I received a Gen 1 Zenit with the IR light as a Xmas present a couple of

I received a Gen 1 Zenit with the IR light as a Xmas present a couple of years ago. Seems to work pretty well in very low light conditions, although the clarity (focus) could be better. It's great for watching bears on shore at night in Desolation Sound. Andy Clark ANTARES CHB 34 Homeport, Everett Washington ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2001 13:45:41 EDT > From: AlorMaria@aol.com > Subject: TWL: Night Vision Electronics > > Hi All, > > Any thoughts on Night Vision electronics? Any one own any brands that are > specifically good or bad? Any one ever use them in a "do or die" situation or > are then all bought as toys? Any advice for or against purchasing? > > I picked up a cheap Gen I unit from Harbor Freight - can't beat $89.00 to try > out a fantasy. It is a "Zenit" and seems to work acceptably. Appears to be > Russian military surplus (or a knockoff). It is not waterproof and uses a 9 > volt battery (remember transistor radios on the beach) for power and the > infrared auxiliary light. Documentation is very light so I'm hoping to get > some ideas on how to make the best of these units. If it proves useful I'll > think about upgrading at a later date. > > My friend with the big sportfisher has a very expensive Gen lll unit but > unfortunately he never takes his boat out at night anymore. I have never had > a chance to use it so I have no idea what I'm missing. I'm wondering how many > more of these expensive toys just sit around and collect dust? > > Al Johnson > 34' Marine Trader "Angelina" >