Identifying targets past 200 yards with a dedicated, quality thermal is standard. I can detect and identify targets beyond that range with current, quality out there now. 100 yards with thermals, I can identify features. Closer, I can see dirt fly from a hog. Most thermals now can detect items at 300+.. and longer. Identify targets at 200-300. See fly at 100. Closer than 100. See tails swish and tell the sex. The fact this combo cant identify a target at 100+ yards with authors statements, this is junk