Looks great. Received quickly. Works well. Looking forward to using it to hunt.
Great little scanner unit! Love the size and the field of view is amazing. Compared to many similar units with 17.5 degrees FoV, this stands out with 19.5! Great option for scanning in thick woods
Only negative I've got is that the display screen is by necessity very small. As a result, the image seems a little worse than similar 384s thermals I own or have used. To be clear, I don't think it's an issue iof the sensor bring sub-par, but I'd equate it to the difference between using an eotech vs a red dot. If you're used to the big window of an eotech and then switch to a red dot, the image seems a little worse and restrictive. Your eyes aren't picking up any less information but your brain perceives it as "worse".
Thank you for the awesome review! That wider FoV really does shine in dense woods, and we’re glad it’s working well for you.
Great point about the display—smaller screens can definitely make the image feel a bit more restrictive, even when the sensor is performing exactly as it should. Appreciate you calling that out for others!
Enjoy the new scanner!
Bruce is a good guy to buy this stuff from. Only communicated with him by email, but he knows a lot about this stuff and helped me figure out exactly what I needed. And quick shipping. Couldn't be happier.
Matt, Thank you for sharing your experience — I really appreciate it. Even over email, I always try to make sure customers get clear guidance and end up with the gear that truly fits their needs, not just whatever they first looked at. I’m glad the process was easy and that the shipping was quick for you as well. Thanks again for choosing Night Vision Universe — enjoy the setup!
— Bruce
Works great, as described, very sensitive and it can even briefly see footprint trails on the ground. My only complaint is that the lowest magnification is 2x so you cannot really head mount this for navigation, just for scanning and video recording etc.
Thank you for the detailed feedback — it’s really helpful for others considering this unit. The sensitivity on these sensors is impressive, and being able to pick up brief heat trails like footprints is a great example of that. You’re absolutely right about the 2x native magnification — it makes the device excellent for scanning and recording, but not ideal for head-mounted navigation compared to true 1x optics. I appreciate you choosing Night Vision Universe and sharing your honest thoughts — enjoy the unit!