Thread: Question - 850nm or 940nm IR torch?

Originally Posted by GWH

I think there would be a fair amount of interest in a decent performing Lazer IR illuminator that was available at a reasonable price, to run as an add-on to the likes of Pard units, to throw extra light, to either increase usable distance, or just thro more light for better image quality and target ID at the far limits of the reach of the built in IR,

There are some nice units available in the UK etc, but they seem to be hard to get here, and are around $500+

I have an external IR illuminator that works reasonably well for my uses, got on a limited deal via a member here that imported some chinese ones, it was hell cheap, like $50 IIRC, it's a bit finachy with its zoom adjustment and the lens that focuses the beam, but once you get used to that it can shine a tight IR beam out to 500 yards to give a decent IR image via my Pard Nv008. This is far beyond what I need, I mainly use it on 17 hmr, so 150 yards is a long shot in the dark, on properties where i know distances, as i dont have the range finder model.

Thanks GWH,

Yup - have spent a few days now trying to sift thru the internet for laser illuminators for NZ - even AliExpress is a hard find for lasers - plenty of LED ones of course... As usual for NZ, almost everything is either expensive or unobtainable..
Have just picked up the Sytong Add-on unit - and the 940 torch works - though when you change the focus, the beam heads for the trees!! uggh... hence the search for something a bit more useful...

Appreciate your time