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  Far Canal

  3 years ago

  Anyone got a good set of night vision goggles/spectacles they are happy to recommend ?

  Looking for a set that leaves the hands free and actually works.

  Cheers

  You know, like that  fella wore them in that film ,"Silence of the Lambs".

  They looked pretty clumpy and cumbersome to me and there must be more modern alternatives available these days.

  
  

  
  

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  Krash Kinkade

  3 years ago

  F C , well have not used these on my motor bike but, use on my mountain push bike on dirt tracks, they have yellow Lenz & wrap around ( no wind or dust in eye's ) would be good with open face, most push bike places like Pushys online sell them

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  Far Canal

  3 years ago

  Quoting Krash Kinkade on 19 Jan 2021 09:47 AM

  F C , well have not used these on my motor bike but, use on my mountain push bike on dirt tracks, they have yellow Lenz & wrap around ( no wind or dust in eye's ) would be good with open face, most push bike places like Pushys online sell them

  No, not yellow glasses. Krash
  

  I'm after goggles that let one see in pitch blackness.

  You'd think Bunnings would have them, but they dont
  

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  steelo

  3 years ago

  Hi FC. I've got a Russian made gen 1 night vision monocular which I paid nearly a k 20 years ago. I still use it looking at bats and animals and stars. Probably can buy a second hand one for around $400 (zenit 100 on GT for $280) but no way to connect it to a camera or your melon.

  
  

  I understand Gen 1 technology widely available in SA unlike Mil spec Gen 2 or better (a lot better optics and light amplification) which is restricted from being exported from the US of A.

  
  

  You can buy digital versions but anything that is stereo, has a depth of field, will truly see in the dark, hands free or could be fitted to a weapon is horrifically expensive. There is an ATN head mounted monocular in SA on GT for $150 which is the only thing I could find that had a reasonable review and if your didn't like it could pop it in the drawer.
  

  
  

  It's not a matter of which one could people recommend, it's how much can you afford. Do a search on Ebay, find one (or a couple in your $ range that are available and do another google review.
  

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  beaglebasher

  3 years ago

  Why are you needing night vision glasses  FC ?

  
  

  
  

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  Far Canal

  3 years ago

  Quoting beaglebasher on 19 Jan 2021 10:45 AMedited: 19 Jan 2021 10:47 AM

  Why are you needing night vision glasses  FC ?

  
  

  
  

  So I can see when it is pitch black and no one will know I am there.

  I have got some kick arse LED torches but they are no good if you are trying do stuff at night without being seen doing it.
  

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  beaglebasher

  3 years ago

  OK mate . I sort of understand where youre coming from.

  
  

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  fatbat

  3 years ago

  I’ve got a few tassie mates. Good blokes but don’t change much even after they move to the big island. My tassie mates said dont confuse a sheep with a ram. They said you’d understand this random tip 

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  steelo

  3 years ago

  Yeah no worries fc. Happy to research and pen a reply for you. 

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  Far Canal

  3 years ago

  Quoting steelo on 19 Jan 2021 11:59 PM

  Yeah no worries fc. Happy to research and pen a reply for you. 

  Thank you Steelo for your lengthy initial response.

  I did look on ebay but was suspicious that the offerings there were cheap low quality stuff.
  

  How do you find using the monocular type?. Can you walk around ok with it in the dark and use tools?. I would have imagined you would lose depth of field vision with a monocular.
  

  Not looking to mount the goggles on a weapon, jut need hands free. However did think of going to the local gun shop to see if they had any.
  

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  steelo

  3 years ago

  Best place would be your local telescope optical shop. 

  Have to hang on to mine. Depth of field not good. 

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  beaglebasher

  3 years ago

  I dont think you should encourage him steelo. He is obviously up to no good.

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  fatbat

  3 years ago

  Quoting steelo on 19 Jan 2021 11:59 PM

  Yeah no worries fc. Happy to research and pen a reply for you. 

  Quoting Far Canal on 20 Jan 2021 01:44 AMedited: 21 Jan 2021 09:07 PM

  Thank you Steelo for your lengthy initial response.

  I did look on ebay but was suspicious that the offerings there were cheap low quality stuff.
  

  How do you find using the monocular type?. Can you walk around ok with it in the dark and use tools?. I would have imagined you would lose depth of field vision with a monocular.
  

  Not looking to mount the goggles on a weapon, jut need hands free. However did think of going to the local gun shop to see if they had any.
  

  
  

  
  

  Cmon fc, don’t keep us in suspense. Now you’re talking about using “tools”, you’ve really got me curious. We can all keep a secret here 

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  Airhead

  3 years ago

  So I don't want to see Steelo in a dark alley.  Hang on, I wouldn't see him.  Wait a minute would meeting him in broad day-light be any less dangerous, sure you see it coming but it's still coming your way.

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  steelo

  3 years ago

  You may not see me but I.......

  

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  Far Canal

  3 years ago

  Quoting steelo on 19 Jan 2021 11:59 PM

  Yeah no worries fc. Happy to research and pen a reply for you. 

  Quoting Far Canal on 20 Jan 2021 01:44 AMedited: 21 Jan 2021 09:07 PM

  Thank you Steelo for your lengthy initial response.

  I did look on ebay but was suspicious that the offerings there were cheap low quality stuff.
  

  How do you find using the monocular type?. Can you walk around ok with it in the dark and use tools?. I would have imagined you would lose depth of field vision with a monocular.
  

  Not looking to mount the goggles on a weapon, jut need hands free. However did think of going to the local gun shop to see if they had any.
  

  Quoting fatbat on 21 Jan 2021 09:15 AMedited: 21 Jan 2021 09:15 AM

  
  

  
  

  Cmon fc, don’t keep us in suspense. Now you’re talking about using “tools”, you’ve really got me curious. We can all keep a secret here 

  Nothing too sinister going on here Fatbat. Don't need any more human skins a.t.m like the weirdo in silence of the lambs.
  

  However there is a problem that is just eating away at me.

  Have tried polite negotiation with no result.

  Also considered fighting fire with fire but the old saying, "cut your nose to spite your face" does not sit well in my book.

  Was thinking, night vision specs, a brace and bit (because they are quiet) and a few pints of "monsanto borer" were the only option when starting this thread.

  
  

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  Kjay

  3 years ago

  Bit of info here.. Guy is pretty much "out there", but some of his stuff is interesting. 

  https://bigcountryexpatoriginal.blogspot.com/2021/01/an-pvs-night-vison-and-thermals.html

  
  

  
  

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  fatbat

  3 years ago

  Quoting Far Canal on 20 Jan 2021 01:44 AMedited: 21 Jan 2021 09:07 PM

  Thank you Steelo for your lengthy initial response.

  I did look on ebay but was suspicious that the offerings there were cheap low quality stuff.
  

  How do you find using the monocular type?. Can you walk around ok with it in the dark and use tools?. I would have imagined you would lose depth of field vision with a monocular.
  

  Not looking to mount the goggles on a weapon, jut need hands free. However did think of going to the local gun shop to see if they had any.
  

  Quoting fatbat on 21 Jan 2021 09:15 AMedited: 21 Jan 2021 09:15 AM

  
  

  
  

  Cmon fc, don’t keep us in suspense. Now you’re talking about using “tools”, you’ve really got me curious. We can all keep a secret here 

  Quoting Far Canal on 21 Jan 2021 10:09 AM

  Nothing too sinister going on here Fatbat. Don't need any more human skins a.t.m like the weirdo in silence of the lambs.
  

  However there is a problem that is just eating away at me.

  Have tried polite negotiation with no result.

  Also considered fighting fire with fire but the old saying, "cut your nose to spite your face" does not sit well in my book.

  Was thinking, night vision specs, a brace and bit (because they are quiet) and a few pints of "monsanto borer" were the only option when starting this thread.

  
  

  Jeez mate I’m all the more interested but still trying to work this out. Some things aren’t meant to be worked out or disclosed but I understand your angle I think 

  
  

  Head scratcher.....

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  Far Canal

  3 years ago

  FB. It was a cryptic response but there is enough there to work it out. Heck!, I can't just incriminate myself.

  Reckon our benevolent moderator has it sussed.
  

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  Benno

  3 years ago

  Monsanto borer, luv it, know your pain FC.