Night Vision Equipment

I am looking to purchase one of the eyeclops nightvision products as a present, But I wasn’t sure which one to purchase? It seems that a lot of reviews say that the binoculars are better as it has dual vision, whereas with the goggles you can only see through with one eye. However, the binoculars cannot be worn, which is something to consider. Which one would you recommend?

I suggest

EyeClops Night Vision Infared Stealth Goggles V2

http://www.amazon.com/EyeClops-Vision-Infared-Stealth-Goggles/dp/B0026G8SCI?tag=yahanswer-20

Sure. i like them too.

For under about $150, preferably.

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

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

Who is living in your backyard? You might be surprised. Anyone who has ever hung a bird feeder from a tree branch has experienced the delight of watching our natural neighbors as they make their daily rounds. People who live in high-rise apartments and condos or in areas where a bird feeder is not possible have been missing this simple pleasure… until now.

A few years ago the introduction of inexpensive “web cams” made it possible for those of us with computers to capture video and share the results with others. More recently, miniature video cameras, some packed with features like color, infra-red night vision and audio, are so small that they can be placed inside a bird house. Imagine watching as the eggs hatch and the young chicks start peeping and demanding food. These cameras come equipped with 100 feet of cord that jacks right into your television. You can forget the binoculars.

Hospital patients, those living in nursing homes, even office workers can now experience the sense of freedom that comes from “being outside”, even when they are shut in.

But, if you think “nature cams” are only for bird watchers, think again. As evening approaches and the birds go to roost a new and more exotic group of neighbors moves in. My nature cam, the Gray Fox Cam is the Winner of an EarthCam’s TOP 10 CAMS Award. Go check it out. You will be amazed at what you might see. My nightly visitors include Gray Fox (we have 3 that visit regularly each night), raccoons, opossums, and the rare Ring-tailed cats. As I write this there are two beautiful bright yellow American Finches, a bright red male Cardinal, a Tufted Titmouse, and a couple of sparrows. During the summer months this same nature cam captures the antics of the hummingbirds and other daytime visitors.

As mankind encroaches upon the habitat of our natural neighbors, it becomes increasingly more important that we act as good neighbors ourselves by learning something about them. Watching them is a good place to start. I can assure you that they are watching us!

WARNING!

Nature cams are addictive. Once yours is up and running you will find yourself pausing frequently during your busy work day to glance at the screen. When you do, your heart rate will slow, your breathing will even out, and you will return to your task more relaxed. If you are currently addicted to adrenalin and high pressure situations, this feeling that “all is well with the world” may be uncomfortable at first, but who knows? You may just come to love it!

If you, like many others, decide to set up your own nature cam, please share it with the world. A lot of people who may not be fortunate enough to have a back yard like yours will thank you. On the other hand, if you do not have a place for a nature cam in your yard, feel free to use mine. That’s what it’s there for.

Steve Peek
http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/nature-cams-how-to-share-your-wildlife-with-the-world-732206.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

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stalker.

No. If you’re good you can get close enough not to need binoculars.

There’s an epidemic sweeping the world in today’s technologically enhanced world. And it is affecting our children at an alarming rate.

Kids just do not get outdoors anymore. The Nature Conservancy and other organizations have produced studies that show that all of us, and especially children, are drastically reducing the amount of time spent with outside activities in favor of television, movies, Net surfing and video games.

A Kaiser Family Foundation study said that children spend 6.5 hours of quality time daily with electronic equipment. Another study put children aged 6 to 11 in front of the TV or a computer screen 30 hours a week on average.

While some time with electronic gadgets isn’t so bad, consider this: if children do not make a connection with nature at an early age, they may never do so. And that is a frightening fact that can have major implications for our environment as the younger set grows into adulthood.

There is no denying that a Wii, Playstation or cool cell phone will certainly be drooled over gifts this Christmas, but it might be a good idea to balance those desires with gifts designed to get children introduced to the outdoors. Here are a few ideas to jump start that thinking:

Something with wheels. A new bike, rollerblades, scooter, skateboard, wheeled shoes. The outdoors doesn’t have to be the deep woods or a quiet pasture. Cruising down the sidewalk or up the road is a good start.

Binoculars. A good set is not very expensive and opens up a new world outside.

Telescope. Also fairly inexpensive for a starter set and one look at the surface of the Moon, the rings of Saturn or Jupiter’s moons may just be enough to get them interested for a long time to come.

Fishing rod and some tackle. Fishing gear comes in all different sizes, even kid-sized. Throw in some tackle, lures and a box to hold it all and you could introduce those children to a lifelong passion.

Kites. Name your price range and you are likely to find a kite to match. Remember how much fun it was to catch a breeze running and feel the tug of the wind on your string? What child could resist?

Night vision goggles. Believe it or not, they are available for under fifty bucks at some large department stores and they let kids see up to fifty feet in total darkness. How awesome is that?

A sled. It won’t take much snow to make a sled go. They come in all kinds of shapes and sizes and there are few kids on the planet who wouldn’t jump at the chance to fly down a hill on a sled.

Inexpensive digital camera. Some of the lower megapixel models have gotten very affordable as higher end models saturate the market. It’s an electronic device, but one that can be used outside to capture all kinds of bugs, birds, or maybe you sledding down a hill. All right, so they will have to upload the pictures to MySpace or Facebook later on, but at least they spent time outside taking the shots.

A canteen. Hiking, biking or just walking to a friend’s house can work up a thirst and it’s good to stay hydrated.

Backpack. Great for stuffing a take along lunch, snacks and gear for a long hike outdoors.

Net and a bug jar. For the younger ones, but a great way for kids to find out about bugs and stuff.

So put down the remote, turn off the computer, step away from the couch and get outdoors. Explore. Breathe. Relax. And feel good about introducing children to nature and to their own backyards.

Robert J. Korpella
http://www.articlesbase.com/parenting-articles/great-outdoors-gift-ideas-for-kids-690300.html