| Brand | ATN |
|---|---|
| Sport | Hunting |
| Item Weight | 2.8 Pounds |
| Magnification Maximum | 1 x |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 27 Millimeters |
| Magnification Minimum | 1 x |
| Night vision | Yes |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 12.5 x 7.4 x 7.3 inches |
| Package Weight | 2.9 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.4 x 3 x 6 inches |
| Brand Name | ATN |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | ATN |
| Part Number | NVGOPVS73P |
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The ATN PVS7-3P represents the top of the line for the PVS-7 series of NVGs. The 3rd Gen Pinnacle Tube is as good as it gets for light amplification & clarity. If you are thinking about a goggle set rather than a monocle (that is not white phosphor), this particular model by ATN cannot be beaten. Period.I love my PVS7-3P. When I am not using it in field training conditions, I enjoy taking night walks in wilderness areas. I see all kinds of nocturnal animals that hide during the day & I get to experience nature in a way that is impossible otherwise. Looking up at the night sky reveals millions of stars that would be invisible even with high-powered binoculars or a telescope. The durability, amplification, & detail afforded by the 3P are incredible.In terms of the unit's lifespan, a 3P tube should last at around 10,000 hours of operation (possibly towards 15,000 with proper care). This means that, if I were to use the device for 2 hours every single night, my PVS7-3P will function for around 14 years before needing a new intensifier unit. If I were to only use it one hour each night, I could pass this device on to my kid when he's in his 30s. It further blows my mind that the PVS7 only requires two AA batteries to operate, which is exactly what my TV remote uses. That is crazy.I have had to send in my unit under warranty maintenance to ATN & their customer service is fantastic. They provide FedEx shipping labels at no charge as well as ongoing updates while your device is being taken care of. The folks who work there are always available to answer questions & can actually be reached by telephone, which is incredible. Over time they have proven that I can trust their work & they take me seriously even as a civilian customer. If something is not right, ATN will make time to make it right.Something that needs to be mentioned is that NODs are highly sensitive & complex electro-chemical devices. It is normal to have tiny black spots or small areas that are not in perfect focus as long as they do not obstruct the center area of the image. To learn more about the subject of acceptable tolerances, do a web search for "PVS7-Training-Manual.pdf" & select the TECHNICAL MANUAL which is the first Google hit. The specific section in the manual regarding black spots is "3-11 Black Spot Check". You can also buy "black spot targets" (search "NSN 5855-01-305-8524") to perform this check yourself should there be black spots that concern you.Yes, the PVS7-3P is expensive & that is because this device is the consequence of extremely high-level engineering. Interestingly, around 75% of the cost goes to the image intensifier unit & tube that are housed within the objective lens. While the design originates from the 1980s, it is still so good that they are issued to military personnel who trust their lives to it. I didn't mess around with cheap NODs & I couldn't be happier.
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The ATN PVS7-3P represents the top of the line for the PVS-7 series of NVGs. The 3rd Gen Pinnacle Tube is as good as it gets for light amplification & clarity. If you are thinking about a goggle set rather than a monocle (that is not white phosphor), this particular model by ATN cannot be beaten. Period.
I love my PVS7-3P. When I am not using it in field training conditions, I enjoy taking night walks in wilderness areas. I see all kinds of nocturnal animals that hide during the day & I get to experience nature in a way that is impossible otherwise. Looking up at the night sky reveals millions of stars that would be invisible even with high-powered binoculars or a telescope. The durability, amplification, & detail afforded by the 3P are incredible.
In terms of the unit's lifespan, a 3P tube should last at around 10,000 hours of operation (possibly towards 15,000 with proper care). This means that, if I were to use the device for 2 hours every single night, my PVS7-3P will function for around 14 years before needing a new intensifier unit. If I were to only use it one hour each night, I could pass this device on to my kid when he's in his 30s. It further blows my mind that the PVS7 only requires two AA batteries to operate, which is exactly what my TV remote uses. That is crazy.
I have had to send in my unit under warranty maintenance to ATN & their customer service is fantastic. They provide FedEx shipping labels at no charge as well as ongoing updates while your device is being taken care of. The folks who work there are always available to answer questions & can actually be reached by telephone, which is incredible. Over time they have proven that I can trust their work & they take me seriously even as a civilian customer. If something is not right, ATN will make time to make it right.
Something that needs to be mentioned is that NODs are highly sensitive & complex electro-chemical devices. It is normal to have tiny black spots or small areas that are not in perfect focus as long as they do not obstruct the center area of the image. To learn more about the subject of acceptable tolerances, do a web search for "PVS7-Training-Manual.pdf" & select the TECHNICAL MANUAL which is the first Google hit. The specific section in the manual regarding black spots is "3-11 Black Spot Check". You can also buy "black spot targets" (search "NSN 5855-01-305-8524") to perform this check yourself should there be black spots that concern you.
Yes, the PVS7-3P is expensive & that is because this device is the consequence of extremely high-level engineering. Interestingly, around 75% of the cost goes to the image intensifier unit & tube that are housed within the objective lens. While the design originates from the 1980s, it is still so good that they are issued to military personnel who trust their lives to it. I didn't mess around with cheap NODs & I couldn't be happier.
I love my PVS7-3P. When I am not using it in field training conditions, I enjoy taking night walks in wilderness areas. I see all kinds of nocturnal animals that hide during the day & I get to experience nature in a way that is impossible otherwise. Looking up at the night sky reveals millions of stars that would be invisible even with high-powered binoculars or a telescope. The durability, amplification, & detail afforded by the 3P are incredible.
In terms of the unit's lifespan, a 3P tube should last at around 10,000 hours of operation (possibly towards 15,000 with proper care). This means that, if I were to use the device for 2 hours every single night, my PVS7-3P will function for around 14 years before needing a new intensifier unit. If I were to only use it one hour each night, I could pass this device on to my kid when he's in his 30s. It further blows my mind that the PVS7 only requires two AA batteries to operate, which is exactly what my TV remote uses. That is crazy.
I have had to send in my unit under warranty maintenance to ATN & their customer service is fantastic. They provide FedEx shipping labels at no charge as well as ongoing updates while your device is being taken care of. The folks who work there are always available to answer questions & can actually be reached by telephone, which is incredible. Over time they have proven that I can trust their work & they take me seriously even as a civilian customer. If something is not right, ATN will make time to make it right.
Something that needs to be mentioned is that NODs are highly sensitive & complex electro-chemical devices. It is normal to have tiny black spots or small areas that are not in perfect focus as long as they do not obstruct the center area of the image. To learn more about the subject of acceptable tolerances, do a web search for "PVS7-Training-Manual.pdf" & select the TECHNICAL MANUAL which is the first Google hit. The specific section in the manual regarding black spots is "3-11 Black Spot Check". You can also buy "black spot targets" (search "NSN 5855-01-305-8524") to perform this check yourself should there be black spots that concern you.
Yes, the PVS7-3P is expensive & that is because this device is the consequence of extremely high-level engineering. Interestingly, around 75% of the cost goes to the image intensifier unit & tube that are housed within the objective lens. While the design originates from the 1980s, it is still so good that they are issued to military personnel who trust their lives to it. I didn't mess around with cheap NODs & I couldn't be happier.
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