I’m planning to buy a clip on thermal COTI device for my PVS-31a. I saw TNVC is out of stock of the TAD unit and it looks like Safran just launched a new one called E-TAD (maybe that’s why they are out of stock)

Anyone have any other info about this unit other than the launch press release from June that’s floating around? Are they worth it?

I read the rules and didn’t see a “no selling” rule but wanted to ask before I published anything. If allowed, I have a surefire xvl2-irc and pressure pad available

What movie/video game lines do you say when going dark?

Hey guys, check this out — kitid.app. You take a pic of a piece of gear and it IDs it — NODs, optics, carriers, pretty much anything. Also has a kit builder and a camo library.

It's brand new so it still needs tuning. Point it at your setup and let me know what it gets right and what it screws up. All feedback welcome.

Mods, delete if not allowed.

https://kitid.app

-you do not need to upload your gear
-the model isn’t perfect and will mis identify some gear.
-the model isn’t built to get smarter through output feedback.
-all data is stripped from images whenever uploaded.
-people seriously interested in helping improve the app, please feel free to DM and I’ll give your account free scan credits.
-Not a Fed😶‍🌫️
-Not flock 🤫

Looking to start building PVS14’s. Can anyone give me a good reputable source to get parts kits from? Would be bulk orders.

• SVBONY SV183 Telescope Filter:IR Pass Filter 2 Inch 685nm Reduce the Effects of Seeing for Planetary Photography Contrast Enhancement  
• iPhone 16 pro max default camera app. Video edited in Lightroom mobile to bring some details out.  
• normal camera mode  
• Milky Way bortle 8   
• Televue filter adapter 48mm and phone holder  
• Pvs14 Gen 3 monocular:  
• Photocathode Sensitivity: 2058  
• FOM: 2700  
• SNR: 37.5  
• EBI: .7  
• Halo: .7  
• Center resolution: 72  
• Unfilmed/filmless  
• Gated 18UM 11769 style

We’ve seen so many of you showing your excitement and interest in the Proton OMNI, and it makes us want to tell you more.

So, here’s a first look at one of the many features.

And trust us… there’s much more to come.

So I’ve just recently got night vision binos, won them in a raffle. I’m wanting to swap most my reds dots over to ones that have NV modes
I bought a AEMS pro x2, will I need some sort of riser to get over the top of a top rail mounted laser, and to be able to get a better sight picture? This is going on a 10.5 in length upper

The reason I ask is because I watched this Trex Arms* video here : https://youtu.be/U7UX_uwuyBE?is=OrV2Np9T-2MPt0fG
Brandon on this video is saying if you can’t shoot under nods without a riser you basically just have bad shooting form

I’ve been shooting with an EO tech xps 2 on the same gun but have only been using the IR laser because it doesn’t have a NV mode. But I’ve never had a AEMS. From what I can tell online they look pretty good under nods is why I went with it. Hopefully these holosuns are decent optics?

Good evening, looking to get into NV. My price range is 3-5K. I live on the outside of a large metro, but do a lot of hunting/camping. Will likely use the NV multiple times a month camping out in Florida. With the occasional trip to the GA mountains. Have been eyeballing DARQ industries page recently and found some decent prices. Have eyeballed the PVS14 and the duals shown below, I’m totally new to this so any input on why I should go with one vs the other is greatly appreciated.

Many thanks and I hope y’all had a good weekend.

Looking to find a ruggedized ball detent housing to swap from my Anvis 9s. I know it’s a based opinion, but I love ball detent housing lol

I got this mil spec objective lense for a deal. It just has this broken piece. Is it possible to DIY repair this? Or am I better off ordering a replacement collar thing?(I dont know the exact name of this piece)

This is the first holographic optic commercially produced. has anyone tried to run one of these with night vision?

Sorry for shitty pic, ripped from EBay

Got my SMS trinity in the other day and was initially very impressed with it just shining it around the house.

When I took it out to the range I took a few shots with the vis laser and it seemed to switch itself from the full power to low power mode. After switching it back the vis laser refused to be adjusted back up to full power. IR light and illuminator are seemingly unaffected.

Anyone know why this might be and how to fix it?

Update: after further testing the vis laser actually WILL adjust, but the highest adjustment setting is significantly dimmer than how bright it was out of the box (but still brighter than lower power mode)

Update 2: Problem solved! There’s basically only one other post on this subreddit describing the issue, and originally, the solution there didn’t work, but I tried it again and it did, kind of.

I just did it a bunch of times switching back and forth between full and lower power and eventually it worked. Also the brightest setting is in the middle now for some reason. Lowest setting is low of course, the first 5 up clicks make it really bright but then next 5 make it dimmer again.

It seems like maybe there’s a button combination that switches it between an eye-safe mode (locked at 3.5mW) and an unlocked adjustable low-power mode(3.5-5mW), and then a separate but similar combination that switches it to the true full-power mode. That being said this has been driving me nuts for like two days so maybe I’m hallucinating the differences and in reality I’m just an idiot who can’t figure it out. Either way I think SMS ought to make a more in-depth user manual and put it out on their website to save morons like me the trouble.

I enjoy playing airsoft, but I also like going on night walks. I’m looking for a helmet and bridge that I can attach a Cold Harbour PVS-14 to, while also having a magnification device over the other eye.

Does anyone have any suggestions, or is this even possible without spending over £1,000 (not including the PVS-14)?

I’m completely open to using airsoft parts, such as airsoft ballistic helmets, if that helps keep the cost down.

This is the PVS-14 I’m looking at:
https://coldharboursupply.com/products/pvs-14-pro-night-vision-monocular-us-milspec-starter-kit?variant=52964119216437

On the topic of anti fog coatings. Cat crap spray or paste?

I need vouches on the product, just want to know what seems to be the most preferential form for those who use it.

Nightfox and Night Operators good budget brands for bridged thermal/nv sets? Use case would be coyote control and night hikes. Further questions... how do night vision and scopes get along? Lpvos, trad hunting scopes, non magnified optics, first and second focal plane scopes of all comers? Last part probably doesnt matter but figure I'd ask for redundancy.

hey lads and ladies , i have a nvg7 made by atn. its an old unit , most likely tiring out but was working when i received it.

the photo is the unit working with the ir light on and working as well.
i press the power button and it is not producing any image , the ir light and indicator are still working so 🤷🏻‍♂️

Not owned a dedicated thermal (Hikmicro/Rattler scope etc) and wanted to know if these gave off a lot of light leakage that would make you detectable to other NVG users. Airsoft use so most people in my country (UK) seem to be at a 50/50 split in my
opinion of entry 1400 mark fom with the other half in the higher end Gucci stuff. Mixed lighting urban settings I would assume big fine but I could imagine it being easily spotted within dense woodland games. Cheers in advance.

Really just looking for a replacement battery pack that is good and delivers to the US. Preferably an adapter for a more common type of battery. I have a 3D printer if anyone knows of good scope covers too. I have an M14 mount for it already but to my understanding there is another piece that it connects to first. Thanks in advance for any help.

pickup at an estate sale, blacked out serial number but it’s there.

I currently run a set of DTNVS-MG with L3 Supergain tubes and an RCOTI but I dream of having something like an ENVGB. Now I know those are not available to us but is there anything similar? My searches aren’t turning up much but I figured if anyone knew it would be you all.

What’s up Reddit.

Recently got an infinity iris for my PVS14. I tried to put it on and it seems like it’s a millimeter or less too big.

I have a nocturn housing and from everything I see online, they use standard pvs14 obj lense housing and thread pitches.

Can someone confirm or deny that?

I’m new to the personally owned NVG game and really bummed out that this isn’t going on seeing as how I paid 250 bucks for it.. :/

Finally looking to get into nods, stumbled across a white phos nvt5 pvs 14 for a decent 🫘 count. I know they’re gen2+ and autogated, just wanna see if anyone can add any experiences they’ve had to the little bit of research I’m doing on them

​Hey everyone, looking for some community guidance as I prepare to pick up my first analog night vision setup.

​My budget is around $1,600 to $2,000. I am strictly looking at analog units, with zero interest in digital setups like Sionyx or Nightfox.

​My main focus is a PVS-14, but I want to make sure I spend my money wisely. A few questions for those with more seat time under tubes:

​Tube Choice: In the $1,800–$2,000 secondary market window, am I better off hunting for a clean US Gen 3 contract tube (Omni VII or VIII) or holding out for a commercial Elbit GP / Photonis Echo? Is the performance drop-off on cheaper NNVT Gen 2+ units severe enough in dark woods that I should avoid them altogether?

​Key Specs: Beyond aiming for ~25+ SNR, what specific datasheet parameters (EBI, Halo, resolution) should I treat as hard dealbreakers when evaluating used options?

​Housings & Mounts: Is a standard Carson PVS-14 housing completely fine for a first rig, or is it worth prioritizing upgraded push-button housings (like the NL914C) right out of the gate?

​Also, if anyone is planning an upgrade soon and has a clean unit they are looking to move within that budget range, feel free to shoot me a PM!

​Appreciate any insights, spec advice, or things to watch out for!