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Having used NVG's in training and war (PVS-2/4/5/7's), I had limited expectations when purchasing this (1Gen). I was much more than pleasantly suprised when I received this and tested it for the first time. The NVMT easily outpaced my memories of the PVS-2 and bordered on the quality I was familiar with with the PVS-4/5's. Passive is quite good, but IR source light shows a dramatic difference in visibility and clarity. Rubberized coating good feature.

As a retired military guy I can't help but be interested in this type of technology. When I was in, we used third generation night vision. If anyone can actually afford these type of units I would look into it. But the reality of the situation is that most people can't spend that kind of money on such "toys". For Gen 1 units I really like the NVMT 4x50. If you do your research you will find that the resolution in this unit is better than most. I just ordered the rifle scope upgrade (from another site) and look forward to using that. (I live in Kansas which is full of prairie dogs but not for long.) I bought a Bushnell unit two years ago which is still going strong but the housing on this one is a much newer design. I have had freinds who have used ATN and Night Owl with varying degrees of success so do your research and make sure you get a good warranty.

This a quality piece of work, especially when delivered to the door for $149.95. The clarity of vision greatly exceeded my expectations both with and without the use of the built in IR illuminator. Be careful when scanning across a surface that may be reflective, it will sizzle your retina's momentarily. Have a CR123A battery on hand and you are ready, almost instantly, to begin viewing. An excellent buy....Lynn

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.

My wife bought this for me after I found something similar but not liking it. On a camping trip a month and a half ago I ended up leaving our camp at night and wondering around the woods just being curious. It worked well and had an IR which was like an internal flashlight. Overall I give it a high rating, did just what I wanted and had a 3 year warranty. This one also has different accessories lenses, headmounts, riflekits. I haven't used these yet but I thought it was a cool idea.