r/NightVision

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2 full buds - 740g
PVS7 + L2G05 - 723g

You may not like it, but this is perfect PVS7 counterweight

u/AcuteYellowFever — 16 hours ago

Introducing the Proton OMNI by Boson Systems

The Boson Systems team is proud to introduce what we believe is a completely new approach to modular night vision.

Meet the Proton OMNI, our new modular bridge, featuring programmable Manual Gain, magnetic controls, an integrated dimmable IR illuminator, Fischer power connectivity, and full compatibility with our existing and future Proton Optical Pods.

  • Made from 7075 Aluminum and hardcoat type 3 anodized for durability, lightweight and premium finish, available in a variety of colors.
  • Modular that makes the Proton OMNI intercompatible with all our preexisting Proton Optical Pods and future pod options (thermal pod ahem..).
  • Adjustable Interpupillary distance with a locking function for a better user fit.
  • Magnetic operated switch for a lifetime durability compared to mechanical. 
  • Manual Gain with a programmable knob featuring haptic feedback and adjustable sensitivity, customized at the end user’s request.
  • VCSEL IR Illuminator with dimmable functionality and allowing the user to choose what type of glass will be installed (focusing, spread, clear).
  • Powered by a single CR123A, AA or a battery pack with its modular battery compartment and 4-pins Fisher port.

As always, we appreciate all of you for sticking with us through the years and following our evolution, this wouldn't have been possible without a lot of help, passionate customers and professionals granting us their trust to help them dominate in the darkness.

See you on bosonsystems.store for more information.

u/BosonSystems — 23 hours ago

What felt the most unnatural the first time you used night vision?

It takes some time to get used to seeing clearly in the dark. But things like depth perception, limited FOV, and moving around naturally seem like a different challenge.

For those of you who remember your first time using night vision, what was the strangest or hardest thing to get used to?

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u/Standard-Dot3540 — 17 hours ago

What is this?

I'm extremely knowledgeable in Night vision, especially modern housings, tubes, and glass. That being said, I don't know much about old school stuff. Someone local to me is selling these and neither of us know really what it is. It's not a pvs7, although some similar characteristics. For the price, I have been thinking of snagging it as a conversation piece, but want to know more about it first.

u/aSTEPBACKKING — 1 day ago

First NV setup

Wendy bump helmet, L3 Unfilmed WP PVS14, waiting on my 340v. Any other recommendations?

u/narutoflows — 1 day ago

Anyone have experience with Hdaniee thermals?

I’ve been looking for a long-range thermal solution to get some good footage of rocket launches. Originally my plan, based on friends in the industry, was either some old FLIR or xinfrared/iray/infiray sensor and figure out how to adapt a 50-60mm lens to it. Looking at some domestic Chinese offers though, I’ve been seeing a lot of Hdaniee products, including a 50mm 640p complete setup for around 450 USD on their official store. This feels way too good to be true. Anyone have experience with how their sensors perform?

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u/Kev1n8088 — 22 hours ago

Is this a good listing and pick for a first NV?

I’ve been looking at night vision for the past year and half and have never really felt like I found something worth getting, but this one has really caught my eye and I’m thinking about getting it. Getting thoughts and advice from others with experience would be awesome and I’d love to know what yall think. Thanks.

u/Imhitbruh — 1 day ago
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Brand new to NV/Thermal. Should I just skip all the research and impulse buy a GF31?

My thought process:
*Thermal is necessary/clutch for spotting humans/animals
*Clip on thermals aren’t nearly as good
*Downsides of digital NV don’t seem to apply much if at all here since the latency is so low and the thermal compliments the night vision and such a way that it makes up for some of the short falls.

*I saw videos also where someone had dual NVG tubes, but with the clip on the thermal, but the thermal capabilities seemed very weak compared to a dedicated fusion
* I saw a video where the set up was one tube was night vision and the other tube was thermal, which seemed pretty cool, but it doesn’t seem to work as well together since each eye looking at different things. The one cool thing I saw them do, though is that they would pop the thermal tube off their helmet and then pop it onto their rifle pretty quickly, which seems like a cool feature.
* it just seems like a really good plug-in play option. A few years ago, I had done some tactical training with guys who had been doing NVG stuff and they all complained that it was such a pain figuring out which mounts go with which tubes and helmets and getting everything working well together just get it all set up.
* from Grok: “The GF31 runs pure night vision at up to 100 frames per second. In outline mode the night vision side stays at 100 fps while the thermal overlay is limited to 50 fps, and full fusion mode drops both to 50 fps. That 50 fps figure is standard for thermal sensors and feels smooth with no noticeable lag for walking or scanning,”

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u/SunTzuFiveFiveSix — 1 day ago

Can you guys educate me

I swear I know you can't use a nvg scope at daylight or is that I just forgot how they work

Is this scene in generation kill accurate or inaccurate

u/r3wendigo — 2 days ago

Got offered this PVS-7 housing for my Glock 43x

Been wanting to get into the NVG game for a minute and I recently put my 43x up and this guy threw that offer out there. From the looks of it all I would need is a tube and a battery cap right? Was wondering what everyone with a lot more experience would think of this trade. To me this seems like an excellent deal but I’m also having trouble finding tubes for this for sale on the internet. What do we think fellas?

u/nbajojo — 2 days ago

GEN 1 Duals

I know this is a bad idea, but i have two GEN 1 tubes and i was wondering if anyone had any idea what i could find a housing for, or a STL file to print a housing to turn these into a shitty bino. can i use any old housing?

u/Squishywink — 1 day ago

Picked up the new stream light V/IR light yesterday

Just tested it last night, IR is bright enough to light up 2/3 of my 2 acre back yard, it is about 110 yards long. It’s bright enough for IDing what you’re looking at, I would be able to id something as small as a skunk. White light is very bright, but is a more focused beam. The lock out switch works well and the rotating head is a cool feature. The only real drawbacks are it is big and double the weight of a surefire scout 650 pro light, 8.8oz for the streamlight. Only one power setting on both white light and IR. Definitely a ln outdoor light or large indoor space (warehouse, etc). Slightly cheaper than Surefire, but much brighter.

u/creektn — 2 days ago

SteeleInd Elbit PVS14

Roughly 3.3k with MIL discount. It would be my first tube so I kinda want to go for a “buy once, cry once” option. I’m aware budgets may vary for different people but this seems great for the price. My budget is 3.5k. I’m open to any suggestions you all may have for where to shop. Thanks.

u/ControlOk2280 — 1 day ago
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Nvg

Im looking for a tube for this night spirit mp. I know the tube is made by ekran and is 43mm and its short so if anyone has one let me know.

u/Joshua1978f100 — 1 day ago

Question About An Image Intensifier For My High Speed Camera

Hi guys, I am new to night vision technology, so please forgive my potentially stupid questions. I have a Vision Research Phantom v7.1 high speed camera that I am very interested in using for capturing TLEs like sprites and jets (electrical discharges above thunderstorms). My initial plan was to purchase a used PVS14 or similar and then acquire the appropriate adaptors and just basically point the camera lens into the back end of the PVS14. After some research, I've discovered a potential problem of lag/delay time when shooting at high frame rates (around 10,000fps). TLEs last only fractions of a second long, and it is my understanding that most Gen2 & 3 tubes aren't fast enough to capture brief events like these without significant ghosting/smearing. I am currently looking at a Hamamatsu C2400-80 unit, which is specifically designed for scientific applications, but again I am unsure if this would even be fast enough. If anyone here can point me in the right direction or provide any information, I would be greatly appreciative.

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u/NWS_1991 — 1 day ago

FP PEQ15

Just got my first NV setup thanks to all of you. It came with a DBAL A3 which is now on my MPX but need a LAM for my 12.5. Everyone seems to like the Holosun but I have a chance to buy a full power PEQ15 for the same price. I understand the grey market issue but would love some thoughts from yall

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u/Bearmanpigg325 — 2 days ago

Hemet CA up in the mountains

Enjoying a moonless night under my pvs 14
2,400 FOM. Gain turned up half way. Anyone out in so cal running nods ?

u/West-Clue19 — 3 days ago

Where to go to train?

I recently got into my first set of NV binos, and I want to do some night training with them. Would love to be able to set up targets and shoot out to 50 yards or so and practice cqb mechanics. Issue is I live in an urban area and can’t typically get away for multiple days at a time. The outdoor ranges around here close at sunset. What should I look for in a place to train? Would typically be shooting handguns and suppressed rifles I’m willing to drive a few hours (located in metro atl).

Any recommendations?

u/3jaketyler — 3 days ago

TNVC Artemis to BNVD1431

Used to run TNVC Artemis with Wilcox GSGM, but decided to switch housing to normie BNVD1431 mk2 since now I run NOD with repro FPG-21.

Although, I can't deny I sometimes miss ball detent feature which I really liked lol

u/k_ashworthy — 2 days ago

I want nods!

I want night vision. I don’t really want to spend anything more than around 4.5-5.5k on them. I was looking at binocs but realize you can’t really get any wp gen 3 for anything near that price (just gen2+). I’ve been stuck between gen 3 wp mono or gen 2 binocs. Any help would be appreciated! These are just for fucking around and having fun

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u/Extension-Test8453 — 3 days ago