r/DigitalNightVision

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Fishing at night limited vision

Hi,

Sometimes I go with the boat fishing at night, where I have my boat moored there are lots of buoys/ropes making it hard to get out to open sea.

Is there something like infrared binoculars that I can use to be able to see through FOG, be able to see bouys/ropes, land and possiblity someone swimming.

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u/Equivalent_Aide1487 — 17 hours ago
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Armor X32 Night Vision broken after Android 15 update

Device: Armor X32

Android 15

Build: GQ5021RH2_EEA_V12

Since updating to Android 15, the Night Vision camera is almost unusable.

The IR LEDs still turn on and Open Camera can still detect the separate night vision camera sensor.

However:

the image is no longer black and white;

it now has a strong purple/pink tint;

the night vision range is extremely short;

objects are visible only at very close distance (about 10-15 cm);

beyond about half a meter the image becomes almost completely dark.

I already tried:

clearing camera cache;

clearing camera data;

rebooting the phone.

Has anyone else experienced this issue on the Armor X32 after Android 15?

u/IoSonoLaSab — 2 days ago

More through the lense footage of my GNG NVG90

This was recorded at 12:52 AM on a Google Pixel 7 Pro the night of a new moon in a dark alley in my neighborhood. The beginning of the video is darkness trying to portray what I could see but my eyes work better than a phone camera in darkness. I could somewhat see the outline of larger plants/trees with my naked eye because of light pollution from the city/neighborhood but that's about it. I couldn't see my feet in the alley without the help of the device or the trail I walked except down towards the entrance of the alley where the neighbors lights are blasting.

u/Bright_Lab2422 — 3 days ago

Just recently purchased SVG-5

Hey guys I just recently purchased the SVG-5 still waiting on its shipment ordered it yesterday anyways should be about 5 to 8 days or a little bit longer depending on situations but I'm going to keep this post updated about the device I'm going to be completely transparent and honest about the device. I'm also going to be recording and posting videos on my YouTube channel highly detailed transparent videos.

I'm going to be using a Carson universal optic mount to make sure I maintain quality video because of a million times easier to record videos on these digital devices.

I will be putting the device through extremely easy test to very hardcore environments. Since I have access to literally everything people are wanting to know the questions and are wanting transparency on pure performance and how this device performs on a certain types of light conditions light pollution and even when there is little to no light pollution like when you're out in the middle of nowhere camping how does this thing perform under a canopy with no moon and starlight? Well I'm going to keep this current Reddit post updated and I'm going to answer all of those questions on my YouTube channel I see that people are desperately looking for videos to see how this thing performs before they waste their thousands of dollars on a device that they're questioning about. I see a lot of people are asking a lot of questions well the good news is I bit the bullet and decided to buy this thing I can't wait to see how this thing performs and share it amongst the community.

Excuse any typos I was using voice to text btw

u/KyzoSoupz — 3 days ago
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Wider FOV

Hi Reddit,
I have a pair of cheap Amazon night vision, and was curious if there’s anyway to increase its FOV. Currently it’s quite zoomed in, (my guess is about 85mm+) and my idea was that I could use old camcorder lens attachments to make it wider.
I was curious if anyone thinks not only if this would work but also might have any better ideas.

u/sirHomer54 — 3 days ago
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The US Military used to "own the night"

  • The article traces U.S. military night vision from active infrared systems in World War II to passive image intensifiers, helmet-mounted goggles, white phosphor, thermal fusion, and mixed-reality displays. The core pattern is that each generation solved one battlefield problem while creating new training and usability burdens.
  • Early active infrared gave troops a way to see in darkness, but it also created a signature that an enemy with similar equipment could detect. The shift to Vietnam-era passive systems like the AN/PVS-2 “Starlight Scope” reduced that exposure by relying on ambient light instead of an infrared lamp.
  • Helmet-mounted systems changed the tactical value of night vision by helping soldiers move, not just aim. The tradeoff was reduced depth perception, tunnel vision, and the need for disciplined scanning, meaning the technology created an advantage only after units adapted their behavior around it.
  • Modern systems like ENVG-B combine image intensification, thermal sensing, wireless weapon-sight links, and Nett Warrior integration. The Army says ENVG-B is designed to operate in very low light and interoperate with weapon sights, lasers, and soldier networking tools, turning night vision into a broader battlefield information system.
  • The next challenge is cognitive load. IVAS-style systems aim to merge night vision, augmented reality, maps, targeting, and mission planning, but developers still have to balance capability against reliability, weight, cost, and how much information a soldier can process under stress.

Discussion question: As battlefield optics become networked displays, does the bigger advantage come from seeing better, or from deciding faster?

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u/Sgt_Gram — 6 days ago

Through the lense footage of my GNG NVG90

Recorded on a Google pixel 7 Pro in a dark closet. I couldn't see anything with my naked eye. It was 10:40 in the morning no inside lights were on in the room connecting to the closet only ambient sun light coming through the cracks. The part of the video of just darkness was a 360° of what I could see in the closet.

u/Bright_Lab2422 — 6 days ago
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Just added ADNV G18 to my night vision collection

Super excited as this finally delivered. I think I'm probably one of the first real customers in the U.S.? Because I searched and literally couldn't find anyone who posted this.

This device is fully metal and feels super rugged which is awesome. I was worried I'm going to get a cheap plastic piece but when you touch it you know it's the real deal. It can also do the Chimera flip as you can see in the third photo.

Can't wait to test tonight. I have a L3 supergain bino bridge and a 1280 core thermal in my collection and super pumped to test the digital quad with them. From all I know, the ADNV 1 inch sensor should be pretty good.

u/Little-Name9809 — 8 days ago

Gng2k shoe adapter (work for nvg30-50)

Hi, i've read some people add velcro or tape. Here is my way to fix the mount being too short.

Aluminium and a file. It hold tight.

Just slide it behind the device and it lock.

I drilled holes on the final product for the RQE screw to fit in.

Hope it can help anyone who struggle with default mount.

u/Foxcave — 8 days ago

Someone should make a battery version of this.

Earlier, I was messing around my powerbank, tryna find out where to put it best.

1st try, I used a larger pouch for a square powerbank and put it at the back. It gets in the way of the headset when tucked. Not to mention it adds weight to the back, on top of the headset.

My most optimal setup so far has to be a smaller powerbank mounted to the top of the helmet. Doesn't get in the way of anything at all, but I couldn't help but feel the need for contoured powerbanks like this or a USB version of those nvg battery packs.

If you know of nvg battery pack converter of some kind, please let me know.

u/DODI3OG — 10 days ago

Problem with Nightfox Prowl 2

I can't get the wide lens or fisheye lens to screw into the main lens. I took the cover off, but the main lens has a ring around it that seems to be preventing the wide lens from screwing on. Does anyone know what the problem is?

u/LootDrop17 — 10 days ago

IR Laser Budget Options

I currently have a DNT Zulus V2 mounted on an air rifle. I shoot with a friend who has a thermal on his rifle. We were looking for a weapon mounted laser which he could use to point out heat signatures so I can confirm what they are and blast. Are there any good budget pic rail mount solutions out there ?

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u/sam12step — 12 days ago