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DIY night vision scope

Nightvision Sight
Nightvision Sight Example-1
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Member Jiskar built this sweet night vision scope -

Finished nightvision device. XX1080 image intensifier tube @ 10kV, powered by two 9V battery blocks, ccfl inverter and voltage multiplier. All mounted in plumbing pipe. Adapter for pentax lenses. IR flashlight mounted on top for small distance illumination.

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Spygear Nightvision
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Posted by: imvain2 on March 31, 2008 at 2:26 PM

nigt vision

So is nigt a new internet abbreviation for night? Just Kidding.

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Posted by: Collin Cunningham on March 31, 2008 at 2:51 PM

nope - but it's a great way to get commenting started :P

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