The brand new Night Owl Discovery NODS3 is a versatile night vision monocular incorporating the powerful integrated infrared illuminator and a tripod adapter within a lightweight and small body frame. It features soft-touch control buttons, power and IR indicators and a compact ergonomic design that comfortably fits in one hand. Equipped with the standard five-element glass ocular and an objective assembly that includes a condenser lens for brighter images.

4 Responses to “Night Owl 3.1x Discovery Night Vision Monocular w/I/R Illuminator”

1. A. Benetoli says:

   October 26, 2007 at 12:00 am

   I got one of this and I really love, its not the best one, you know, but for the price, I paid $91.00 used one. But it works very good out side, in closed area the bright light can really be unpleasant for your eyes. but you really can see in complete darkness so that is the point of the IR. I can see a clock against wall in my living room im complete darkness at 24 four feet. And the diopter has very good focus, very clear picture.This one is better than Yukon NVMT 4×50mm gen 1st (Mfr#24027) because I bought both and returned the Yukon.
2. Robert O. Brenner says:

   March 8, 2007 at 12:00 am

   The Night Owl Optics monocular had a major flaw as soon as I started using it. The system uses high voltage derived from 2-AA bateries. Occationally the unit would create a large snap(arcing noise) and emit a bright flash of light from the eyepiece. If one is using the instrument, the light actually hurts the eye. I have returned the monocular to Night Owl for repairs. I do not know the result of the repairs as it is still in transit. They told me to ship it at my expense.

   Another strange requirement of the instrument is that the batteries are recommended to be removed if not used for 24 hours.

   Other than the above, the monocular has performed well.

   epilogue-Night Owl Optics did repair the unit and returned it.
3. Ismar Barouke says:

   January 15, 2007 at 12:00 am

   Not bad, on the whole, for watching wildlife in the dark. Good illumination and nice balance between magnification, field of view, and use w/o a tripod. Sharpness falls off at the edges of the viewing area. I could recommend this to wildlife watchers who might be considering their first night-vision device. Since this was my first, I have no comparative information on whether there might be better ones out there.
4. A. Rios says:

   November 14, 2006 at 12:00 am

   Hello, I’m glad with this product, I haven’t try it yet outside my house but in a really dark condition it works pretty well, I need to turn on the IR button and clearly I can read even a sign on a bottle in total darkness. this thing really works