Night Vision 101: Basics You Should Know

[@kevinroberts7812]

I love that you guys are getting into night vision it is a deep expensive rabbit hole but so worth it lol

[@Chrisblau]

So much fun. When we come to your neck of the woods we’ll all go out

[@briankern6644]

Tonight on 1911 Syndicate : Crispy video tapes some trees and snow, Chris has a runny nose, and Jake has a magic toliet paper tube....

[@Chrisblau]

Baahahahaha

[@1911syndicate]

But just one tube. I seek a second tube

[@KRYPTOSPOLLARD]

The Top Gear intro suits this channel so fucking well...

[@Chrisblau]

@@KRYPTOSPOLLARD hey thank you man that is what jake has aimed for and i think he nails it

[@KRYPTOSPOLLARD]

@@Chrisblau Yeah, the cinematography, the music, the scripting, etc. With his occasional car references, I've been suspicious that y'all were kinda using them as part of the inspiration for the product for a while. Damn good thing to shoot for.

[@PrayingPanda]

Your editor has once again knocked it out of the park. That intro was breathtaking!

[@kudzukid12]

That intro was magnificent! Keep up the great work guys. That really was awesome

[@1911syndicate]

🤙🏻

[@GoonBae]

NICE. That intro was a cold piece of work....no pun intended.

[@freedomseeds8194]

Night vision is a necessity, so is having an IR illuminator. Especially when you live in the middle of nowhere. Out here there's no lights, no ambient lighting, and on an overcast moonless night it is pitch black. In those conditions NODS don't do much without an IR illuminator. Good work fellas, keep it up.

[@Chrisblau]

Great point sir thank you for commenting and watching. Be safe out there 👊🏼

[@schadenfreud33]

I don't know why you guys hate money but I'm glad you do

[@Chrisblau]

😂😂😂😂

[@charlesl5226]

The marine corps as a whole has had NVG’s for some time what is changing is that all infantry units are now getting dual tube white phos.

[@angelgutter8249]

I recently picked up a bridge from ryvan group that lets me bridge a pvs 14 with a flir breach thermal monocular. After playing with the margins for a while I was able to overlay the alert mode with a white phosphor tube. It’s a game changer.

[@Chrisblau]

Correct it’s adding yet another super power dude. Fusion or mixing thermals and nod capability is the future we will be covering that kind stuff also 👊🏼

[@ctrip34]

Lol that intro was bad ass. & that version of California dreaming was 👌

[@1911syndicate]

We’re a fan of it

[@cadenwhite5658]

The entire marine corps has had night vision (pvs 14’s) for several years. We are just recently getting a numerous amount of pvs 31’s spread throughout us

[@Chrisblau]

Yeah which is awesome for you guys 👊🏼 now every marine can destroy everything day or night with BOTH eyes 😂😂 be safe out there dude appreciate you thank you for watching.

[@NYMC4LIFE]

How you guys don’t have so many more followers is one of life’s greatest mysteries. You rock. Keep on keeping on.

[@1911syndicate]

🍻🤙🏻

[@e7tegt503]

Awesome intro. Love it when artists take an existing song and pretty much change the genre.

[@michaelchurgin7027]

That intro was dope!! Solid work as usual fellas!

[@sodajones2576]

1911 Syndicate - my gateway to the weekend 🤙

[@1911syndicate]

The weekend starts here

[@TrevDri]

Got 2 green phos tubes and a genuine PEQ15 from the fall of Kabul. So I would say that it was a smokin deal lol

[@vonWeizhacker69]

Love the splinter cell vibes!

[@littledevile420]

I love learning together, I have been looking into nv past couple months and you guys made some good points

[@Chrisblau]

Thank you man that means also. I tried really hard to get all the info I could and distill it down to where I was able to understand enough to convey the info properly. Hope I got it all right

[@dustyrhodes1655]

Amazing content as usual.

[@jakemerica]

Recently jumped into the NV rabbit hole myself. Snagged a high spec Steele Industries PVS-14, dBal D2, TW Bump 3.0 and an Eotech EXPS3-2, with some other bits. Looking forward to getting acclimated with it. Great vid. 🤘🇺🇸

[@1911syndicate]

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[@brivas3343]

Excellent video! Need to do a series on night optics, including this primer, monoculars vs binoculars, hand held units, scopes, scope add-ons etc and the advantages/disadvantages of each. Would like to hear your take on the thermal/night vision combination optics also.

[@Chrisblau]

Working on literally covering all of that dude. Thank you for confirming we are on the right track 👊🏼 glad to see interest in all that before we go through the process of making it all

[@b.a_charlie2228]

Thanks for the vid, trying to learn more and the way y’all say things helps clarify a lot

[@FutureWarlordOfHomestead]

Excellent information. Thank you, and Merry Christmas to the 1911 Syndicate family!

[@1911syndicate]

You too sir!

[@jamesconner-myers4375]

Watching this primarily because I'm hyped on the RPNVGs hitting my mailbox in a few days 🤙

[@wood-wheel-wizard]

They come in a mailbox, hopefully they are carful.

[@Chrisblau]

No way dude? Hell yeah congrats that’s awesome. We will be covering a set of those also 👊🏼

[@jamesconner-myers4375]

@@Chrisblau hell yeah brother 🤜🤛

[@davidt5085]

Awesome video intro 👍. And thanks for the beginners guide here. I hear terms in other videos but I know nothing about night vision other than it lets you see at night, mostly, lol.

[@EVH5150iii]

The intro: I felt like it was a metal gear solid irl. Great job

[@definit1on119]

That intro was sic. Nice 😊 production

[@1911syndicate]

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[@ralph1438]

Damn Crispy.

[@ChristianFarrington]

The viewers remember me✨

[@cgtlea9202]

Can you explain the difference between filmed, unfilmed, thin filmed? I see that term a lot when looking at purchasing NVGs

[@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz]

What cans were you guys using? They looked a bit flashy like they were titanium. I will say it's not fair to judge a can based on one video that isn't even about the can, especially on short barreled (presumably 5.56) guns. I'm just curious.

[@Chrisblau]

Thank you for asking and actually knowing the camera and setup makes a world of difference. This is a CGS Hyperion K on a 11.5 556. You see some shots has spark some doesn’t. The reason is a multitude of things but it is no different then the FLASH other cans have. Trade offs man shave weight but have some sparks, keep the wait but still have flash cause suppressors never completely stop flash especially on first round pop. From the threats position down range you can’t tell one from the other and the sparking and flashing is a none issue 20m and further. 👊🏼

[@Sharpkravmaga]

Another great one, the introduction was James Bondish 👍

[@1911syndicate]

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[@mikegolay1483]

Binos don’t increase FOV unless they are pano bridged.

[@Chemish]

I’m getting flashbacks to your weapon light video. Did you know you can do night videos when it’s not freezing outside. Also great video very informative for those of us that know nothing about night vision.

[@Chrisblau]

hahahaha we know and i for sure hate the cold but dude the winter makes content look soooooooo cool

[@Awesome_1789]

Love the opening feels like Call of Duty

[@Chrisblau]

Crispy killed it thank you for the kind words 👊🏼

[@foxman37]

That camera work with the lighting and the music fucking Slaps. Great job on the video

[@1911syndicate]

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[@jacklewis3444]

I feel like Chris has taken the main character role on this channel.

[@Chrisblau]

Haha very nice of you to say but Jake is driver on this bus 😂

[@l.robertvandyke4398]

Long intro!! But great topic. Thankd

[@kevin11288]

Well done dudes.

[@andyguo2128]

Wow finally got into night vision. I was waiting for this :)

[@1911syndicate]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@pieceofmindguns]

Fitting that we both head down the path at same time for entirely unrelated reasons. Should be interesting 🍻

[@-RONNIE]

That was a well thought out video for people just getting into night vision

[@Chrisblau]

Thank you man I really worked hard to get all the info right I’m sure I have some mistakes but i tried real hard to get it all right

[@-RONNIE]

@@Chrisblau really nice job it was good 👍🏻 In the last video I had some suggestions for a pistol optic for my STI I just ordered a Holosun HE507C-GR-X2 because I like green dots

[@Chrisblau]

@@-RONNIE ohhh dang did we not answer a question you had? Also that’s awesome you mount it and shot it yet?

[@-RONNIE]

@@Chrisblau yes someone answered me from the 1911 syndicate I think Jake does that right. I asked the question on the video a couple days ago with Mike and Jake you could scroll down and see what we talked about on that video. I didn't do anything I just ordered it yesterday.

[@1911syndicate]

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[@policeboy1981]

This is awesome video..great shots

[@Chrisblau]

thank you sir

[@DRay-or4tc]

IMPRESSIVE presentation Chris! I know squat re. “Night Vision”, and don’t know much more now, but you provided a WEALTH of info. Much appreciated!

[@Chrisblau]

Hey thank you dude I appreciate it. I messed up some information here and there. Working with heat to fix it and will Give a update 👊🏼

[@GuilePatrick]

The music you guys chose is like a soundtrack for an action flick ...wow...

[@Justanotherwhiteguy4U]

That intro was legendary, great work guys!

[@Chrisblau]

Thanks Jake appreciate you homie 👊🏼

[@matthewconnor5483]

The headache from wearing a pvs7 is absolutely bizarre and terrible. A mono over you no dominant eye is generally pretty good and makes it easy to use your rifle optic in twilight conditions.

[@johnc5330]

I could never get down with using my 14 over non dominant eye. I liked being able to shoot passively with the monocle on too.

[@totenfurwotan4478]

I have nmore fun doing non shooting things under NODs tbh. You guys need to start ripping some side by sides or snow mobiles under NODs. I tried to get my local ski resort to let me night ski under NODs butt hey weren’t hearing it.

[@ballinonabudget1130]

I have a pair of 1531’’s from custom night vision. Best price and you can pick the pair looking through the tubes. Recommend them and I am from Tulsa right down the street from HEAT

[@Chrisblau]

Cool dude we are working with HEAT 👊🏼

[@1911syndicate]

Oh that’s cool

[@dczero6436]

Best advise: call TNVC or HEAT and tell them your budget and what you need or ask what you need. These companies will get you set up with systems(helmet, mounts, nvg, LAM) so that you don’t spend hundreds or thousands of $ on things that aren’t compatible.

[@lukehofacker6576]

great video, my newb question is: If an emitter and green laser is needed for shooting at night, what is the nv modes on almost all optics good for? Probably two different animals but I just don't get it.

[@1911syndicate]

You do not have to use a laser or IR light. The night vision setting on the optic you can see through the tubes. It’s just more labor intensive

[@TheID2184]

The snot and ice just makes the beard even more glories, let the weekend start with the smell of cordite and dude stuff. Sitting by the fire drinking whisky and watching my man crush...and Jake. Shooting courses starts tomorrow.

[@1911syndicate]

That warms our heart

[@TheID2184]

@@1911syndicate Y'all have a good weekend, greetings from Finland

[@MysticMungusSlungus]

What is the average SNR? I'm assuming it is measured in DB? (this is coming from an astrophotographer, who knows dark light sensors well)

[@falloutpropguy]

It's crazy this doesn't have 1mil views just based off the opening

[@derekmckee4384]

GET SOME!!!!

[@50shadesofcerakote]

"dont mess with green unless you get a super smoking deal on it" *looks at my $800 -14....*

[@Chrisblau]

And that sir is a super smokin deal. Thanks for watch I’m not digging green as I said higher FOM in free is still better than lower FOM white.

[@morpheusRP]

World Class!

[@Chrisblau]

Damn thank you sir that means so kitchen to the team and I 👊🏼

[@SHOTRED555]

I have a question do you really need D Ball in order to work with the night vision system ? I am trying not to have that on my rifle for weight reasons Instead using a night vision reticle.

[@Chrisblau]

It’s absolutely a must have

[@sportbrand1171]

This is that Pro-am Bruce Wayne stuff right here.

[@superboy305]

Yall look like New Age Vikings going on a raid

[@rangerover95]

Fucking epic intro.....

[@Chrisblau]

Thank you sir it’s all crispy and Jake

[@rangerover95]

@@Chrisblau seeing the condensation on your beard in slo mo makes me soooo jealous of the ability to grow a beard.... Damn partial Asian ancestry

[@Chrisblau]

@@rangerover95 hahaah dude its the only thing i do good in life

[@uniVerse-21-A]

That intro was epic

[@Chrisblau]

Thank you sir the team killed it

[@1911syndicate]

Thanks bro

[@Boon20]

Welcome to the NV world boys

[@Chrisblau]

It’s a deep dark rabbit hole but we are managing well I feel. Thank you man and thank you for watching the content. Means a lot to the team 👊🏼

[@chrisbreeze7193]

Have you guys ran the Helios QD TI or any titanium cans under nods? Is the sparking an issue?

[@Chrisblau]

i only shoot CGS cans under nods is a none issue if you watch where jake is shooting compared to me his flash vs my sparking is almost identical in some shots. Not really an issue man 🤷‍♂

[@Chrisblau]

check minute 4:00-4:15 some shots sparking some none at all and also the camera will always make the sparking appear worse than the naked eye cause of how the camera picks up light compared to your eyes.

[@toddcraig919]

If a person is running a single tub. Is it worn over the dominant eye or the non dominant? Assuming dominate.

[@johnc5330]

Either. Most people say non. I liked dominant eye so I can use my optic with it as well. Try them both and see what works best for you.

[@Chrisblau]

We cover that in the next video but the answer is whatever you feel works best for you. Arguments could be made either way but all the experts that helped with this video told me that also.

[@EmpTy-kf2rq]

Duals don’t have more field of view compared to monoculars.

[@austinporter4285]

I feel stupid but why cant i find the "heat" company your talking about?

[@Chrisblau]

High end armament technology 👊🏼

[@alexlevinson8629]

And here I was the whole time, thinking you guys were poor

[@landontracy9459]

I hope you pay your video guy a lot. The intros have gotten pretty good.

[@kreazyd]

First! It’s like a very expensive super power.

[@Chrisblau]

Hey a super power that you can still BUYY

[@hogue_music]

As far as super powers go, it's pretty cheap xD

[@Chrisblau]

@@hogue_music exactly

[@AkumaQiu]

How long do they last?

[@Chrisblau]

nods? thousnads of hours sir

[@alexglenn2122]

My favorite is letting my friends see through my PVS-14 and hearing their reactions

[@Chrisblau]

right? dude its one of my favorite things.

[@TheCasualCosmonaut]

I'm not all the way through the video, but... counterweight! even for a pvs14. I've got the cg of my helmet right at the crown of my skull

[@TheCasualCosmonaut]

a retention system too, in the event you utilize the breakaway feature.

[@Chrisblau]

we go over that in the next video 👊🏼

[@TheCasualCosmonaut]

@@Chrisblau Awesome. Looking forward to that!

[@Chrisblau]

@@TheCasualCosmonaut 👊🏼 basically we forgo on that in a BUDGET setup not are nice to have but not necessary so that’s the idea. Also working with Jamie I found with the right padding inside the helmet you don’t need counter weights. Sounds crazy but counter weights are still WEIGHT his idea was go as light as possible with the proper padding and such and you can skip the weights. Just one idea we will cover several on the next couple videos

[@pl3422]

Marines have had 14’s for a long time. Most units have 31s now.

[@c1arkj]

Jake's dead skin comment had me in tears. 🤣

[@1911syndicate]

Had us in tears knowing what it is

[@TeflonDonz4444]

I just called you peasants on your elcan video for not having NoDs, and here you go being cool

[@Chrisblau]

Hahaha 😂😂😂

[@C_oprator89]

Welp I knew this day would come with the channel....time for me to get night vision.

[@Chrisblau]

Hahaha well thank you for your supper and watching. Also if you need help reach out we can link you with High End for anything you need sir 👊🏼

[@C_oprator89]

@@Chrisblau absolutely will and y’all are the best.

[@Chrisblau]

@@C_oprator89 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

[@iamnotacriminal]

Love/hate that you guys drop on Fridays

[@1911syndicate]

We’ve been doing it so long it just feels right now

[@bdpersha]

Break away 24, but no lanyard. That's a bad day boys

[@ConveyApp]

It’s like a super power you can buy? Hey I have night hearing, and dogs look at where I point.

[@1911syndicate]

That is an ACTUAL super power

[@peterlowell7963]

⛽️🛩 fueling Al gores jet. Armed scholar moment 🔫🎓

[@user-ms3lw3gi4f]

👍

[@rangerdanger222]

Dat intro!

[@1911syndicate]

🤙🏻

[@Chrisblau]

crispy is a savage

[@HZTactical]

White phosphor*

[@jr0588]

Intro was 🤌🏾

[@Chrisblau]

Thank you sir 👊🏼👊🏼

[@MichaelLeopold1]

Like #1,000 for the win

[@veelink6345]

Why night vision goggles but he not looking through the sight in the opening video......

[@Chrisblau]

first 👊🏼😂😂

[@kevinroberts7812]

Those titanium sparks from the Hyperion K I love it

[@Chrisblau]

@@kevinroberts7812 yeah the camera exposure makes them appear worse than they are cause in a good amount of the footage there are minimal to no sparks. Just depends again on camera angle lighting exposure etc etc

[@peterlowell7963]

I am a cowboy 🤠

[@wood-wheel-wizard]

You want to take care of these tubes like you take care of your eye ball.

[@joeflowers9084]

It's like a super power that FEW can buy...because it's super expensive. I mean, sure, if people can afford MP5s and custom 1911s, then night-vision is a no brainer. But for 98% of us, it would be spending more than we can afford on something we won't likely use.

[@johnc5330]

Chances are you won't use your carry pistol to defend yourself during your life time either. I agree it is super expensive but there's plenty of people out there who buy 10 PSA ARs at 500 a piece. And then say 5k for NV is to much.

[@joeflowers9084]

​@@johnc5330 True. That's why I don't carry a $2K carry pistol, but my CCW is the pistol I spend the most money on (though these days I've evolved from having a CCW and an HD/zombie pistol to just accepting the CCW can also do HD/Zombie duty). I can't afford more than one good carbine, but it's true there are people who throw away $5K on stuff they don't need or use that could be used to buy NV they don't need or use. ** I DO know people who are using NV and thermal for coyote and boar, but they also drive $80K trucks, whereas I drive a $5K car.

[@Chrisblau]

Sorry to disappoint man we are just trying to make entertaining informative content.

[@joeflowers9084]

@@Chrisblau It's all good...us poors are just bitter. Flex on. :) It's a really well done video--love the intro.

[@DAP-1776]

lol there is nothing wrong with green phosphor tubes. I'd take higher spec green tubes than low spec tubes with a white screen. No question.

[@nalgenelidtether]

you guys should get a night vision nerd on here to explain the properties/specifications of an image intensifier tube and how each relates to practical performance in various lighting conditions. you're obviously trying to explain stuff that you don't have a solid grasp on yourselves, which is the opposite of your typical content.

[@Chrisblau]

Well I tried very very hard to get a solid grasp and make content on it. I’ll work better at it and get better and better sorry to disappoint.

[@Chrisblau]

Also we specifically didn’t dive into deeper under standings since this is a 101 style video. Again I’ll work at it and I work very hard at getting info down in a way I can explain it/understand it myself if it’s not up to your liking I apologize.

[@totenfurwotan4478]

There really isnt a great way to scientifically test these things, there is a lot of variation when it comes to tube specs

[@superboy305]

Ahh yes how to be a Ninja

[@joefox2875]

Some great points but I can’t really take this seriously after seeing not one extra way of retaining the device to the helmet outside of the mount! A lanyard and or a bungee for retraining your investment isn’t “cool guy stuff”. It’s just smart.

[@barnacanbull]

Your goddamn intros are a work of art, great job men!!!!!!🫵🏼👋🏼

[@1911syndicate]

Thanks bro

[@almostontimehero5415]

Maybe it's time to put a PEQ on that Korth revolver, have a $9,000 handgun set up 😂👌

[@1911syndicate]

Hahaha yes

[@karatekid6026]

I got an ar pew pew pew... 😂 They are like shooting a .22. The military needs to upgrade. 😂 I say .300 RUM on the ar platform. Imagine shooting the rum out of the pew pew gun. FYI not that ive tried it or anything never use 5.56 for mule deer hunting. 😂

[@Mazz-12]

PVS7 gang

[@ParanormalNODS]

Fuel Al gore's rhythm, God I hate being poor.

[@ngreene5929]

And we gave 150K pairs of quad nods to the taliban.

[@Chrisblau]

quite a few of those were hit with hammers many times before the pull out 👊🏼

[@ngreene5929]

@@Chrisblau ooof that’s worse than clubbing seals.

[@Chrisblau]

@@ngreene5929 but if it means bad dudes don’t get them then hey 🤷🏻‍♂️