The ability to see at night is not as difficult as many think. Thermal imaging and night vision are your two main technological options. In this guide, thermal will not be discussed. When using night vision device, light is reflected off the objective lens into a CCD chip with great sensitivity, which then shows the picture on an LCD viewfinder. You get the typical white and black or green picture as a result.
What’s the Big Deal about Generations?
The night vision device’s technology was formerly referred to as the generation. The quality, however, has become somewhat muddied in consumer-level items due to a rise in quality. It’s now extremely feasible to purchase a high-quality photograph for a slightly higher amount, which was before not even remotely possible.
Many companies no longer specify which technology generation they use. We advise searching for example photographs from a night vision device you are considering purchasing.
Can I attach my night vision equipment to my pistol or tripod?
You can, indeed! There are several night vision versions available now that can be attached to a tripod or a rifle rail.
Can I use it outside if it’s waterproof?
Yes, almost all night vision equipment is waterproof or weatherproof to some extent.
Factors to Help You Choose a Night Vision Device
The following are the most crucial considerations for choosing the ideal product for you:
# Ergonomics
The larger and heavier the lenses are on night vision gadgets, the greater the magnification. Use a lightweight optic for comfort and mobility; heavier optics is designed for stationary observations.
# Clarity
The resolution has a direct relationship to clarity. Since lines per millimeter are used to quantify resolution, the relationship is pretty straightforward: higher lines offer the highest quality products. Due to recent improvements in product clarity, even consumer-grade items are becoming slightly less significant.
# Durability
You should consider night vision equipment as a long-term investment if you want to invest a significant amount in it. The level of workmanship offering protection from the elements and the known durability of the optics and electronic components should thus be taken into account before choosing the model and brand.
# Range
It’s crucial to understand the required recognition range while working with night vision scopes. The potential of night vision technology to serve as a rifle scope, or to see across hundreds of yards, has not yet been achieved, despite all the technical advancements. The night vision scope’s recognition range is far more significant than its entire range. The majority of manufacturers publish recognition ranges for various lighting circumstances, such as cloudy, starlight, quarter moon, and full moon. Since the quality of night vision relies on the quantity of light available, it is only natural that the range reduces as the light level does.
# Infrared Illuminators
A night vision gadget should include infrared illumination or the ability to install one, so look into that before purchasing. The image is brightened by the infrared light that infrared illuminators generate and that the environment then reflects towards the night vision device. This feature is extremely helpful when there is almost no light present. Notably, the range of IRs is constrained by their size.
Please be advised that buying expensive night vision may be a time-consuming legal process that requires plenty of documentation, and it could take months for the necessary approvals to be given.
