Reviews - Armasight Prime 3x Gen 1+ Night Vision Monocular NKMPRIME0311I11 Reviews - 0A-NV-NKMPRIME0311I11

Author: Fiddler (verified customer) , Gentleman Farmer, from Englewood, Florida on Feb 23, 2013
Pros:  Infrared Illuminator Very Strong
Cons:  Small "Twinkle" In Middle Of Image
Would recommend:  yes

Fiddler wrote:

Like one of the other reviewers, I also spent days researching and reading every consumer review concerning NV monoculars I could find on the internet. I based my decision to buy this unit on the three previous reviews, plus the fact that Armasight has a wide range of night-vision products, so perhaps they are of good quality. I live in the country and have a problem with wild hogs and raccoons causing damage. I've read all over the internet that these cheap gen-1 infrared illuminators can be seen by someone else equipped with night-vision equipment. That's okay. I'm not planning to engage in a nightime sniper duel with SEAL Team Six. I just want to deal with the nocturnal 4-legged infiltrators. I would have given this unit a five-star rating if it weren't for that annoying little "twinkle" smack in the middle of the image. I've learned to work around the twinkle somewhat, and I really hope this twinkle doesn't get any bigger in the future! The built-in IR illuminator ...
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Author: hunter78 from New York, NY on Dec 12, 2012
Would recommend:  yes

hunter78 wrote:

I like Prime 3x very much! I believe I got great device for a good price and I'm sure I wouldn't find something similar to Prime. The 3x magnification is good enough for me. The great advantage is that it doesn't affect negatively on the image and in a good weather I can observe up to 100 yards. The firm and weather resistant housing is one more advantage of Prime 3x. I'm fully satisfied with my monocular and have no regrets so, of course, I would recommend Prime!

Author: marquis de La Fayette from Burlington on Dec 10, 2012
Would recommend:  yes

marquis de La Fayette wrote:

Some words about my first impression. I did a lot of research and read many reviews before deciding on this device. I was surprised by the clarity and the accuracy of this optics. Activating the infrared light does improve the visibility and clarity for a small area out to about 80 yards. I can't complain about the width of view or lack of auto focus because of the price. My only complaint is that the depth of field is quite shallow (the picture has some "fish eye" distortion around the edges). Anyway you will not find better product in this price range. It works great for my purpose. Anyone that is expecting a Gen 2 or higher should spend the extra money.

Author: johnnyD from Sacramento, CA on Dec 5, 2012
Pros:  cheap, good design, clear image
Cons:  don't see any
Would recommend:  yes

johnnyD wrote:

I got this monocular few days ago, and have nothing bad to say about it so far. It is not the best obviously, but pretty decent quality for a Gen 1 scope. Nice design and well-made. The IR is very powerful and increases the visible area in dark place by 2 or sometimes even 3 times.