Bushnell Night Watch 2x24 w/Built in Infrared Monocular
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Description of Bushnell Night Watch 2x24 w/Built in Infrared Monocular
The new Stealthview¿ Digital Night Vision products use a powerful infrared spotlight to produce images with resolution rivaling that of Generation 2 and 3 optics. The view is sharp from edge to edge, and they're effective in complete darkness and at long distances. They're also invisible to game animals and observers.The Night Watch 2x24 Infrared Monocular provides nighttime illumination with a five to 400-foot range, thanks to its built-in infrared illuminator and advanced light-gathering technology. Lightweight and compact, the 2x24 Night Watch Monocular has a rubber armored grip and weighs under a pound. The monocular operates using two AA batteries, is equipped with a tripod mount for stationary viewing, and comes with a lanyard and a carrying case. Built to last, the 2x24 Night Watch Monocular carries a two year limited warranty against manufacturer's defects.
Specifications:
- Magnification: 2x
- Objective Lens: 24 millimeters
- Viewing Range: 5 to 400 feet / 1.5 to 122 meters
- Field of View: 105 feet at 1000 yards / 35 meters at 1000 meters
- Built-in infrared illuminator
- Weight: 10.7 ounces / 303 grams
- Size: 5.9 by 3.5 by 2.3 inches
- Tripod Mount: yes
- Battery Type: two AA
- Model: 260224
Common Night Vision Uses: scouting game, security and surveillance, camping, exploring caves, nighttime navigation, night fishing and boating, wildlife observation, and search and rescue.
Bushnell has engineered the Nightwatch 2x24 with Built-In Infrared Monocular to produce images with resolution that rivals costly Generation 2 and 3 optics. Using a powerful infrared spotlight that produces sharp images even in pitch darkness, the Stealthview monocular is ideal for a wide variety of applications including security and surveillance, camping, night fishing, navigation, and wildlife observation.
This powerful infrared technology works by providing a light source for the Nightwatch system to amplify and collect through an objective lens. This collected light is then processed through an image sensor to produce a high-quality image that is magnified at 2x.
Designed for use in a variety of terrains, the lightweight Nightwatch monocular features a built-in tripod mount and rugged rubber armor around an ergonomically shaped body for added comfort during prolonged use. The Nightwatch monocular operates on two AA batteries and provides a viewing range of up to 700 feet, making it the perfect nightvision monocular for nighttime adventures.
Bushnell Nightwatch 2x24 with Built-In Infrared Monocular:
- Magnification X Obj Lens: 2x24
- Tripod Mount: yes
- Field of View (ft @ 1000 yards/m @ 1000m): 105/35
- Infrared Illuminator: yes (built-in))
- Weight (oz/g): 10.7/303
- Battery Type: AA(2)
- Model: 260224
- Size (in/mm): 5.9x3.5x2.3/150x90x59
- Viewing Range (ft/m): 5-400/1.5-122
Sports reviews of Bushnell Night Watch 2x24 w/Built in Infrared Monocular
Customer Review: Bushnell Night Watch For the hard to buy for guy!
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
Got this for a gift for my grandson, he loved it, good gift for a hard to buy for guy!Customer Review: Depends on your goals and expectations
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
I have to admit that my only background with night vision devices has been with later-generation goggles in the military. As such, my expectations and review criteria might be a bit different than some.
I purchased this monocular for a camping trip, in the hopes of being able to watch woodland critters going about their natural activities. I found that my ability to do that was dependant on many variables. In normal (non-IR) mode, it's only MARGINALLY (infinitesimally...not much) better than normal night vision. In an open field, with full moonlight, you can clearly see a medium-sized dog running around out to about 30 feet. Out to 100 feet, you can tell that there's something moving out there. Beyond that, everything blends.
While all of this is greatly enhanced by switching on the IR source, it's (literally) a bright red spot which lets the rest of the world know you're there. It's probably the military thing kicking in, but that REALLY bugs me. While (in theory)only insects and reptiles are able to see IR light, I was able to see the IR source itself from 50 feet away. The main problem I have with this unit, is that it becomes completely dependent on the IR source to have any use. As a result, every tree, twig, branch, bug, leaf, etc etc....between you and the thing you want to see...blocks some of that IR light. The heavier the woods are, then, the more your distance is limited. Kinda like using a flashlight, actually.
So bottom line: Fun as a toy, but I would NOT count on it in a situation where I needed night vision for my survival, safety or security.
I can't say that this unit is any better or worse than any other Gen-1 unit. I can say that Bushnell's pricing people should be commended. If I had paid any more than $130-something, I would be returning it for a refund. I'm sure, though, that as long as it lasts, I'll have enough near-perfect conditions to play around with it and get my money's worth.
Customer Review: just some info on nvg's before you buy one
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
to the customer who purchased this product and stated that in a dark room, he couldn't see anything, night vision devices aren't made to let you see anything in a dark room without the aid of infra-red. yes, with the infra-red on you were able to see, but thats only because the infra-red is there for use only in poor lighting situations. on a clear night outside with the moon out and plenty of starlight, visibility is pretty good. on a cloudy night, no moon or starlight, visibility with night vision goggles isn't as good anymore. what they're designed to do is amplify the ambient light that is given off by the moon or the stars. indoors with no light source, you wont be able to see anything without using the I.R. mode.also, most civilian model night vision devices use older generation tubes, so the image probably isnt as good as it would be with newer generation tubes. if anyone would like to read more, this is the link that goes more in depth about night vision devices
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i had to give a rating to post this, so i just went with the 3 stars to say its ok.
Customer Review: good product. does what it says.
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
the Bushnell night watch is a good toy, but nothing for serious use.
In a dark room I couldn't see anything at all with out the IR light on. No shapes, no outlines, nothing.
With the IR light on I could see pretty well in the dark. Focus is not perfectly clear, but adequate. The objective is pretty small, but I can read the label on a cereal box in complete darkness from about 25 feet away. From farther I can make out shapes and outlines.
It wasn't exactly a waste of money, but it isn't as fun or useful as I thought it would be, and in hindsight I don't think I'd buy it again.
Customer Review: Bushnell Night Watch Review
Sport shop rating: 3 Stars
Bushnell's has a very fine place in the nightvision market with their product Night Watch. It meets the price that affords most people the chance to own night vision. Of course it doesn't have the range or the illumination of the gen2, gen3, or 4 but I purchased two for less than I would have paid for the upper class models. Very good product from a very good company.