Comments on: Night Owl Explorer Marine Pro Night Vision Scope

By: Rick Harhigh

Rick Harhigh — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:23:30 +0000

This product does what it says. I use the camera adapter to attach to my Canon EOS-30D.
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Richard E. Daugherty

Richard E. Daugherty — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:08:56 +0000

The specs say this hummer weighs 3 lbs. but the shipping weight is 1.9lbs.Typo in the specs or in the shipping info?
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Michael A. Morgan

Michael A. Morgan — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:57:06 +0000

Well, for the price, you cant really complain. The only problem I read in other reviews and found true myself was the battery issue.

The battery does not fit, so in turn, it doesnt work. I had to rig it a little with wiring so the battery would fit inside and get a connection. Aside from that, the night vision is Gen1 and fine.

I probably viewed approx 35 yards without IR. IR is a big help of course…though it can be visibly detected if you are using it ( for those that use it for Paintballing,airsoft etc). But without IR, i was able to see fairly well in at night. It will come in handy for my camping trips and other outdoor activites.

Rating: 4 / 5

By: Jaime Passy

Jaime Passy — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:54:51 +0000

I was anticipating this night vision monocular to be great. I was really excited and anxious to get it. When I did, I almost puked with regret.

First of all, it's heavy and bulky, absolutely not comfortable to carry around for a long time. Second, the viewfinder is so small, it seems you're watching through a straw, LITERALLY. Third, it's almost impossible to focus on something. The central focal point is so small that everything around it blurs drastically. Fourth, the minimum focal distance is about 6 feet, anything closer doesn't focus at all.

Bottom line, paying $200 to look through a straw where everything is blurry sucks.

The worst buy i've done in years (and I've shopped a bunch). Seriously, I've never written a bad review on anything because I didn't think it was worth it. There's always a first. PLEASE DON'T BUY, YOU'LL THANK ME LATER. Rating: 1 / 5

By: robert hills

robert hills — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:31:36 +0000

I’ve only had this thing for 2 weeks but am quite impressed with it. the constuction, size and performace are what you would hope for at this price level.

I’d recommend it to boat owners.
Rating: 5 / 5