HIKMICRO FALCON FQ50 2.0: First Use Guide

By Professor Optiken - Zieloptiken, Ferngläser & Reflexvisiere | Published: 2026-10-22

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to set up and use your HIKMICRO FALCON FQ50 2.0 thermal camera. This guide covers unboxing, powering on, menu navigation, and common first-time mistakes.

Quick Answer

To get started with your HIKMICRO FALCON FQ50 2.0, charge the battery fully, insert a microSD card, power on, and perform a manual calibration. Then adjust focus and image settings for your environment.

What Makes the FALCON FQ50 2.0 Different

The FALCON FQ50 2.0 uses a 640×512 VOx detector with a 12 µm pixel pitch and a 50mm lens. This combination gives you a good balance of detection range and field of view for medium-to-long-range observation. The detector sensitivity (NETD ≤15 mK) means it can pick up very small temperature differences, which helps you spot hidden animals or heat sources even in challenging conditions.

First-Time User Considerations

If you are new to thermal monoculars, the FALCON FQ50 2.0 has a straightforward interface but a few settings can confuse beginners. The most common issues are forgetting to calibrate after power-on, not adjusting the diopter for your eye, and using the wrong color palette for the environment. Take your time during the first session to explore the menu.

Step-by-Step First Use Guide

Charge and Insert Battery: Use the supplied USB-C cable and a 5V/2A charger (not included) to charge the internal battery fully before first use. Insert a microSD card (class 10 or higher) into the slot under the rubber cover. A common mistake is using a slow or incompatible card, which can cause recording errors. Always format the card in the device before first use.
Power On and Perform Manual Calibration: Press and hold the power button for about 3 seconds. The device will boot up. Immediately after startup, press the calibration button (marked with a 'C') to perform a manual shutter calibration. You will hear a soft click and the image will freeze briefly. If you skip calibration, you may see uneven brightness or ghosting. Calibrate whenever the image looks inconsistent, especially after changing environments.
Adjust Diopter and Focus: Rotate the diopter ring (near the eyepiece) until the on-screen icons and text are sharp. Then turn the objective lens focus ring until the thermal image is crisp. For best results, focus on a distant object with clear temperature contrast, like a tree trunk or a building edge. A common mistake is adjusting the focus before the diopter, which leads to a blurry image even when the focus seems correct. Always set diopter first.
Navigate the Menu and Set Palette: Press the menu button to enter the settings. Use the up/down buttons to scroll and the menu button to confirm. Change the color palette to 'White Hot' for general use, 'Black Hot' for bright backgrounds, or 'Rainbow' to highlight small temperature differences. Leaving the palette on a high-contrast mode like Rainbow can make subtle targets harder to spot in uniform terrain. Switch to White Hot for most hunting or observation tasks.
Test Recording and Image Capture: To record video, press the record button (marked with a red dot). To take a still image, press and hold the same button for 2 seconds. Check that the microSD card icon shows no error. Review your captures later on a computer using the supplied USB cable or card reader. If you forget to insert a card, the device will not warn you until you try to save. Always verify the card is present and formatted before heading out.

Product Facts

HIKMICRO FALCON FQ50 2.0 Wärmebildkamera / Wärmebildgerät: The HIKMICRO FALCON FQ50 2.0 features a 50mm objective lens and a 640×512 VOx detector with 12 µm pixel pitch. This gives you a long detection range while maintaining a usable field of view, ideal for scanning open fields or hillsides.
HIKMICRO FALCON FQ50 2.0 Wärmebildkamera / Wärmebildgerät