Thermal Master NV500 Black
A 500-meter detection range and a shutterless, 0.1-second response thermal core deliver continuous night vision that cuts through high beams without stutter. Its weather-sealed, 500g body incorporates subject detection autofocus, maintaining clear obstacle identification across complex terrain at speed. This device best serves nighttime drivers on unlit roads and off-road explorers who need uninterrupted long-range hazard detection.
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 500 g
29 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (82nd percentile) 82nd
- Strong af (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
- Below average sensor (33rd percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Autofocus
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Thermal Master NV500 | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Sony Cinema Line FX30 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | - | mirrorless | mirrorless | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 493 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 30 | 120 | 75 | 40 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 500 | 579 | 1160 | 646 | 575 | 608 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Affordability | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Master NV500 | 72.5 | 39.9 | 81.7 | 33.9 | 24.6 | 32.8 | 47 | 29.5 | 49.9 | 42.7 | 35.9 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 92.3 | 96.9 | 94.5 | 82.2 | 95.4 | 98.9 | 97.8 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 24 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 93.5 | 92 | 99.4 | 95.4 | 98.7 | 70.9 | 98 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 8.7 | 89.2 |
| Sony Cinema Line FX30 Compare | 97 | 87.8 | 95.6 | 99.6 | 92.2 | 95.5 | 96.7 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 17 | 89.2 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 98 | 91.7 | 94.4 | 96.2 | 97.6 | 63.9 | 91.9 | 87.6 | 96.1 | 22 | 89.2 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.8 | 91.3 | 95 | 92.6 | 90.5 | 66.2 | 97.4 | 98.8 | 96.1 | 14.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
- Overall29.1
- Video23.1
- Travel29.7
- Youtube20.1
- Beginner39.3
- Vlogging16.5
- Streaming25
- Photography31.5
- Wedding Events33
- Sports Wildlife39.7
- Product Photography26.1
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