Night Vision Binoculars

ATN Night Shadow

The Night Shadow comes standard with ATN's cutting edge “SMART” technology. This technology consists of a computerized proximity sensor, digital controls and a long-range infrared illuminator. The proximity sensor will automatically turn the unit on and off when it is brought to the viewing position. Available in 1st, 2nd +, 3rd and 4th generation

Features:

• Automatic on/off proximity sensor
• 3x (1st gen), 5x (2-4 gen) multi-coated, all glass optics
• Long Range infrared illuminator
• Water and fog resistant
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
  

Technical Specifications:

• Magnification: 3X or 5X
  
• FOV: 14°
  
• Length: 9.8 in (250 mm)
  
• Weight: 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
  

ATN Night Scout

The Night Scout is the best technologically advanced 1st Gen. pair of night vision binoculars available, featuring ATN's “SMART” technology. The high resolution image intensifier tubes provide a very sharp and bright image. The computerized proximity sensor, when activated, turns the unit on when in viewing position and off when not. The heavy-coated 90mm glass lenses allow for optimum clarity and distance.

Features:

• Outfitted with ATN exclusive Smart features
• Powerful 5X magnification
• Automatic on/off proximity sensor
• High resolution Gen 1+ Image intensifier tubes
• Multi-coated all glass optics
• Long Range infrared illuminator
• Water and fog resistant
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
  

Technical Specifications:

• Magnification: 5X
  
• FOV: 20°
  
• Length: 8.9 in (250 mm)
  
• Weight: 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)
  

Generation Overview

A Night Vision Device can be either a 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th generation unit, indicating the type of image intensifier tube used.

1st generation

Currently the most popular type of night vision in the world, providing a bright and sharp image at a low cost.  Amplifies existing light several thousand times, letting you clearly see in the dark.

2nd generation

• Photo Cathode type: Multi-Alkali
  
• Resolution from 32 to 45 lp/mm
  
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio from 10 to 16
  
• Photo Sensitivity: 250-450
  
• 5,000+ hour tube life

2nd generation CGT

• Photo Cathode type: Multi-Alkali
  
• Resolution from 40 to 50 lp/mm
  
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio from 14 to 20
  
• Photo Sensitivity: 300-550
  
• 10,000-hour tube life
  

2nd generation HPT

• Photo Cathode type: Multi-Alkali
  
• Resolution from 51 to 64 lp/mm
  
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio from 16 to 24
  
• Photo Sensitivity: 500-800
  
• 10,000-hour tube life

3rd generation

Brighter and sharper image over 2nd generation units, through addition of sensitive chemical to photocathode. Ion barrier film increases tube life. Provides good to excellent low light performance.

• Photo Cathode type: Gallium Arsenide
  
• Resolution from 51 to 64 lp/mm
  
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio from 16 to 24
  
• Photo Sensitivity: 1200-2200
  
• 10,000-hour tube life
  

3rd generation Premium 3A

• Photo Cathode type: Gallium Arsenide
  
• Resolution from 64 to 70 lp/mm
  
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio from 17 to 26
  
• Photo Sensitivity: 1400-2400
  
• 10,000-hour tube life
  

4th generation

Top of the line performance in the night vision market, with significant improvement in contrast level and in performance under all light conditions. Substantial increases over previous generations in target detection range and resolution, particularly at extremely low light levels.
Film-less technology and auto-gated power supply in image intensifiers result in up to 100% improvement in photo response; superb performance in extremely low light level (better S/N and EBI); and at least triple high light level resolution (a minimum of 36 lp/mm compared to 12 lp/mm).

• Resolution from 64 to 72 lp/mm
  
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio from 24 to 28
  
• Autogated power Supply
  
• 10,000-hour tube life