The XGen Digital Night Vision Monocular from Night Owl Optics is a lightweight and cost-effective digital night vision monocular useful around the home or in the wild. User-selectable illumination settings provide multiple infrared illuminator and frame rate configurations, each suited for a different application. The five preprogrammed settings combine different IR output levels and frame rates to provide a range of exposure levels for various lighting conditions. A faster frame rate is preferable when viewing moving subjects; slower rates provide brighter images but will not render motion as well. A built-in infrared illuminator enables operators to see up to 70 yards away in complete darkness. The lightweight housing, three foot minimum focus distance, and user-friendly interface make the XGen a practical night vision device for hunters and homeowners.
- Optical Performance
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- 2.1x magnification
- 20mm objective lens diameter
- 60 ft field of view (at 100 yd)
- 12° angle of view
- 640x480 imaging sensor
- 3 ft close focus distance
- +/-4 diopter correction
- Functionality
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- Integrated IR illuminator with three output settings
- 5 preprogrammed illumination settings
- 320x240 display resolution
- Manual focus adjustment
- (3) AA battery power source
- Lightweight, ergonomic design
Resolution 640 x 480
Magnification 2.1x
Angle of View 12°
Field of View 60 ft (18.3 m) at 100 yd
Objective Lens Diameter 20 mm
Minimum Focus Distance 3.2 ft (1 m)
Dioptric Correction +/- 4
Display 320 x 240 (QVGA)
Refresh Rate 30, 15, 8 FPS
Infrared Illuminator Yes
Power Source (3) AA batteries
Dimensions 4.8 x 3.1 x 1.65" (12 x 8 x 4 cm)
Weight (without Batteries) 7 oz (198 g)
- 640x480 Resolution Imaging Sensor
- 2.1x Magnification
- 5 Selectable Illumination Settings
- Built-In Infrared Illuminator
- Adjustable Frame Rate
- Close Focus to 3 ft
From Our Community
Question
Will the xgen monocular see stars? Can not seem to find anything about this.
From Will on Dec 13, 2014
Answer
Hi Will. XGEN like any other night vision device amplifies ambient light . As a result it certainly will see stars but it will not give you the type of effect that I think you are looking for. Most people who use night vision for star gazing and UFO observation use high end Gen 2 or Gen 3 devices. It is absolutely amazing how sky looks through higher end night vision devices.
Question
Is this adequate for spotting wildlife in the woods behind my house? Edge of the wood line is about 80-100 feet to the rear of my house...I don't need to see way into the woods, just along the wood line..I'm watching for coyotes..thank you for any information..
From Sue on Jun 24, 2017
Answer
Hi Sure. Most likely you will be able to see that something is there but not a lot of detail. The clarity on these basic Gen 1 units is simply not great. Armasight Spark is probably the cheapest monocular which will offer you a clear image at that range.