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Recon missions…covert operations…with Spy Net Night Vision, YOU rule the night. See up to 50 feet in complete darkness with REAL night vision technology. Now with all new dual eye display so you won’t miss a thing. And the new handheld design won’t slow you down when you’re on the move. Requires 5 ‘AA’ Batteries, not included. Ages 8+.
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The Spy Net Night Vision Infrared Stealth Binoculars are the ultimate in spy tools. Children can record reconnaissance missions and covert operations with these fantastic binoculars that have real night vision technology.Spy Net Night Vision Infrared Stealth Binoculars * Real night vision technology * See up to 50 in complete darkness * Dual eye display * Handheld design * Requires 5 AA batteries (not included)
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216 of 219 people found the following review helpful
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This is really a pretty impressive piece of equipment for the price and target audience. It's basically what you would get with a night vision camcorder (such as the Discovery Kids model) crammed into a set of cheap plastic binoculars- minus the recording part, of course. Another similar device would be a night-vision-enabled baby video monitor, minus the wireless link.
In any case, what this consists of are two IR (infrared - so invisible to the naked eye) LED flashlights, an IR-sensitive digital camera sensor, and a tiny low-resolution (but full color!) screen.
The screen is "split" via mirrors to create the "binocular" view. The IR CCD picks up the reflected IR light (and visible light, if present), and voila- you can see in the dark.
Some important notes that are not immediately obvious:
- These are telescopic binoculars. I didn't realize this when I purchased them, and they are not great for seeing things that are near you (within 5 feet or so)
- The zoom level does not seem adjustable
- They are not "wearable" such as you might think from the look of them. They are meant to be handheld binoculars.
- The "binocular" vision is not really stereoscopic- it is a single image split and shown to both eyes (as far as I can tell), so don't expect any depth perception.
All that being said, this is an incredible amount of technology in a little toy package, and it does work quite well. You can really see in the dark, and if you are trying not to scare wildlife or wake a sleeping baby, it's great that you aren't casting any light at all. Don't confuse this with the cheaper "night vision" toy glasses you'll see- those are just green flashlights. They may let you see in the dark, but they're not exactly "stealthy".
Some good notes:
- The system transitions well from dark to light. It's not going to blind you, the screen isn't that bright.
- The display is full color (more or less) in normal light, for what that's worth.
- It really works in the dark!
The mirror system is adjustable to account for differences in face width (how far apart your eyes are), and thankfully works well for both adults and children. Furthermore, there is a focus adjustment to help with near versus far objects. The whole system can actually produce a fairly crisp image in the dark when properly focused. They also work with glasses- I am a glasses-wearing adult, and I can comfortably fit my face and glasses in the binoculars and still get a pretty decent "seal" (the eyepiece is framed with a bit of rubber, presumably to trap out the light cast by the LCD).
There are also two additional controls. One will turn on the secondary "high power" LED flashlight, which also emits some visible red light. In the normal mode, the binoculars are completely invisible in the dark (unless the person looking at you is also wearing IR goggles, in which case you'll show up like a bright flashlight!). However, in this "high power" mode you'll be visible as a faint red glow. This does let you see a good bit farther away, though- so it's not just a gimmick.
The other switch applies various color "filters" to the display- red, green, blue or normal. This can be useful in some circumstances (the green view looks much more "night vision", and I imagine the red view works well in conjunction with the high-power LEDs, though I have not tried it). This feature feels a bit more gimmicky, but it's a nice thought.
The binoculars also come with a neck strap, which at first you might mistake for a head strap. It's a nice touch, though.
All in all, I'm really impressed. I'm not entirely sure yet that it can do what I purchased it for (I did not expect the magnification!), but I'm sure I'll have a lot of fun with it looking out at the critters in the yard at night, if nothing else.
In any case, what this consists of are two IR (infrared - so invisible to the naked eye) LED flashlights, an IR-sensitive digital camera sensor, and a tiny low-resolution (but full color!) screen.
The screen is "split" via mirrors to create the "binocular" view. The IR CCD picks up the reflected IR light (and visible light, if present), and voila- you can see in the dark.
Some important notes that are not immediately obvious:
- These are telescopic binoculars. I didn't realize this when I purchased them, and they are not great for seeing things that are near you (within 5 feet or so)
- The zoom level does not seem adjustable
- They are not "wearable" such as you might think from the look of them. They are meant to be handheld binoculars.
- The "binocular" vision is not really stereoscopic- it is a single image split and shown to both eyes (as far as I can tell), so don't expect any depth perception.
All that being said, this is an incredible amount of technology in a little toy package, and it does work quite well. You can really see in the dark, and if you are trying not to scare wildlife or wake a sleeping baby, it's great that you aren't casting any light at all. Don't confuse this with the cheaper "night vision" toy glasses you'll see- those are just green flashlights. They may let you see in the dark, but they're not exactly "stealthy".
Some good notes:
- The system transitions well from dark to light. It's not going to blind you, the screen isn't that bright.
- The display is full color (more or less) in normal light, for what that's worth.
- It really works in the dark!
The mirror system is adjustable to account for differences in face width (how far apart your eyes are), and thankfully works well for both adults and children. Furthermore, there is a focus adjustment to help with near versus far objects. The whole system can actually produce a fairly crisp image in the dark when properly focused. They also work with glasses- I am a glasses-wearing adult, and I can comfortably fit my face and glasses in the binoculars and still get a pretty decent "seal" (the eyepiece is framed with a bit of rubber, presumably to trap out the light cast by the LCD).
There are also two additional controls. One will turn on the secondary "high power" LED flashlight, which also emits some visible red light. In the normal mode, the binoculars are completely invisible in the dark (unless the person looking at you is also wearing IR goggles, in which case you'll show up like a bright flashlight!). However, in this "high power" mode you'll be visible as a faint red glow. This does let you see a good bit farther away, though- so it's not just a gimmick.
The other switch applies various color "filters" to the display- red, green, blue or normal. This can be useful in some circumstances (the green view looks much more "night vision", and I imagine the red view works well in conjunction with the high-power LEDs, though I have not tried it). This feature feels a bit more gimmicky, but it's a nice thought.
The binoculars also come with a neck strap, which at first you might mistake for a head strap. It's a nice touch, though.
All in all, I'm really impressed. I'm not entirely sure yet that it can do what I purchased it for (I did not expect the magnification!), but I'm sure I'll have a lot of fun with it looking out at the critters in the yard at night, if nothing else.
115 of 116 people found the following review helpful
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This is a very inexpensive night vision kid's toy, but it uses real-work 1st generation technology. I would put it on par with any of the entry-level night vision products.
I had no problem seeing well at 50-60 feet out (indoors) without the boosted IR. Using the regular IR setting, there is no signature for anyone to pick up. Using the high power setting, there is a faint red light visible from the unit, so everyone that looks your way knows you're there. Outside? Range narrows since there aren't reflective walls and shadows to define things.
Since this has active IR illumination, anyone else will see your IR light very brightly. Don't believe me? Look in the mirror (briefly) as you have the goggles on. It will appear as though you are shining a flashlight at yourself even though you're in pitch black darkness.
We've found this unit very useful for looking at big and little night critters. In particular we love to find all the geckos on our outside walls of the house.
Depth perception is nil, so you can't spend a lot of time trying to walk around with these on. And they are made of plastic, but seem reasonably high impact. Just take good care of them.
Now, if this technology could be used with Airhog's new Hawk Eye helicopter video cam....
The price (under $50 with free shipping) was just right.
I had no problem seeing well at 50-60 feet out (indoors) without the boosted IR. Using the regular IR setting, there is no signature for anyone to pick up. Using the high power setting, there is a faint red light visible from the unit, so everyone that looks your way knows you're there. Outside? Range narrows since there aren't reflective walls and shadows to define things.
Since this has active IR illumination, anyone else will see your IR light very brightly. Don't believe me? Look in the mirror (briefly) as you have the goggles on. It will appear as though you are shining a flashlight at yourself even though you're in pitch black darkness.
We've found this unit very useful for looking at big and little night critters. In particular we love to find all the geckos on our outside walls of the house.
Depth perception is nil, so you can't spend a lot of time trying to walk around with these on. And they are made of plastic, but seem reasonably high impact. Just take good care of them.
Now, if this technology could be used with Airhog's new Hawk Eye helicopter video cam....
The price (under $50 with free shipping) was just right.
45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
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This is all I expected in a toy and more. Great for checking out the night life in the woods surrounding our house. It needs 4 AA batteries, so if you purchase this be sure to have some on hand. Reminds me of the earliest night vision goggles used by the Army. Great for kids and kids at heart!
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Published 13 days ago by Captain R.J. Tuscaloosa of 101 Company
It's ok
Shipped me a non-recording goggles (It's ok since the resolution won't be good anyway).
One side of the IR LED not functioned. Read more
One side of the IR LED not functioned. Read more
Published 21 days ago by A. Wong
Not bad for a toy
Bought this to be able to look into the canyon at night when i go camping. Saw all the "excellent" reviews on here....probably all fake... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Bill
A fun product
My son wanted a pair of these after seeing an older cousin who had received it for Christmas. This has provided my son with a lot of entertainment. Read more
Published 2 months ago by DeeGee
Happy Camper!
My 10yr old nephew LOVES it! Was kinda expensive for something disposable, but worth seeing him enjoy it so much.
Published 2 months ago by diamonditr
Useless
This product is a toy that doesn't really function. I was really disappointed with this product. I tried everything to make it work. Read more
Published 3 months ago by AGP
works as expected
would highly recommend this for someone who would like to play in the dark and have fun with this high end toy. fun stuff for kids and adults to some extent.
Published 3 months ago by N. V. Pedaparti
So far so good...however...
First off let me just say that I am 36 years old and was given this as a gift. Yes, I am a guy, so I loved it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Atlas
The six year-old, 13 year-old, and 43 year-old boys love it!
When I asked how the would rate the goggles, they all said,"Awesome!" They added that it would be five stars if it could zoom. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Skool counselor
Exceeded my expectations
I'm a nerd and pretty preparedness minded. I've been looking for Gen-1 (or cheap Gen-2) Night Vision to familiarize myself with the technology and to have, just in case. Read more
Published 3 months ago by J. Beck
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