Night Vision Best NV Recording System (Must attach to goggles)

[NHPiper]

Looking to get feedback from members who have rocked an attachable video recording system to the back of their goggles. A few options I have seen are below, all of which are about the same costs. Would love feedback on these and other suggestions!

1.) Attach a GoPro (which we have). May provide good quality video. Cons; bulky and heavy on the side of goggles, adapter may force the goggles to be pushed further from my face, reducing the field of view. https://tnvc.com/shop/nvg-adapter-for-gopro-hero-cameras/

2.) Because Operator LPMR II. Lower profile than the GoPro. Cons; records in 1 minute video segments (I am not kicking in doors, so I want continuous recording). Camera lens appears to really obscure the rear ocular lens. https://tnvc.com/shop/because-operator-low-profile-mission-recorder-lpmr-mkii/

3.) Brain Exploder Merch NVG Recording System. Seems to have the lowest profile intrusion to the rear ocular and therefore my field of view. Cons; debatable quality, looks like it designed for airsoft. However, that may be acceptable for my uses to capture off roading footage, hiking, and shooting at night. https://www.brainexplodermerch.com/product-page/bem-nvg-recording-system

4.) ANVRS Mk3. Seems to be one of the most lightweight options, has a continuous recording feature. One of the cheapest options. Cons; may obscure rear lens slightly. https://unobtainiumgear.com/products/anvrs-mk3

 

[NHPiper]

#4. ASK me how and why? .... cheap as you mentioned and your eye focuses past the "obscured part of the lens" Great quality 1080p footage in which I will be uploading tons of it soon to YouTube over the next few months... it really is a gem in the arsenal as far as educational / demonstrative purposes go. I think they could sell for a lot more tbh, but Im happy with the $100 or so price tag they are at.
Regards
Felipe Bastos
EliteUAS

Thanks for the feedback! May end up snagging that then. For $100, it doesnt break the bank if I decide to explore in the future.

 

[jwramp]

I’m a big fan of the image quality coming from the Brown Bear recorder -
https://brownbearindustries.com/products

 

[NHPiper]

#4. ASK me how and why? .... cheap as you mentioned and your eye focuses past the "obscured part of the lens" Great quality 1080p footage in which I will be uploading tons of it soon to YouTube over the next few months... it really is a gem in the arsenal as far as educational / demonstrative purposes go. I think they could sell for a lot more tbh, but Im happy with the $100 or so price tag they are at.
Regards
Felipe Bastos
EliteUAS

It will be going on the back of my PVS1531 or PVS14, both of which use PVS14 lens in the back. Any issues with it falling off or bouncing around? I watched a few videos and the attachment didn't look as strong as I imagined. Some electric tape could probably fix that if needed.

 

[NHPiper]

Nope the included ranger band and some Velcro will do the job!

Does it capture the whole tube image? Some vids on youtube and a comparison between it and the LPMR make it seem like you only get 3/4 of the tube.

 

[laxman09]

#4. ASK me how and why? .... cheap as you mentioned and your eye focuses past the "obscured part of the lens" Great quality 1080p footage in which I will be uploading tons of it soon to YouTube over the next few months... it really is a gem in the arsenal as far as educational / demonstrative purposes go. I think they could sell for a lot more tbh, but Im happy with the $100 or so price tag they are at.
Regards
Felipe Bastos
EliteUAS

Ive seen this unit at a local shoot with Felipe, its crazy small and unobtrusive.

 

[SGT Fish @ChevTec Group]

Does it capture the whole tube image? Some vids on youtube and a comparison between it and the LPMR make it seem like you only get 3/4 of the tube.

it isn't centered in the eyepiece so it isn't perfect. but the guy who makes them has said that you can pull the camera off the mount and raise it up if you'd like. I believe it is just double sided tape. Its really a balance of comfort wearing vs best picture. If you're mounting it to a spare PVS-14 and using it like a camcorder, then raising the camera may be beneficial.

I had the problem of the mounting C-clip thing being too wide to fit around my lens/eyecup retainer on my ANVIS lenses. The solution I came up with is to buy one of these lenses and pop the glass out, you now have a spacer to give more mounting area. https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-30-37-...SLR-Camera-Lens/254025940151?var=553364695970