Night Owl iGEN 20/20 Day/Night Vision Monocular with Image Caputre (3x)

by Night Owl

Product Features

• iGEN Night Vision Viewer with image capture picture-taking capability
• Proprietary iGEN technology is the future of night vision; surpasses Gen 2 and Gen 3
• Light amplification adjustable from 300x to 10,000x
• Capture images on built-in SD memory card
• This item is prohibited from export outside the US

Product Description

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The iGEN 20/20 Day/Night Vision Monocular is more than just a night vision viewer--it's also the only night vision device to offer image capture picture-taking capability. Proprietary iGEN technology allows you to experience the future of night vision with light amplification adjustable from 300x to 10,000x, a variable frame rate, and 3 modes of infrared intelligence. Enhanced infrared sensitivity doubles the sensitivity of intensifier tube technology and video composite output allows for direct recording to external device with use of a composite video cable. The iGen captures black and white images in JPEG and TIFF formats and comes with a memory card.

Features:

• iGEN Night Vision Viewer with image capture picture-taking capability
• Proprietary iGEN technology is the future of night vision; surpasses Gen 2 and Gen 3
• Light amplification adjustable from 300x to 10,000x
• Variable Frame Rate (2 fps to 30fps)
• 3 modes of infrared intelligence
• Wattage adjusts automatically as needed for varying levels of darkness
• Enhanced infrared sensitivity; double the sensitivity of intensifier tube technology
• Video composite output for direct recording to external device with use of a composite video cable (not included)
• Selectable NTSC or PAL formats
• Image Capture memory card included
• Captures black and white images in JPEG and TIFF formats

Specifications:

• Magnification: 2.6x
• Angle of View: 12 �
• Resolution: 30 lp/mm (edge-to-edge)
• Power: 4 AA batteries
• Range of View: 16 to infinity
• Tripod mount

How Night Vision Works:
Available light is gathered by the front Objective Lens, where it is transmitted through a set of optical lenses to the Electronic Intensifier Tube (E.I.T.). High levels of energy, produced by the device's complex power supply, knock out electrons from the Photocathode Screen, located on the front of the Electronic Intensifier Tube. This same energy creates a highly static field, pushing the electrons to the Phosphorescent Screen, a sensitive layer, located on the back of the EIT. These electrons strike the Phosphorescent Screen with great speed, causing the screen to illuminate. This process produces an image, which is then magnified by the Ocular Lens located at the back of the device. By looking through the ocular lens you will see the image as if you just looked through a regular optical device, except the image will appear in a monochrome green color. Finally, the Ocular Lens provides adjustment for your particular eyesight, while the Objective Lens lets you adjust the focus according to the distance of the object you are viewing.

Product Description

iGen 20/20� IC Night Vision Viewer is superior in quality, resolution and clarity. Now immortalize your memories while camping, hiking, sailing, wildlife observation and much more; this unit can capture images day or night! Furthermore, the iGEN 20/20TM IC Night Vision Viewer is the only night vision product that can be connected to real-time video, making it possible to record day and night

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 4 x 2.5 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001H31D7S
• Item model number: 490314
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #145,287 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #88 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics > Monoculars

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars from cynical to pretty satisfied and impressed, June 17, 2010

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J. Ewing (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Night Owl iGEN 20/20 Day/Night Vision Monocular with Image Caputre (3x) (Sports)

My first exposure to night vision was the starlight scopes in the early 1970s. This is a way better technoology. I have seen second and third generation devices some of which were pretty nice. This helps me to have a realistic perspective.
This particular device has settings that enable you to optimize viewing for your situation.
There is a gain control and an exposure setting.
With the gain down a bit there is a sharper picture. When you crank down the exposure to 2 or 5 frames per second you can generally crank down the gain and see pretty well without the IR illuminator.
You actually get an excellent signal to noise ratio that provides some fairly sharp pictures.
I was able to get a picture of some cows about a quarter mile away on a cloudy night with the 1/4 moon just setting. They were too far away to recognize in the picture unless you knew what the scene looked like in daylight. But, then again the cows are pretty far away in the daytime.
When you slow down the exposure rate it is impossible to hand hold effectively unless you are braced against something solid. I would recommend a tripod for the darkest conditions. The IR illuminator works pretty well at a pretty good distance compared to other scopes.
I really like the lack of distortion and the ability to tune the picture to existing conditions.
The addition of a neck strap would be nice to free up your hands.
I would say that this device clearly outperforms any other in its price range and many 2nd generation units that cost a lot more. I particularly like the lack of distortion and image blemishes and decreased picture noise and the lack of light blooms and sensitivity of the device to bright light.
Summary; This is a lot better than I expected as soon as I realized what the gain and exposure settings could do.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Night owl iGen 20/20 ic 3x, March 23, 2010

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Joe E. Perez (Phoenix, Arizona USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Night Owl iGEN 20/20 Day/Night Vision Monocular with Image Caputre (3x) (Sports)

I purchased this used iGen monocular thru Amazon based on other reviews elsewhere. It arrived on time and was as good as advertised. Purchase price was $316 including shipping so I think this was a great deal I had to jump on. I tested every operation of it right away and it all worked great including video play and recording on my pocket video camera with video input. Since the advertisement for it did not state that every thing on it worked properly I was happy it did. Because of its shape you have to get used to handling it with both hands. My backyard has dark corners and this baby lit it all up with full clarity. It was very easy to work thru all items in the menu to adjust it to my preferred settings. Has a nice case that you can stap on your belt and the manual is very good as well. The image capture photos are in black and white only and though not as good as a regular camera still quite good for night vision scenes. You have to remember before buying that it can be used in day light with the cap on though it is primarily a night vision device and does best in that capacity. I got this for night use only and it works much better than my two other night vision binoculars purchased years ago with older generation systems and made in Russia. I highly recommend the Igen 20/20 ic 3x, especially if you can get a deal like I did! Used but in like new condition.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great but controls are not conveniently placed, September 13, 2011

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George TDS - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Night Owl iGEN 20/20 Day/Night Vision Monocular with Image Caputre (3x) (Sports)

Works great! Only beef is the location and use of the various controls in the dark. I live out in the country where the street lighting is poor and like to monitor activity on the street across from our home.