Which Gen 1 Mono ?

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#1 Bushnell 2.4x42 with dual IR http://www.opticsplanet.net/bushnell-25x42-nvd.html
Bushnell Night Vision 2.5x42 Monocular with Built-in Dual IR 260200 w/ FREE UPS

#2 Night Detective White Night 1G http://www.opticsplanet.net/night-detective-white-night-1g-night-vision-monocular.html
Night Detective White Night 1G Night Vision Monocular - 3.5x magnification the best NV system PRO - ND-WN1G w/ FREE UPS

#3 Night Owl Optics Explorer 3x http://www.opticsplanet.net/night-owl-explorer-marine-31x-monocular-nocx3m.html
Night Owl Optics Explorer Marine 3X Waterproof Night Vision Monocular 3.1x - NOCX3M w/FREE UPS

#4 ATN MO4 http://www.opticsplanet.net/atnamtmo41st.html
ATN MO4 Night Vision Scopes MO4-1 (Gen 1) w/ FREE UPS

Which of these would be the best choice for viewing a yard. The surrounding area does have sodium lights and flood lights but there are many dark corners. Looking for human size intruders not animals.

Thanks,
BAM

opticsplanet.com · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 12:20 pm Post subject:

Hi

Of those, we've tried #3, the NightOwl Explorer and we all gave it good marks for a Gen 1
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Guest · Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 6:12 am Post subject:

Just how much resolution/visiblity do you give up by going to 5x magnification on a Gen 1?

opticsplanet.com · Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:43 am Post subject:

Hi

Can't put a number on it, but you will ose some image quality as well as field of view. Don't think you gain enough with the extra 2x to be worth it.
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Guest · Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:16 pm Post subject:

Thank You