

#NIGHT OWL OPTICS NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR SERIES#
Other highlights include the powerful onboard IR illuminator and the use of two very high spec image intensifier tubes.Īn interesting model is the series is the NONM4X-MR, a Marine Night Vision Scope with a 4x magnification that is 100% waterproof and thus is ideal for all marine and sea rescue applications. Like standard binoculars used in the day, the high powered NOB5X has a single, centrally located focussing wheel which makes locking onto your target far less time consuming as on most other night vision binoculars where you have to focus each lens individually. As well as this all binoculars and monoculars in this series come with an on-board infrared illuminator that enables the device to be used when there is no external light source. What they do have in common is that they all use Gen-1 technology that amplifies any available light from sources like the moon and stars. As such there are quite a range of models, magnifications, styles and prices. The Night Vision series from Night Owl Optics basically groups all their Gen 1 night vision binoculars and monoculars together.

Night Owl Optics Night Vision Binoculars & Monoculars Buy & Compare Prices for Night Owl Optics iGen Viewers.
#NIGHT OWL OPTICS NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR FULL#
iGen 20/20 Image Capture Viewer (Model No: NOIGM3X-IC) - Read Full Reviewĭepending on the model they range in price from about $400 - $600 in the US or £700 - £800 in the UK, which when you consider they rival Gen3 devices in terms of performance is impressive:.iGen 20/20 Night Vision Viewer (Model No: NOIGM3X).The result according to the company is that these 20/20 viewers perform better than Generation-2 technology and even match some Gen-3 products - with the added bonus that they cost a whole lot less.Īnother advantage is that you get an image that is of a superior quality without any of the blemishes or spots that you see created by the photocathode or phosphorescent screen on standard intensifier tube devices.Īll iGen 20/20 models include an on-board IR (infrared) illuminator which project invisible light to us, but allow them to use the light to create an image even when it it completely dark.Ĭurrently there are two models of the iGen 20/20 available, which are basically the same performance wise, but one ( NOIGM3X-IC) has the ability to capture images and store them on a standard memory card that is inserted on the underside of the body (see image on right). However these Digital Night Vision monoculars with iGEN technology developed by Night Owl Optics uses a "special" technique for processing images, superior optics and a "technology" that they say can detect very low light levels. Most night vision monoculars and binoculars use intensifier tubes that converts the collected photons into electrons and then amplifies them, changing them back to visible light by bombarding them onto a phosphorous screen. This is because they are at the cutting edge of the new night vision technology that does not use tubes. The Night Owl Optics iGEN® Night Vision Viewers contain their flagship devices and the ones that they are most excited about. Tactical - monocular goggles and binocular goggles.
