They work surprisingly well in the dark - things show in black & white (the picture seems to indicate colors!) the controls are a bit confusing, especially if you’re using them in the dark. I suppose once you get used to the controls it’s ok. Note that they don’t actually fit over your eyes. You look into the flat view screen. For the price they’re a good value. If I could find something similar (price & quality). that I can wear (military style), I’d get those.
Zoom works ok (haven’t tried it on distances over ~20’).
Zoom works ok (haven’t tried it on distances over ~20’).
01/10/2023
Was a gift for a friend out of state and they really enjoyed these binoculars. They have expressed the clarity and detail of how these binoculars work.
13/05/2023
They work surprisingly well in the dark - things appear in black and white (the image appears to be displaying colors!). The controls are a little confusing, especially when you're using them in the dark. I think once you get used to the controls you'll be fine. Note that they don't actually fit over your eyes. You look at the flat screen. For the price they are good value for money. If I could find something similar (price and quality). that I can wear (military style), I would get them. The zoom works fine (haven't tried it at distances beyond about 20ft yet).
12/05/2023
It's not top notch but good for the money. The video was captured with my iPhone from a video I took of a skunk using only the first IR level. They really do a great job and you can't beat the price. I use mine all the time and no problem, just wish they were rechargeable
11/05/2023
IR night vision works great. You can see very clearly in the distance. I have used this type of instrument in the past and this one is far superior. The only real problem I had was that the videos and photos taken were not very good. Also, my computer didn't recognize the camera, so I had to remove the card to see what I'd captured. The small screen inside the instrument is very clear even at night. The colors are good and the controls work as expected. I would have given 5 stars if the recorded footage was better. Overall this is a good solution if you only want to see in the dark. It surprised me how well it sees in the dark.
10/05/2023
It took me a few days to figure out which button does what, but it's pretty easy to learn. I found it easier to learn hands on by looking. My only complaint is that the Focus will focus well. I've tried it with and without reading glasses, still a clear image. I would like to know if it is possible to make a still image from a recorded video? A bit like a screenshot from a cellphone or even your cellphone camera trying to do that these days. The night is very bright so I had to set my lamp low and yet it's almost too bright to see inside.
09/05/2023
Bought them for my husband's safety work...he absolutely loves them. He has shown them to all the other guards on this assignment and they all plan to order them as well. But worth the money.
30/04/2023
I love those. I got them to watch the comet and I was surprised what you can do with them. I can't wait for summer
29/04/2023
Lovely little machine and a perfect gift for an outdoorsy friend who has badgers on their property. Unfortunately I overlooked the fact that it doesn't contain rechargeable batteries, which is essential with a device like this as it draws quite a bit of power from the 6 x 1.5v AA batteries which are not included consumed, and I assume this has helped keep the price down compared to comparable, more expensive devices. If you want to record video or take photos you'll also need an SD card, which is to be expected and not necessary if you intend to use regular binoculars. Nice feature, but not a necessity. Very easy to use and very clear optics but it's amazing to be able to click through the different infrared intensity levels and suddenly be able to see even on the darkest nights where wildlife can be seen brightly, it really is quite magical. Overall very satisfied for the money paid.
28/04/2023
For some reason, the man drains the batteries before I can set the date and time. I sent a message to the seller and received a response very quickly
27/04/2023