Yukon YK28041 Digital Ranger 5 x 42 Night Vision Monocular

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 12 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HZT88I
• Item model number: YK28041
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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  #57 in	Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Field Instruments > Binoculars
  #67 in	Camera & Photo > Binoculars, Telescopes & Optics > Binoculars
  #77 in	Sports & Outdoors > Hunting & Fishing > Hunting > Hunting Optics

• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 9, 2008

Product Description

Product Description

5 x 42 magnification. Day and night operation. Higher resolution than Gen 1. Over 300 yds viewing distance. Contrast adjustment control. Stealth operation with invisible, powerful dual IR illuminators. Enhanced multi-coated optics. Direct video output capability. Built-in 1/4" tripod socket. Rugged rubber armor construction. Includes protective carrying case, neck strap, car adapter and AC wall adapter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Monocular not binoculars but still good, August 30, 2008

By	neqchis - See all my reviews

This product is a monocular not a binocular. The secondary lens is actually an IR beam. I've had this device for about a year. It has pros and cons over traditional night vision. Unlike Gen1 devices, the Digital Ranger is not subject to optical damage when exposed to bright light. Image quality is distortion free unlike Gen1 devices. The device sports a jack to record video. I use a camcorder with no issues however, the video quality is very grainy in 0 lux conditions. The device is rugged but also bulky and heavy. It chews batteries when IR beams are on and continues to drain batteries even when off. Rechargeable NIMH's are a must. The performance is acceptable but range is limited by the power of the integrated IR beams. Only the high beam is switchable, the low IR beam stays on continuously when the unit is on. The high beam power can be adjusted. Lens is 5x which is fine for long distance but not good for close spotting. It needs a 1x wearable goggle companion. Animals do not see the IR beams but IR from unit can be seen by other night vision devices. Overall a good buy for the price.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice tool., March 23, 2009

By	Dylan A. Netland "Vanish738" (Helena,MT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Its an excellent night vision tool,very fancy.But just for your info,these do not work like goggles,they're binocs and they're magnified to one point(to say the magnification is not adjustable,also you have to manually focus,and the field of view is very narrow.If you're looking to go out and work in the dark without carrying a flashlight I wouldn't reccomend these but goggles instead.On the upside, these things can be used day or night unlike analog NV,this device has an external video input plug for like a camcorder so this would make an excellent surveillance camera for night,one of my favorite things about this device is it has a massive IR illuminator which will prove useful to someone who wants to spot something far away.

0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff, missing some things though., November 29, 2008

By	Tushar Tyagi "shell kernel" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Its a great product for the price. Good build quality. Decent performance. Simple to operate.
I wish it had automatic focus.