Night Vision Equipment

For under about $150, preferably.

The best place to buy Night Vision Binoculars (under about $150) is Amazon.com.

does anyone know if the canon XM2 has night vision capability? im only wondering this because im planning on going out in the night sometime in the summer and id like to know for future reference
thanks in advance

Yes.

When I was in Iraq I had a chance to use he military issued night vision goggles in a very clear sky not hazed by city lights or the usual dust. I could see meteor showers with the goggles but not with the naked eye.

What would be the best commercial monocular night vision goggle, or camera to view stars that would be less than 500 dollars?

You just need the newest generation. A generation 2 is better than a generation 1. A generation 3 is better than a generation 2. I think they’re up to 4 or five now.

there is a program in discovery channel "Animal Camera – Surveillance on Survival" that shows night life of animals. It uses ‘Infrared thermal imaging equipment’ technology. I have seen others night vision that uses infra red or thermal imaging but what they show in this program the picture are show clear even u can see shadow of animals in total dark , its just like black & white picture taken in day.
are these picture are edited to see a clear picture or its just b’coz of this new technology,
can one get these camera if yes where and what are they called??

Thermal imaging isn’t new technology. Are you sure they are using thermal imaging. If you can see shadows, then they are using near IR with a near IR illumination source. Thermal imaging picks up the heat signature and doesn’t use an illumination source, thus no shadows. Also, thermal IR has poor resolution due to the long wavelengths used (generally around 5 um). Another thing that makes me think this is near IR is the grey scale. Thermal IR cameras like to make use of colors to delineate the temperature.

You can get thermal imaging cameras if you don’t mind paying $5,000 for a junky system. If you don’t mind paying $30,000, you can get a pretty nice system. Near IR cameras are cheap, but can quickly escalate in price if you want quality.

I want to buy Binoculars w/Night Vision, but I do not know which one to buy so that I can see at a maximum distance so Please tell me which specifications I have to choose like 60X35 or lower or higher?

In case you don’t know, let me explain the meaning of the numbers. The first number is the magnification. In your example you used 60, in this case things would look 60 times closer. An object 60 feet away would appear as 1 foot away. The last number is the size of the objective lense. In your example 35, which would be 35 mm across. The larger the objective lense the more light it can collect. 12x is generally considered the max power that can be hand held [no tri pod] and that is hard for most people to hold steady enough to obtain a sharp image. Next comes the quality of the binoculars. All binoculars are far from being equal even though they may have the same power and objective lense size. A real good set of 12 x 50 night vison binoculars start out at around $800. and up.

wearing ‘infrared goggles’ at night, if i were to shine an ir led flashlight on something would i be able to see it throught the goggles (basically night vision)? can you realy see ir light throught ir goggles?

yes, that’s what their meant for, they were the first night vision goggles.

I would say you should be asking the government, not Yahoo Answers.

Any web sites that sell them that you prefer? Also any personal experiences with one.

There are P&S cameras with WiFi (Nikon)

http://www.dpreview.com

There are camcorders with IR and LUX 0 features (Sony)

There are no P&S or camcorders with both … Yet

With Christmas time just around the corner, little ones are getting ready their wish-lists to Santa and hoping that they have made their way to his list of nice kids. So just what do little boys wish for most this holiday season? To find out, do read on. There is certainly something for that special one on your nice list.

1.      The Nerf N Strike Long Shot

For the little marksman in your family, the Nerf N Strike Long Shot is one of the favorites in Santa’s mailbox this Christmas. It is designed for ease of use and with its cool look, it’s no wonder the little ones are clamoring for this hottest item from the Elf Workshop! This awesome blaster is more than three feet long and has two quick-reload clips which are able to send darts flying up to 35 feet away!

2.      The Nintendo Wii

The Wii is so amazing; it has survived two Christmases as the number one seller in electronic chains around the globe. From every day game play to learning fun, the Wii has something that will please both child and parent. More than just being a game machine, the Wii also provides infotainment – i.e. both information and entertainment suitable for every member of the family.

3.      Martian Matter Alien Maker Spaceship

For the budding scientist or artist on your nice list – Martian Matter is a special and unique alien creating play set that encourages the imaginations of your little ones to run wild. Build an alien creature to keep and display or dissect one as a science experiment. With 14 different half-molds for you to mix and match, you can create up to 90 different unique aliens. Endless cosmic adventures for the aliens can be created with the spaceship’s pod. 

4.      Lego Batman Video Game

Lego is back and better than ever with the first ever Lego Batman game. Little gamers and builders alike are crossing their fingers, hoping to find this item, wrapped in bows awaiting them on Christmas morning. They will then be able to master special superhero power-suits and new moves together with the special weapons designed for each character.

5.      Bakugan Battle Arena

Bakugan Battle Arena is a battle game of wits and strategy. The Bakugan Battle Arena enables little fans of the TV phenomena to bring the wonders of the TV experience to the comfort of their own rooms. Strategy is required to place the metal Gate Cards effectively as each card affects the battle differently.  

6.      The Lego Advent Calendar

Twenty-four days of fun start . . . now. The Lego Advent Calendar paves the way for holiday genius with a new mini figure or Lego accessory for every day of advent . . . watch out for the surprise ending! Be surprised by the 24 city-themes for the season which includes 10 minifigures and other accessories and more. A wonderful gift for the whole family to enjoy!

7.      D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur

The D-Rex Interactive Dinosaur will roar his way into the heart of your little one this Christmas and allow him to be big on imagination! D-Rex is lifelike with its reptilian skin and behavior and will be the ultimate pet. With the remote control, your child will be the director of everything from dinosaur attacks to predator pranks where he can cause his sisters to gross out with a T Rex burp! D-Rex can also respond to voice and touch and although ferocious-looking, it is a very loyal dinosaur. 

8.      Crayola Glow Station

Crayola’s Glow Station will light up their playtime like they light up your life. Let their imaginations glow brightly with every stroke of the brush Glow Station comes complete with a large canvas for their favorite playtime space. It will empower them to create in a way they have never done before.

9.      Guitar Hero on Tour for Nintendo DS

For all of those budding musicians and rockers, the Guitar Hero on Tour bundle is an ideal gift to allow them to jam out on the go or on the sofa. They can select from a large collection of Gibson guitars and musical venues and jam along with six different characters.

10.  Night Vision

Look out world; kid technology just got a little cooler with Infrared Night Vision Goggles. Night Vision allows kids to sneak through the house on a covert operation for the last cookie in the cookie jar . . . all without turning on the lights! Enjoy an authentic night vision experience equipped with actual infra-red driven technology which allows you to see clearly up to 50 feet in even complete pitch darkness! 

For more advice on all things Christmas, visit us at www.gift-ideas-for-christmas.net, your one stop shop for the season’s hottest gifts.

Paul Pang
http://www.articlesbase.com/gifts-articles/dear-santa–ten-most-wished-for-little-boy-gifts-680570.html

I have a pair of 8 x 21 Tacso binocluars. Is there any way that I can make it have some sort of night vision? When I say that I dont mean James Bond spy stuff. I mean ANYTHING that I can to do to make it see ANY better when it is dark.
-Preferably CHEAP!!

Here are the binocular’s specs:
Model : 165BCR
Magnification: 8x
Field of View: 383ft/126m
Exit-Pupil: 2.6mm
Prism Type: Roof
Weight: 6.5 oz
Objective lens Diameter: 21mm
Lens Coating: Fully Coated
Focus Type: Center
Features: Rubber fold-down eyecups, camo rubber armor, carrying pouch and neck strap
Name: Tasco Essentials 8×21 165BCR Folding Roof Prism FRP Compact Camo Binoculars
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Thanks for the help.

Tasco bino’s are cheap. Even replacing these with a high quality pair at the same size would increase the amount of light transmitted to your eye, and therefore your ability to see at dusk. As a hunter, the rule is "you can’t shoot what you can’t see." Optics are KEY. High quality binoculars are expensive. The lenses are perfect and the coatings are important for reducing scatter of light between the lens elements. A good pair of binoculars will cost up to $1500 without any night vision gadgetry.

Night vision is a completely different technology. You won’t be reinventing it cheaply. In addition to a series of light concentrating lenses, there is an electronic system that picks up low level light and displays it as a phosphorescent image. A good source of information if you want to learn about how things like that are made is:

http://www.howstuffworks.com