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[@hotrodcharliegreen]

If you are buying this is for hunting or pest control go for it. If your buying this for SHTF, save your money, image intensification has gotten much cheaper in the last 2 years. You can buy a PVS14 Gen 3 Autogated white phosphor monocle for under 3K. 3K is alot of money but in a shtf situation you don't want to be beaming IR in every direction you look. Most of you know that. I am saying this for the folks that will be giving the enemy a very bright target that happens to be their head.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Really good point that you bring up regarding the IR beaming constantly from this or any external source. I agree, in SHTF I'd much rather have the real deal, but I do also feel that this gives an advantage in a defensive position. I'd imagine most civilians won't have any source of night vision, and if someone is going to try and be an "operator" clearing houses and going on the offensive in a SHTF, they'd better have the best damn gear available and training to go with it. For me, if the lights go out, I like that this is offering that "something is better than nothing" option. Thanks for the comment, I definitely plan to one day get some really nice NVG devices.

[@hotrodcharliegreen]

I do agree something is better than nothing. You could set up remote solar powered IR emitters around your perimeter that you intend to survey but again, any one serious is going to be almost invisible to you with a digital IR rig. A PVS 7 is just over 1K and we kicked the shit out of Iraq with those back in the day. If you can acquire it, thermal is best for threat detection and NVG is best for threat identification. With high res thermal you can still only make out shapes and little detail, not enough detail to confirm that its a bad guy or a good guy. The nice thing is that you can detect them from long range, so you know they are there and ID them with NVG when they are close enough. @@DavidSchwartzjr

[@BBEEAATTNNGGUU]

My IR light is on my rifle. Also, the Nightfox I have can see very clear at night even without IR. It's not NV at that setting, but it's clear than my eyes. With decent judgement these can be very effective for poors. They helped me put away the last group of bad guys before I had to retire. Just my two cents.

[@Nightfall-TCG]

I think the most applicable scenario for these is straight up home defense. You know the layout of your house better than anyone else, especially an intruder who’s there for the first time. If you put these on, you have a double advantage. Assuming they don’t have nods on snd see the ir illuminating off your head lol I think this is definitely a good option. Most ppl don’t care to see hundreds of yards out super clearly, as long as you can see your immediate surroundings

[@Robin6512]

@@DavidSchwartzjrbut this might get you an ir sight when you release it from its previous owner. Remember it’s a shtf situation. The gloves are off. I would invest in a good silencer

[@mixflip]

I think it’s fantastic for the average dad trying to have the advantage in the dark. Keep it in your get home bag, in the truck or just in the house when something strange pops up at night. No need to go around turning on lights. Will it survive combat or extended SHTF ? Probably not. People don’t know how advantageous it is to own the night. Even with cheap NV.

[@kmonsoon13]

Digital is definitely getting better, but a con I think should be mentioned when comparing to analog is that the refresh rate of digital can make it tough for some to use while in motion, walking, driving, etc. This same "lag" can create eye strain quicker than analog.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

That is really good feedback, when I do my “in use” video I’ll be showing the lag, it seems to only really happen with there’s not enough light and the sensor is adjusting to brighten the image (more grain) but when using the IR (built in or external) I don’t notice much lag personally. There’s noticeable eye strain after hours of use though that is for sure. Thanks for the comment! 😎👍

[@kmonsoon13]

@@DavidSchwartzjr can't wait to see that part. Definitely hoping that digital continues to improve, at least to have less expensive options for "secondary" purposes. I think balancing refresh rate, gain, sensor size, etc. will continue to be a challenge, but if the market demands it, we may get there.

[@alexwalker2582]

Completely fair and I agree. That being said, if it's a choice between this and no night vision at all because a PVS14 is too expensive to justify on the budget, I'll take this.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Yeah I will plan to get some footage of this one out and about both in wooded areas and with 850 vs 940 to give a good idea of the performance. I think I’m going to also put an action camera next to it to get a “dark” footage just to show how much of a difference there is.

[@ngaoutdoors4157]

Anything is better than nothing

[@vr6g608]

For the people saying “save your money and just get pvs when you can” I’m 26, I make 26 dollars an hour, I got a wife and a baby on the way. I don’t see myself being able to drop 3k crisp bills on a set of nvg’s. What I might have in a couple months is an extra Benjamin or two. And if the shtf before I can get ahold of some quality Milspec nods, this setup would 100% be better than the guy who has none at all, and seeing how I literally know NO ONE who has any type of nvg, im pretty sure ill be okay.

[@jordendavid8992]

People who worry about other nvg operators have to take into account that prob not even 98% of the population hell even less likely have any form of nvg and that the gun owner population is thinking about

[@alexc9434]

You 100% do not need night vision. Someone with $3,000 worth of training will always beat someone with a $3,000 night vision. Go spend your money and time on training.

[@ArmoryArchive]

@@alexc9434 that's dumb as fuck and makes no sense

[@codydoss5788]

also my thinking, all the people who have NVG's id probably want to team up with or would be more likely to be moral people that aren't going to be hunting me just to hunt me

[@vr6g608]

It’s more of a disengagement thing for me. Any type of nvg allows more awareness in less light, giving the option to flee or retreat before conflict has even begun.

[@toweringhorse2054]

Night fox just needs to make a “premium” version with all metal and intended for hog hunting, I’d buy one immediately

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

100% When that time comes, I'm all over it haha. They've listened to lots of feedback so maybe its just a matter of time. :)

[@flipflopping]

That is an excellent idea. I'm in total agreement with you.

[@EagleBayNightSupplies]

99% of analog night vision housings are made out of fiber reinforced polycarbonate. And they are made for way heavier usage than a hog hunter is exposing it to.

[@LC-vw9kv]

Do it now😂😂😂😂

[@SgtSkrog]

Metal housing and a remote battery option for the back of the helmet.

[@johndavidtackett]

Digital continues to improve but tbh still has a long way to go to competing with my pvs14 which has zero lag, is waterproof, and incredibly clear with minimal signature. Give it another decade I think and it may be comparable.

[@Special-Delivery57]

Thank you for actually looking into the device so we get a first person view. 👍🏻🍻

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

No problem! 👍 I've been sidetracked with some other content lately but I do plan to record an update later this month just showing the device after a firmware update and my thoughts after spending some time with the unit. 😎👍🍻

[@flipflopping]

OUTSTANDING!! I gotta have this. Yup...done deal.

[@NickHairston]

You have just gained a new subscriber. Thank you for the fantastic content.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks for the support! 😎👍

[@juice01]

Awesome vid!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Glad you enjoyed it bro! 😎👍

[@bwatkins1223]

This is kinda cool. I'm not sure that I would trust it enough to rely on for a helmet setup, SHTF/whatever scenario, but where I live and what I do I could definitely see this being useful to keep in the truck for checking on property as well as potential use in and around the house. I'm going to have to look further into this. Thanks for the video!

[@jasonnichols7813]

Looks really cool

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Woah, wasn’t expecting to see you in MY comments section, Mike! You just made my day 😎🙌

[@Troph2]

Thanks for answering my #1 question of if you can double up on them for '3d' vision.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Definitely! I’m gonna try to get the mount and another one of these sometime so I can try it out for myself. Thanks for checking out the review! 😎👍

[@m118lr]

Really nice breakdown & review. Seriously though, wonder what the ADDED COST would be for a METAL(Aluminum) housing AND a decent IP waterproof rating..? It’s most definately a winner at this price point I think. I also wonder what RUNTIME is..thanks!

[@mixmix1487]

Great video, might pick one up based on your info.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks! Planning to do an upcoming video soon showing it in action in woods/field settings as well. 😎👍

[@MikeTyson-il5gn]

I'm still rocking nightfox swifts so I'm definitely looking into these 😅

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Haha, hey I say there's still nothing wrong with the swift! I still have mine and also my nightfox Red, its just nice to have different options for different results now. 😎👍

[@syndicatedsatellite7288]

I'm always impressed by my cat's night vision...

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Haha yeah man I believe it! Their nv is next level 😹

[@gtrscort1]

Any recommendations on a dual tube mount for this if I wanted to try and mount 2 of these??

[@user-fe2lr5jw4i]

I am very excited for the future of digital night vision. With a few more years of development quality will improve, and we should start to see IPX ratings with the cost becoming even more affordable.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Me too! The differences even from the nightfox swift v.1 to this are huge so I’m sure we’ll see higher ipx ratings and better lens/sensors at cheaper costs going forward for sure! Thanks for checking out my review! 😎👍

[@spinebreaker4507]

Can we get more on hands on the field follow up video with this? Looks nice would love to see the green phosphor on 850 and 940 also one with no IR. Thank you for the awesome video!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks! Yes, I definitely have plans to do some test footage of this out in wooded areas and open fields, as well as some indoor CQB style footage, to showcase its abilities in both 850 and 940 in both bAW and the green filter. Hoping after thanksgiving or early Dec! 😎👍

[@spinebreaker4507]

@@DavidSchwartzjr Had to watch it again - at 5:00 mark what settings did you use on the green phosphor seemed very smooth movement?

[@QB1SamHowell]

looks huge

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

I'm not sure how the dimensions compare with the PVS but this one is pretty light, does have some bulk to it though

[@watchsixto]

Schwartz Swats Corporation 😊 looks like a toy to use in pitch black nights. I'd rock it like a geek 🤓

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Haha yeah man it’s pretty cool I gotta say! I will take them out to some woodsy areas sometime soon and see how well they do walking around on even grounds.

[@victoryfirst2878]

Can you use non visible illuminator to keep your location secret David ?? Thanks The price is just great fella.

[@darknature79]

If my aurora black ever bites the dust for any reason I will snag 1 of these to replace it.

[@kidiceyvr6101]

how is the delay? i plan on buying one for airsoft but dont know if i should go with this of the nvg30

[@the_young_misfits_8114]

Can you charge it with a battery back also?

[@davidlee50]

Time to get a new goggle for Scorpion hunting.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Scorpion hunting sounds like a very cool thing to do! Hoping that this device helps out! 😎👍🍻

[@kyleclark6143]

Maybe worth it as a spare set but with how it looked, the light sensitivity just isint there so good luck if you’re avoiding other people night vision because it seems like you won’t see without your IR lights on. Also looked like pretty high latency so moving is going to be difficult

[@ninjainflannel]

Is there any lag or delay in the picture?

[@My_Alchemical_Romance]

Would you reccmmend this over the NVG10..? Ive been testing the NVG10 for about 2 weeks now; extremely durable; and waterproof. Even dropped a few times; works great! NOT FOR….. EMERGENCY Purposes!!!!!! (Due to lag) As well as another few…. Character flaws. Was wondering how you might compare this to the NVG 10….? If you reply; you’ve earned my sub! Thanks Brotha!

[@Hugh-Glass]

See if sionyx will send you a new "opsin" to demo and review. That would be great, ive been real curious if they have latency or a lot of light wash because i do some driving/ riding under nods, its gotta be real time for me.

[@fredfloyd34]

Where do yaget the fast helmet..

[@zantrex4]

Would be interested in learning if its more light sensitive than the NVG10.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

If I can get my hands on a NVG10 I’d love to test that out for sure!

[@aesthetic8780]

Both of them are NOT light sensitive at all. You need IR light. No matter what. I have multiple analog NVGs and the NVG10/NIGHTFOX RED. It's not even comparable. Both of them shining brighter than any flashlight I have at night!!!

[@GottiRC]

Lol the intro😅😅😅 nice video bud

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Haha, thanks man! I tried to do something "cool" looking 😅

[@BooDamnHoo]

I don't think they are out yet but I've run across pages online covering the most recent cmos cameras and they are literally VERY close to Gen 3 in low light capability (with color). I imagine they will end up appearing in high end Sionyx digital nvgs first (and be expensive).

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thats amazing! I believe my first experience with CMOS sensors was on a old Canon XHA1S and that was a loooooong time ago so I can imagine how much better the tech has gotten since then. I’ll have to do some research, you’ve piqued my interest for sure! 😎👍

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

look up the x27 camera sensor if you wanna shit bricks.

[@JF6798]

meh. Im skeptical that it will be cheaper or actually helmet mountable with any decent battery life / weight

[@BooDamnHoo]

@@JF6798 Well, yeah. It won't be inexpensive for a WHILE if it really is as good (or nearly so) to gen 3. Like the Psionic Opsin is pretty good but expensive to the point that for just a little more you can get a PVS-14.

[@popinmo]

oh its you hey man whats up from techs server

[@kirkwilson5905]

Nightfox is a UK company IIRC. But what country are the products made in?

[@beardedarchery3576]

Please show us some waterproof budget nvg options

[@SgtSkrog]

940nm only, and an excellent weapons-mounted 940nm light. Love this cheap device. Get me similar in thermal in this price range, and I am all in. And yes, try to find anything I can afford not made in China. Sure, you can get great products for under 3K. Let me know if anyone wants to gift me 3K to buy one. Until then, this was the best I could find for the money. Also, have a ballistic helmet that costs $150. Live within your means, folks. It even has been adjusted for use with the CM-7M mask. Takes some getting used to, and I would not recommend you use it for driving because I know some are thinking about that. Maybe a bike. No matter what, IR or no IR, you are screwed in SHTF coming up against an enemy using thermal. But being realistic how many bad guys are packing good expensive gear? I thought many had Hi-Points? But will do thermal when I can afford it.

[@miccccck1]

This any good for viewing stars?

[@tedrepo]

Which side would I want to look out if I was trying to look through a red dot scope on rifle?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Whichever side is your dominant, for me my cheek weld is on my right side, and dominant eye is my right eye, but honestly trying to use this with a red dot is doable, harder with iron sights but possible. IR laser is my go to, can literally just fire from the hip at that point and be on target but red dot would be good if you're trying to avoid using a IR laser.

[@HumbleVet]

I would like to see what this looks like on a walk through the trees. Can it see beyond trees or will the IR wash out the depth beyond obstacles?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Great suggestion, I do have plans to get some real outdoor footage in wooded areas and open fields, as well as indoors CQB distance, to showcase just that so I’m hoping to get that done soon (maybe after Thanksgiving or next month). 😎👍

[@AboveAverageMan97]

Can you drive at night with these?

[@HumbleVet]

@@AboveAverageMan97 also a good question

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

I’ll have to test them out, but from what I have seen so far I don’t think these have capabilities for driving in the dark. Since they rely on external IR sources I have a feeling if you blast an IR light at a windshield it will create too much splash but I will definitely test it out and let you know in the next video I drop for this device! 👍

[@AboveAverageMan97]

@@DavidSchwartzjr I have IR head lights.

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

i bet the sionyx tripod mount to picatinny adapter would work on this. how would it handle recoil? i have no idea. also, you can buy a 980nm flashlight filter. digital nv can see 980nm, but analog cannot very well(photonis is a little better).

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

I'd be interested to see that setup and how this would hold up to recoil as well!

[@matthewtaylor3301]

I got a chance to look throuigh an Sionyx Opsin and Gen 3 L3 unfilmed white phosphor tube side by side. While the NVG 10 and other digital night vision are cool, they just do not compare to a true gen 3 tube. Hopeful about the future of digital NV but it's just not there yet.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Yeah I can imagine the gap is still too far between the tech. I too hope it will get closer over time but I like that at least for some with a tight budget this will give some limited but very usable capabilities in terms of night vision. Thanks for the comment! 😎👍

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

digital night vision can see 980nm, where analog really cant.

[@TruthPrevails24]

250 bucks to 3-10k😭

[@Barrett_Fodder]

I'd like to see an even more basic version. Simple off, on, and gain/sensitivity, and display brightness knobs. No illuminators, no bunch of settings, just the basics and save the money and effort normally put into all of that to preserve battery life, reduce weight, and increase resiliency.

[@galacticbananastopmotions7292]

agreed, all the extra stuff seems pretty gimmicky and unessecary. Having a slim housing and an external illuminator on a helmet seems better

[@USMC6976]

The problem with that is the cost savings will not be enough to justify it. The cost is in the delivery of the unit, not its features.

[@gattosquad2241]

Yep, metal shell, no recording, no mic, no menus.

[@dijax7863]

The problem here is NightFox doesnt understand the market. They could EASILY turn this into a viable low cost PVS-14 option, but in its current state, its a childs toy. I would love to sit down with their engineers and explain it to them. I own two PVS-14s gen 3 green and a WP. I also own a digital 1X device, and a Thermal unit. I would easily buy one of these if they actually made it correctly.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

I hear you and I agree, with some key upgrades, maybe at double the cost I could see a very functional and robust option that I would gladly pay for as well. Hopefully we'll get to see that option sometime soon! 😎👍

[@Mentally_Me]

What is a decent monocular night vision for the $700 range? All weather.

[@malin7919]

You ought to review the new NVG30.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

They hit me up and I responded to their email so we will see if it arrives! Cheers!

[@todavidjensen]

This company says this is for airsoft. My question is would the glass be resistant to pellets up to 500fps? I'd hate to lose a unit from airsoft shots

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Let me reach out to them and see what answer I can get for you soon. I’ll update here once I hear back from them. 😎👍

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[@brandonnonya3680]

Every review I've seen of these are always in a well lit neighborhood. Are these people afraid of the dark? Send me a pair and I will test them in the forest 😂

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Lmao I feel you, but in my case I wanted to get my review out asap. I’ll be out in the woods and some open fields without city lights soon. I triple dog dare you to subscribe and see what’s up in a few weeks when that update vid drops. 😅👍

[@Fede_uyz]

Please try it on a field with no lights

[@kai_jokela]

can this be used with eyeglasses?

[@Lostflipper24]

Not water prof ? It it usable in the rain ?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

The prowl is rated as IP54, so light splashes wouldn't be an issue but any type of prolonged and heavy rain I'd advise against.

[@TacticoolVIKINGBeard]

What does someone look like running these when you look at them with say pvs-14's?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

According to some of the other comments, it would be like looking at the sun, just a big ass beaming white light, lol. I don't have PVS-14s thought so I'm not sure. Would be an interesting video if someone with them would buy a Prowl and show us how it looks from both devices when looking at the other one while running an IR laser or external IR light device like a PEQ

[@randomposter8964]

People talk about lag time, how come none of these units use the same camera systems as used in the fpv racing drones? Lenses aside drone racing have no lag so it is possible, is it a matter of price? Cameras with faster refresh rates are more expensive? Is it a way to keep the poors at a disadvantage vs a military with access to pvs14 and better nvgs?

[@HaveYouMetMyFist]

The lower the refresh rate the higher the brightness. Low light cameras achieve the exposure they have by sacrificing refresh rate.

[@isaiahthekid41]

Should I get this or the nvg10?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

I haven’t had a change to use the nvg10 so I can’t really make a recommendation on one over the other. Hopefully I’ll get to try a nvg10 someday so I can compare them.

[@1stclassmedia844]

I had a product of theirs in the same category. Failed within 8 months with minimal use. Ok they sent me a new, unit, great. But the new unit failed within 1 month after 1 use.

[@Lostflipper24]

I’m guessing by January someone will have a dual bridge

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Maybe sooner, they already have the bridge rail available: us.nightfoxstore.com/products/nightfox-prowl-dual-mounting-rail

[@elitecombatfitnesscentral6170]

Can two be used as a side-by-side setup?...Never mind you answered my question.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

No problem, sorry it took me a while to get back to your comment. Cheers! 😎👍🍻

[@elitecombatfitnesscentral6170]

@@DavidSchwartzjr No problem🤜🤛

[@krodkrod8132]

I ended up buying a MDT ELITE MUZZLE BRAKE but i modified it. I drilled 2 holes in the top to stop the muzzle rise. The brake felt great but there was some muzzle rise that i didn't like. Made it hard to see the trace and strike. Once i drilled the holes it was perfect. I can trace the round all the way to the target. I'm shooting a Savage 110 tactical in 6.5 PRC.

[@Jlui83]

How does this compare to the NVG10?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

I can't say, unfortunately, as I have no experience with the NVG10 yet. Hopefully someday I'll be able to check it out and do a comparison vid.

[@1delta10tango9]

Currently $30 off on amazon

[@tangomantactical]

Cool review. So everything is built in? No PEQ needed?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks, so only the IR illuminators are built in. The IR Laser featured in this video is a stand alone unit mounted to my AR, as well as a separate IR flashlight that was used in some of the shots. My follow up vid with a field test shows the differences that the external IR light and laser allow with this setup.

[@tangomantactical]

@@DavidSchwartzjr So, I can understand this more comprehensively, You don't need anything additional, but it helps as shown in your comparison. NVG's are the one item I know the least about. I have 2 PC's, Suppressors, SBR'S, and had a legal select fire for a bit. I know the military Nodz setups are elite,but also $20K. I'm a civy. I don't need $20K NVG. The cheapest intro I've ever seen was $6K for a Monical, mount and a Peq of some type. I know thats not this, but for the price I'm going to try it. What extra accessories do you have helping it achieve its potential? Brands and part #'s if your able. This was a timely video for me!

[@BlazingGex]

I see the Prowl is slightly more expensive than the swift 2. Why?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

I'm not sure, I know there is the swift 2 and the swift 2 pro, so my guess is the swift 2 pro and the prowl should be similarly priced but idk why there is a price difference. I have not had time with the Swift 2 or Pro yet.

[@blazercage]

Is this a circular or square screen?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

This one has a rectangular shaped screen. Sorry for the delay in getting back to your comment. 😎👍🍻

[@theofficialsoldierthatreviews]

I got the SIONYX OPSIN, but that’s still 2k

[@belliduradespicio8009]

OH FUCK IT'S OUT I'VE BEEN WAITING AND EMAILING THEM AND WAITING FOR OVER A YEAR FOR THIS ONE

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Hell yeah! It’s definitely my favorite by far! I’ll drop a vid with test footage out and about sometime in the future as well. Cheers!

[@belliduradespicio8009]

@@DavidSchwartzjr Can't wait to see more reviews, but most importantly to actually get it! It looks like the best commercial digital NVG out right now

[@EyesWideOpen1969]

The plastic arm looks like it will break with any serious use. I wonder if you could 3d metal print a replacement

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

That’s actually a really great suggestion for Nightfox. Strangely, the adjustable rail arm mounts are machined from metal but the dovetail is hard abs plastic. I agree a metal one would be ideal since it could be the Achilles heel of the design.

[@Toddscomp2]

How does it compare to the swift 2?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

I haven’t had a chance to grab the swift 2 or pro so I’m not sure but I’d imagine it’s similar and using the same sensors/feautes just in a different housing/screen

[@FreeThinkingWisdom]

Is there a image delay at all?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Only if there is no light/low light using the image sensor only. If you have IR lights on (internal or external) I’ve noticed no delay between the screen or real time. Similar to if you were walking around with your phone on camera mode

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

@@daveh6424 so when in bright surroundings, you look through your cell phone on the video setting, there is a delay between movement on your screen versus real time? Weird, all my cameras and phones are so fast it’s not even visible to the naked eye. I guess you have been blessed with superhuman vision. 😅

[@DrExeCelticHeroes]

But.. can u put 2 together?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Yep, they sell a bridge mount for putting two together. 😎👍

[@bobhlavka5545]

Thanks for showing poor people they can still be in the game 👍using not gen 3 but what did u do without them lol

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Thanks for the comment and yup, its always good to have options at various price points. I just dropped a video on a full color NVG setup using A.I., but it is not a monocular device. That said, it is really impressive to see what is being offered at the $200 range. I think its the future of affordable NVGs. Cheers!

[@Hugh-Glass]

Nothing digital will compare with even a blenished, green gen 2 tube. But I am ery curious about the new offering from Sionyx "opsin' as it could be the first to meet that bill. Bit i doubt it would compete with comparably priced optics with a gen 3 tube or two.

[@theSilentCutter]

in your video you said you can buy another mount and run 2 units at once..... you have to do that!!!!

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Haha yup! It’s definitely something I plan to do some day in the future for sure! 😎👍

[@der_picard3370]

Modern digital can be astinishingly good.. As Shown in Hikmicro Habrok HQ35LN device. Near Range digital visibility even with only Star lights. But at the moment you dont get this New gen cmos Chips in 1x NVG 's

[@2woLetters]

This or Swift 2 Pro?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

I can't really make the recommendation over one since I have not used the Swift 2 Pro, yet. From having used the original Swift and the Red, I would lean towards this one just for the fact you keep one side of your face open to peripheral vision and to quickly shift from NV to ambient vision in case you're walking up/through rough and uneven terrain.

[@Odins3rdRaven]

So this has an IR flood at all times?

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Not at all times, you can choose when you want the IR lights to be on. IR0 still allows you to see other IR sources without putting an IR flood out directly from the device.

[@Odins3rdRaven]

@@DavidSchwartzjr awesome. Thanks for the response.

[@mikehenthorn1778]

so no passive at all? review after review never talks about that. just how far the non visible lights work. my camera has a night shot ability that does this.

[@zlong7997]

That ir light is what is going to potentially get you smoked. Anyone else with NVGs are going to see you lit up like a Christmas tree.

[@idropusers214]

Well luckily these are just for fun and not fighting a foreign legion 😵‍💫

[@zlong7997]

@@idropusers214 enjoy your fun lol

[@workuntilimoon7930]

Cool name I’ll subscribe. You have the same name as a world famous bitcoin developer

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Hey, thanks for that! Yes, I have seen his videos pop up a lot in the past haha. I never got into crypto, but it's really cool to share the same name with a famous bitcoin trailblazer! I appreciate the support! 😎👍

[@jaytate7899]

I in no way mean this in a negative way but I like the way the title of this video and the actual content clash kind of puts me off the video. (I still watched the entire thing and thought it was really good for someone who is actively looking for digital night vision) in the video you talk about resolution and pixels but for someone who wants to get into night vision that probably doesn’t mean a whole lot (for me it doesn’t anyway) I went into this video hoping you might talk about latency I was glad you mentioned the fact that you could turn off the ir light and just use weapons lights.. I was hoping to see how well you can actually move around and track things as they move around you.. not as much about what kind of ports it has..

[@nagaviper1169]

Finally, something for us poors.

[@vertigo042]

no where near pvs14, The Sionyx Opsin however does come close.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

How much does it cost?

[@liketojump]

I watched the whole video to see what kind of motion delay or lag it had, and you didn't even mention it

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

Yes, this was more of an unboxing and going over the specs but I will do an in depth video soon showing the screen resolution and motion delay/lag in the various settings outdoors in woods/field surroundings. The tl;dnr is with more IR/ambient light the motion is much smoother and clearer. With less the sensor compensates by increasing iso rating and frame rate drops producing some noticeable lag and grainy image. Stay tuned please for that vid!

[@skullofserpent5727]

+

[@verynice1192]

I was waiting for months to see if this would be better than my top pick for digital night vision brands but it seemed to be more expensive and still inferior to what I am using right now. I am using a 1080p resolution monocular with a circular screen display like the pvs14 and has a good smooth refresh rate and it uses an integrated VCSEL (laser) IR illuminator, which is zoomable, instead of an LED IR illuminator. And it only costs 82 dollars here in my country. Not to mention it is also water resistant unlike this unit. Thank god thats the case or I would be jealous of this 😅

[@purepanorama8484]

You said all of that and didn't even share what unit you are currently using so that people could compare it for themselves? lol

[@lees.7114]

Please tell us the name of the unit unless you are gatekeeping, in which case tell us anyways

[@emblems4life726]

And the manufacturer and model number is?

[@jhutch1470]

From your video, the lag looks substantial. I'll skip it this round.

[@DavidSchwartzjr]

I understand, I should have put in more clips showing it in action but I’m saving that for when I do actual testing out in the woods and open fields. A good example of the difference is the laggy spots are when there is no IR light source like at 1:50 with just the IR laser and the sensor compensating for lack of light, compared to when there is an IR flashlight on at 5:01 (no lag) or 8:24

[@jhutch1470]

@@DavidSchwartzjr I caught a few of those. Thanks for the time stamps. I'll go back and check them out again. I will be looking forward to your in depth review video. Thanks for checking out stuff for us.

[@johnniecameron8829]

A 10$ flash light is probaly better,,,these are toys

[@thatoneguy454c]

If you can't get a PVS 14 or even a PVS 7 you would be better off getting a gen 1 device. Digital NVGs are not worth it.

[@AKZP87]

Digital Nightvision with terrible FPS, Active Luminators and other BS. Even older analog NVGs will be better than that.

[@rigger4695]

looks like cheap airsoft garbage.

[@YOU_CANT_BE_THAT_STUPID]

I think that w/o waterproof, shock proof and fog proof is a deal killer. I'd rather these than a record feature. And the lag still wasn't where it needs to be to use over a long period of time. A better processor and bump the price to $500 is preferable.

[@illduitmyself]

China..

[@TacticalXmen]