Observe heat signatures in darkness, fog, light rain, and other visually challenging outdoor environments with the HTI HT-C8 Thermal Imaging Monocular. Featuring a 384 × 288 thermal detector, 25 mm infrared objective lens, 50 Hz refresh rate, and an OLED display, this compact device is designed for wildlife observation, property inspection, outdoor exploration, search support, and general heat-source detection.
The HT-C8 supports multiple digital zoom levels, onboard photo and video recording, picture-in-picture viewing, thermal palette adjustment, and listed GPS functionality. Exact display resolution, storage capacity, battery specifications, detection distance, and environmental protection should be confirmed before publication.
Key Features
- 384 × 288 thermal imaging resolution
- 25 mm infrared objective lens
- 50 Hz refresh rate
- NETD of 40 mK or lower
- OLED display
- 2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x listed zoom levels
- Picture-in-picture viewing
- Photo and video recording
- Internal memory
- Multiple thermal colour palettes
- Redesigned user interface
- GPS functionality, subject to verification
- OEM, ODM, and OBM customization
- One-year warranty
Product Specifications
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Brand: HTI, subject to authorization confirmation
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Alternative Listed Brand: None
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Model: HT-C8
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Product Type: Thermal Imaging Monocular
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Thermal Detector Resolution: 384 × 288 Pixels
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Detector Type: Confirm Before Publishing
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Pixel Pitch: Confirm Before Publishing
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Thermal Sensitivity: NETD ≤40 mK
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Objective Lens: 25 mm
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Lens Aperture: Confirm Before Publishing
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Base Magnification: Confirm Before Publishing
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Digital Zoom: 2x, 4x, 6x, and 8x
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Field of View: Confirm Before Publishing
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Minimum Focusing Distance: Confirm Before Publishing
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Focus Method: Confirm Before Publishing
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Refresh Rate: 50 Hz
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Display Type: OLED
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Display Size: Confirm Before Publishing
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Display Resolution: Confirm Before Publishing
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Thermal Palettes: Multiple Modes, exact options to be confirmed
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Picture-in-Picture: Supported
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Photo Capture: Supported
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Video Recording: Supported
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Photo Resolution: Confirm Before Publishing
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Video Resolution: Confirm Before Publishing
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Internal Storage: Supported, exact capacity to be confirmed
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GPS: Listed as Supported, subject to verification
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Wi-Fi: Confirm Before Publishing
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Battery Included: Listed as No
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Battery Type: Confirm Before Publishing
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Battery Capacity: Confirm Before Publishing
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Operating Time: Confirm Before Publishing
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Charging Time: Confirm Before Publishing
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Charging Interface: Confirm Before Publishing
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Protection Rating: Confirm Before Publishing
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Operating Temperature: Confirm Before Publishing
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Storage Temperature: Confirm Before Publishing
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Dimensions: Confirm Before Publishing
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Weight: Confirm Before Publishing
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Customization: OEM, ODM, and OBM
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Warranty: One Year
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Country of Origin: Guangdong, China
384 × 288 Thermal Detector
The HT-C8 uses a listed thermal resolution of 384 × 288 pixels.
This detector configuration may support:
- Detailed thermal-image presentation
- Better separation between nearby heat sources
- More usable detail during digital enlargement
- Outdoor observation without visible light
- Property and equipment monitoring
- Search and inspection applications
Actual image quality depends on detector material, pixel pitch, thermal sensitivity, lens quality, weather, humidity, target size, and temperature contrast.
Detector Information
The supplied information does not identify the detector material or pixel pitch.
Before publication, confirm:
- VOx or amorphous-silicon detector
- Cooled or uncooled construction
- Pixel pitch
- Spectral response
- Detector manufacturer
- Calibration method
- Defective-pixel correction
Do not assume the detector type without manufacturer documentation.
Thermal Sensitivity
The listed NETD value is 40 mK or lower.
A lower NETD value generally indicates improved ability to distinguish small temperature differences.
This may support clearer imaging in:
- High humidity
- Fog
- Light rain
- Low-contrast environments
- Uniform thermal backgrounds
- Changing outdoor temperatures
Before publication, verify the test temperature, lens configuration, image-processing mode, and laboratory method.
25 mm Infrared Lens
The HT-C8 uses a listed 25 mm infrared objective lens.
This lens configuration may provide a balance between:
- Field of view
- Base magnification
- Medium-distance observation
- Subject visibility
- Compact product dimensions
Before publication, confirm:
- F-number
- Germanium lens material
- Fixed or manual focus
- Minimum focusing distance
- Field of view
- Protective lens coating
Magnification and Digital Zoom
The listed zoom levels are:
These values likely refer to digital image enlargement rather than optical zoom.
Before publication, confirm:
- Base optical magnification
- Whether 1x viewing is supported
- Continuous or stepped zoom
- Zoom control method
- Picture-in-picture zoom level
Digital zoom enlarges the displayed image but does not increase the detector’s native resolution. Fine image detail may decrease at higher zoom settings.
50 Hz Refresh Rate
The 50 Hz refresh rate supports smoother thermal image presentation during:
- Handheld scanning
- Walking observation
- Monitoring moving heat sources
- Property inspection
- Outdoor exploration
- Search activities
The final image smoothness also depends on display refresh rate and internal processing.
OLED Display
The HT-C8 uses a listed OLED display.
OLED technology may provide:
- High image contrast
- Deep black levels
- Clear thermal palette presentation
- Reduced motion blur
- Efficient power use
Before publication, confirm:
- Physical screen size
- Display resolution
- Brightness settings
- Contrast adjustment
- Diopter range
- Eye relief
- Screen refresh rate
- Automatic timeout
Display resolution should be listed separately from the 384 × 288 thermal detector resolution.
Picture-in-Picture Mode
Picture-in-picture viewing displays an enlarged section of the thermal image while retaining the wider scene.
This may support:
- Detailed subject observation
- Maintaining surrounding scene awareness
- Examining smaller thermal features
- Better use of digital zoom
Confirm:
- PIP magnification
- Window size
- Screen position
- Whether PIP appears in recordings
- Available palette combinations
Thermal Colour Palettes
The product description states that users can adjust thermal palettes, but the exact modes are not listed.
Confirm whether the HT-C8 includes:
- White Hot
- Black Hot
- Red Hot
- Iron Red
- Rainbow
- Fusion
- Target Highlight
Only verified firmware modes should appear on the final product page.
Photo and Video Recording
The HT-C8 supports onboard photo and video recording.
Before publication, confirm:
- Photo resolution
- Video resolution
- Recording frame rate
- File formats
- Audio recording
- Maximum clip duration
- Date and time stamping
- Playback on the device
- USB file transfer
Internal Storage
Internal memory is listed as supported, but the storage capacity is missing.
Before publication, confirm:
- Total storage capacity
- Available user storage
- Estimated photo capacity
- Estimated recording duration
- File overwrite behaviour
- Storage formatting procedure
- Memory-card support
GPS Functionality
GPS is mentioned in the product description.
Before publishing this feature, confirm whether the device includes:
- Built-in GPS receiver
- Coordinates displayed on screen
- Location stored with photos
- Location stored with videos
- Compass or orientation data
- External smartphone-based GPS
Do not advertise GPS if the feature depends on an optional accessory or mobile application.
Battery-System Conflict
The listing states that no battery is included, but the product appears to be an electronic handheld thermal device.
Before publication, confirm:
- Built-in or removable battery
- Battery chemistry
- Battery capacity
- Number of batteries required
- Whether batteries are included
- Operating time per charge
- Charging method
- Spare-battery compatibility
The final product page should not show “battery not included” unless the device is genuinely sold without required batteries.
Environmental Protection
No waterproof or dustproof rating is provided.
Before promoting the HT-C8 for outdoor use, confirm:
- IP protection rating
- Operating-temperature range
- Storage-temperature range
- Humidity tolerance
- Drop resistance
- Vibration resistance
- Port sealing
- Condensation protection
Do not describe the product as waterproof without a verified IP rating.
Detection Range
No detection, recognition, or identification ranges are supplied.
Before publication, confirm:
- Human-sized target detection range
- Human-sized target recognition range
- Vehicle detection range
- Vehicle recognition range
- Target dimensions
- Temperature difference
- Weather conditions
- Test methodology
Detection means noticing a heat source and should not be described as positive identification.
Suitable Applications
The HTI HT-C8 may be suitable for:
- Wildlife observation
- Farm monitoring
- Property inspection
- Outdoor exploration
- Search and rescue support
- Night-time observation
- Building heat-loss checks
- Electrical inspection
- Machinery monitoring
- General heat-source detection
Actual performance depends on detector quality, thermal contrast, weather, target size, distance, focus, and device settings.
Customization Options
OEM, ODM, and OBM services may include:
- Custom branding
- Housing colour
- Packaging
- Firmware
- Menu language
- Storage capacity
- Accessories
- User-interface settings
- Product documentation
Each customized version should receive an approved final technical specification sheet.
Package Contents
Confirm whether the standard package includes:
- HTI HT-C8 thermal monocular
- Rechargeable battery
- Battery charger
- USB cable
- Protective lens cap
- Eye cup
- Wrist or neck strap
- Carrying pouch
- Cleaning cloth
- User manual
Only verified included accessories should appear in the final listing.
Warranty
The listed warranty period is one year.
Before publication, confirm coverage for:
- Thermal detector
- OLED display
- Battery
- Recording system
- Internal storage
- GPS module
- Charging port
- Buttons and controls
- Environmental sealing
- Labour and return shipping
- Warranty exclusions
Important Use Information
Avoid pointing the thermal detector directly at the sun, lasers, welding arcs, or other intense energy sources, as these may damage the sensor.
Keep the objective lens clean and dry, protect the device during transport, and use only compatible batteries, chargers, and accessories.
Follow all applicable privacy, observation, and local-use regulations.