night vision question

Voodoo · September 28th, 2007, 01:11

Im looking to get a NV system but i dont know where to start looking. I would like to get one out of the states because of our strong doller.

I would also like to know what compaines to look at. i was told to stey away from "Yukon" but i dont know much more than that.

Thanks

yank · September 28th, 2007, 01:23

You can get a new ITT PVS 7 from the Spy Store on Mcleod Trail for around $4,000.00. Or a Bushnell from Canadian tire for $300.00. Dont know about the Yukons, stay away from Crown Surpus though, very nice people but EXPENSIVE! Good luck.

seekah · September 28th, 2007, 03:02

I have some Gen 4 NV, and have played with alot of stuff.
So I can give you some good advice on what to get and what not.

DO NOT GET GEN 1, save your pennies untill you can afford gen 2+, thats when you will really enjoy your purchase.
Also, get a monocular, you will thank yourself for it down the road, your ability to mount it on your weapon, or head is great, and its easy to adapt to the monocular, unlike the goggles.

Honesty, go to your bathroom, grab two empty roles of toilet paper, and put them over your eyes, and look how much of your depth perception is lost.
Then try with just one roll, you will see a huge difference.

Hope that helps.

Voodoo · September 28th, 2007, 18:43

Im looking for a scope not the gogles.

QcWarzone · September 28th, 2007, 19:01

That'll be PVS 14...can mount on helmet and Rifle

seekah · September 28th, 2007, 19:16

I would suggest something that is more universal.
You wont get a chance to use it often enough while airsofting, so you may aswell make it somewhat more usefull,
That said, NV is best on your head, so you can navigate around the bush easier without your weapen at ready.
Also, if you ever get an IR laser, you can shoot it from over your head or around obstacles easier.

Rukus · September 28th, 2007, 19:35

Seekah has a wicked pair of goggles, basically it's the difference of everything being in focus, or being a great big haze. They were better than any I've ever used.

six4 · September 28th, 2007, 19:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rukus

Seekah has a wicked pair of goggles, basically it's the difference of everything being in focus, or being a great big haze. They were better than any I've ever used.

seekah's stuff is such high quality i bet it would rival U.S. army issue. trust me i have seen it in use. just dont ask him how much it cost. as far getting night vision from the U.S.,,,good luck with that,night vision with us made parts are banned for export and the stuff that does come in from the states is older technology and high priced. gen1 is is exactly that,,gen1 no fancy bells or whistles like other units but works well for what it is.

here is my set up

i dont like the IR illuminator with the gen1, i prefer to use an IR filter over my tac/light. way better results.
make no mistake,gen1 is low quality but for what it is it does work quiete well. i can get you the same set up i have,gen1 unit,headgear,carrycase for $300.00

here's a night vision IR strobe demo. keep in mind that the only reason you can see the IR beam from my gen1 unit is because i have the camera's night vision turned on. this beam is 100% invisible to the naked eye.

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Kimbo · September 29th, 2007, 01:58

I've farted with a bunch of NV scopes and this one is one of the best for the buck. It's a 1+ but is as good as my buddies 2+.

http://www.opticsplanet.net/d-143.html

I'll bring it down to trek if you want to check it out.

Kimbo

Voodoo · September 29th, 2007, 02:05

Its about the price im looking to spend. Where did you order it from or did you just go off the Optics Planet page?

Have you seen trek recently Kimbo?

Kimbo · September 29th, 2007, 02:08

I bought mine second hand, but have bought from optics planet before.

Pretty sure I'll be there wednesday, will bring it down.

Regan.S · September 29th, 2007, 04:26

Export of night vision, riflescopes and thermo scan equipment from the United States without a valid export permit issued by the U.S. Department of State, Office of Defense Trade Controls is strictly prohibited. Generation 4, autogated/filmless technology is not available for export under any circumstances.
Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited.

six4 · September 29th, 2007, 04:33

this is my friends site where i aquired my night vision from.

http://www.gallantent.com/nightvision/index.php

see if thats any help.

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September 28th, 2007, 01:11	#1
Voodoo Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary	night vision question Im looking to get a NV system but i dont know where to start looking. I would like to get one out of the states because of our strong doller. I would also like to know what compaines to look at. i was told to stey away from "Yukon" but i dont know much more than that. Thanks __________________ why cant westcan come back?

September 28th, 2007, 03:02	#3
seekah Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: abbotsford	I have some Gen 4 NV, and have played with alot of stuff. So I can give you some good advice on what to get and what not. DO NOT GET GEN 1, save your pennies untill you can afford gen 2+, thats when you will really enjoy your purchase. Also, get a monocular, you will thank yourself for it down the road, your ability to mount it on your weapon, or head is great, and its easy to adapt to the monocular, unlike the goggles. Honesty, go to your bathroom, grab two empty roles of toilet paper, and put them over your eyes, and look how much of your depth perception is lost. Then try with just one roll, you will see a huge difference. Hope that helps. __________________ BCAC

September 28th, 2007, 18:43	#4
Voodoo Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary	Im looking for a scope not the gogles. __________________ why cant westcan come back?

September 28th, 2007, 01:23	#2
yank Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Calgary, Ab.	You can get a new ITT PVS 7 from the Spy Store on Mcleod Trail for around $4,000.00. Or a Bushnell from Canadian tire for $300.00. Dont know about the Yukons, stay away from Crown Surpus though, very nice people but EXPENSIVE! Good luck.

September 28th, 2007, 19:01	#5
QcWarzone Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Montreal	That'll be PVS 14...can mount on helmet and Rifle __________________ <a href="http://www.humanforsale.com" title="How much am I worth?">I am worth $1,889,054 on HumanForSale.com</a> GEAR: FM CQB M4 G&G M14 KJS USP Compact VFC SCAR L Tan Membre en regle du FFAT et porte parole

September 28th, 2007, 19:16	#6
seekah Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: abbotsford	I would suggest something that is more universal. You wont get a chance to use it often enough while airsofting, so you may aswell make it somewhat more usefull, That said, NV is best on your head, so you can navigate around the bush easier without your weapen at ready. Also, if you ever get an IR laser, you can shoot it from over your head or around obstacles easier. __________________ BCAC

September 29th, 2007, 01:58	#9
Kimbo formerly pivot Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary	I've farted with a bunch of NV scopes and this one is one of the best for the buck. It's a 1+ but is as good as my buddies 2+. http://www.opticsplanet.net/d-143.html I'll bring it down to trek if you want to check it out. Kimbo

September 29th, 2007, 02:05	#10
Voodoo Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calgary	Its about the price im looking to spend. Where did you order it from or did you just go off the Optics Planet page? Have you seen trek recently Kimbo? __________________ why cant westcan come back?

September 29th, 2007, 02:08	#11
Kimbo formerly pivot Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Calgary	I bought mine second hand, but have bought from optics planet before. Pretty sure I'll be there wednesday, will bring it down.

September 29th, 2007, 04:26	#12
Regan.S Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Saskatchewan, I'm Lovin' It	Export of night vision, riflescopes and thermo scan equipment from the United States without a valid export permit issued by the U.S. Department of State, Office of Defense Trade Controls is strictly prohibited. Generation 4, autogated/filmless technology is not available for export under any circumstances. Diversion contrary to U.S. law is prohibited. __________________ Originally Posted by Forever_kaos ... Buy her flowers, say I'm sorry to hear your dog/cat died last night... she asks - What you talking about? you say - I herd something wailing like crazy Might piss her off but the flowers will be nice... Originally Posted by Penguin View Post ... I miss the days where someone would say "I am so depressed, I'm going to kill myself" and 12 consecutive posters would basically say "do it, and stop wasting our time".

September 29th, 2007, 04:33	#13
six4 Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mission b.c.	this is my friends site where i aquired my night vision from. http://www.gallantent.com/nightvision/index.php see if thats any help.

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