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7 things to look for in a night vision binocular
When buying a night vision binocular, there are some features to look for when finding the right pair for yourself. Moreover, there are also things that you should be aware of before buying this binocular. In this article we will discuss some of these significant points.
Magnification
Magnification is very important for the highest performance when looking through your binoculars. 5x magnification is pretty descent. It is important to be able to know the magnification features of your night time binocular to know how far you can see with them. The central focusing mechanism should also be adjustable. This makes it easier to use a central focusing wheel while looking through the objective lenses. Image intensifier tubes are also very important when picking out your night vision binoculars. It allows you to be able to use your binoculars under low- light conditions.
Distance
There should be adjustable intraocular distance centers that go over each eye, and in order to use your binoculars in complete darkness, a columnated infrared illuminator should be used to improve the target recognition in all surroundings. High-quality glass optics and ocular lenses are a must in a high performance night vision binocular tool. Next to that, a high standard one should come with a rubberized finish around the glass optics.
Waterproof and Fog proof
Some of the night vision binos are waterproof or fog proof. This is helpful for hunting, bird watching, camping, hiking, traveling, concerts, sporting events, and more. The packaging of the binoculars should have a nice presentation, and nothing should look damaged when buying. The binoculars should both feel good in the hand and look good, as it is a high quality tool. The focus knob should turn easily and smoothly.
Field of View
Some of these binoculars have a problem with glares from strong lights when looking through them at nighttime. A high quality night vision binocular tool should have a wide field view, and a bright image. Some people have a hard time adjusting the binoculars to come in to focus. A good brand should allow you to look through them and adjust them quickly, and also share them with someone else and they can also adjust them quickly as well.
Design
The binoculars should be made with 100% quality materials that were used and texted extensively. It should have a beautiful design, and strong durability so that it is built to last. They should be light weight and should have a padded strap so that it is comfortable around your neck. The range of infrared illuminator should go up to 90 yards. They are meant to be used in the dark, or near darkness. It will help open up a whole new world of nighttime vision. It should be able to be used in many different temperature conditions. Accelerated electrons allow this unit to enhance images. The diopters all need to have pads, with a soft rubber material to it doesn’t hurt the eyes.
Chromatic aberration
Chromatic aberration and image distortion at the edge of the field should not be extreme. When you look up at the night sky to see stars or planets, it should be quite easy to see them with a good device. Viewing hundreds of yards should be a lot of fun with the right pair of night binoculars. These can be pretty expensive, so it is important to find the right ones. Some people may even opt for a single telescope rather than binoculars because they haven’t’ found the right ones.
High beam infrared
If you have ever used a monocular, you will notice how little magnification there is and how the field of view becomes very small and hard to focus. High quality binoculars may have a high beam infrared which is nice to have. It is perfect for watching nocturnal animals at night.
In remote lighted areas, your vision using the binoculars can be greatly reduced. This is common in many night vision binoculars. If this is the case where you buy binoculars with this condition, the key is the darker it is, the better you can see. Outdoor lights on neighboring houses will also tend to light up the screen a bit on your binoculars. It is questionable how they would work in urban or suburban areas. Depending on the quality of the night binoculars you purchase, with some ambient lighting you can clearly see hundreds of yards.
Operation should be simple. If you press the power button, the indicator light under the eyepiece should light up. There are sometimes different modes in different night vision binoculars. Under a standard mode, it can easily reach 50-75 yards; however, seeing through a glass window or door could be quite difficult.
One thing to be aware of is that in some instruction manuals, you will find that the environmental conditions have to be perfect in order to get them to function properly at night. It is important to read up on the specific brand you want to buy because sometimes with the IR light, there can be no focus and it can create terrible shadows when trying to use it.
If you’re looking for a decent pair of night vision goggles, look for one with a rubberized body, good image, and 5x magnification. One that is easy to operate, and has extra protection that is water and fog resistant. It should have a built in long-range infrared illuminator as well. It should have a powerful zoom ideal for all environments, and should fit comfortably when held up to the eyes.
Reviews of few night vision binoculars
Bushnell 260501 Equinox Binocular