No, I'm not a wehraboo, I just like collecting stuff. It's also Finnish. Surprisingly comfortable too!

Why are the stars more visible in the waters reflection than the sky? What kind of filter will let me see the stars like in the reflection?!

(Terrible footage recorded through my iPhone, and NNVT katana)

I finally got my first night vision setup put together! I wanted to get into analog night vision without spending several thousand dollars on a complete factory-built unit, so I decided to piece together a budget setup using a surplus Gen 3 tube and a 3D-printed PVS-69-style housing.

I figured I'd put together a parts list with the prices I paid and where I sourced everything, in case anyone else is looking to build their own setup on a budget.

1. Image Intensifier Tube

- Specs: Litton M890 Gen 3

- Price: $290 ($40 shipping)

- Source: Redknock, eBay

- Link: https://ebay.io/m/aOd38b

1. Housing & Optics

- Specs: 3D-printed PVS-69-style housing, objective and eyepiece lenses

- Price: $198 combined

- Source: Spectrum Shift Solutions, eBay or Shop app

- Link: https://ebay.io/m/WyWAuZ

1. J-Arm

- Specs: Gexmil J-arm

- Price: $62 ($7 discount)

- Source: Amazon

- Link: https://a.co/d/05x7BHgN

1. Helmet Mount

- Specs: Argus A4 dovetail mount

- Price: $149 ($28 for shipping)

- Source: OpFor Night Solutions

- Link: https://nightsolutions.ca

1. Helmet

- Specs: AOUTACC bump

- Price: ~$55

- Source: Amazon

- Link: https://a.co/d/063zqJto

1. Helmet Cover

- Specs: IDO Gear FAST helmet cover

- Price: ~$27

- Source: Amazon

- Link: https://a.co/d/07AGhJpT

Total Cost $849 ($528 just for the monocular build)

I keep trying to get myself IR emitters and add ons i need to use my guns with night vision. My issue here is I work 7 days a week in construction and these guys only want to meet in person. Ofc every one i find is a few hours away. I ask if they can ship after I send payment on these buy/sell groups and they never want to ship. Last thing i want to do is drive 4 hours round trip after a 14 hour day. Are you not supposed to ship these devices? Im new to night vision and am plain ignorant here. Or is it just a general attitude in this space?

I bought a spec precision MAWL and it was working great, but recently has shut off or flickers at a lower power. When dropped it’ll come back to life fully or flicker at a lower power. Anyone in the states who can get in there and probably just reconnect some wire. Would prefer not to ship it back to China. Thanks