Darkness is the enemy of anyone employing a ranged weapon. Under cover of darkness, your opponents can sneak up to or around you, negating the benefit of a ranged weapon. It may also mean your prey getting away from you, which could lead to a failed hunting trip. Night scopes are not just tactical tools used by military and paramilitary forces, but also civilians on hunting trips. They are considered essential in tactical kits or spy gear.

Night scopes are for the huge part limited access devices for civilians. In reality, the United States of America, civilians are only permitted to buy and own Generation 1 devices, which have intensification factors of an insignificant 1000x, compared to the 20000x to 50000x for military models. Other regions of the Earth might have different systems, but there are limits on night vision scopes, goggles, binoculars, and telescopes sometimes all over the world.

The use of scopes to enhance shooting at night was first seen in action during World War II, where infrared night scopes like the M1 and M3 models were issued to snipers.

The arrival of passive devices in the Vietnam War led to the popularization of stealthier, more movable night scopes. Previous models were massive, weighing several kilograms, whereas the new models like the AN/PVS-4 Starlight scope were relatively smaller. As such, civilian models are much bulkier and heavier than modern military models.

In the consistent search for tactical advantages, innovations in the field of night vision remain analyzed and have lead to great leaps forward in image intensification. Night vision scopes and other like devices are very restricted, and much about their development is confidential. A few of these innovations have been made public for the improvement of night photography and security, but night vision technology remains mostly an enigma to members of the public.



By: Adan Rivers

Having the ability to see in darkness has many benefits. The safety applications are the ones that most spring to mind, and therefore the tactical price of night vision is established. Night vision binoculars are a fixture in military operations where stealth or night security is required. These wonders of technology give humans the capability of vision in low-light or even complete darkness, depending on the technology.

Humans do have night vision, even tho very poor night vision. Simply, it is a trade-off between color vision, and light-intensity vision. Night vision binoculars use different technologies to grant humans this critical capability. There are 2 general methods of achieving night vision, and they are to dilate the range of detectable “light” or to intensify what is there. True to the trade-off, many of these devices display images in one color or false color representations.

Scopes and other optical devices like these need a source of infrared light illuminating the target object or area to function. These are called active devices. Unfortunately, the infrared illumination they use can be detected by other devices, so they are used often as deterrents and not for operations that need stealth.

These are rather bulky, but are available to the public. Light amplification capacities for this class can reach as high as 1000x, but without reference to the impressive nominal rating this isn’t really much.

Generation two and higher night vision binoculars and devices are proscribed to military and law enforcement use. These give much better night vision, with light amplification ratings at about 20000x for Gen II, and 30000 to 50000x for higher devices. These are the kind used by Special Forces groups, and members of other agencies that need the capacity,eg Homeland Security, the FBI, and intelligence services.

These sense the variations in temperature voiced in lower infrared radiation. The devices then take this information and produces images using false colours to represent different temperature levels. Therefore , users see silhouettes of objects with areas coloured according to a scale for temperature comparison.



By: Hans Ortega

Night vision binoculars are exciting. They literally allow you to see well in the night. They have many uses for kids and adults, and can be used for night hunting, boating or just for fun.

Use of night vision binoculars

There are many ways you can use a night binoculars. Here are the most popular ways people use binoculars with night vision.

- Exploring caves

- Scouting game

- Security and surveillance

- Camping

- Wildlife observation

- Night hunting

- Nighttime navigation

- Night fishing and boating

Many night vision binoculars work similar to digital cameras, they have a built in flash. The size varies a lot – smaller binoculars are more expensive, but they might be just as powerful as the big ones. When choosing a night binocular first decide what you are going to use it for. If it just for the kids to play, then go with a less expensive model that they will not break easily. If you are going to use the binoculars yourself go for a higher quality optics which naturally would cost more.

How night binoculars work?

Optics in night vision binoculars amplifies the existing light. They use not only light visible to our eyes, but also infrared spectrum. Quality night binoculars have an infrared illuminator which increases the available infrared light.

All things you see through a night binocular appear green, because you don’t look directly at the objects but at their image on a phosphor screen.

Depending on light conditions at night binoculars perform differently. You will not see anything if there is no single star in the sky and no street lights. The lower the light situation is, the more powerful night binocular you will need. You can get Gen 1, Gen 2 and Gen 3 night binoculars. Gen stands for generation. Gen 1 are all right during a night with full moon and bright stars. For a crescent moon Gen 2 works better, and for a dark cloudy night you will need Gen 3 binoculars. Generation 1 night binoculars are affordable, Gen 2 and Gen 3 binoculars are much more expensive.

Kids enjoy night vision binoculars

If you are going on a long trip, a night vision binoculars will be excellent entertainment for kids. They will stare in the windows for hours and discover many thing that otherwise would be missed.

When it comes to binoculars you always get what you paid for. Brand name binoculars like Yukon, Night Owl, Weaver or N-Vision Optics cost more, but they come with more features. Also be aware, that night binoculars cost much more than ordinary binoculars.

Night vision range

The range of you binocular depends on three things – its gain, resolution and magnification. If you have powerful lenses, the magnification is good, but the amount of captured light decreases significantly. Usually only magnification below 5X works well for night binoculars. So unlike ordinary day light binoculars the range for night ones is not that extended.

Night vision monocular

Night vision binoculars are not your only option when it comes to night vision equipment. You can also get night vision monocular. Monocular have similar features and provide the same image. One advantage of night vision monocular is that they are much cheaper than binoculars.



By: Tatyana Turner

By TheRealAix:

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The face mask is the most significant protective gear in playing the sport of paintball. It mainly shields the eyes from balls with a traveling speed of up to three hundred “feet per second”. Most completely cover the face and the ears, but there are those who prefer to wear goggles, protecting only the eyes.

Paintball masks are designed to absorb any direct shot, from any distance or range. An ordinary pair of goggles will supply only a false sense of security and put one at great risk since it they are not constructed to block a paintball. All paintball mask manufactures measure up to DOT safety criteria and safety standards.

The choice of the mask’s material is of significance. There are masks made of different material from rubber, plastic to foam. It is a wise idea to buy your own face mask rather then renting one. It should be the first equipment purchased before playing paintball. Be sure to properly test the fit of the mask to your face and make sure that you can see clearly so you can well and enjoy your game. The lens is the mask’s most significant quality, so check it carefully; then examine the foam and see if it is comfortable to wear and the design is attractive

1. Typically, paintball masks will have either non-thermal or thermal lens or be anti-fog for fog resistance: these do not need an anti for agent applied to the lens to perform their function. These thermal lenses will cost more but they are a good choice because they just won’t fog up.

2. The foam in a paint ball mask is an important factor to consider, as it can determine your level of comfort. For instance, a “Vforce Armor” is a neoprene type of foam – a type of foam that is considered a good foam, but it is uncomfortable. The “Vforce Shield” and “Vforce Profiler” is and open cell and two layer foam which is very comfortable to wear. The open cell foam can be compared to a memory foam that is used in pillows.

3. Style is another factor. There are masks that are more expensive even when the foam and lens are the same quality as cheaper models, but the difference is in the style of the mask.

Choose wisely and never sacrifice cost over quality; your safety should always come first!



By: Jerald Shapiro

By neilsak:

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By mghoft:

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bobseditsuite asked:


I want to put up a camera (with night vision) on the front of my house, pointed at the road to record nighttime activities.

I want to record the video onto my computer.

I have several questions:

1. What’s an effective and cheap way to do this?

2. What kind of camera should I look for? I’m thinking possibly using a standard Logitech webcam. Good idea?

3. What software do I use to receive the video & record it?

Thanks in advance.

chooch asked:


I’m not talking about nightvision, as in what is in the camera..
but the glasses you can purchase to see better at night while driving.