Bushnell Digital Stealth View 5x42 w/ Super Charged Infrared Monocular

by Bushnell

Product Features

• Lightweight night vision binocular with built-in, dual Infrared Illuminator
• Viewing range of four to 600 feet; 5x magnification; 42-millimeter objective lens
• Infrared spotlight for long-distance illumination
• CMOS technology for superior LCD image resolution
• Operates on six AA batteries; two year limited warranty

Product Description

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Bushnell has engineered the Digital Stealthview 5x42 with a Supercharged Infrared Monocular to produce images with resolution that rivals costly Generation 2 optics. Using a powerful infrared spotlight that produces sharp images even in pitch darkness, the Stealthview monocular is suited for a wide variety of applications including security and surveillance, camping, night fishing, navigation, and wildlife observation.

This infrared technology works by providing a light source for the Stealthview system to amplify and collect through an objective lens. The light is then processed through an image sensor and transferred to an in-view black-and-white micro-display, which features CMOS technology for superior LCD resolution. The resulting digital image can then be transmitted to video camcorders, laptops, and television screens via a video output port.

Designed for use in a variety of terrains, the lightweight Stealthview monocular features a weather resistant, ergonomically shaped body and an adjustable eyepiece for added comfort during prolonged use. The Stealthview monocular operates on six AA batteries and provides up to two hours of continuous run time with the infrared spotlight on and up to four hours of runtime without the infrared spotlight. Built to last, the Stealthview Monocular carries a two year limited warranty from Bushnell.

Key Features:

• Dual Infrared Illuminator
• Images comparable to Gen 2+
• CMOS versus image-intensifier tube
• In-view black and white micro display
• Adjustable eyepiece
• Powerful infrared spotlight
• 600-foot viewing range
• Weather resistant construction
• Video output
• Built-in tripod mount
• Operates on six AA batteries
• Two-hour continuous run time with IR spotlight
• Four-hour continuous run time without IR spotlight

Specifications:

• Magnification: 5x
• Objective Lens: 42 millimeters
• Viewing Range: 1 to 600 feet / 0.3 to 183 meters
• Field of View at 1000 yard: 30 feet
• Weight: 20.2 ounces / 573 grams
• Size: 6.5 x 4 x 2.3 inches / 166 x 102 x 57 millimeters
• Battery Type: AA (6) or CR123 Lithium (1)
• Model: 260542

Common Night Vision Uses: scouting game, security and surveillance, camping, exploring caves, nighttime navigation, night fishing and boating, wildlife observation, and search and rescue.

Product Description

The new Stealthview¿ Digital Night Vision products use a powerful infrared spotlight to produce images with resolution rivaling that of Generation 2 and 3 optics. The view is sharp from edge to edge, and they're effective in complete darkness and at long distances. They're also invisible to game animals and observers.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 6.5 x 2.2 inches ; 1.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000F4GIBG
• Item model number: 260542
• Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,902 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #40 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics > Monoculars

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Impressive performance but not cheap, February 20, 2008

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John Godwin (Nepean, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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Bushnell Digital Stealth View 5x42 w/ Super Charged Infrared Monocular

I purchased this scope in Canada; oddly enough when I went to order it from a US website they would not ship it here.

The image is very bright and can be a bit blinding in a dark location. When you remove your eye from the eyepiece it will take you a minute or so to regain your natural night vision in that eye; good job it's only a monocular, at least you'll have one working eye! One push button makes it brighter and another button dims it just as quickly; dimming it reduces the contrast. I got the impression that this is just a feature of infra-red viewing rather than a problem with the scope. After using the scope for a while I have learned to prefer a lower light level.

The only other two buttons are the on/off switch and the super IR switch, both of these are push buttons rather than slide switches. I would prefer a slide switch for the on/off function as it is too easy to turn the unit on simply by picking it up in its flexible case. A small and discrete green led indicates that the unit is on, it is not visible except to the user, and will flash to a indicate low battery. I haven't used it enough to say how long the 6 AA batteries last, but they claim 2 - 8 hours depending on how much you use the super IR.

I am used to using binoculars and found this unit surprisingly ergonomic for a monocular. You will have no problem operating it in darkness once you are familiar with the layout, the buttons are all on top where your fingers expect them to be. Make sure you adjust the dioptre focus properly or you will have a harder time adjusting the main focus tube. I found the main focus tube on mine too easy to turn and would have prefered a stiffer feel. A lens cap is supplied.

The super IR feature works very well. It is not adjustable and is focused at the factory for longer distance, so at short ranges the brightened target will be out of the field of view. But at short ranges the normal IR illuminator, which is always on, is more than adequate. There is no protective lens cap for the super IR lens.

The RCA output is a nice feature, and worked well with my camcorder. Actually what you get is a mini plugin jack attached via two inches of cable to a female RCA jack which is fine because it stores very easily in the case, and it is easily extendible with a regular RCA patch cable. The unit can be powered by an external 12 volt source, but they don't supply one.

Apart from an old TLR camera this is the only thing I own that is made in Russia. It is well finished and has a rubberized military look and feel to it, very solid. It is not waterproof. The warranty is 2 years. The manual covers everything you need to know but only briefly, OK these things are easy to use. There is no schematic or parts list.

Bottom line is I am impressed, which is why I bothered writing this review, something I don't normally do.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing especially for the price., March 25, 2008

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T. Hofmann "tylerfalconnils" (USA, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bushnell Digital Stealth View 5x42 w/ Super Charged Infrared Monocular (Electronics)

I was at first always kind of worried about getting a night optics thinking that it was just some expensive mockery that wasn't worth the money. Well I decided to buy this and just go for it, and was out right amazed and impressed. In complete darkness were I couldn't see my hand infront of my face or any light in the area, I turned this sucker on and without even useing the iluminator add on could see perfectly. The ability to change how bright the light intensity was really helped to so that the picture on the digital screen in the eye piece wasn't bled white. I haven't had the chance to try viewing something at a distance more than a hondred yards but so far I am really impressed and glad that I bought it. Also when you turn the spotlight IR on a circular white huh of all that is illuminated appears on the screen.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed, March 8, 2009

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EuroHunter "EuroHunter" (Iceland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bushnell Digital Stealth View 5x42 w/ Super Charged Infrared Monocular (Electronics)

I cannot recommend this product. The black and white low resolution display is the biggest disadvantage of the unit. Firstly, it will take your eye several minutes to get used to the dark after getting white light from the display to your eye. When out in the dark, the last thing you want is to get blinded by white light and I cannot understand why Bushnell came up with the b&w display. Secondly the display has low resolution, so details in the surroundings will not be seen. Thirdly, the display is small. When using the extra infrared illuminator, only things illuminated could be seen, not the surroundings. The on/off switch is placed in such a way that when the unit is in its carrying bag, one can accidently turn it on, resulting in 6 empty AA-batteris and unoperable monocular. It has happened to me several times that the unit is turned on, when opening its carrying bag. I happen to own Prowler 4.0 X 50mm, also from Bushnell, and that is a much better product (not a perfect one of course), giving you much better resolution and better image.