Low light attachment (tube technology)

What is a tube night vision device? What is a digital night vision device?

Tube night vision devices are night vision devices that use a cathode ray tube to make objects visible in darkness by capturing the faint infrared light from the environment and amplifying it many times over. These tube devices are distinguished by the... digital night vision devices to distinguish between those that capture the IR light with a highly sensitive photo sensor and transmit the image to the monitor.

Tube-based night vision attachments: Very precise and absolutely repeatable

Night vision devices that are mounted onto a riflescope are called clip-on devices. After highly sensitive adjustment, they form an optical axis with the scope. The advantages of tube-type night vision clip-on devices are their very precise point of impact and absolute repeatability, which is why they don't require zeroing. With a well-adjusted tube device, you can accurately aim at a target at a distance of 250 meters, and, more importantly, the reticle won't shift from its original position when re-mounted. However, this only applies if the clip-on device is professionally mounted to a riflescope using a high-quality adapter. Clamp adapters from Rusan or Smartclip are generally recommended.

The highest image quality of CRT devices

Another advantage of CRT devices is their exceptional image quality in low ambient light. While the best thermal imaging cameras merely isolate the object from the background at long distances and fail to reveal the finest details, advanced CRT devices offer an exceptionally sharp and detailed image, allowing, for example, red to be clearly distinguished.wild can be clearly identified by its antlers at a distance of 250m and hunted humanely.

Why would you need an IR illuminator for night hunting?

Sometimes, the ambient light is insufficient to be captured by the night vision device. In such cases, an infrared illuminator can help by further brightening the surroundings. This is advantageous because... wildsafe IR emitters, which are from Wild are not perceptible. More affordable IR illuminators with LED technology are sufficient for distances up to 100m. Laser IR illuminators, on the other hand, are used for distances up to 500m. We also recommend dimmable illuminators to prevent overexposure and to adjust the light intensity to the hunting situation.

What should be considered when buying a tube-based night vision attachment?

The most important component of a tube-based night vision device is the image intensifier tube (ICU). Generation III and III+ tubes belong to the premium segment and provide an excellent, high-contrast image with the smallest details, even under a cloudy, starry sky. Generation II and II+ tubes are in the mid-range and offer a slightly less saturated image, but require brighter and more uniform illumination. Resolution in line pairs per mm (lp/mm) and the signal-to-noise ratio are also important. Most mid-range devices have between 40 and 50 lp/mm. Premium devices can achieve up to 64 lp/mm. The human eye cannot perceive more than this. Another factor influencing the quality of a night vision device is the cleanliness of the image intensifier tube. A tube with as few inclusions as possible, or ideally no inclusions that could affect the image, is desirable. Night vision devices with the fewest inclusions in the image intensifier tube are those from [manufacturer name missing in original text]. dipole and Lahoux.

How much does a tube night vision attachment cost?

Prices for decent tube-based night vision clip-on devices start at €1.500. Most hunters opt for... for High-performance devices cost between €2.000 and €5.000. Flagship devices for ethical hunting, even in bad weather conditions, at distances of up to 500-700m, cost up to €10.000.