Solscud007 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 so i have been waiting for this for a couple months. I heard about it on another forum, but had my doubts. They are the Jakks Pacific EyeClops NVGs. I found them this past weekend at Target $79.99 USD. For those of you across the pond, I dont think you have target and im sorry for you. But check online. Anyway I say it is a pretty decent goggle system. it doenst look too kiddy and it is somewhat functional. It all depends on what you want to do with it. The goggles are based off of security camera technology. http://cdn.overstock.com/images/products/L10869518.jpg the only issue is that the field of view is extremely narrow. it is like looking thru a 6 inch hole about 1.5 feet in front of you. that is all you can see. so there is NO peripheral vision and your depth perception goes out the window. One nice feature is that you can switch from NV Green to NV B&W. The B&W is more just like a natural camera. at night or darkness things look BW but in the light muted colors show up. That is another nice feature, the camera eye can auto adjust to ambient light. so if you walk into a room or daylight it still works and you can see. it wont blind you. The right monocle is an array of IR LEDs. as well as the circle around the camera lens. I dont like the fact that the circle around the camera lens glows a dim red when switched on and of course this gives away your position in the dark. But you can switch light sources with the twisty knob on the right hand side of the goggles. I tried these in a CQB warehouse and they sort of work. It helps to keep the left monocle open to use your natural night vision and you can see a bit more in terms of your periphery. The obvious problem is aiming. it sort of works if I bring up a pistol near the camera lens. then the LEDs hit the back of the pistol and I can sort of make out the sights. Really an IR laser would be best. For $80 bucks dont expect this to put Insight Technologies out of business. But as a cheap alternative to Type I $300 monacle systems, this could be utilized for some fun night games. And at such a low price you can afford to get another if it breaks. Link to post Share on other sites
Jorge14 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Oh my, If I bought it it'd be for fun cause I think I'd be better off with my natural night vision. Link to post Share on other sites
Victory Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 You know...these look awesome, in my opinion. I'd about buy them based off of the way they look! (As silly as it may be...) I'd have to get a FN2000 to go with them, though... -Vic Edit: I wonder if an IR illuminator would boost the quality of the image. Link to post Share on other sites
Carter Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 ^ So I see I'm not the only one who immediately thought "Splinter Cell". Link to post Share on other sites
DesertFoxRomel Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Looks fugly as hell in my opinion, but I still see potential in it. Can you give us more pics of it please? like the lcd areas, and the circuit board? It might be possible to mod it into this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:24-Hour...ctober_2007.jpg Also, does it lag at all? I was thinking of hacking an old camera phone into a NVG, but reconsiderd it after how much lag it had whenever it had something move in the frame, plus the auto shut down feature. Link to post Share on other sites
Victory Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 http://www.gearlog.com/2008/07/hands_on_ja...clops_night.php I wonder if these would fit over glasses. -Vic Link to post Share on other sites
Solscud007 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 http://www.gearlog.com/2008/07/hands_on_ja...clops_night.php I wonder if these would fit over glasses. -Vic yes they do. They even fit over shooting glasses aka safety glasses. no there is no lag. but again the screen is SUPER tiny. Link to post Share on other sites
Victory Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 If you can get pics, that'd be awesome. Are we talking a 1" screen? Or smaller? -Vic Link to post Share on other sites
masakarijoe Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 thats nifty. would make a good scifi kit piece -Joe Link to post Share on other sites
Squeezee Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 It'd be cool if I could mod that into the dummy PVS-7 that is out there. Looks kinda..................kiddish, but I guess if it gives you an advantage, use them. Link to post Share on other sites
Marrius Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 can you switch the monocular to the right eye? Im blind as *suitcase* in my left. Link to post Share on other sites
Solscud007 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 can you switch the monocular to the right eye? Im blind as *suitcase* in my left. No cause the window for the lcd screen is in the right eye. Link to post Share on other sites
Solscud007 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 It'd be cool if I could mod that into the dummy PVS-7 that is out there. Looks kinda..................kiddish, but I guess if it gives you an advantage, use them. that would be like squeezing an elephant into a compact car. not gonna happen. Link to post Share on other sites
Punkypink Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 ^ So I see I'm not the only one who immediately thought "Splinter Cell". VERY Splinter cell or any other games with high tech futuristic soldiery in it. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike_West Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 that would be like squeezing an elephant into a compact car. not gonna happen. With some applied screwdrivery it'd actually be possible, you would only need to ditch the LED torch mounted on the right eyepiece and figure out a smarter way to install the IR illuminators. That and leaving the battery pack on the back of your head. Link to post Share on other sites
DeezNuts Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 hmmm i may stop by target and have a look. they may look strange but 80 bucks is not bad if they are halfway decent. Link to post Share on other sites
doull76 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Am I the only person who thought of the Borg from Star Trek when first seeing these? Look entertaining. Link to post Share on other sites
Mike_West Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 why does a bloody TOY cost one hundred quid in the UK? I call it quits... Link to post Share on other sites
4boost Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 The obvious problem is aiming. it sort of works if I bring up a pistol near the camera lens. then the LEDs hit the back of the pistol and I can sort of make out the sights. Really an IR laser would be best. Cut up some IR reflectors and stick them on your sights. They should glow like no other. Link to post Share on other sites
blackopssniper92 Posted August 23, 2008 Report Share Posted August 23, 2008 Can you see though a scope with these? It would be awsome if you make a monoacular for a scope out of these. Link to post Share on other sites
Munitions Man Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 We need to get a review on these. Cause if they're good I'm seriously gonna buy some, it'll be just like splinter cell. Link to post Share on other sites
Silent_Assassin Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 Heres the link to Targets website... http://www.target.com/Jakks-Pacific-Inc-EY...sion&page=1 Link to post Share on other sites
alston251 Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 GAH! May wallet is deifinetely going to Bleed like hell at christmas. With me getting all the upgradings and now this.....And christmas presant for others!!!!Dang.... I really want 1 tho...... seems like i have to sarcifice my PSP lol......... Not sure where i can get it from hong kong tho......Not out on toys r us yet..... Link to post Share on other sites
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