Remember the Infiray ML19 and the MH25? They were decent bang for buck thermal monoculars for helmet mounting or standalone use. We hoped the new version of the device named MH25W would be an upgrade to the previous version, but that was not the case. Everyone knows RH-25 (USA) or PFalcon 640+ (rest of the world), and its a major upgrade for the MH25, but the biggest downside is that it costs and weighs around 50% more. Read more…
We are aiming to provide series of “Round #” articles where we will compare different NVDs in same environments. There are many articles online that describe the performance of different generations, tube producers or optics. Truth is that usually comparable devices are not close to each other specification wise. We wanted to do honest review and It’s so much easier to grasp the difference when you see performance of IIT’s with similar specs side-by-side. We Read more…
A picture is worth a thousand words! Lets see how Photonis Commercial compares against standard Gen2+. Photonis Commercial in GT-14 different lighting conditions Full moon Half moon Cloud coverage Starlight Standard Gen2+ Full moon Half moon Cloud coverage Starlight
Until now, in our comparison blogs we have compared ECHO to a GEN3 and other GEN2s. You can read all about it here. However, we have never compared ECHO vs ECHO to answer a question “how big is the difference between FOM 1600 and FOM 1900?“. Now, we will try to cover that question with examples. Specification of Test Units Let us start by comparing specification sheets of the selected test units. As you can see Read more…
I have been asked to share my thoughts about working with Falconclaw and upgrading my nightvision device to DTNVG. Here is my first-hand experience. Wastegate99 www.instagram.com/wastegate_99/ NVG Upgrade So for the last 2,5 years, I have been playing Airsoft with a ACT LUNOX – commercial gen 2+, in green. I bought this device second hand from a guy in UK. It was my first NVG – what an experience when running around in the dark, Read more…
A picture is worth a thousand words! Let’s see how Photonis Commercial compares against standard Gen2+ and 4G. We have comparisons in a half-moon, cloud-coverage, and starlight conditions. Photonis Commercial in GT-14 different lighting conditions Full moon Half moon Cloud coverage Starlight Standard Gen2+ Full moon Half moon Cloud coverage Starlight Photonis 4G Full moon Half moon Cloud coverage Starlight
We asked one of our customers to share his first hand experience with different nightvision setups he has tried over the years. And here it is! I’ve been asked about my night game setup quite a bit lately, so I thought I’d break it down to answer some of the most frequently asked stuff. Also, this is a nice chance for me to sum up my experiences with the various NV devices & configurations I’ve Read more…
How big is the difference between ECHO and Gen3? Before you continue … If you haven’t read our Monocular Night-vision Buying Guide, then please do so before continuing. All of us night-vision-fans, have read multiple comments about Gen2 vs Gen3. There is a lot of opinions that are controversial. Let me share you a secret – Difference between low-end and high-end Gen2 unit is much larger than difference between high-end Gen2 and high-end Gen3. Let Read more…
When you are looking for MNVD (Monocular Night Vision Device), then most probably you have a lot of unanswered questions like: How does Gen2+ compare to Gen3? Should I buy Gen3 instead of Gen2? How about Gen1? Can you have cheap and good night vision device? There are so many different Gen2+ devices – how to compare one against other? What accessories to consider? Let’s try to answer those questions…. Why you should not consider Read more…
We tested FMA Hell-star 6 beacon. First, we show what modes this IR / Red beacon supports and then tested on field with Gen2+ night vision device and compared to V-light IR beacon. Here are our findings: PROS: Looks good Convenient to use Very strong RED light Replaceable battery (CR123) CONS: IR light is too bright Red light does not blink Expensive CONCLUSION: Ok to buy, but not the best IR beacon out there! SCORE: Read more…
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