"Nathan Branden" wrote in message
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I've used friends night vision set ups both monocular and binocular. I
now would like to get a set and want to make the wisest purchase
decision. What brands do you recommend? For long periods of usage is
the binocular much easier on the eyes than the monocular? Should I
stay away from the Russian stuff? I want a Gen III system that works
well in the maritime environment. Where is a good, reliable place to
purchase them on the internet.

Nathan

Everyone answered your questions except about the Russian units. Avoid
them.

I've had the displeasure of using a couple of different Russian (essentially
Gen I) night vision optical scopes, and they are little better than nothing
at all, especially in really dark situations. Most require an IR source to
enable the viewer to see anything when there is little light present. Not
worth even the cheap prices.

Max