Green digital night vision monocular with the rubber eyeshade and screen at the back
The night vision monocular from the front, showing the lens and the infrared lamp
The night vision monocular with its hand strap
Supplier picture of the three infrared brightness levels
Supplier specification sheet listing 6x optical magnification, 8x digital zoom and a 2 inch screen

Night vision

Digital night vision monocular, 6x optical

  • 6x optical
  • 8x digital zoom
  • 850 nm infrared
  • 2 inch screen
  • Built-in battery

A one-handed digital night vision monocular in green. It combines 6x optical magnification with up to 8x digital zoom, a 3 W infrared lamp at 850 nm with three brightness levels, a 2 inch screen and a built-in rechargeable 18650 battery. Saves photos and video to a micro SD card.

£74.00

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  • 6x optical magnification with up to 8x digital zoom
  • 3 W infrared lamp at 850 nm with three brightness levels
  • 2 inch IPS screen, 320 x 240 pixels
  • Built-in rechargeable 18650 lithium battery
  • Photos and video to a micro SD card up to 64 GB
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Product description

Small, light night vision

A monocular is the lightest way to carry digital night vision. This one measures 170 x 75 x 65 mm and you hold it in one hand, with the rubber eyeshade against one eye. Optically it magnifies 6 times through a 25 mm lens, and you can add up to 8x digital zoom on top. It suits evening walks, watching a badger sett from a distance or checking the bottom of the garden.

In darkness, the 3 W infrared lamp at 850 nm lights the scene with light your eyes cannot see. The supplier shows three brightness levels: use the lowest that gives a clear picture, because the battery lasts longer and close subjects do not get washed out.

What the numbers mean in practice

The supplier gives a maximum viewing distance at night of 250 to 300 m. That is the furthest the lamp reaches under ideal conditions, not the distance at which you can tell a fox from a cat. The 2 inch screen has 320 x 240 pixels. Video settings go up to 2.5K and photo settings up to 40 MP, but the detail in the saved files is limited by the lens, the sensor and the light, so a higher setting mainly makes larger files.

For the full picture, read How digital night vision works.

Power and care

A rechargeable 18650 lithium battery is built in and charges over USB at 5 V. Only a data cable is listed in the package, so use your own USB charger or a power bank. The supplier gives an operating range of -30 to +55 C, but every lithium battery gives less in the cold, so start a winter night fully charged.

Keep the infrared lamp off people and their homes, and remember that fog, rain and glass reflect infrared back at the lens.

What's in the box

  • Digital night vision monocular
  • USB data cable

Specifications

Night vision type Digital, CMOS sensor with infrared illuminator
Infrared lamp 850 nm, 3 W, three levels
Viewing distance in full darkness 250 to 300 m maximum (supplier figure)
Optical magnification 6x
Digital zoom Up to 8x
Lens 25 mm, 10 degree field
Screen 2 inch IPS, 320 x 240
Video settings 2.5K, 1080P, 720P (supplier figures)
Photo settings 3 to 40 MP (supplier figures)
Storage Micro SD card up to 64 GB (not included)
Battery Built-in 18650 lithium battery
Charging USB, 5 V
Operating temperature -30 to +55 C
Dimensions 170 x 75 x 65 mm
Weight 265 g packed (supplier figure)
SKUBS-NV-MONO
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Questions about this product

Is a memory card included?

No. The monocular takes a micro SD card up to 64 GB, which you need for saving photos and video.

Can I use it during the day?

Yes. In daylight it shows a colour picture and works as a small 6x monocular with a camera. Never point it at the Sun.

How far can it see in the dark?

The supplier gives a maximum of 250 to 300 m. Expect to recognise animals at much shorter distances, and less in mist or rain.

Is this better than night vision binoculars?

It is lighter and fits a pocket. The night vision binoculars have a larger 3 inch screen that you view with both eyes, which is more comfortable over a long session.

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