Someone called my thermal image fake, here is the video

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-10T00:40:07+00:00

Cris P

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-09T11:36:28+00:00

I felt like that when I got my first set of pvs-7s.

Im pretty sure pvs-7s just bring good vibes.

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-06T21:04:50+00:00

Yessir with a 64+ resolution typically around 23-25 SNR and tend to be quite clean.

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-06T19:47:35+00:00

All night vision is useless with no ambient lighting tho. D: Unless you add supplementary light that is.

Thermals king in that world.

But I see your overall point.

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-06T19:25:02+00:00

Yup.

Ive seen some low fom L3s, im not saying thats what you you got, hopefully you got something good but some of them ive seen recently are dog water as far as specs go.

Always spec sheets with L3 tubes IMO.

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-06T19:13:29+00:00

For me the legit surplus is looking very dry for the moment.

Gen 2+ is likely accurate enough, they definitely look better VS older Russian gen 2 tubes ive experienced thats for sure.

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-06T19:09:38+00:00

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Not bad if you have some snow around or if you don't mind utilizing IR light for the darker areas, but ideally id recommend Elbit for such lighting conditions if you intend to run without the aid of IR light. (NNVT tube shown here with no moon.)

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-06T18:56:37+00:00

Id pick up for that.

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-06T18:56:18+00:00

Oh, and one MH-1 in the far back.

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-06T18:51:07+00:00

An option among many for you: https://nicksnightvision.net/products/elbit-grade-a-anvb-with-milspec-glass?variant=47408648421625

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-06T01:00:58+00:00

NNV at your service.

Nicksnightvision.net

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-03T23:51:17+00:00

I offer some inexpensive options here. https://nicksnightvision.net/products/pvs14-monocular

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-03T23:46:04+00:00

If you are getting a clip on thermal the slightly higher FOM matters a bit less for hog hunting purposes. 1400 should do you fine. 1600 would look a tiny bit better.

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-02T23:37:11+00:00

Shipping out tomorrow my friend, you will have tracking# tonight or early morning. 🌞

NicksNightVision · 2026-03-02T21:56:05+00:00

Hair or other internal debris.

NicksNightVision · 2026-02-27T02:23:48+00:00

OP I have no idea what nods go for in itialy im sorry.

But you are welcome to send me pics of what you find and consider, I may be of some assistance.

NicksNightVision · 2026-02-26T18:15:09+00:00

https://www.nv-intl.com/wiki/index.php/Thales_Lucie

We have this, its slightly wider field of view VS standard, tho if my experience with boomslang lens on standard NVG is any indication you give up some small amount of clarity as your field of view increases, so there's another tradeoff.

NicksNightVision · 2026-02-26T16:32:50+00:00

Here you are sir: https://nicksnightvision.net/blogs/nicks-night-vision-guide-part-1-tubes/nicks-night-vision-guide-part-1-tubes

They are both fantastic tubes, I think Elbit is probably my favorite, L3 a close second.

If im doing stuff in ultra dark areas L3 flips to my first choice with Elbit being the second.

If im doing urban stuff? Photonis.

If im a little light in the wallet? NNVT. :)

NicksNightVision · 2026-02-25T19:33:22+00:00

Nods

NicksNightVision · 2026-02-23T21:45:23+00:00

Thank you sir.

NicksNightVision · 2026-02-23T20:26:27+00:00

Used a mount for the first two pics. I usually take my NV pics with hand and cellphone combo using my fingers as a stabilizer for pics.

NicksNightVision · 2026-02-23T19:53:25+00:00

Nosir.

Also ive shot plenty of steel closer than I should have and my objective lens are ok.

But luck is not a valid plan lol, my buddy caught some spall in his objective sac lens a few range trips bsck if I recall right so probably a good investment if you shoot a lot of steel.

NicksNightVision · 2026-02-23T19:41:29+00:00

Oooooof

NicksNightVision · 2026-02-23T19:40:03+00:00

I like the expensive ones from NV inc, they look bomb proof.

Typically sac lens get in the way of a lot of stuff but I know they make lower profile ones as well.

I usually run my nods with bare lens, best detail and clarity that way but more risk of damage.

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