If you need night vision goggles that are rugged and durable, while staying lightweight and capable of a little tactical flexibility, then the BNVS Model M953 Generation III are the perfect goggles for you. These aren’t just another pair of binocular goggles, these are based specifically on military quality DoD AN/PVS-15 technology, proving that the Model M953 is a pair of binocular goggles that can take serious abuse and serve you in everything that you need.
Whether you are a hunter, interested in some serious surveillance operations, or outfitting a special operations unit for a variety of tasks, the BNVS Model M953 Generation III goggles were made for what you need. Critical mission performance is something that these goggles are specifically geared to be perfect for. You need flexibility, you need a pair of binoculars that you can rely on day in and day out. The BNVS Model M953 Gen 3 night vision goggles offer you the depth perception necessary for true sight, for you to be able to have eyes on the ground twenty four hours a day - yet they are rugged and capable of abuse, and lightweight enough to be held for long periods of time.
Furthermore, these self contained twin tube goggles can be mounted for hands free use for those occasions where you need to be doing multiple things at once. Not just that, they can convert for one handed use as well. This kind of flexibility is a no brainer with binocular goggles like this. It offers you what you need to focus on the important tactics, stealth, and surveillance that your operation demands - allowing you to rely on your night vision goggles without having to stress or worry about their overall performance in the field.
Some additional technical specifications of this particular device model include single AA battery operation, automatic brightness control (uses a single 3V lithium battery for this), a built in Infra Red illuminator, high light cutoff for preserving the tubes, as well as these binoculars being submersible up to 20 meters (66 feet). Rugged, weatherproof design is merely another great benefit of these tactically flexible night vision binocular goggles.
As with all our Night Vision and Thermal Imaging devices, Night Vision Guys offers competitive pricing on the best devices. The high quality of these devices guarantees that they will meet your expectations and serve you well. Buying these units from NightVisionGuys.com guarantees quick handling as well as excellent service and price.
- Generation: 3 U.S.
- Resolution: 64 lp/mm (Typ)
- Film: Unfilmed
- Gate: Autogated
- Signal to Noise (Min): 25:1
Photocathode, Sensitivity: 1800 uA/ lm @ 2856K - Magnification: 1x
- Field of View: 40º
- Objective Lens: 27mm f/1.2
- Eyepiece Lens: EFL 26 mm
- Diopter Adjustment: +2 to -6
- Minimum Focus: 25 cm
- Interpupillary Adjustment: 52 to 80 mm
- Battery Type: One AA battery
- Weight: 23 oz (650 grams)
- IR Illuminator: Yes (built in)
- Warranty: One (1) year
- Submersible: 20 meters or 66 feet
- Eye Relief: 25 mm
- Operating Temperature: -32°C to +49° C
- Storage Temperature: -51°C to +71° C
- One Year Warranty
- Single AA battery operation
- Automatic Brightness Control (ABC)Uses one (1) 3V lithium battery
- Built-in IR illuminator
- High-light cutoff
- Hands-free or one-hand operation
- Submersible to 66 feet (20 meters)
- IR light and low battery indicators
Gen 3 Night Vision
Please note that most high end night vision devices are built per order. It may take 3-5 days or more for your order to ship. If timely shipping is important to you, please, contact us to verify availability prior to ordering.
By adding a sensitive chemical, gallium arsenide to the photocathode a brighter and sharper image has been achieved over 2nd generation units. An ion barrier film was also added to increase tube life. 3rd Gen. provides the user with good to excellent low light performance. 3rd Gen. Standard IIT Our standard 3rd generation image intensifier tubes are of the highest quality. They have a micro channel plate, GaAs photocathode, and a completely self-contained integral high-voltage power supply. These 3rd Generation tubes provide a combined increase in resolution, signal to noise and photosensitivity over tubes with a multi-alkali photocathode. Generation 3 is the standard for the USA military.
3rd Gen. Standard IIT Features:
• Photo Cathode type: Gallium Arsenide
• Resolution 64 lp/mm
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio 22 Typical
• 10,000-hour tube life
Delivery Time and Manufacturing Process for BNVS M953 AN/PVS-15 STYLE BINOCULAR GEN 3:
Most of our manufacturers do not keep products like BNVS M953 AN/PVS-15 STYLE BINOCULAR GEN 3 assembled on the shelf. Night Vision tubes are kept separate from the body of the unit. When the order is placed, the manufacturer starts the order processing and assembly process which includes the following:
- Order processing - we collect all the necessary information including address and phone numbers. We also make sure that our customer ordered the correct product for their needs and that the product can be exported by US law to the country of destination. In some cases a signed export compliance form is required.
- QC - in this step the manufacturer will inspect all individual parts which will be used to assemble the night vision device for any defects.
- Production & Assembly - during production, all the parts are put together. Night Vision tubes in inserted into the body of the unit and all the complex electronics for the device are connected. This process takes place in a special lab called the "clean room" as even a small speckle of dust can cause undesired optical effect.
- QA - one the night vision device is assembled, it goes through a rigorous testing process to make sure it meets all the expected specifications and all parts function as expected. For this most manufacturers have a special "dark room" designed to allow testing of the units without causing incidental damage to the night vision tube by exposure to bright light.
- Packaging - this is a key process as well. In most case your night vision device will be shipped to you directly from the manufacturer but sometimes needs to be sent to us first. In either case items need to be packaged securely to avoid any kind of damage during transportation.
- Shipping - as described above items will most of the time ship from the manufacturer. For most domestic orders (unless shipping to POB or AFB) a premium shipper like FedEx or UPS will be used.
Only by following the above steps can we along with our manufacturers bring you - our customer - night vision products of highest quality, However as you can understand the above process can take several days to complete. For example if your device fails QA, the entire process restarts. Also at QC stage a manufacturer may realize that the tube they have in stock has a defect and a replacement tube needs to be ordered. Due to the complexity of this process, it is prudent to expect 3-4 business days for production and handling of the purchased device. Keep in mind that this process is designed to guarantee your satisfaction with the night vision device of your choice. It occasionally possible to expedite the process for urgent orders but addional fees or other restrictions may apply.