Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.8 x 4.8 x 2.9 inches |
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Package Weight | 16 ounces |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8.9 x 2.91 x 4.8 inches |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
Brand Name | Night Owl |
Warranty Description | 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY |
Model Name | NOXM50 |
Color | Black |
Material | Plastic |
Suggested Users | Bedroom |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Night Owl |
Part Number | NOXM50 |
Model Year | 2010 |
Included Components | Monocular |
Size | apple |
Sport Type | Hunting |
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NIGHT OWL Optics 5-Power NOXM50 Night Vision Monocular
Brand | Night Owl |
Model Name | NOXM50 |
Eye Piece Lens Description | Plossl |
Objective Lens Diameter | 50 Millimeters |
Product Dimensions | 0.31"D x 0.1"W x 0.15"H |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Finderscope | Reflex |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
Compatible Devices | Night Vision |
About this item
- High quality all-glass optics - objective and ocular lenses. One solid focusing ring. Single hand operation. 500x light amplification.
- Generation: 1, Magnification: 5x, Lens Diameter: 50 mm, Angular Field of View: 15 degrees, Field of View at 200 ft.: 39 ft., Dimensions (inches): 7.75L x 3.79W x 2.48H
- Weight (without batteries): 16 oz, Power Supply (not included): One 3-Volt Lithium Battery, Minimum Focus Range: 5.7 feet, Built-In Infrared: Yes
- The Night Owl NOXM50 with 5X magnification is the most rugged monocular in our line. Features an extended body with protective finish. The unit also comes with a hand strap and robust molded plastic focus ring.
- Uniquely designed for comfort and easy operation of both power and Infrared buttons.
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Product Description
Night owl's extended-body 5-power night vision monocular delivers higher magnification for better image resolution and more accurate identification of distant targets. Employing the latest generation of optics design technology, the NOXM50 adds extra magnification without a lot of extra weight. And more importantly, this latest optical design does not sacrifice light amplification for added magnification the way older-technology generation-1 products do. Don't make the mistake of buying a competitive high-mag device, only to be disappointed with a dark image. When buying high-magnification night vision, make sure you demand the very latest optics technology.
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Night Owl's extended-body 5-power night vision monocular delivers higher magnification for better image resolution and more accurate identification of distant targets. Employing the latest generation of optics design technology, the XM50 adds extra magnification without a lot of extra weight. And more importantly, this latest optical design does not sacrifice light amplification for added magnification the way older-technology generation-1 products do. Don't make the mistake of buying a competitive high-mag device, only to be disappointed with a dark image. When buying high-magnification night vision, make sure you demand the very latest optics technology.
Features:
- 5x magnification
- High-quality generation-1 image intensifier tube
- Built-in columnated infrared illuminator for use in complete darkness or to improve target recognition in any environment
- Objective and ocular lenses constructed of high-quality all-glass optics
- Soft-touch rubberized finish
- Impact-resistant molded thermoplastic lens housing
Specifications:
- Magnification: 5x
- Objective Optic Design: manual focus
- Lens Diameter: 50 mm
- Resolution: 35 lp/mm on center
- Spectral Sensitivity: 400 nm to 900 nm
- Diopter adjustment: +4 to -4
- Minimum Focal Distance: 5.7 feet (1.7m)
- Angular Field of View: 12.5 degrees
- Field of View at 200 ft. distance: 44 feet wide (61m / 13.4m)
- Dimensions: 7.45 by 2.5 by 4.25 inches (L x W x H)
- Weight, without batteries: 14.0 ounces
- Power Supply: requires (1) 3-volt Type-123 lithium battery (not included)
- Battery Life: 45 to 100 hours, depending on infrared usage
- Infrared Illuminator, built-in
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ASIN | B002BVUSSU |
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Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank |
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Date First Available | June 2, 2009 |
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Customers find the night vision monocular works better than expected for its price and provides a clear view in complete darkness, with the ability to see up to 100 yards. Moreover, they appreciate its value for money and its effectiveness for wildlife observation and hunting. However, the quality receives mixed feedback, with some finding it well-made while others consider it low quality. Additionally, customers report issues with battery life requiring unusual batteries, focusing difficulties, and image clarity that's not clear enough.
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Customers find that the night vision monocular works well, particularly at night, and exceeds expectations for its price point.
"...Well, after a few months, it stopped working. Indicator lights work, infrared light works, but no image is produced, the eyepiece remains black...." Read more
"...Outside works better. I wanted something cool and cheap, this did the job." Read more
"...Overall, this is a great unit, expecially if you are intereseted in NVD, but have little exposure to it. Great starter piece." Read more
"Works better than I expected for the price. I use it for tracking pesky deer on my property to find where they bed and move...." Read more
Customers praise the monocular's night vision capabilities, noting it provides a very clear view in complete darkness and can see up to 100 yards.
"...All I know is, we could clearly see things as I described. Also can't speak for the longevity/durability yet as we just got it...." Read more
"...With this Night Owl Optics monocular, you can see in the dark as well as if the lights were on indoors, in fact, that is where we have used it the..." Read more
"...That would be my only complaint about the monoular. The clarity was not far off from my gen 2+ scope so for the clarity and quality, this is an..." Read more
"...and to the woods, this ones, not evenclose, maybe 10 ft, no wide field of view, just a few tall pieces of grass could bee seen, past that nothing..." Read more
Customers find the night vision monocular offers good value for money, working well for its price point.
"...wanted some sort of night vision and this seemed like a good option for the price, so we got this for him...." Read more
"...it does give the user the ability to see in the dark and not too shabbily for the money." Read more
"...from my gen 2+ scope so for the clarity and quality, this is an incredible bargain. Now I am tempted to buy the Night Owl 5X NV binoculars." Read more
"When it comes right down to it this is just an expensive toy. IMHO all Gen 1 night vision falls in the toy category...." Read more
Customers find the monocular effective for wildlife observation and hunting, with the ability to pick out details of objects, and one customer mentions it helped locate a wild boar.
"...got our cat back through other means, it helped me better understand the nightscape of our neighborhood and focus my search: I learned where the..." Read more
"...Under all modes, i can pick out details of objects. Can't believe a Gen 1 works this well...." Read more
"...Once focused you can see details on things you would never see before Works like a $1000 one in my opinion CONS:..." Read more
"...I could not tell what the objects were. I did not notice any magnification, though it claims 5x magnification...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the telescope's quality, with some finding it well made and in excellent condition, while others report very low quality.
"...clarity was not far off from my gen 2+ scope so for the clarity and quality, this is an incredible bargain...." Read more
"Good for close object. The further away the lesser quality object appear." Read more
"...with "Kid gloves" and it just remains to be seen with it's durability and longevity...." Read more
"I hated this thing. It had manufacturing flaws, would not focus properly, and the field of vision looked terribly limited...." Read more
Customers report issues with the night vision monocular's battery requirements, noting that it uses an unusual type that is hard to find.
"...Realize that it does not come with and does need a rather unusual battery. That may be obvious advice to some, but it never occurred to me...." Read more
"...Cons: ~Does NOT come with the required battery (CR-123/3 volt battery (123 3 volt battery you can find at any hardware store)...." Read more
"...After taking it out again a few weeks later, found the battery dead. Now we are taking the battery out of the unit between uses...." Read more
"Just a toy that sucks battery juice and spits out less than adequate images...." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the telescope's focusing mechanism, with some finding it tricky and only able to focus on objects, while one customer wishes for tighter eye focus and another mentions the need for constant refocusing.
"...Boy was I disapointed. Couldn't focus, no field of view...." Read more
"...It has a bit of trouble focusing on things really close but beyond 5-10 feet everything looks great...." Read more
"...the monocular is somewhat difficult to focus as a result you mostly get a blurred picture...." Read more
"...a little uncomfortable to focus. although I think that after getting used no problem at all...." Read more
Customers report issues with the night vision monocular's clarity, noting that the image is not clear enough and slightly grainy.
"...Indicator lights work, infrared light works, but no image is produced, the eyepiece remains black...." Read more
"...Anything further you can hardly see a clear outline of anything. Definitely I can see more with my naked eyes!..." Read more
"...The image is not clear enough to pick out anyone who is motionless and wearing camouflage against a wooded background...." Read more
"...heck they are x5 and unless you live in a mansion it's pretty tough to see clearly since everything will be to close...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2013I'm not someone who knows a lot about this sort of thing, but my dad has always wanted some sort of night vision and this seemed like a good option for the price, so we got this for him. Everyone in the reviews kept saying that it was great for the money. This thing was awesome! With all that "for the money" talk, I figured it would be alright, but we were very impressed. In the pitch black woods out in the country, not only could we clearly see the barn out in the pasture, we could see items inside the barn! I didn't think that kind of clarity would come with this price tag. My dad was tickled to death over it and he can't wait to go out in the country and use it again.
I have nothing to compare this to - I have never used night vision in my life - so take what I say with that in mind. All I know is, we could clearly see things as I described. Also can't speak for the longevity/durability yet as we just got it.
ONE WORD OF ADVICE! Realize that it does not come with and does need a rather unusual battery. That may be obvious advice to some, but it never occurred to me. I was so mad at myself, we had to go all the way into town from out in the country and come back.
I highly recommend this scope. Great gift!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2022I have to say I was very disapointed in the Night Owl Optics. I have an older model from probable 15 years ago or so. It has a slight issue but still actually works. So I thought, hey, why not get another newer model. Boy was I disapointed. Couldn't focus, no field of view. My old one I can see 7 acres to the back of my property and to the woods, this ones, not evenclose, maybe 10 ft, no wide field of view, just a few tall pieces of grass could bee seen, past that nothing but darkness. total junk now compaired to the old model. Old one was made of metal, new one platic. I could care less about the plastic issue if it actually worked. Not sure what Night Owl did but they clearly have failed. Quality isn't even close to the old version. I'd say, pass on this one. If anyone actually finds a model that works great for a few hundred bucks let me know....
- Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2012I was researching night vision for a hunting friend who needed something to see in the dark shadows after the sun goes down, mainly to study antler size and count on potential trophy buck deer. It boiled down to the Night Owl 5 power night vision. I ordered one to try before suggesting it and was pretty surprised at how well it worked. He ordered one too after trying it. With the faintest ambient light from the moon or far away lighting sources, you can see in areas which are pitch black to the naked eye. The infrared light on the monocular also works far better than I thought. Some people say they remove the battery after use because when they turn it off, it still seems to work for a while. Well it takes a short while for the capacitors to drain down after use,, but I have found that there is no battery drain by using the on/off button. Naturally you won't see police and military using this anymore due to expensive advances in night vision, but they once used this exact technology. If I were to ever need more than this, say the world goes bad, my next step would be in the $8000 range for thermal imagery scope. But if that time were to ever come, it would be mounted on a rifle for gathering food and protecting my family.
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Well, after a few months, it stopped working. Indicator lights work, infrared light works, but no image is produced, the eyepiece remains black. I am 63 years old and am careful with things, so it was pampered, never turned on when in light conditions, never bumped or jarred, stored inside the house in it's protective pouch. While observing deer feeding at night, I would turn it on for a while, then turn it off. The last time I turned it off, it never came back on. I put 3 new batteries in it and never lit up again. I only used one battery in the unit before it died. I have contacted Night Owl several times and they only have one lady who can help me, and she has been on vacation for a couple of weeks. I'll report back when I see how this is handled.
Update: The lady at Night Owl called me and told me to mail it to them. Sorry I am so late giving this update, but I had forgotten about it and just got a question on the night scope and saw I had not updated on the repair process. But shortly after they received it, a new one showed up at my door. Great customer service. They just need two ladies trained to do that job. :)
- Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2014If you were in the military and have prior experience with night vision gear, you will be disappointed. I recall using my ANV-4 night scope years ago and I can still recall the vivid green landscape as I peered through the scope, and that is what I had in mind when I purchased this unit. It is not the same, not by a long shot, but then again, if you have no night vision capabilities, anything is an improvement. With this Night Owl Optics monocular, you can see in the dark as well as if the lights were on indoors, in fact, that is where we have used it the most to find items after dark when we don't want to wake grandma (who lives with us) who has a habit of taking the main TV remote control to bed with her. Not wanting to wake her, we have used this device to navigate the pitch dark room and successfully locate the remote without needing to turn on lights and wake grandma up. I have used it outside with excellent results, you just have to focus a lot more often as you turn your head while looking through the monocular at different objects so the field of view is small by comparison but it does work, it does give the user the ability to see in the dark and not too shabbily for the money.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014When it comes right down to it this is just an expensive toy. IMHO all Gen 1 night vision falls in the toy category. Don't get me wrong though, it does work.
20-30 years ago this was top of the line stuff. It reminds me of the old Starlight scope I used while in the Air Force in the mid 80's. It's by no stretch of the imagination a tool for today's professional. The the clarity and range just aren't there.
It's fun to play with though.
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- Amazon CustomerReviewed in Canada on December 29, 2016
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Arrived early and works great!
- Paul SpectorReviewed in Canada on February 25, 2019
1.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't deserve one star!!!!!
Purchased 1.5yrs ago and used outdoors 1 time. This technology is ancient. I think the IR worked in a dark closet a couple of times but I didn't see any difference when I tried to use it in Algonquin park. Ordered a 12pk of batteries thinking that might help but it's a piece of junk really. My Sony camera catches more light than this thing even when the IR did work. Disgruntled a bit, past warranty, no Canadian support or repair, and I was told this unit would cost about $200 (exchange and shipping inc) to repair. I should never have purchased a device like this online.
- David B. SmaldonReviewed in Canada on October 3, 2015
4.0 out of 5 stars I preferred a Spotlight...You may not
This product works as described. I liked the small handle.
The product seems well made and was easy to use.
It does NOT come with batteries. Those are another $25 for 2.
The product requires 2 batteries.
It seems ideal if you wish to see in low light without being seen.
For me not being seen did not matter and I found that a decent spotlight
worked better.
I returned the product. amazon made the return process very easy.