Reviews - Bushnell Night Vision 2x24 Night Watch Monocular 260224 Reviews - BU-NV-260224

Author: Terry Asher (verified customer) from Live Oak, TX on Nov 26, 2009
Pros:  Price and performance
Cons:  Lens cap
Would recommend:  yes

Terry Asher wrote:

I honestly was not expecting much considering that it is a 1st generation unit and how inexpensive it was. But the first time I used it in my pitch black garage with the IR, I was amazed. You really can see in the dark with this thing. Outdoors with a little moonlight you don't even need the IR to see very clearly. The only thing I would improve would be to attach the lens cap to the unit somehow.

Author: Stavel (verified customer) , Student, AirsoftPlayer, from Czech Republik on Nov 25, 2009
Would recommend:  yes

Stavel wrote:

I bought this Night Vision for the first time 2 years ago out of curiosity. And I was very surpriseded with the quality and the value. I think in this category it is one of the best night vision. I play Airsoft and once I take it to overnight airsoft game. From that time I ordered here this nightvision for everyone in my Airsoft team. "Funny" is that, this nightvision costs in our country about 450-550 dollar :). So I can recommend to everyone. Great value for your money in this category. Thank You OpticsPlanet.

Author: varsitychump from Rockford, Illinois on Dec 2, 2008
Pros:  Price, lightweight, IR
Cons:  very limited without IR
Would recommend:  yes

varsitychump wrote:

I thought that this was a good product for the money and is no way to be used for a serious "mission". I can't complain though, it does work well with the IR on and isn't clunky by any means. I would recommend it.

Author: Travelducky from St. Louis, Mo on Apr 29, 2008
Pros:  Ergonomic, has an IR source
Cons:  Useless without IR source
Would recommend:  yes

Travelducky wrote:

I have to admit that my only background with night vision devices has been with later-generation goggles in the military. As such, my expectations and review criteria might be a bit different than some. I purchased this monocular for a camping trip, in the hopes of being able to watch woodland critters going about their natural activities. I found that my ability to do that was dependant on many variables. In normal (non-IR) mode, it's only MARGINALLY (infinitesimally...not much) better than normal night vision. In an open field, with full moonlight, you can clearly see a medium-sized dog running around out to about 30 feet. Out to 100 feet, you can tell that there's something moving out there. Beyond that, everything blends. While all of this is greatly enhanced by switching on the IR source, it's (literally) a bright red spot which lets the rest of the world know you're there. It's probably the military thing kicking in, but that REALLY bugs me. While (in theory)only insects and ...
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Author: Mitch , camper, explorer, dad, from Evansville, IN on Nov 26, 2007
Would recommend:  yes

Mitch wrote:

A great tool to have around-- good size, perfect for travelling, camping, etc. Fun for kids too.