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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Sionyx digital color night vision camera--legit alternative to a PVS-14? (Page 5 of 121)
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Boom. Dual head-mounted Auroras courtesy of Wilcox and SiOnyx:https://scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/47365185_529947530842991_3605302419933626368_o.jpg?_nc_cat=103&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc3-1.xx&oh=cebef83b2b80705dc721785e65711c6d&oe=5CB02030 If the image doesn't display, it's on SiOnyx's Facebook page. |
Someone asked about inclement weather: I just uploaded a few seconds of sucky fog footage. Serious pea-soup weather here this week. Dark dank, and wet. No IR illumination for the actual footage, some IR targeting lasers being used, one sequence shows flashing a lot of white light on targets.
 SiOnyx Aurora In Heavy Fog |
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Someone asked about inclement weather: I just uploaded a few seconds of sucky fog footage. Serious pea-soup weather here this week. Dark dank, and wet. No IR illumination for the actual footage, some IR targeting lasers being used, one sequence shows flashing a lot of white light on targets.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCUdBnjEOmc |
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Someone asked about inclement weather: I just uploaded a few seconds of sucky fog footage. Serious pea-soup weather here this week. Dark dank, and wet. No IR illumination for the actual footage, some IR targeting lasers being used, one sequence shows flashing a lot of white light on targets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCUdBnjEOmc |
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Someone asked about inclement weather: I just uploaded a few seconds of sucky fog footage. Serious pea-soup weather here this week. Dark dank, and wet. No IR illumination for the actual footage, some IR targeting lasers being used, one sequence shows flashing a lot of white light on targets. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCUdBnjEOmc |
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would this be a good option for a first time user?
i have no experience with NV, and at the current prices for quality analog setups, i thought i never would. $800 + hardware makes this easily in the realm of possibility (hopefully sub-$1200 all in). my purposes would be casual hunting and night shoots (I'm not a LEO or MIL, my life wont be on the line any more than the average hunter/shooter). so objectively speaking, not comparing it to a PVS-14, is this worth the money as an NVG? I know there have been digital "game changers" that haven't panned out. Is this one of them, or is this actually some next level innovation? i appreciate anything y'all have to say |
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would this be a good option for a first time user? i have no experience with NV, and at the current prices for quality analog setups, i thought i never would. $800 + hardware makes this easily in the realm of possibility (hopefully sub-$1200 all in). my purposes would be casual hunting and night shoots (I'm not a LEO or MIL, my life wont be on the line any more than the average hunter/shooter). so objectively speaking, not comparing it to a PVS-14, is this worth the money as an NVG? I know there have been digital "game changers" that haven't panned out. Is this one of them, or is this actually some next level innovation? i appreciate anything y'all have to say |
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Quoted: I'm right there with you wondering the same thing. I almost bought one on black Friday because with a coupon it was definitely right priced. What kept me from hitting the buy button is that I'd like to put my hands on a unit and try it out first. |
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Would really like to have a rail mount 1/3 lower cowitness so it can be used with optics |
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I’ve played with mine a little. An IR illuminator makes all the difference in the world. Really pretty cool, especially at that price point. I’m have no clue how it would work as NV compared to a tube setup, and the lack of mount options may currently be an issue, but for just sitting around in the dark looking at stuff, it works really well, especially with a cheapo IR flashlight. Watched my dog bark at deer last night. Screwed around with it indoors (with IR illumination) a little too. I think there is a little latency in fast movement, but it’s not bad. Other than the normal little bit of orientation/depth perception issues normal to one-eyed movement, it’s definitely usable. |
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I bought a rail mount on Adorama... I tried it behind a RDS and it worked ok.  A little video switching through the settings:  Failed To Load Title |
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Should have bought one during Black Friday. Guess I gotta wait a few weeks for a Christmas sale. SiOnyx Aurora Day/Night Action Camera by SiOnyx Price: $599.00 & FREE Shipping Amazon Link |
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Quoted: You're in luck. I was looking for a mount like the one pictured today and found this on Amazon! SiOnyx Aurora Day/Night Action Camera by SiOnyx Price: $599.00 & FREE Shipping Amazon Link |
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SiOnyx is offering the same price now on their web page. Quoted:
Quoted: You're in luck. I was looking for a mount like the one pictured today and found this on Amazon! SiOnyx Aurora Day/Night Action Camera by SiOnyx Price: $599.00 & FREE Shipping Amazon Link https://www.sionyx.com/store/p23/Aurora_Explorer_Edition_Pre-Order.html |
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Quoted: You're in luck. I was looking for a mount like the one pictured today and found this on Amazon! SiOnyx Aurora Day/Night Action Camera by SiOnyx Price: $599.00 & FREE Shipping Amazon Link |
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Quoted: Wondering if buying the whole kit for $899 would be the way to go. https://www.sionyx.com/store/p23/Aurora_Explorer_Edition_Pre-Order.html |
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That was my debate. I ended up going with the device only as I figured I could piece together my own kit down the road if I like the platform. I don't know enough about IR illumination etc to jump on the full kit. Quoted:
Quoted: Is that <$300 worth of accessories? |
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Quoted: Wondering if buying the whole kit for $899 would be the way to go. https://www.sionyx.com/store/p23/Aurora_Explorer_Edition_Pre-Order.html Really do not think any QD mount will work, so the factory mount may be the only way to go (without mods). If the illuminator is good, is that worth $100? Nice case..... |
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Quoted: You're in luck. I was looking for a mount like the one pictured today and found this on Amazon! SiOnyx Aurora Day/Night Action Camera by SiOnyx Price: $599.00 & FREE Shipping Amazon Link |
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Yea, I just want the QD mount, none of the other stuff w it. I've been amazed by this device since I got mine back in early September. It is well engineered and constructed, and I haven't found any feature or design issues so far. A few friends who've bought them because of seeing mine, feel the same way. I've pretty much been testing and using it daily looking for faults and issues, but so far, nothing jumps out at me. |
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The more I see of this device the more tempted I am to just pull the trigger and get one. However I'm probably just going to wait until they offer a version with a bigger eye piece. That is really the only thing holding me back. I'm following Sionyx on zuccbook and you should see some of the ignorant comments they get on their posts. |
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Thanks! Will definetly be picking one up! Quoted:
Quoted: You're in luck. I was looking for a mount like the one pictured today and found this on Amazon! SiOnyx Aurora Day/Night Action Camera by SiOnyx Price: $599.00 & FREE Shipping Amazon Link |
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I'm pretty sure someone from SiOnyx is monitoring comments here on AR-15. Not that that's a bad thing, but yesterday when I made a post about the price drop at Amazon, it immediately (Like in 10 minutes or less) fell from $799 to $599 on their own website. Also, after I made comments here about wanting to buy a QD mount, within a few hours I got an email from them with a quote for that exact item! Turns out they wanted $129 for it, and I'm not going to drop that kind of coin on something I'll only use a few times at most. Also, I already have a QD that will work if I drill a hole and fabricate a locator pin for the camera. I've been amazed by this device since I got mine back in early September. It is well engineered and constructed, and I haven't found any feature or design issues so far. A few friends who've bought them because of seeing mine, feel the same way. I've pretty much been testing and using it daily looking for faults and issues, but so far, nothing jumps out at me. Quoted:
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Yea, I just want the QD mount, none of the other stuff w it. I've been amazed by this device since I got mine back in early September. It is well engineered and constructed, and I haven't found any feature or design issues so far. A few friends who've bought them because of seeing mine, feel the same way. I've pretty much been testing and using it daily looking for faults and issues, but so far, nothing jumps out at me.  A man can dream, right?
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Quoted: I'm pretty sure someone from SiOnyx is monitoring comments here on AR-15. Not that that's a bad thing, but yesterday when I made a post about the price drop at Amazon, it immediately (Like in 10 minutes or less) fell from $799 to $599 on their own website. Also, after I made comments here about wanting to buy a QD mount, within a few hours I got an email from them with a quote for that exact item! Turns out they wanted $129 for it, and I'm not going to drop that kind of coin on something I'll only use a few times at most. Also, I already have a QD that will work if I drill a hole and fabricate a locator pin for the camera. I've been amazed by this device since I got mine back in early September. It is well engineered and constructed, and I haven't found any feature or design issues so far. A few friends who've bought them because of seeing mine, feel the same way. I've pretty much been testing and using it daily looking for faults and issues, but so far, nothing jumps out at me. I was really hoping to pick one up before my cam comes next week.. |
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Quoted: Damm!, $129 for the mount, guess I'll have to figure something else out as well.... I was really hoping to pick one up before my cam comes next week.. |
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Alright, I just ordered one. What helmet and mount is available for this? Not worried about cost (as long as it doesn’t cost more than the device itself ). https://www.instagram.com/solscud007/ basically a movo dse6 rail tie strapped to some head mount 
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WOW- crap that price is very nice but with tax is nearly what I paid on Blackfriday so I am not too mad
I am considering this mount for the rail- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XB39SY4/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A3NAF9JENREPWV&psc=1 Any thoughts? |
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Also since Sionyx is watching this thread - we really really need a front objective protector / bumper / cap of sorts. The front of the camera is going to get scratched up / broken or damaged in no time if used in the field. I had a heck of a time finding something that would work. 50mm objective flip up cover with a clear window.
Also, would be nice to have a hood or flexible tube that interfaced the front of the sionyx with the desired optic mounted in front of it? I guess someone has a silicone tube or simply cut piece of bicycle inner tube to do this... |
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Ok, so it looks and sounds pretty good for what it is, and it's competitive also due to the price. Everyone seems to agree it is an apples and oranges comparison, but this is a pretty nice orange. EAR99 is a pretty big deal for travel. So boaters, photogs, police, and many other types would probably benefit. Life and performance is presumably indefinite so that is nice as well.
I note a few things that would concern me if I were to take it hunting or shooting. It is IP67 for immersion/splash, not 810G. I haven't seen any claims made about shock/vibration. Just because you can mount it to an AR15, doesn't mean it's a good idea. If it reaches 500rds and dies? Then what? So it would be nice to see it tested under a specific test protocol. Testing can be expensive so maybe that will come later. No mention in the warranty about damage caused by recoil, though I didn't read the whole thing very closely (for other terms that might cover similar circumstances). If they take this product in a more "tactical" direction in the future, I would recommend a few changes. Change the battery type to CR-123, or even 18650, or go to a separate battery compartment entirely (or something in between like the backup cell in the ANVS mount from Wilcox, and another pack behind). Less bulk (and weight, if head mounting). Doesn't matter on a rifle as much because I guess you could have a VFG, or pic-rail mounted battery compartment, or something. Unless the environmental specs were revised, I don't see many/any mil/leo customers dumping their existing NVGs to mount two of these. Us Armchair Commandos might obviously want to do it because of the lower cost, but that probably isn't a lot of their customer base. So weapon mounted and/or tripod mounted and hand-held are probably the priority (which I think favors keeping the batteries on the device, because weight and bulk are less a concern). Did I read correctly that the eye piece comes off in order to change the battery and SD card? I assume all the innards are vulnerable to splash and dust when the battery compartment is open? Seems flawed to me. It should also have longer eye relief (as someone else already mentioned), and protective lens covers and a rubber eye cup. Some may say that is more "tactical" than this was intended for, but couldn't wildlife be spooked by any leaking visible light? So perhaps more people would benefit. And an eye cup is cheap. |
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Has anyone here with taken/posted pics of the Sionyx pointed up at the stars on a clear night? I found this one on their site. Is it an accurate representation of actual use? 
I went out for a walk with my unfilmed WP PVS14 last night and enjoyed the "OMFG look at all the stars" effect as usual, even caught a couple meteors that I'm sure I'd have missed with unaided eyes. Yes, I know it isn't a fair comparison, and I don't expect the Sionyx to be that good, but I'd like to hear other's impressions of how much "wow factor" you get with the Sionyx when pointed up. Thanks! |
[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Sionyx digital color night vision camera--legit alternative to a PVS-14? (Page 5 of 121)
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