in Outdoors / Camping (submitted 2011-02-05)
Night Scope Binoculars is night vision equipment. Ordinary or day time binoculars can work in the presence of sunlight only. Once the sun sets, it will become useless. Where as, with night scope binoculars one can see in dark also.
Basically a binocular is a pair of telescopes mounted side by side. Both are aligned in such a way that it points exactly in the same direction. This makes it possible for viewer to use both eyes.
It is an optical device which magnifies the light through internal intensifier tube. The amplified view is then sent to the eye piece and in turn to viewer eyes. One should not forget that this intensifier tube is very delicate and sensitive. It should not be turn on during the sun light time, if the protective cap is not in place.
The Night Scope Binoculars is fitted with coated lens and always has a cover to protect the sensitive lens with durable finish. As common with such type of devices it comes along with features like shoulder and neck straps for proper handling. Some upper grade binoculars have the ability to function in day or night.
In order to get the maximum benefit from Night vision binocular during night time, a bare minimum light is required. Such light can be from street lamp, campfire or even moon light. Some binocular also are available with a pop up light which gives light up to 25 feet. These binoculars are used for hunting, fishing, camping, sporting events, bird watching, etc.
Its special features are that they are lightweight and compact. It is durable and compact and user friendly. It has green, tinted lenses for surveillance, weight is 200 grams only, and it needs two triple A batteries which are not included in the packet. Its Pop-up light allows user to see in the dark with night beam.
These binoculars are used by civilians and for military purpose. They are also recommended for professional, home security, camping, photo shooting, wildlife observation, hunting, fishing, sporting events, bird watching, etc. They can also be used for cave exploration and criminal explorations. They can also serve the purpose of Border Patrolling.
Since this is an era of technological advancement and precision new high-quality optical and night vision devices are being introduced in the market. General binoculars has its limitations during night, but with this innovative invention all barriers are broken and one can freely move out, camp, play, or hunt, whatever fancies the user.
Some animals have good intensity range or spectral range and so they can see better in the dark than human being. The Night Scope Binoculars increase spectral range of human eyes by intensifier tube fitted inside. Some models are available which increase spectral range by using infrared beam. However, this infrared light is not welcome in military as it can be easily detectable by other night vision equipments from the other side of the border.
Variety of versions are available now a day. One can easily find:
*Hand held portable Night Scope Binoculars
*Rifle mounted scopes
*Night vision Goggles that can be worn.
*Device having facility to turn the infrared light off when not required. This helps saving the battery life.
*Models with proximity sensors which activates the illumination when the device is in viewing position only.
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Binoculars are also a great choise for gifts.
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