Yukon Nvmt 4X50 Night Vision Monocular by Yukon
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Digital camera reviews of Yukon Nvmt 4X50 Night Vision Monocular
Digital camera Review: Looks like a starlight scope to me
Summary: 4 Stars
It has been a long time since I have actually looked through a starlight scope, but this one looks a lot like I remember, but much smaller and lighter than the early 1970 technology. Green with good contrast, clearer in the middle, fairly narrow field, good enough to see in the dark shadows without the infrared light. The infrared light adds a lot for visibility, creating a bright spot in the middle of the image. If you look at the Yukon web site the images they provide are pretty close to what I have experienced so far. If you are looking for a stealthy starlight scope, you will want to turn off the infrared and the scope itself, just using the available starlight. When turned on, the green glow of this scope can be seen by the naked eye if looking directly at the front of it. It is even more visible when the infrared light is on, you cannot see the infrared light that is emitted but you can see the red glow when looking at the front of the light. However, i have found that when you turn off the infrared and the scope itself you can still get a very good view with just starlight. The scope works well looking out of a window as long as you do not turn o the infrared light, which will reflect and blind the scope. The 4X power is good for distance viewing, but not clear for close up, if you needed to see close to your feet on a dark trail for example. For that, I purchased the smaller 2/x24 lens, which works fine for viewing in close quarters, but generally I prefer to use the 4X50. I was not sure if I would see a number of black spots, which are acceptable on this type of scope, but am pleased to report they are insignificant. I can also focus the lenses for clear vision with contact lenses or glasses or uncorrected. So far I am pleased with the product.Digital camera Review: Lots to consider...
Summary: 3 Stars
Lotsa things to think about...
Buy it from Ace Photo Digital, there's no battery. In fairness, while the ad doesn't promise a battery, the fact that it is a specialty battery, it seems annoying that a battery is not included. So be warned; order a battery with this item.
It appears not to turn off, but it actually does. A residual charge on the light-amplifier seems to keep it operating even when turned off. Eventually, the charge will bleed off, the unit will shut off. I discovered this when it continued to 'operate' with the battery removed. No drain on the battery... I think.
Focus is hard to do... as described by other reviewers, but with effort and patience, you can do a resonable job. It seems to work better for me if I take my glasses off.
So much for the cons...
The light enhancement is impressive and works great considering the price. The IR improves performance significantly. Overall, it was more than I expected. I'd recommend it to others.
Digital camera Review: Night Vision
Summary: 5 Stars
I take my NVMT 4x50 to the deer lease. At night when there is nothing to do I sit in my blind and look through the night vision. Last week I saw a 14 pt. buck getting a drink from the river that runs through. It was so neat to be able to see this at night. Too bad I never see this big of deer during the day, but I sure did like seeing it at night. This is something new and different for me to do on my trips.Digital camera Review: Night scope
Summary: 3 Stars
Surprisingly good quality for the price.
My wife (and me as well) use this scope to watch deer, coons, foxes, and possums in our yard. The quality (gen 1) is not good enough to see details but the above mentioned critters can be identified.
I also like sky watching. There are billions of stars up there that cannot be seen with the naked eye!
Digital camera Review: OK, I guess
Summary: 3 Stars
After some of the reviews I expected more, but as the phrase goes. It's OK for the price. I got this because I often camp in a remote area and my young kids get a little nervous when things go bump in the night. I thought we'd be able to look out into the woods and see all the critters at play and ease their minds, but so far I haven't seen a thing. I also try to use it to keep an eye on our dog when he goes out at night. I have a fenced in wooded yard, but it would be nice to check up on him when he gets quiet. I have to use the infrared light to see him if he's any farther away than 10 yards, and it doesn't help much beyond that when he goes into the trees. The field of view is narrow, and the bubble affect of blurring around the perimeter cannot be discounted as barely noticeable, as some reviews have said.