HIKMICRO HM-LE103.0 Lynx 3.0 10mm 256px Sub 20mk Smart Thermal Monocular
- CCTV Lens Guide
- Hard Drive Size Guide
Unless selecting a vari-focal camera (with an adjustable lens) It is important to select the correct camera lens option for where the camera is to be positioned. A smaller lens will give you a wider angle but will be "zoomed out more", while a bigger lens will narrow the angle down and "zoom in more". See below to give you some idea on angles of Megapixel HD Cameras:
| Lens in mm | Approx Viewing Angle (degrees) | Ideal Distance (metres) | Typical usage/notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | 106 | <6 | For seeing as much of the immediate area as possible such as above a doorway/low down/garage soffits (edges can appear slightly warped/distorted) - clearly "zoomed out" |
| 3.6/4 | 83-90 | <12 | A great general purpose option giving great coverage still in the corner of a room or higher up on second floor soffits with less distortion - more of a natural "zoom" |
| 6 | 56 | 6-20 | Narrows down the angle and zooms in to look past the immediate area a little to gain more detail - down a driveway for example from higher up |
| 12 | 24 | 20+ | Zooms in significantly more to look at a gate, entrance or adjascent building |
| 16 | 19 | 24+ | As above but more so |
The amount of hard drive space you require is dictated by how many cameras, as well as their resolution, frame rate settings, and whether you have H.265 encoding enabled or not to save space (We advise turning it on to double the capacity shown below with ease).
Finally, you can often make your storage space last a lot longer by enabling motion-detected recording rather than continuous, especially if there are long periods of no activity (to perhaps double or more these figures again).
|
Resolution (Megapixels) |
Days of storage provided by 1TB per camera (continuous - full 25 frames per second) |
Days of storage provided by 1TB per 4 cameras (continuous - full 25 frames per second) |
Days of storage provided by 1TB per 4 cameras (50% motion- 15 frames per second) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 11 | 36 |
| 2 | 22 | 5 | 18 |
| 3 | 17 | 4 | 14 |
| 4 | 11 | 3 | 9 |
| 5 | 9 | 2 | 8 |
| 6 | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| 8 (4K) | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 12 | 4 | 0.5 | 3 |
As a rule of thumb, we recommend 2 Terabytes for a 4 x 4/5MP HD camera setup, as this should give you approx 2 weeks using H.265 @ 20fps and that is on continuous, not motion-detected recording.
(You may only require the full 25 frames per second on certain cameras if things are fast-moving - ie above a till)
You can also use the Hikvision online calculator to work out what works best for you specifically: https://tools.hikvision.com/ca...
(All of our hard drives come fitted and are CCTV-specific from one of the major brands)

The Lynx 3.0 , redefining entry-level thermal imagers.
The HIKMICRO Lynx 3.0 LE10 is designed for professionals seeking compact, high-value thermal imaging for close-range observation. Equipped with a 256x192 thermal detector and a 9.7mm F1.0 lens, it provides a 1.4x base magnification and an 18° field of view, delivering clear, detailed imaging across a detection range of up to 500 metres.
Powered by AI-driven Image Pro 3.0 and Zoom Pro algorithms, the LE10 ensures exceptional image sharpness and stability, even in challenging environments. The HIKMICRO Shutterless Image System (HSIS) guarantees silent, seamless image processing, enabling uninterrupted operation during critical tasks such as wildlife observation, surveillance, or search and rescue.
Built for efficiency and endurance, the LE10 features a replaceable 18650 battery delivering up to 5.5 hours of runtime at -20°C. Compact and lightweight at just 291.5 grams, it’s pocket-sized yet robust enough for demanding field use. This is the ideal thermal monocular for users who require reliability, precision, and value in one professional package.
- Max. Resolution256 × 192
- Frame Rate50 Hz
- Pixel Interval12 μm
- Response Waveband8 μm to 14 μm
- NETDLess than 20 mK (@25°C), F#=1.0
- Lens (Focal Length)9.7 mm, F1.0
- Focus ModeFocus Free
- Min. Focusing Distance3.4 m
- Magnification1.4 × - 11.2 × (8×)
- Field of View (H × V), Degrees / m @100 m18.0° × 13.6° / 31.7 m × 23.8 m
- Detection Range500 m
- Display1024 × 768, 0.39 inch, AMOLED
- Contrast AdjustmentYes
- Brightness AdjustmentYes
- PalettesBlack Hot, White Hot, Red Hot, Fusion, Red Monochrome, Green Monochrome
- Exit Pupil6 mm
- Eye Relief20 mm
- Diopter (Range)-5 D to +3 D
- Tone AdjustmentCold, Warm
- Zoom ProYes
- HSIS (HIKMICRO Shutterless Image System)Yes
- Image Pro 3.0Yes
- Sync ProYes
- StorageBuilt-in EMMC (64GB)
- Record VideoYes
- Capture SnapshotYes
- Local AlbumYes
- Standby ModeYes
- PIPYes
- Hotspot2.4/5 G WiFi Waveband
- Hot TrackYes
- Distance MeasurementYes
- Audio RecordingYes
- Battery TypeReplaceable and rechargeable 18650 battery
- Protection LevelIP67
- Weight291.5 g
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