Night Owl Explorer Binoculars
Product Description
As one of Night Owl Optics premier models, the new Explorer Binocular combines optical excellence and mechanical precision with compact dimensions. The NOXB3 delivers portability and premium performance from an attractive body encased in a rubberized finish for robust, extra-comfortable handling. Furthermore, the Explorer Binocular is equipped with the exclusive multi-element glass optics, individually treated with a premium coating of different layers of metal oxides and fluorides ensuring minimum reflections on the glass surface and increased light transmission for a crisp, clear view. Yet for all its convenient features, its compact shell houses two high-performing intensifier tubes cradled inside Night Owl Optics unique steel stringer system, adding precision and control. Additionally, integrated with the unit is a refined and powerful infrared illuminator, which provides clear and bright viewing in complete darkness. The NOXB3 gives users a new level of operational reliability with such innovations as a low battery indicator and extended Infrared operation when the battery is loosing power. The Explorer Binocular is a remarkable new night vision device incorporating the very latest advancements and safety features making it an excellent choice for observers who depend on high performance during extended viewing.
Orion Explorer – Binoculars 20 x 80 – porro
Product Description
It's the same night sky, all right. But with our jumbo Explorer binoculars, you'll see it like never before. Their large-aperture 80mm and 100mm fully multi-coated optics provide exceptional light-gathering capability for stargazing. And if terrestrial observing is more your speed, you will appreciate Explorers' long-distance range, wide field of view, and stunning resolution.These are wonderfully well made binoculars. The BAK-4 prisms and internal baffling ensure sharp images and pleasing contrast. The barrels are cross-reinforced with an aluminum rod and objective cell cuffs for maximum structural rigidity and unflinching optical alignment. A sliding 1/4"-20 mounting post is held captive on the rod, for coupling the binocular to a tripod (recommended) and achieving optimum balance.
Night Owl Explorer Series Night Vision Monocular
Product Description
Night Owl's 3X Camoflauge features a two-piece, rubber-coated body frame with the Superflauge® pattern and a camera-quality objective lens magnifying images at 3.1x. The NOCX3C also comes with ergonomically placed operational buttons near the ocular providing easy to use, single-hand operation.Amazon.com Product Description
Night Owl Optics is widely recognized for embracing the latest technology and standards in night vision optics, and the Night Explorer 3x monocular is no exception. The device sports a high-grade objective lens with a 50mm focal length, along with a lightweight, weather-resistant body that's perfect for traveling. As a result, you can easily spot owls, bats, and other nocturnal creatures while camping or hanging out on the back porch. All Night Owl lenses are coated specifically for nighttime viewing to further enhance light gathering and image brightness. This is achieved by treating the advanced optical components with a premium coating of different layers of metal oxides and fluorides to ensure minimum reflections on the glass surface and increased light transmission. The 3.1x magnification system, meanwhile, delivers a 583-foot viewing range and a 4-foot focusing range. Add in such features as a two-piece rubber-coated body for comfort and Night Owl's exclusive steel stringer system for added precision and you have an outstanding monocular for just about any nighttime application.
Night Owl's Explorer 3X Monocular features a high-grade objective lens with a 50mm focal length, along with a lightweight, weather-resistant body. |
Specifications:
- Magnification: 3.1x
- Range of view: 583 feet
- Resolution: 24 lp/mm
- Spectral sensitivity: 400 to 900 nm
- Power supply: 3-volt lithium
- Objective lens focal length: 50mm
- Aperture: 1:1.2
- Field of view @ 1,000 yards: 628 feet
- Focusing range: 4 feet
- Objective lens material: Glass
- Number of objective lens elements: 4
- Ocular lens focal length: 12mm
- Diopter adjustment: -4 to +4
- Ocular lens material: Glass
- Number of ocular lens elements: 5
- Dimensions: 7.2 by 3.2 by 2.3 inches (W x H x D)
- Weight: 16 ounces
Night Owl Explorer Marine Pro Night Vision Scope
Product Description
The powerful Marine Pro is the ultimate, premium performing monocular that combines exceptional engineering advancements of a 100% waterproof body structure with features such as a 48mm high-grade camera quality lens with 5x image magnification. The solid construction and rubber-coated night blue finish combined with ergonomic soft-touch control buttons and indicator lights make the NOCX5M a top line performer.Amazon.com Review
I have been looking for an affordable night vision scope for years, and I believe I have found it in the aptly named Night Owl Explorer. The well-thought-out design and powerful optics make this scope a pure pleasure to use. Since finding it, I have spent many nights standing on my back porch exploring with my eyes the area around my home.
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| With the Night Owl, you will see an image as if you just looked through a regular optical device, except the image will appear in a monochrome green color. |
This little gem literally turns night into day: There is not an area in my yard that is not visible to me, even on the darkest of nights. It works like a powerful spotlight, directing a very bright beam visible only through the lens.
The Night Owl fit my hand perfectly, and the deep blue rubber outer coating made for a nice look and feel, while also weatherproofing the unit. The handy strap held it tight to my palm, placing both the Power and the Illuminator buttons directly under my fingers for easy control. The care taken with the Night Owl extends to the smallest of details, including power management: Simply setting it down turns the power off so you will never accidently run the batteries down. --Dave Cole
Pros
- Small and lightweight
- Ergonomic design
- Effectively turns night into day
- Water resistant
- Built-in Illuminator
Cons
- No tripod mounting
- Separate focus for front and rear lenses
- Slightly soft focus at the edges of the field
The Night Owl Explorer Marine Pro night-vision scope gives you a premium performance tool that is engineered to higher than usual specifications. The two-piece body is coated in a "night blue" weather-resistant rubber, making this monocular ideal for hiking, fishing, nocturnal wildlife observations, and many other outdoor activities where you don't want to worry about the weather damaging your equipment. It can be used within a temperature range of -22 to 113 degrees F (-30 C to 45 degrees C).
The high-grade objective lens has a focal length of 80mm and gives you a camera quality, 5x magnification level and superior optical resolution. When the sturdy construction and rubber-coated, 100-percent waterproof finish is combined with the ergonomic soft-touch control buttons and indicator lights, you get a high-quality monocular equipped with exceptional engineering advancements. Requires one 3V lithium battery to operate.
Orion Explorer 15×70 Large-Aperture Binocular
Product Description
It's the same night sky, all right. But with the jumbo Explorer binoculars, you'll see it like never before. Their large-aperture, fully multi-coated optics provide exceptional light-gathering capability for stargazing. And if terrestrial observing is more your speed, you will appreciate Explorers' long-distance range, wide field of view, and stunning resolution.These are wonderfully well made binoculars. Each has precise, individual-eyepiece focusing and long eye relief. The BAK-4 prisms and internal baffling ensure sharp images and pleasing contrast.
Night Owl Explorer Pro 5X Night Vision Binoculars w/Infared Illuminators
Product Description
As one of Night Owl Optics' premier models, the new Explorer Pro Binocular delivers portability and premium performance from an attractive body encased in a rubberized finish for robust, extra-comfortable handling. Its compact shell houses two high-performing intensifier tubes cradled inside Night Owl Optics unique steel stringer system, adding precision and control. Additionally, integrated with the unit is Night Owl Optics refined and powerful infrared illuminator, which provides clear and bright viewing in complete darkness. The NOXB5 gives users a new level of operational reliability with such innovations as a low battery indicator and extended Infrared operation when the battery is loosing power.The Explorer Binocular is a remarkable new night vision device incorporating the very latest advancements and safety features making it an excellent choice for observers who depend on high performance during extended viewing.
Bushnell 10 x 28 Explorer Waterproof Binoculars
Product Description
The Bushnell® Explorer 10x28 binoculars are great for all outdoor activities from bird watching to sporting events. Compact and lightweight, the Explorer features multi-coated optics for superior brightness, BaK-4 prisms for sharp, detailed image, durable rubber armoring for rugged field use. Includes neck strap, lens cloth and a carrying case. Amazon.com Product Description
Enjoy reliable performance from this pair of durable Bushnell Explorer 10x28 binoculars while hunting, fishing or hiking. Offering a 10x magnification and 28mm objective lens size, they feature multi-coated lenses to reduce light loss and glare due to reflection, and BaK-4 roof prisms--made from a higher quality glass (barium crown) that helps produce brighter images and high edge-to-edge sharpness. They're also built tough, with a rubber-armored housing that's O-ring sealed and nitrogen purged for 100 percent waterproof and fogproof dependability.
Rubber armor provides multiple benefits. It helps protect the binocular from the bumps and scratches that come with day-to-day use. It provides a comfortable gripping surface for making them easier to hold on to. It's easy to wipe clean after a tough day in the field. And it suppresses noise if the binocular bumps aluminum or other non-rubber surfaces, which might otherwise spook wildlife.
In addition to being waterproof and fogproof, Bushnell's Explorer binoculars offer a 10x magnification, 28mm objective lens, and multi-coated lenses to reduce light and glare. |
Specifications:
- Magnification: 10x
- Objective lens: 28mm
- Focus system: Center
- Prism: Roof, BaK-4
- Field of view: 305 feet @ 1000 yards
- Eye relief: 15mm
- Exit pupil: 4.2mm
- Weight: 28 ounces
Tech Talk:
Roof Prism System--In roof prism binoculars, the prisms overlap closely, allowing the objective lenses to line up directly with the eyepiece. The result is a slim, streamlined shape in which the lenses and prisms are in a straight line. Roof prism binoculars are less bulky and more rugged than an equivalent porro model.
Exit Pupil--Refers to the size of the circle of light visible at the eyepiece of a binocular. The larger the exit pupil, the brighter the image. To determine the size, divide the objective lens diameter by the power (an 8x32 model has an exit pupil of 4mm).
Eye Relief--The distance a binocular can be held away from the eye and still present the full field-of-view. Extended or long eye relief reduces eyestrain and is ideal for eyeglass wearers.
Field-of-View (F.O.V.)--The side-to-side measurement of the circular viewing field or subject area, defined by the width in feet or meters of the area visible at 1000 yards or meters. A wide-angle binocular features a wide field-of-view and is better for following action. Generally, the higher the magnification, the narrower the field-of-view.
What's in the Box?
Bushnell 10x28 waterproof binoculars, neck strap, lens cloth, carrying case