Night Owl Optics combines a versatile optic with a digital NV system and image-capture capabilities to create their 2.6x41 iGEN NV20/20 Digital Night Vision Monocular. This device features a 30 lp/mm resolution with the ability to save images to an on-board card slot that accepts SD cards up to 32GB, or to an external device via its RCA video-out port. In low-light conditions, the digital intensifier system boosts available light for enhanced images, and under extreme darkness its built-in IR illuminator can provide a light source for the intensifier allowing it to pierce the darkest night outdoors or deepest corners inside.
The fully selectable system features a single multi-directional navigation button that gives you access to the intuitive menu-driven programming functions. You have control over the auto-off time interval, gain, display brightness, exposure, image and text color, with the ability to quickly reset the entire system to factory default settings. The iGen has a 1/4"-20 tripod mount for long observation sessions or when the exposure is turned up, and it runs on four user-supplied AA batteries.
Optical Performance
- 2.6x magnification
- 41mm objective lens
- 16" close focus distance
- 12° angle of view
- 630' field of view at 1000 yd
Night Vision
- Digital night vision system
- Selectable gain for increased light amplification
- 30 lp/mm resolution
- Day & night operation
- Integrated IR illuminator for extreme low-light conditions
- IR Intelligence: Automatic adjustment through 3 levels optimizes output based on ambient light
- Variable exposure rate from 2 to 30 fps
Image Capture
- Selectable, NTSC or Pal
- Captures in black & white
- Images saved to SD cards up to 32GB. 2GB card included
- Selectable JPEG or TIFF image formats
- Record images to external source from RCA output port
- Variable frame rate from 2 to 30 fps
Use and Handling
- Single multi-directional button for easy navigation, selection and customization
- Front objective focus ring to focus image on display
- Rear dioptric adjustment focuses eyepiece on display
- Programmable auto-off function from 1 to 45 minutes
- Selectable display brightness
- Image Display Color: White, red, green, blue
- Selectable Text Color: Black/white, red, green, amber
- 1/4"-20 tripod mount
- Runs on four user-supplied AA batteries