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This is a GREAT product. Doing your research like I did? you can stop here. The lighting is amazing and if you turn on the built-in IR, there's nothing you can't see. The only 2 pieces you have to keep track of is the battery spring and cap. I was looking for something to play with and I got a real professional grade product.
As for the guy who gave it 2 stars, the one who said it wouldn't shut off right away, that's because scopes retain whatever light they are able to trap. The light dissipates after about 30 seconds, he just had to wait.

I'm new to the night vision world, but I'm happy with my little Gen 1 yukon unit. Initially I wasn't very impressed (I think we are all a little spoiled by seeing the night vision footage on TV) but after a little more practice/ use I'm more than satisfied. The IR illuminator really makes the difference here. Also the weight is fantastic-- very light. Way to go Yukon!

Great little unit for the price. Expected a very grainy image with splotches but the image is pretty sharp and no splotches. Able to see objects with ambient light at night (stars or moonlight). For dark or shadowed areas the IR illuminator lights it up like a floodlight (only out to about 50 yards though). It has a protection circuit for inadvertent exposure to bright light but you'll know it. Even the moon is way to bright to view with this scope. It has a tiny hole in the lense cover for use or testing in normal light situations but I wouldn't even dare turn it on in direct sun light outdoors.

I got the night vision last week and me and my son used it over the weekend. In what will be one of the last warm weekends of the year, we had a great time. We were able to see the stars (which my son loves) and look into the woods at the edge of my property. It was clear and very easy to use, two on/off buttons, no complaints. My son and I had a great time this weekend.

Item arrived looking good - for a birthday several days later. This allowed me to get a battery for it before the Bday.
On Bday, it functionned pretty well - especially for first generation, but it did not want to "cut off". Tried holding the off button, lightly touching, double pressing, etc. Finally went off. By next day would not turn off at all - had to remove the battery - a little difficult because I think it is supposed to be water proof or resistant. Now comes on whenever battery is installed. I am wary of items that start out defective and have (with a fair amount of difficulty I might add) returned it.