As the wide range of night vision equipment can be overwhelming, we'll try to give you some important criteria to choose the best one for you.<\/p>\n
Today, the range of night vision equipment has grown quite wide. There are different manufacturers and a wide range of models to choose from. Choosing can be particularly difficult for those who are buying their first night vision device and have no significant previous experience.<\/p>\n
Generally speaking, night vision equipment refers to both classic night vision devices and thermal imaging cameras.<\/p>\n The first distinction should be made between. night vision<\/a> and thermal camera<\/a>. Both allow night-time observation but operate in significantly different ways. Classic night vision devices are usually more affordable than thermal imaging cameras.<\/p>\n![\"Which](\"https:\/\/optikwelt.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/optikwelt-millist-kaamerat-valida.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nNight vision vs thermal imaging camera<\/h2>\n
| Feature<\/th>\n | Night Vision<\/th>\n | Thermal camera<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <\/th>\n | \u00a0Generation I<\/td>\n | \u00a0Generation II+<\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | ||||||||||||
| A bright light source will damage the device<\/th>\n | Yes<\/span><\/td>\n | No<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n| No<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Can be used during the day<\/th>\n | No<\/span><\/td>\n | No<\/span><\/td>\n | Yes<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Distinguishes objects by temperature<\/th>\n | No<\/span><\/td>\n | No<\/span><\/td>\n | Yes<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | Price class \u20ac<\/th>\n | 125-650<\/span><\/td>\n | 350-3000<\/span><\/td>\n | 900-5000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n | Video: night vision device vs thermal imaging camera<\/h3>\nThe video below explains in a simple and human way how night vision devices differ from thermal imaging cameras.<\/p>\n |