TESTING The Cheapest Night Vision on AMAZON

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Thanks for showing this optic, I have been looking at night vision equipment for hunting feral hogs here in East Texas, I think this would be a handy item. God bless.

Did you just call it a," Virefield?" That's an F, brother, not a V.

I think that NVGs work when there is a infrared illuminator and a tiny digital camera. The “spy goggles” toy doesn’t work like normal military grade NVGs (of course, it’s a toy). The toy just has lights on the side so it’s basically a weak crappy headlamp.

Bought it. Works good. Only downside is the bright, red light emitting from the ir illuminator. With some ambient light it is usable without the ir lamp on. Very pleased so far.

Great review. I own the Firefield and live in the mountains where it's very dark. One night I was trying to see what the drug addict neighbors were doing at another property and they spotted the red light from the iluminator pretty quick. On a positive note, they realized Someone was watching them and they left. But if you were trying to go undedected, it's not good for that. Great little unit though.

What a waste. I bought that night vision and it sucked so bad. I ended up returning it. I recommend staying away from it. Not worth it..at all.

I have one i keep in my hunting bag. It's very handy and works. Focusing is a little tricky but helpful in finding hogs and distinguishing deer in low light.

Didn't even show how the first one looks like without the illuminator... Kinda disappointed. :/

test out a night vision scope

My grandpa has something similar to the cheap one but its in a scope configuration since coyotes really like to come on their property at night its been extremely useful keeping his family safe and pets alive

suprised how well you were able to hook up vision to your filming equipment! great job! or great planning ahead, either way, impressive :-)

If you’d be interested in some dual tube night vision definitely reach out to me! I can get it to you for cheaper than US Night Vision or Steele since they are factory direct and I have an excellent supplier. I’m in Oregon as well!

Is that a SBR?

Night fox is the best I’ve heard

Almost all night vision Gen 1 is either made in Russia, Belarus or Bulgaria. The Chinese make digital ir nightvision. Some 20 years ago these „cheap“ units were high end military equipment. It is still the same companies producing this stuff.

Have you thought of reviewing the SIONYX Aurora??

Night time Hunting maybe?

get what you pay for . better than nothing if you are on a budget

I'd like to see more testing, thanks for this initial video either way

Why buy night vision when there's thermal vision?

What prevented you from doing the starlight test?

Thermal vision is by far more flexible. Ideally having both would cover ones bases

I would be curious to see how well this performs outside at night. Any chance you could post an update?

whats the usable range on these units

That's a nice Pendleton ...

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I would like to see how it does with no moonlight outside.

im impressed overall, but im pretty sure a distance test on an overcast night would be a better test

Did any one else not notice that he didn’t take of the cover from the cheap one he left it with the cover with the pin hole I bet u if he took the cover off of the nv it would look better DONT you think lol

FOV was terrible though :(

Well, civilian night vision devices probably do not have to worry about other people shooting at you or throwing explosives in your direction.

Cody, Amazon also has some low cost infrared night vision devices. You got me thinking about getting one now !

Hi

Without the starlight test, this is incomplete.

This unit would make you an instant target for anyone using a Gen 2 or 3 model. Using an illuminator would light you up with a bullseye on your chest. If this thing can't see using passive night vision, then it's very dangerous to use against armed night intruders who can see you but you can't see them. Bang Bang you're dead. But the price is right for casual wildlife night viewing that doesn't include perimeter defense of your home at night. The only real reason to have one of these things is for stealth passive vision {non-illuminator} at night to defend your compound against other potential gen 2 or 3 aggressors. If you have a gen 2 or 3 models, then you'll be very well equipped to repel any stealth night intruders, even if they also have gen 2 or 3.

If you're looking for people, their body heat should make them visible. Try a test with the illuminator off, and you walk around in front of it to see how well you show up.

Outside night test would be nice

Wow, for the cheapest on amazon... that was pretty surprisingly good. Probably would want to get a high power/long-range illuminator as well, though. I'm not saying it is nearly as good as the "good" one, but it is definitely serviceable.

This is my drop in the bucket to please compare these on a stary night 👍🏼

This would be perfect going into tree stands early in the morning if it works in low light and the price point is definitely more justifiable for hunting. Id be very interested in seeing how it does under starlight or just before first light.

I would love to hear how it performs outside at night. Although it fails a mobility test since it is something you would have to hold up to your eye instead of mounting to your gear, it may be good for someone who is dealing with varmints on the property from a fix position.

I have a monocular that I received as a gift many years ago. I’m sure it was around 17 years ago. The company who made it is no longer in business. I have the original radio shack battery my parents bought for it. I’m sure it was over $125 at the time. It’s just a monucular, no mount. I’ll try and find the mfg. and yes the rubber does turn tacky

More tests please. Is there a way to helmet mount it, besides duct tape?

I'd like to see an outdoor demo very much! Is it effective without the IR illuminator under starlight conditions?

I’d like to see the starlight test too. Also I’d like to see what the red light from the illuminator. Thanks for doing this. I’ve personally wanted something in this price range.

Good review, thanks. Seems like it was good enough to be worth taking outside and doing a Part 2!

Please do an outside test at night. Thanks. Cody, east coast guys would have done the test at night since that's the time normal people would use it, just say'n. ;-) In all seriousness, for a hundo or so, it's better than the naked eye in the dark.

Do they not make IR security lights that you could already have pre-staged on your homestead. If you had the motion activated you wouldn't necessarily give away your specific location

Fire field is JUNK !!!!!! I bought one ($100 ) from Amazon .....did not work....they replaced it and the replacement didn't work either!!!! Got my money back and bought a nite owl ($100). Still working after 4 years!!!!

great, now I need to buy night vision

Could you pair this with a separate illuminating IR light that doesn't have the red glow? For 150, it's still a bargain even if you choose to use a stand alone light.

If it doesn't work at 25 yrds or more it's pretty much useless...would love to see it operating outside at night and at various distances looking at humans or other animals

Revisit this with the starlight for both. Thank you in advance my God, grease and sawdust brother.

Night vision is really cool but if someone else has night vision they can pin point you easily. Thermal is the latest and greatest and you stay undetectable

so what i need to know, is HOW to purchase the military BETTER night Vision he has? lol

Very useful comparison - great work. I, also, would like to see a starlight test, and how bright that illuminator is in those conditions.

I really like the night vision videos, it's a cool topic.

Does the illuminator on the PVS-14 also glow red, or is it invisible to the naked eye?

👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🙏🏻 Enjoyed! How far can u see....25..50...100yards?

Can you do a review of the imalent ms-18?

1:58, that's what she said

A waste of my time... Yes! You should have taken it outside that is where these are primarily used. Short-range indoors with illuminators is NOT the money shot. ... and was that a Rambo thing going on starting at 7:12

Buy once, cry once...

Thanks for the vid,it might be a nice affordable option for viewing wildlife

I swear when you clapped I thought the lights were going to go out 😂😂

great camera work there!

It mounts to a tripod, so does that mean it has one of those female screw receptacles that is normally seen on the bottom of cameras?

The red light on the front could always be covered over or deactivated so that it doesn't shine forward and give your position away. That is a minor point in my estimation.

When you tested it, did you remove that pinhole lens cover? I think the ambient lighting would have a better objective picture with the lens open to gather more ambient light?

I bet they are already sold out.

....a fire for the FIRST time. Fires have been burning all summer. 😕

There are to types of Wave length. 850 vs 940. 850 will give you more IR light but you will notice the red glow if looking straight on to it, the 940 wave length will show almost no glow but doesn't have the same light up properties. For up close and personal hog hunting 50 yards and under I like the 940, for over that distance the 850 is the ticket.

If I were to buy this $150.00 night vision device I would also buy a dozen or so cheap bycle red leds to place around to make it difficult to differentiate between me and the decoys. you could also use an infrared light source separate from night vision device away from you to illuminate the area. There are work arounds for this cheaper device.

Should put a piece of black tape over the red light in front and see how well it works. Does it work with the other units IR source?

Cody, is it just our fear in us preparing for night patrols...or the Holy Spirit whispering ....🙏🏻👍❤️ I purchased a bushnell equinox over 5 years ago for my kid... still works well. Not the greatest optics but better than not having one. Please review Thor thermal image scope. $3k....get a Thermal scope

I don't understand why all budget nightvision has to be magnified. Seems like an added expense when I'm sure most people looking at that kind of thing want 1x and ability to mount to a helmet. Seems like a huge missed opportunity.

Love to hear more about this. Thanks for the comparison. Interested to see how it does with ambient light at night?

what good is an infrared illuminator if it's not infrared? thanks for review. seems like a option for night hunting, instead of self defense.

The field of vision is insanely narrow.. It would take an awful lot of look of looking around to get a feel for your surroundings.

I have green tinted glasses with a flashlight attached :-l

It would be good to bring both unit out to test it under the moon in the real world application/condition.

Nice for night time game drive. Would have loved this when elephants visited our camp at night two Weeks ago.

The problem with the IR illuminator is if there is anyone else out there with NVGs you are lit up like the sun.

I believe the illuminator would give away your position against others with night vision. I would like to see a starlight test of the unit.

Great video, well put together. I would appreciate a quick follow up video using the unit in a twilight setting. Maybe an angle showing the red glow at night. Thank you

Don't know have big a deal the red IR light is. The military used red flashlight lens in the field for years as red light could not be seen over long distance. Soooo. I don't Know.

I bought a Russian model very similar to that almost 20 years ago. The rubberized coating seemed nice, but over time it turned into a sticky mess. It will be interesting to see how this one holds up..

I spent a time thirty years ago selling ex Russian kit most was sold to people watching wild life at night and I gave them some good testing at some very dark and remote places. Normally 3x is as much as you could get back then that thing is a world apart from the starlight scope from the 70's for sure and it will be interesting to see how it fares out in the open cheers 😎🇦🇺

I wouldn't mind a follow-up statement on your next video, of how well it works under starlight, without the moon.

CODY give us your take in a video on this whole west coast forest management issue vs "global warming" (as they call it). We would love to hear your opinion as someone with forestry experience!

@Wranglerstar what type of rifle do you have on the top of the armored cabinet ?

I havent been watching this channel lately, last years havent been the easiest and i somehow just forgot about how much i used to love watching these videos.

I wonder at what mid low range level would be a good option for a helmet mount. I myself am working on a tight budget and after another Trump supporter was executed in Denver today I'm going to seriously knuckle down on this kind of equipment.

I hope it's not the kind of rubberised plastic that turns into a sticky mess after a couple of years. If you do the starlight test, please show us how bright and obvious the IR illuminator is from 10 meters away

great video I would like to see what it does under star light and even a full moon im betting it would do pretty good see you on the next one

Benchmade

Please test it outside. Please.

Post another video with the cap off so we get a true test

Without being able to mount it to a helmet or rifle how useful is it really?