The ZEN C Series is engineered for shooters who demand precision, reliability, and seamless integration across multiple rifle platforms. Built around an ultra‑sensitive thermal detector and a ruggedized housing, it delivers daylight‑level clarity even in complete darkness. Its plug‑and‑play design ensures effortless pre‑zeroing and a consistent point of impact from one rifle to another, making it ideal for hunters, professionals, and night‑time operators who value speed and accuracy.
Despite its compact footprint, the ZEN C50R maintains full functionality at only 420g, offering exceptional portability without compromise. Dual 18350 batteries provide up to 6 hours of continuous runtime, extendable to 12 hours with a spare set—perfect for long missions or extended hunts.
The ZEN C Series enhances user experience with intuitive features such as Easy Mode, enlarged UI elements, and UI Zoom for customizable menu visibility. When paired with the ZSYNC App, users can automatically transfer pre‑recorded and post‑shot video clips, complete with a virtual reticle for realistic shot documentation while staying compliant with recording regulations.
Designed to withstand extreme conditions, the ZEN C Series endures recoil forces up to 1000 g / 0.4 ms, ensuring dependable performance in any environment.
Main Features
- 640 thermal performance: gives the image detail needed for confident detection and identification.
- 50mm precision: built for users who need reach, clarity, and a strong thermal image at distance.
- Clip-on flexibility: add thermal capability to your existing day optic instead of replacing your scope.
- Zero POI shift design: made for users who need confidence when moving between daytime and thermal setups.
- Multiple mounting paths: supports modular adapter use on objective lenses or direct Picatinny mounting with 1.5 inch and 1.7 inch optical centers.
- Works across platforms: suitable for both bolt-action and AR-style setups when properly configured.
Specifications
| Parameter | C50R | C50 |
| Detector type | VOx uncooled | |
| Resolution | 640×512 | |
| Pixel size | 12 µm | |
| Framerate | 50 Hz | |
| Spectral range | 8–14 µm | |
| NETD | <18 mK | <20 mK |
| Objective lens | 50 mm f/1.0 | |
| Field of view | 8.8°×7.0° | |
| Close‑up range | 5 m | |
| Detection range | 2600 m | |
| Optical magnification | 1× | |
| Laser rangefinder | Class 1, 905 nm, 1200 m, ±1 m | — |
| Battery | 2×18350 | |
| Battery life | 6 h | |
| USB interface | Type‑C | |
| Display type | OLED | |
| Display resolution | 1920×1080 | |
| Clip‑on mode | 1× | |
| Monocular mode | 2.3–18.4× | |
| Palettes | White/Black/White highlight/Cold green/Green white | |
| Start‑up time | <5 s | |
| Wireless | WiFi + BT + Mic | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer + Compass | |
| Built‑in memory | 64 GB | |
| Size | 147×65×74 mm | |
| Weight | 425 g | 390 g |
| Connection thread | M45×0.75 | |
| Housing material | Magnesium | |
| Protection level | IP67 | |
| Operating temp | −20 °C to +50 °C | |
| Storage temp | −40 °C to +50 °C | |
| Max recoil | 1000 g / 0.4 ms | |






