NODs vs FLIR...

[MAB32]

I am working for a "company" that has asked me to do some research into the prospect of obtaining a good system to use at night for surveillance. First some notes.

1) It will more than likely not be used on a weapon. Nice option to have though.
2) Cost is to be around $5,000 up to $9,000.
3) Recording what you see is a must.


What we want to see is people who are trying to hide in the woods and depth perception hopefully is a plus. Seeing people deep in the woods, say getting an image in a forest at circa 50ft deep is also a plus.

As of right now I am leaning towards a FLIR device. I had some NOD's before with IR illumination. Believe it or not my old cassette video camera detected the IR illumination flashlights and some lasers through the viewing port.

Any suggestions?

[SF_BHT]

NVGs amplify light ans on no lume nights ou need an illumiator to flood the area to see objects.

I prefer the FLIR that is hand held. They can be adjusted to compinsate for the different thermal signatures. The one we use has RCA outputs and we attach a sony recorder that runs on battery or vehicle power.

We have also used marine versions to spot people in the water or detect activity on a boat as we approach.

FLIR. FLIR!!!!!!!

Just my 2 cents

[JSMosby]

I have used a MILCAM FLIR with great results. It won't fit on a weapon, but mounts on a tripod and is completely recordable.

[SF_BHT]

Any recommendations on FLIR units a regular civilian can buy?

FLIR

First Mate II HM-324XP+ Handheld Thermal Night Vision Camera

Model # 14497325

Not cheap but a great device for the price point....

[koz]

Any recommendations on FLIR units a regular civilian can buy?

Yes - how much do you want to spend?

http://www.irhunter.com/IRH-LEARN.html

Go for at least a 320

Or the T70 clip on is nice but $$$ ($15k).

[Crue]

Probably not really applicable to what the OP is looking for but thought it was interesting enough to mention ( though not enough so to start a new thread)


http://www.flir.com/flirone/

FLIR attachment for smartphones. It is not out yet. Looks like a 3-400 price point. Would be interested after seeing some videos not done by the manufacturer.