Reviews - New, Armasight Spark CORE Night Vision Monocular, 30deg FOV - NSMSPARK01CCIC1 Reviews - 0A-NV-NSMSPARK01CCIC1-EE

Author: Doug from Gillette, WY on Jun 4, 2013
Pros:  Company service and follow up
Cons:  none
Would recommend:  yes

Doug wrote:

I received the monocular as a gift. The small adapter to fasen the optional IR light source was missing. Armasight sent me a replacement right away with no questions asked. Excellent company service.

Author: Mike from Fayetteville N.C. on Jun 4, 2013
Pros:  Hi Resolution,Great Quality,Easy to use,Very Compact,Lightwieght,Best Price,Very Versatile
Cons:  None!!
Would recommend:  yes

Mike wrote:

I bought this NVD, and I've seen other NVD's to compare it to. Absolutely Nothing beat's it for Several reason's. The Quality of this monocular is Outstanding. The resolution you get is Sharp and very clear. I've seen other NVD's that costs almost triple the price that only went to 40-45 Lp/mm res. This monocular doubles the resolution up to 60 Lp/mm!! The specs I read about it were true. It has almost No edge distortion. I have also seen other products that are 1x that really aren't. The Spark actually really is a TRUE 1x Magnification NVD. This thing really is impressive, Well worth the $ I spent. Alot of companies have terrible customer service that seems to be spreading nowaday's . I actually called Armasight to ask a few common questions about the spark. Their customer service is 1 of the best I talked to around. If you get the spark and have any questions, be sure you talk to a guy named Steven Budovlya. He's 1 of the best/coolest tech guys up their I talked to, He can tell you everything ...
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Author: ShadowWarrior , Prior Army 11B1P, competitive shooter, and outdoorsman , from Mt. Home, AR on May 30, 2013
Pros:  Gen 2 resolution!
Would recommend:  yes

ShadowWarrior wrote:

Having used the latest and greatest Gen 3 and filmless autogated night vision in the service, I am spoiled on night vision to the point where Gen1 is totally useless to me. But,being a disabled vet, I dont have the funds for even Gen 2 night vision. The only choice left to try out was the Armasight Spark. After looking into it, I noticed that the Spark, thanks to it's CORE technology, had the same resolution as most Gen2 and Gen2+ devices, and it is one of the few, if not the only budget device that is as versitile. It can be head mounted, weapons mounted, hand held, or mounted to a camera. And, it has alot of accessories that increase its versatility even more, such as the 3x and 5x magnifiers, standard and QD weapons mounts, scope mounts, camera mounts....and the list goes on. I have had mine for about 6 weeks so far and have no complaints. The resolution is outstanding, and it does not have the fish-eye effect of all other gen1 units. I use mine for varmint and pig hunting as ...
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Author: Burlingtonvt from Burlington, vt on Apr 25, 2013
Pros:  Lightweight, rugged
Would recommend:  yes

Burlingtonvt wrote:

I ordered the Spark directly through Armasight and have been more than happy with their service. I spoke with Steven Budovlya and he was knowledgeable and helpful. The unit itself is lightweight and fairly small. It easily adapts to the goggle/headgear kit. The image has been pretty impressive. It is exactly what you read and hear. The image is very sharp when focused correctly. The built in IR can be seen to about 5 meters, but is useful to 3 meters like the manual states. Using it inside rooms/buildings is very easy. It is tough to get used to looking through a monocular. It also is not true 1x magnification, but that may be the nature of night vision. There is somewhat of a fisheye effect, but is to be expected. There is minimal amount of black spots. Using a separate infrared illuminator is necessary if you want to clearly discern objects past 5 meters. You will still have a great picture without it, but with a separate illuminator the image is awesome. I would recommend this ...
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Author: rustickicks from burlington, vt on Apr 25, 2013
Pros:  Light, rugged, adaptable
Would recommend:  yes

rustickicks wrote:

I ordered this directly through Armasight and have been more than happy with their service.

Author: Ten35rr (verified customer) , Law Enforcement Gear Junkie, from Moreno Valley CA on Sep 28, 2012
Pros:  Clear, Easy to Use, Rugged, Portable
Cons:  None so far
Would recommend:  yes

Ten35rr wrote:

This is an outstanding product for the money. I originally purchased the Yukon NVMT Night Vision Multitask 1x24mm Goggles w/ Head Gear Kit 24025, priced at $299.99, and had to return that because it just didn't do the job. I exchanged that with the SPARK and the difference was day and night. I use it on duty now and so far it's been great. The vision is very clear, especially during nights when the moon or stars are out. My co-workers have reviewed this and they state it's just as good as the NV they used in Iraq and Afghanistan. You won't find any better NV out there for the price.

Author: fl fisher (verified customer) , backcountry fisherman, from Bonita Springs, FL on Sep 26, 2012
Pros:  ease of operation, ruggedness, water resistance
Would recommend:  yes

fl fisher wrote:

Sorry it's taken so long to provide my SPARK review comments. I purchased the subject NV monocular on 7/5/2012. The NV monoclar performs well under 1/4 through full moon phase illumination. Here in south Florida the brush is quite dense, the IR illuminator provides excellent small/medium animal identification out to about 30 meters. During a recent visit to central Colorado I was able to identify cows and horses to a distance of 800 meters (measured by laser range finder) under less than 1/2 moon phase. We compared the Spark to two other NV units and all agreed that the resolution was superior, edge distortion was minimal, and overall the SPARK is easy to operate and very rugged. In summary this unit far exceeded my requirements for detection and identification distances (on land & on water), reliability, and ease of operation. For the price, all who used this NV monocular graded it superior to other Gen 1 NV scopes. There were some confusing statements in the operations manual ...
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Author: teamleader from OKC, OK on Sep 1, 2012
Pros:  Small and Flexable
Cons:  NONE
Would recommend:  yes

teamleader wrote:

I purchased this device several months ago and can recomend it to those looking for a good NVD in this price range. I have purchased multiple devices from other makers for my family and this one is hands down the best. It out performs all other gen 1s in my inventory of 5. I have used it in the pouring rain, in the heat and cold and it does what you need and keeps up. I have since purchased the AIM mount and can now use this as a weapon sight or a hand held mono. The AIM sight base goes back to within a minute of angle to zero after being removed and replaced and is a great option to add to the Spark. The AIM base needs to be turned up pretty high but works well in conjuntion with this mono. This flexablity allows for a very useful product. The clairity of the sight is way above any other gen1. There is no artifacts or "garbage" in the view and it is much flatter across a wider range of the optic. The clarity of the picture is much finer than most all other gen 1 tubes. This also ...
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Author: Chris from Virginia Beach,VA on Jul 14, 2012
Cons:  None
Would recommend:  yes

Chris wrote:

This is my opinion of the Armasight Spark night vision monocular and Quick Release Picatinny Weapon Mount (ANAM000004) . First off I'll start with the case. It's a really nice Condor tactical molle pouch in coyote tan. After seeing the case I already know this is going to be a quality product. The initial inspection of the night vision unit is impressive. The housing is made of a durable composite. The visual quality of the intensifier tube is on par with second gen units, very clear especially around the edges. The controls are very easy to use, they stand out from the unit so manipulation of the knob is no problem when looking through the device in the dark hand held or weapon mounted. The Spark has a diopter and focus adjustment so It's very adjustable for an individual's eyes. The built in IR illuminator is very affective it will light up a fairly large area. The picatinny mount worked perfectly and clamps securely to the rail . Mounted behind my EoTech alignment is spot on. Customer ...
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Author: Hunter105 from Redmond, OR on Jul 13, 2012
Pros:  Light, durable, versatile, high-quality
Would recommend:  yes

Hunter105 wrote:

Recently I was looking for a good night vision monocular because I needed some device for night hunting. I looked through lots of items and came across the Armasight Spark. Ive never purchased or used any products of this brand before, so my first impression was rather skeptical, but there were positive reviews from other users. Well, I tried it and although the price is a bit higher than usual Gen1, the resolution and image clarity are far better. Besides, there is an opportunity to use this device with an optional 3x lens, its also weapon mountable and head mountable. Another great feature is that it is quite compact and tough which was a real surprise for me. The first time I tested it, I didnt expect it to be so good. In the starlight I could observe the distance of about 70m without any problems. Now my hunting at night is +1. I got 11 predators in four days! I feel that I made the right choice because the quality of Armasight Spark is really good. Five stars! I would recommend ...
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