22.00 ° field of view is one of this model's defining advantages. It covers more ground with each sweep, making it easier to locate movement and maintain situational awareness in wooded edges, fields, and around structures. The 50.00 Hz refresh rate helps keep motion fluid when panning, and digital zoom up to 4.00 x gives extra image scale for checking a detected heat source more closely. The LCD display with 640x480 resolution presents the thermal image clearly enough for extended observation, while image capture, video recording, video output, and WiFi add useful documentation and sharing options.

Physically, the Prodigy 348 remains easy to carry at 400.00 g and measures 170.00 mm in length. Its waterproof, fogproof, nitrogen-filled housing supports use in changing weather, and the 6.00 h Li-ion power system is suited to longer sessions in the field. Central focusing and a -3 / +4 Dpt diopter range help adapt the image to the observer quickly and comfortably.

About Bering Optics

Bering Optics was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas, United States. The company focuses on imaging and aiming products across thermal, night-vision, and daytime optics, with a catalog that includes thermal imaging and infrared systems as well as red-dot sights, prismatic scopes, telescopic sights, and laser boresights. In the night-vision segment, Bering Optics has offered monoculars, binoculars, goggles, and riflescopes using Gen 1, Gen 2+, and Gen 3 technologies.

This mix of product categories shows a manufacturer centered on practical field optics rather than a single niche. For thermal and night-use equipment in particular, Bering Optics designs and manufactures thermal, night-vision, and daytime optical imaging products, giving the brand a clear focus on devices used for observation, target acquisition, and low-light work. That background is directly relevant to handheld thermal monoculars such as the Prodigy 348, where image interpretation, portability, and dependable field handling matter as much as raw specification values.

Main Features

• Magnification: 1.00 x
• Digital zoom: up to 4.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 25.00 mm
• Lens aperture: F1
• Field of view: 381.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (angular): 22.00 °
• Detection range: 500.00 m
• Diopter range: -3 / +4 Dpt
• Close focus distance: 3.00 m
• Thermal sensor type: Microbolometer
• Thermal sensor resolution: 384x288
• Pixel pitch: 25.00 μm
• NETD: 60.00 mK
• Refresh rate: 50.00 Hz
• Display type: LCD
• Display resolution: 640x480
• Image capture: Yes
• Video recording: Yes
• Video output: Yes
• Connectivity: Wifi
• Battery life: 6.00 h
• Power supply: Li-ion
• Length: 170.00 mm
• Width: 68.00 mm
• Height: 68.00 mm
• Weight: 400.00 g
• Working temperature range: -20 / +50 °C
• Focusing system: Central
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Nitrogen filled: Yes
• Tripod adaptable: Yes
• Auto Turn-Off: Yes
• Built-in rangefinder: No

Warranty

Bering Optics Prodigy 348 1x25 is covered by a 2-year warranty.