Thread: DIY Night Vision

Is that a Varo from the Israeli dude?

yep, took a week or so to get here

Cool, did you get any of his other original bits or will you make do with local bits and bobs?

Originally Posted by ishoot10s

Cool, did you get any of his other original bits or will you make do with local bits and bobs?

na i didnt, i didnt want to spend $90 on a eye piece. Will just use a jewellers loupe first or use an old scope. as for lens, im buying a cctv 1:1.4 of aliexexpress, about $40 landed

I can highly recommend the PVS 2 eye piece. Image is very clear with it. Just go easy on your usage of it as the lens glass contains decaying Thorium 232, which emits alpha and weak gamma. Should be fine for infrequent use.

Going to have to order the parts tomorrow, this project is just too cool!

Ok my tube works. Makes an awesome whinning sound when it turns on haha

Got a link for the lens you ordered? Cctv one

Actually i might get this one as it comes with c mount and lens caps
Black 50mm f1.4 CCTV TV Lens C Mount For Sony NEX Camera GF3 GF2 GF1 G3 GH1 GH2 EP1 EP2 EPL1 EPL2+Free Shipping-in Consumer Electronics on Aliexpress.com

Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

Actually i might get this one as it comes with c mount and lens caps
Black 50mm f1.4 CCTV TV Lens C Mount For Sony NEX Camera GF3 GF2 GF1 G3 GH1 GH2 EP1 EP2 EPL1 EPL2+Free Shipping-in Consumer Electronics on Aliexpress.com

Want to grab me one please and go faster mail and split the cost?

I am following this with great interest, I have pestered Tasbay a few times about NV gear so am very excited to give this a go. Ordered one of Julian's tubes just now. One thing I have picked up on is that some tubes are "nos" and some aren't, "nos" meaning new on the shelf or unissued. Julian's are "nos" and tested as working and I don't know if the same goes for the Israeli ones or other UK ones. May be something to watch for. Great work for shedding some light on the subject Beavis, thanks. Also do you guys use paypal??

Originally Posted by Nibblet

Want to grab me one please and go faster mail and split the cost?

i can grab you one if you want mate but not keen on faster shipping, im in no rush and it costs quite a bit more

50mm F1.4 CCTV TV Movie Lens c mount for sony nex NEX6 NEX 5R NEX F3 NEX 5N NEX 7-in Consumer Electronics on Aliexpress.com

havent ordered yet, wanted to make sure tube arrived and worked. will do it today

Just ordered my lens, now the waiting game begins. I found a Computar 12.5-75mm f1.2 for $130 shipped. I hope its the go as everyone seems to have a fixed 75mm, but it is very fast!!

Originally Posted by hanse

Just ordered my lens, now the waiting game begins. I found a Computar 12.5-75mm f1.2 for $130 shipped. I hope its the go as everyone seems to have a fixed 75mm, but it is very fast!!

Nice mate will be far better than mine. I only have a f1.4 cctv one ordered. $40nzd landed with c mount so cant complain