Bushnell Digital Stealth View 5X42 Night Vision

Bushnell Digital Stealth View 5X42 Night Vision - SPRING FORWARD. FALL BACK. OR MAYBE GO FETAL.
No telling how you'll react when faced with what lurks after dark, but with Bushnell® Night Vision, time will never again dictate your hours of operation. These optics turn night into day with built-in infrared illuminators and advanced light-gathering technology. We even added a new StealthView™ digital model that uses an infrared spotlight for long-range brightness and clarity. The entire lineup is perfect for camping, caving, wildlife observation, surveillance - any time or place you think you're ready.

Images comparable to Gen 2+
CMOS vs image-intensifier tube
In-view B&W micro display
Adjustable eyepiece
Powerful infrared spotlight
600-feet viewing range
Weather resistant
Video output
Built-in tripod mount
Operates on 6 AA batteries
2-hour continuous run time w/IR spotlight on and 4 hours without IR spotlight
Night Vision Uses
Scouting game
Security and surveillance
Camping fun / Exploring caves
Nighttime navigation
Night fishing and boating
Wildlife observation
Search and rescue

This is a slick little piece! Most of the night vision in this price range are the older tube-type models, and I've never been impressed with them. The digital technology Bushnell is using blows the GEN1 tube-type night vision away. The image is black and white, and is really clear. It doesn't look like you're looking through a fish bowl like the GEN1 units. The illuminator works really well, and the controls are easy to use. There are two small LEDs that let you know when the unit and illuminator are turned on so you don't kill the batteries. It runs on 6 AA batteries instead of the more expensive lithium batteries, and it also has a video output on the side, so you can connect it to your camcorder.

This is a great unit! For the price your getting new age technology in the price range of far older units. With very clear, crisp black and white imagery you can't go wrong. With 2 small LED's to let you know if your powered up or down and user friendly controls this is a fine unit. Running on 6 AA batteries you can go with Alkaline or Lithium but be prepared to spend more for the lithiums. This particular unit also has a "video output" port on the side to connect your camcorder to.