1. Night vision monoculars are a relatively inexpensive and effective way of seeing in low or absent lighting conditions. They are great for camping, hunting, and nature watching.
2. Night vision monoculars feature one objective lens and one image intensifier tube. As in binoculars, the objective lens is adjustable with a focus knob.
3. Many night vision monocular models are waterproof, fogproof, and shockproof. This makes them great for rugged outdoor use.
4. Some night vision monocular models come with headgear that allows for convenient hands-free viewing.
5. Infrared illuminators come integrated on some NV monocular models. These illuminators act like flashlights on an infrared level, and improve the brightness and clarity of images.
6. Some models offer photocell technology, which prevents the night vision function from engaging or shuts it off if the ambient light is too bright for productive use.
7. Night vision monoculars are best for "stop-and-look" applications, and not as useful for sustained movement.
8. Monoculars in general are lightweight, small, and easy to carry around in a knapsack or duffel bag.
9. Night vision monoculars are handy items for disaster-preparedness. They are useful in storms, in power outages, and in searches and rescues. They are used by firefighters to locate people in smoke-filled or collapsed buildings.
10 Night vision monoculars offer very little magnification, if any, as their main function is to allow sight in dense fog, in inclement weather, and at night.
