Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.35 x 4.8 x 2.91 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.84 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.5 x 2.4 x 3.9 inches |
Item Weight | 1.38 Pounds |
Brand Name | Bushnell |
Country of Origin | China |
Warranty Description | 90 days |
Model Name | Bushnell - NightVision - 4x40mm Equinox, Digital, Black |
Color | Black |
Material | computer |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Bushnell |
Part Number | 260140 |
Model Year | 2015 |
Style | Z_ 4.5 x 40mm |
Included Components | product, manual |
Size | 4.5 x 40mm |
Sport Type | Hunting, Paintball |
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Bushnell Night Vision_Equinox Z Monocular
Brand | Bushnell |
Model Name | Bushnell - NightVision - 4x40mm Equinox, Digital, Black |
Objective Lens Diameter | 40 Millimeters |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Power Source | AC/DC |
Finderscope | Reflex |
Item Weight | 1.38 Pounds |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
Number of Batteries | 1 CR123A batteries required. |
Lens Coating Description | Multi-Coated |
About this item
- Digital Night Vision monocular with 4.5x magnification, 1 to 3x digital zoom and a 40 millimeter objective lens, size 6.5 x 3.2 x 2.1
- Day or nighttime use (Daytime color with IR off); built in Infrared Illuminator for up to a 750 feet viewing distance
- Multicoated glass objectives produces outstanding optical clarity; Picatinny style rail for accessory mounting
- Video out capability; video recording and image capture using up to 32GB Micro SD Card (sold separately)
- Viewing Range: feet:meter 656:200, Rugged water resistant housing; tripod mountable; Operates on 4 AA batteries (not included)
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ASIN | B00I9CDTZO |
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4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #337,084 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #86 in Night Vision Monoculars |
Date First Available | February 4, 2014 |
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Customers like the performance and value of the telescope. For example, they mention it works well in day and night, and gives good results in testing. That said, some complain about the battery life and brightness. Opinions are mixed on night vision, image quality, quality, and size.
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Customers like the performance of the telescope. They say it works well in day and night, has good results in testing, and has outstanding performance. Some mention that the covers fit well and are very useful. The record feature works great, and the unit is great for a tripod mount.
"...Live in the forest, works well in full darkness with IR, but for covert use I bought a separate 940 nm IR light that I hook up to the rail included..." Read more
"The Bushnell Equinox Z Night Vision Monocular is a good entry-level piece of equipment...." Read more
"...The IR works great. I could easily see 300 yrds across a clear cut zone. The only complaint I have is that the video setting does not work for me...." Read more
"...partially delivers on that--the problem is that focusing is slow and laborious, so don't think you can use this while moving around...." Read more
Customers like the value of the telescope. They say it works great, is durable, and has a lot of capability for the price. Overall, customers say it's a good purchase for inexpensive night vision.
"Good product, good price, quick delivery...." Read more
"...Still, this is a pretty good package for the entry-level price." Read more
"...in night vision security cameras, but that is reason for low cost and affordability...." Read more
"...Waste of money. Mice are not spooked by the way... :-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the night vision of the telescope. Some mention it has amazing night vision capabilities, and is a great tool for watching wildlife at night. However, others say that it has a pretty narrow field of vision, and it's difficult to see anything in the dark.
"...it a try and so far i like it real well, i like that you can use it during the day and it takes pictures and video how great is that?..." Read more
"...4. It is actually useable with no IR illumination in some low light conditions (which can't be said of traditional Gen 1 night vision)...." Read more
"...Pro'sVery tough, Nice picture (Once focused-more on that), Ability to take photos and video...." Read more
"Excellent product for the money. Device is not true night vision for it uses technology used in night vision security cameras, but that is reason..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the image quality of the telescope. Some mention that it has a surprising clear picture, excellent zoom, and easy to use range. However, others say that it's a bit coarse in its resolution and the picture quality gets grainy.
"...real well, i like that you can use it during the day and it takes pictures and video how great is that?..." Read more
"...It should also be noted that the 3x device lacks the video recording feature of its bigger brothers, but 640x480 video wasn't that appealing to me..." Read more
"...Video and photo function is fine (B/W only)...." Read more
"...Z boots relatively quickly and although the LED resolution itself can be a little distracting (due to pixelation, especially when focusing), it is,..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the telescope. Some mention that it's very well made, tough, and reliable. However, others say that it has very poor quality, is not the best, and is not spectacular.
"...Very good addition, It takes a little bit to get used to but i like it...." Read more
"...by using the military's PVS-14B for almost 15 years, these are not the best. First, the field of view is terrible...." Read more
"...Pro'sVery tough, Nice picture (Once focused-more on that), Ability to take photos and video...." Read more
"...Good product to use for homeowner to check area around house or in buildings without lights, security services or law enforcement...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the telescope. Some mention that it has close up viewing capability, and can see really good even without IR. They say it can see out to around 300 yards, and the IR connected to it makes it visible to a careful searcher. However, others say that it's a little bigger than they thought it was, and that the field of view is too small. They also say that the zoom to 1:1 view encompasses s limited area, and it needs a larger case.
"...1. This device was much larger than expected. It's not exactly pocketable...." Read more
"...- Close up viewing capability. I was worried that you would not be able to see close up things but you can...." Read more
"...In this case, the field of vision is narrow, perhaps a bit narrower than you'd expect; and while that's a good thing for getting 'up close and..." Read more
"...Because of the higher magnification and smaller field of view, the practical usability of this item is at least 100 feet or more...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the telescope. They mention that it eats up battery power in an instant. Some say that the unit shuts off after 10 minutes while the video out was in use and that the battery level drops to one bar when IR is on.
"...have a extra set with me when I go out to use it, as the battery life is not all that long, and is nice to have something to get back on the bear or..." Read more
"...It does and it does it very well.ConsIts a battery hog. (They all are)A little heavy (Not really an issue)..." Read more
"...7. It takes 4 AA batteries, which is great...." Read more
"...The unit does eat up battery power. 4 AA batteries lasted about 4-6 hours, but IMO that is to be expected...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the brightness of the telescope. They mention that it's a little bright on the eyes, the red IR light is very visible, and it'll reflect back from trees and leaves. They also say that it is useless without the IR illumination, and that the lens is very sensitive to light.
"...5. Light sources tend to flare in the viewfinder, necessitating toggling the sensitivity button, which still results in a contrasty image that..." Read more
"...it for hunting or even animal observation as the 805 nm illuminator is spooking the animals. Waste of money. Mice are not spooked by the way... :-..." Read more
"...The eye piece display seems very bright when your eyes are adapted to the dark, but it's required to see the small internal video display clearly...." Read more
"...2. Depending on your intended use, the IR is large, bright, can and will be seen if the subject is looking straight at the unit and can see the..." Read more
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Live in the forest, works well in full darkness with IR, but for covert use I bought a separate 940 nm IR light that I hook up to the rail included on the unit. The IR built into the unit does show up as a fairly bright red light even at several hundred feet. I used a small Pulsar PL79076 940 IR Night Vision Flashlight I also got on Amazon, and it works well for us.
Do not need the IR if the moon is out, as it works pretty well as a starlight scope.
Hooked it up to our security camera DVR, worked fine, but can not use it for any thing but short term as it times out and shuts down to quickly to be of any use. Wish their was a way to over ride the auto timeout shut off.
Also wish it had a jack to hook up a external power supply for long term use about the home. If it did it could double as a security camera, and could also leave it out to catch the elk when they make their night time raids on the fruit trees.
I use rechargeable batteries and have a extra set with me when I go out to use it, as the battery life is not all that long, and is nice to have something to get back on the bear or whatever if the batteries go south on you.
on board photo and motion camera recording are not all that bad for the price.
We are happy with ours, I would recommend it I recon.
Bushnell offers 3 monoculars in its Equinox Z lineup, 3x, 4.5x, and 6x magnification. I chose 3x because I wanted less magnification and a larger field of view for greater peripheral awareness. The 3x device partially delivers on that--the problem is that focusing is slow and laborious, so don't think you can use this while moving around. It's much better suited to stationary use. It should also be noted that the 3x device lacks the video recording feature of its bigger brothers, but 640x480 video wasn't that appealing to me anyway and it's ~$40 cheaper than the 4.5x scope.
Other items of note, which are applicable across the entire Equiniox Z lineup:
1. This device was much larger than expected. It's not exactly pocketable. The included wrist strap isn't that useful...maybe a full-on neck strap would have been better. On the other hand, the lens cap is conveniently attached via a lanyard.
2. Ergonomics are somewhat awkward. The buttons are too close to the IR illuminator on the right side for a comfortable one handed right hand grip. It feels much more comfortable to operate the buttons with my left hand, but there is a fairly useless rail on the left side that gets in the way.
3. When on, the IR illuminator is quite visible to others in low light / darkness. The upside is that it is quite powerful.
4. It is actually useable with no IR illumination in some low light conditions (which can't be said of traditional Gen 1 night vision). You have to toggle the sensitivity which reduces the frame rate to 8 fps, but it is useable. Since the frame rate is slow, it's best suited for slow or stationary objects, but that is an excellent capability for a ~$200 device!
5. Light sources tend to flare in the viewfinder, necessitating toggling the sensitivity button, which still results in a contrasty image that sacrifices details in the shadows.
6. The viewfinder image is very bright, especially in low light. Using this device will practically blind you in that eye until you can readjust to the dark. I wish there was some way to adjust the brightness setting.
7. It takes 4 AA batteries, which is great. I try to stick with electronics that use AA or AAA instead of CR123, so I can use my rechargeable batteries.
Also, it must be said that digital night vision devices lack the allure of traditional devices. You don't get the high pitched whine or green tinted image (at least with the Equinox Z). Instead of feeling like Sam Fisher, you feel like you are looking through a sensitive camcorder, which isn't far from the truth! Still, this is a pretty good package for the entry-level price.
Pro's
Very tough, Nice picture (Once focused-more on that), Ability to take photos and video. Ability to turn off the IR, Ability to see more than 50 yards(It does), Ability to rifle mount(It does with mount available through bushnell, Not that I would, but), Above all, it actually works at night. (It does and it does it very well.
Cons
Its a battery hog. (They all are)
A little heavy (Not really an issue)
Magnification is quite high so field of view can become an issue if you aren't prepared. (Prevalent in all of them unless you want to spend thousands) You might ask why I didn't get the 3X? Because you cant take pictures or video with it.
That's about it. On to the focus. First, there are many ways to adjust brightness in this unit, so don't let the other reviews that complain talk you out of it. It does exactly what its supposed to. You need to follow the directions on how to focus this and the other units. First turn on and focus the eye piece to the lcd inside the unit. Then, never touch it again unless someone else uses it, then just refocus when you use it. Then, focus the lens out to the distant, or near, object. That's all there is to it, hit record for video or picture if desired and have fun in the dark! This thing is awesome but you might want to get some rechargeable batteries i'm thinkin'....
The photo is from my living room couch to the sink in total darkness, about 30 feet, without IR and only ambient light from the windows.
Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2016
Pro's
Very tough, Nice picture (Once focused-more on that), Ability to take photos and video. Ability to turn off the IR, Ability to see more than 50 yards(It does), Ability to rifle mount(It does with mount available through bushnell, Not that I would, but), Above all, it actually works at night. (It does and it does it very well.
Cons
Its a battery hog. (They all are)
A little heavy (Not really an issue)
Magnification is quite high so field of view can become an issue if you aren't prepared. (Prevalent in all of them unless you want to spend thousands) You might ask why I didn't get the 3X? Because you cant take pictures or video with it.
That's about it. On to the focus. First, there are many ways to adjust brightness in this unit, so don't let the other reviews that complain talk you out of it. It does exactly what its supposed to. You need to follow the directions on how to focus this and the other units. First turn on and focus the eye piece to the lcd inside the unit. Then, never touch it again unless someone else uses it, then just refocus when you use it. Then, focus the lens out to the distant, or near, object. That's all there is to it, hit record for video or picture if desired and have fun in the dark! This thing is awesome but you might want to get some rechargeable batteries i'm thinkin'....
The photo is from my living room couch to the sink in total darkness, about 30 feet, without IR and only ambient light from the windows.
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Niveau pile prendre des AA LITHIUM sinon pas la peine tien pas une nuit à usage à long terme
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