That was a good and fair review - just keep in mind in the lowest light settings you have to have the EV adjusted to +1.5/30FPS. You can also use the 2D filter to improve the image in darker environments, that combination plus monochrome improves the sight picture quite noticeably in the eye piece. To get the best out of the OSPIN 2.0 there is some user-device knowledge required. The vast majority of people do not understand the breadth of capability this device offers because they don't understand quantum efficiency and spectral range. For example this OPSIN can operate into the SWIR range which gives improved performance in hazy, smokey and or water borne environments.
Only Photonis tubes are somewhat OOB, but Opsin's QE at above 940nm is higher than Photonis tubes. It's a cool idea to try and use OOB illumination, lasers aren't really available yet. It was strange to me that they kept the Opsin at 90Hz instead of lowering to 60 or 30 to improve LL performance. They clearly don't understand the device fully. I think the 2D noise was on though, I think it's on by default.
@@DjAlonDevil What OOB illuminators are available? I suspect they pushed 90fps because people complain about eye strain if it's lower (same as in video games). Some people complained that 90fps wasn't enough and wanted 150-170 fps (Lucas at T-rex).
@@DjAlonDevil OoB combined laser designators (illuminators/pointers) are only available to .mil and .gov. Many sensible and very good reasons for this.
Those PSV14's don't include a battery, dovetail adapter, battery cable, counterweight, etc. The Opsin is a complete package minus the helmet and wilcox mount.
as I commented on the other vids about the Opsin. I went to a night hunt with a guy who had one. I was using a cheaper PVS14 and a friend was using my other PVS14, both gen3, Omni 7 tubes, no major blems typical $2500 PVS14s. One guy had a $15K thermal setup and another guy had a high end WP gen3 duel system. The Opsin was just as good as the high end WP, better than my cheaper PVS14s, nowhere near as good as the thermal, but all that changed the second you try to walk, jog or run with a OPsin... you cant and the image is crap, you eat dirt even using single PVS14s we were able to move around normally while the guy with the Opsin was a soup sandwich, even he said it was worthless when he moved. He would creep very slowly behind us all night and sore he would never bring it hunting again.
When you send customer service emails about compatibility of the ops and the HHV and this video shows up minutes later answering EVERYTHING. Thank you. Lol
@@TheDriversPerspective the only days when you can get gear this cheap is cause the ppl then don't know what they can get for it or they wanna scam you.
Turn the refresh rate down and the NV will get much brighter and cleaner but then it's not nearly as smooth. For the money I would much rather run a photonis echo white phosphor.
Brother….. you don’t need to bring the weapon up to your NVG’s to aim. Shoulder the rifle, put your IR laser on the target and shoot. If your laser is zeroed you should hit. You should be looking over the weapon so that you can scan.
Great throw back intro lol. Digital NV is still too slow to MOVE safely with. Ok for static observation & IF you can xmit footage back to someone else.
@@examples262are you talking home built with tubes and housing? I've seen as low as about $1k with a printed housing. Any info is greatly appreciated, you seem much more in the know.
@@eagleone5456 Steele industries has pvs14 with photonis tube for 2.8k. that's only 200 more than the opsin which is 2.6k. The Opsin is just overpriced if all you want is night vision to shoot with, although it definitely is great for recording videos
Don't doubt that. Was looking for digital camera chips to maybe install in replacement of what's in my current digital nv monocle and stumbled on a page advertising a company's low light chips in development. They posted images from one in development that was literally VERY CLOSE to gen 3 analog. They were testing both against each other in identical conditions. Hope to see this cmos chip being used in higher end digital nvgs in the next couple years.
Not worth the price. Yeah it has features that analog doesn't have, but refresh rate and sight picture is just not worth it. Spend the same amount and get analog.
Digital could be hacked if a wifi/BT signal is being emitted or recieved. Makes me think twice. I think Analog is still the way to go, esp with the pixilation when it gets really dark. Tends to give me a headache and a lot of fatigue.
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That was a good and fair review - just keep in mind in the lowest light settings you have to have the EV adjusted to +1.5/30FPS. You can also use the 2D filter to improve the image in darker environments, that combination plus monochrome improves the sight picture quite noticeably in the eye piece. To get the best out of the OSPIN 2.0 there is some user-device knowledge required. The vast majority of people do not understand the breadth of capability this device offers because they don't understand quantum efficiency and spectral range. For example this OPSIN can operate into the SWIR range which gives improved performance in hazy, smokey and or water borne environments.
Only Photonis tubes are somewhat OOB, but Opsin's QE at above 940nm is higher than Photonis tubes. It's a cool idea to try and use OOB illumination, lasers aren't really available yet. It was strange to me that they kept the Opsin at 90Hz instead of lowering to 60 or 30 to improve LL performance. They clearly don't understand the device fully. I think the 2D noise was on though, I think it's on by default.
Is there someplace to learn more about this other than direct experimentation? This is good info to have.
@@DjAlonDevil What OOB illuminators are available? I suspect they pushed 90fps because people complain about eye strain if it's lower (same as in video games). Some people complained that 90fps wasn't enough and wanted 150-170 fps (Lucas at T-rex).
@@DjAlonDevil OoB combined laser designators (illuminators/pointers) are only available to .mil and .gov. Many sensible and very good reasons for this.
The continuum transfunctioner has realized benefits as well...
Given the price of this unit, analog is still king
Agreed, this kit would be great for a few hundred dollars... not a couple thousand. Value is just not there.
Check out the nightfox prowl
@@zantrex4check out the nightfox prowl
What's annoying is 2 years ago they were selling these for under 1500 dollars.
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They fumbled on price range when PVS14's on the low end for a little more
Personally would take this for $2k over a PVS due to no tubes to fry on accident.
@@Rexolaboy fair point fair point but would be nice if it was on the slightly cheaper end but that’s my opinion
@@spinebreaker4507 Maybe if it performed almost as good as Gen 3 the price would be a deal.
Those PSV14's don't include a battery, dovetail adapter, battery cable, counterweight, etc. The Opsin is a complete package minus the helmet and wilcox mount.
@@Patriot_Cop Its a definitely plus but I might wait out to see what comes out in a year or two.
That intro is pure gold! 🤌🤌
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as I commented on the other vids about the Opsin. I went to a night hunt with a guy who had one. I was using a cheaper PVS14 and a friend was using my other PVS14, both gen3, Omni 7 tubes, no major blems typical $2500 PVS14s. One guy had a $15K thermal setup and another guy had a high end WP gen3 duel system. The Opsin was just as good as the high end WP, better than my cheaper PVS14s, nowhere near as good as the thermal, but all that changed the second you try to walk, jog or run with a OPsin... you cant and the image is crap, you eat dirt even using single PVS14s we were able to move around normally while the guy with the Opsin was a soup sandwich, even he said it was worthless when he moved. He would creep very slowly behind us all night and sore he would never bring it hunting again.
you need to setup your Ospin properly, there should be NO lag......if you have lag, something is wrong!!!!
You guys had the Opsin on 30 fps, not 90. Opsin is good up to about 20-25 mph speed in a vehicle on a road with turns
😂 love the intro and great video!
Being able to output to your phone allows you to look around corners without exposing yourself.
Okay, fair point.
Compare nightfox prowl against opsin?
You can get them for $1800 right now. That makes it worth it!
i think that you should check out the nightfox prowl
When you send customer service emails about compatibility of the ops and the HHV and this video shows up minutes later answering EVERYTHING. Thank you. Lol
What an intro! ❤🎉
For the same price you can buy a PVS14 GEN3 WP.
Yeah with good look and used condition...
Every days you can get them this cheap, unless it’s stolen you’re not in reality.
@@TheDriversPerspective the only days when you can get gear this cheap is cause the ppl then don't know what they can get for it or they wanna scam you.
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@@jayquincy5614what are you talking about lmao you can still put together a new monocular with xlsh tubes for the same price as an opsin 🤣
Try a PVS-69 sometime
Turn the refresh rate down and the NV will get much brighter and cleaner but then it's not nearly as smooth. For the money I would much rather run a photonis echo white phosphor.
I love the beginning that was so epic and awsome
Nice
Didn’t see the video. Saw the intro, liked, and subscribed. Lesgo
Brother….. you don’t need to bring the weapon up to your NVG’s to aim. Shoulder the rifle, put your IR laser on the target and shoot. If your laser is zeroed you should hit. You should be looking over the weapon so that you can scan.
Best intro EVER!!!
Great throw back intro lol.
Digital NV is still too slow to MOVE safely with. Ok for static observation & IF you can xmit footage back to someone else.
Why ? I am able to cycling with my DNV with 30 fps.
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Lol live intro my friend well done 👏🏾👏🏾
iR laser 🤯
I was pretty sure that after the first lightning strike you needed a fresh pair of underwear.
Vs NVG30 how do it compare?
Epic intro
this is probably good for cops/Leo in urban areas....but im sticking to my analog PVS14
Digital is Way better than Gen 3 in urban or light polluted areas, I can confirm.
The price is much better than analog
Not really, you can get a pvs14 with photonis tubes that blows this out of the water for 500 more. Hell, even NNVT tubes would be better and cheaper
@@examples262are you talking home built with tubes and housing? I've seen as low as about $1k with a printed housing. Any info is greatly appreciated, you seem much more in the know.
@@eagleone5456 Steele industries has pvs14 with photonis tube for 2.8k. that's only 200 more than the opsin which is 2.6k. The Opsin is just overpriced if all you want is night vision to shoot with, although it definitely is great for recording videos
@@eagleone5456I just put together my first pvs-14 for 2000. If you have some questions about doing the same I'd be happy to help.
@eagleone5456 build list please 🙏
16 seconds in and I've clicked "like"
What mount did you use?
It was a cheesy knockoff that got me though the review. When I eventually pick up some night vision of my own, I'll invest in quality.
Would you be able to take this out of the US, I know itar applies to gen 2 and 3 but I have no clue if it applies to digital.
No restrictions on import/export....it's technically a Camera.
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He-Man yes yes yes 🙌
give it another 5-10 years and throw some ai processing into it and i bet it will be pretty damn close to gen 3
visual ai processing will require very large power draw.
Don't doubt that. Was looking for digital camera chips to maybe install in replacement of what's in my current digital nv monocle and stumbled on a page advertising a company's low light chips in development. They posted images from one in development that was literally VERY CLOSE to gen 3 analog. They were testing both against each other in identical conditions. Hope to see this cmos chip being used in higher end digital nvgs in the next couple years.
@@payetteman do you think battery technology won't improve over the next decade?
Digital WILL dominate Gen 3 in 10 years, Period.....mark my words, people need to get over it, Digital will take over....Tubes are dead tech.
Bro you def need a smoother charging handle and a shit ton of CLP for your AR lol
You should test it against the new NightFox Prowl.
Sionyx.
It's 90 hz but I heard it limits to 30 FPS?
No, that's the recording. Basically if you running it at 90/60/30 the recording video is playbacked at 30fps
@@DjAlonDevil So it doesn't lag without recording? So 90hz=90fps?
@@user-vn9dk2dx3z The recording has no effect on the image you get from Opsin
I just cant get myself to buy anything digital its gotta be analog.
That intro. Was dope af
With such lighting, you can do without NVG. And any digital nvg under such conditions will show good results.
Not worth the price. Yeah it has features that analog doesn't have, but refresh rate and sight picture is just not worth it. Spend the same amount and get analog.
Save the money and buy analog.
lol
$2000 for this .... ill just buy pvs 14 wtf
Digital could be hacked if a wifi/BT signal is being emitted or recieved. Makes me think twice. I think Analog is still the way to go, esp with the pixilation when it gets really dark. Tends to give me a headache and a lot of fatigue.
I like the videos but most things you show are for rich people.
Thanks, we do hit good budget items too, like the recent Tisas 1911 and Primary Arms SLx 1-6 LPVO.
Who cares. Just get an analog NVG for 5OO - 15OO on the used market. They're just slightly used.
I got two PVS14s for 2OO and 45O.
Any specific Location suggestions on purchasing ? Thank you
Stop trying to make digital night vision happen. It's not going to happen.
Sure it will. Just like everything, eventually digital will take over
the opsin is proof that digital nvgs will be the future
WiFi? Records? Does it come from China? No thanks.
Best digital NV is like the best tasting turd in a box of delicious chocolates. 😂
I mean can this be mounted behind a red dot on rifle?
No.