The RICO2 range becomes progressively more focused on image detail and longer-distance use as you move from L42R through H50R and H75R to the flagship S75R.

Choose the RICO2 L42R if you want the most accessible route into the RICO2 platform. Its 384×288 sensor and 42mm F1.0 lens provide a useful entry point into the range while still retaining integrated LRF, ballistic calculation and stepless zoom.

Choose the RICO2 H50R if you want the strongest all-round balance in the range. Its 640×512 sensor and 50mm F1.0 lens give a noticeably wider field of view than the H75R while still delivering strong long-distance performance.

Choose the RICO2 H75R if long-range use matters more than having the widest field of view. It retains the 640×512 sensor but moves to a much larger 75mm F1.0 objective lens and 4–32× magnification range, making it the long-range-focused 640 option.

Choose the RICO2 S75R if you want the flagship model. Its 1280×1024 sensor provides a major increase in thermal image information while retaining the large 75mm F1.0 objective lens. The larger sensor also gives the S75R a much wider field of view than the H75R despite using the same lens size.

In short: L42R for the most accessible RICO2, H50R for the best all-round 640 balance, H75R for longer-range 640 performance, and S75R for maximum resolution and overall image quality.

The H50R and H75R use the same 640×512, 12μm thermal sensor with ≤15mK thermal sensitivity and a 60Hz refresh rate. The main difference is the objective lens and resulting magnification and field of view.

The H50R uses a 50mm F1.0 lens with 3–24× magnification and a 15.4 × 11.5m field of view at 100 metres. The H75R moves to a larger 75mm F1.0 lens with 4–32× magnification, reducing the field of view to 10.2 × 8.2m at 100 metres.

Choose the H50R if you want a wider field of view and a more versatile setup for mixed-distance use. Choose the H75R if you regularly work across large open areas and want greater base magnification and a stronger long-range emphasis.

The H75R and S75R both use a large 75mm F1.0 objective lens, but the sensor is fundamentally different. The H75R uses a 640×512 detector, while the flagship S75R moves to 1280×1024.

The higher-resolution S75R captures substantially more thermal image information, which helps retain finer detail and becomes particularly useful when viewing at longer distances or increasing magnification.

The difference is also obvious in field of view. The H75R provides 10.2 × 8.2m at 100 metres, while the larger 1280 sensor allows the S75R to provide approximately 20.5 × 16.4m at the same distance despite using the same 75mm lens.

Choose the H75R if you want strong long-range 640×512 performance without moving into flagship pricing. Choose the S75R if maximum image information, field of view and thermal detail justify the additional investment.

Objective lens size has a major influence on how a thermal scope behaves. Larger focal-length lenses generally provide greater optical magnification and place more emphasis on longer-distance viewing, while reducing field of view when sensor size remains the same.

This is why the RICO2 H75R feels more long-range focused than the H50R even though both use the same 640×512 sensor. The 75mm lens provides greater base magnification, while the 50mm model gives a wider view of the surrounding area.

The S75R changes that relationship because its much larger 1280×1024 sensor allows it to combine a 75mm objective lens with a significantly wider field of view than the 640×512 H75R.

The RICO2 range uses a physical zoom lever that allows magnification to be adjusted smoothly rather than relying only on fixed digital zoom steps.

This gives the user more precise control over the viewing image and makes it easier to move between a wider scanning view and higher magnification as distances change.

The system is particularly useful on a long-range thermal scope because it allows magnification to be adjusted quickly while maintaining a familiar riflescope-style control layout.

All current RICO2 models incorporate an integrated laser rangefinder with a stated measuring range of up to 1,200 metres.

The LRF is aligned closely with the optical axis of the scope, allowing distance information to be obtained directly through the optic without relying on a separate handheld rangefinder.

Built-in ballistic calculation works alongside the rangefinder, making the combination particularly useful when distances vary significantly across larger fields and open terrain.

RICO2 is one of several NocPix scope families. RICO2, ACE and BOLT use thermal imaging, while NITE is a digital day and night vision system.

Choose BOLT if you want a more accessible dedicated thermal scope and straightforward entry into the NocPix thermal range.

Choose ACE if you want premium all-round thermal performance across a wider range of terrain and distances, with several sensor and mounting configurations available.

Choose RICO2 if longer-distance performance is the priority. Large 50mm and 75mm objective lens options, higher magnification ranges, integrated LRF and stepless zoom make RICO2 particularly suited to open ground and extended viewing distances.

Choose NITE if you want digital day and night vision rather than thermal imaging, including a conventional full-colour image during daylight.

In short: BOLT for accessible thermal, ACE for premium all-round use, RICO2 for long-range thermal performance, and NITE for digital day and night viewing.

ACE and RICO2 are both premium NocPix thermal scope ranges, but their emphasis is different.

ACE is the more general-purpose premium family. It offers a range of sensor and lens combinations designed to work across mixed terrain and distances, including traditional and rail-mount options.

RICO2 places greater emphasis on long-range performance. Its 50mm and 75mm lens options, magnification ranges and stepless zoom system are particularly useful when viewing across larger open areas.

If you want the strongest all-round NocPix thermal range, ACE is likely to be the better starting point. If you specifically prioritise larger lenses, greater magnification and longer-distance observation, RICO2 is the range to consider first.

The RICO2 range is available across three thermal resolution classes.

384×288 – L42R: provides the most accessible entry into RICO2 and suits customers who want the platform's long-range features without paying for a higher-resolution sensor.

640×512 – H50R and H75R: captures significantly more thermal image information and is the main performance level within the range. The difference between H50R and H75R is primarily the lens, base magnification and field of view.

1280×1024 – S75R: provides the highest sensor resolution in the RICO2 family. The much larger pixel count gives the system substantially more thermal image information to work with and allows the S75R to retain a wide field of view despite its 75mm lens.

Sensor resolution should still be considered alongside lens size, thermal sensitivity, magnification and field of view rather than in isolation.

NocPix thermal imaging products are supplied with comprehensive manufacturer warranty cover for added peace of mind.

The standard NocPix warranty provides:

• 3 years warranty on the main device
• 2 years warranty on the battery
• 10 years warranty on the thermal detector

The main device warranty can be extended to 4 years by completing the applicable NocPix product registration for the extended warranty.

For NocPix products purchased from Bamfords, we are your point of contact for warranty support. If you experience a problem with your NocPix product, contact us with your proof of purchase and details of the fault and we will assist with the warranty process on your behalf.

Warranty cover remains subject to the manufacturer's terms and conditions.

Which NocPix RICO2 should I choose?
Choose the L42R if you want the most accessible RICO2, the H50R if you want a strong balance of 640×512 image quality and field of view, the H75R if you want greater base magnification and a stronger long-range focus, or the S75R if maximum sensor resolution and image quality are your priorities.

What is the difference between the RICO2 H50R and H75R?
Both use a 640×512, 12μm sensor with ≤15mK thermal sensitivity and 60Hz refresh rate. The H50R uses a 50mm F1.0 lens and offers 3–24× magnification, while the H75R uses a 75mm F1.0 lens and 4–32× magnification. The H50R has the wider field of view; the H75R has the stronger long-range emphasis.

What is the difference between the RICO2 H75R and S75R?
Both use a 75mm F1.0 objective lens, but the H75R uses a 640×512 sensor while the S75R uses a much higher-resolution 1280×1024 sensor. The S75R also provides a considerably wider field of view because of the larger sensor.

Which RICO2 has the best image quality?
The S75R is the flagship model and has the highest-resolution sensor in the range at 1280×1024.

Do all NocPix RICO2 scopes have an LRF?
Yes. The current L42R, H50R, H75R and S75R all incorporate an integrated laser rangefinder with a stated measuring range of up to 1,200 metres.

Do RICO2 scopes have ballistic calculation?
Yes. Ballistic calculation is built into the current RICO2 range and works alongside the integrated rangefinding system.

What is stepless zoom?
RICO2 uses a physical zoom lever that allows magnification to be adjusted smoothly rather than only moving between fixed digital zoom steps.

What magnification do RICO2 scopes have?
The L42R provides 4–16×, H50R 3–24×, H75R 4–32× and S75R 3–30× magnification.

Why does the S75R have a wider field of view than the H75R if both have a 75mm lens?
The S75R uses a much larger 1280×1024 thermal sensor. That larger detector captures a wider portion of the scene through the same focal-length lens, giving the S75R approximately 20.5 × 16.4m field of view at 100m compared with 10.2 × 8.2m on the 640×512 H75R.

Should I choose RICO2 or ACE?
ACE is the stronger starting point if you want a premium all-round thermal family for varied terrain and distances. RICO2 is more specifically focused on long-range use, with larger objective lens options, higher magnification and stepless zoom control.

What warranty does a NocPix RICO2 have?
NocPix provides a standard 3-year warranty on the main device, with applicable registration allowing extension to 4 years. Separate warranty periods apply to the battery and thermal detector. For products purchased from Bamfords, contact us directly if you require warranty support.