Technical Publications

Monocular vs dual tube, tube grades, mounting, and what to avoid. A straight guide from 30 years in the industry.

What white phosphor actually is, why it replaced green, and what the practical difference looks like through a lens.

A straight comparison from someone who has used and sold both for 30 years. When to choose white, when green still makes sense.

What makes a tube Gen 3, how FOM works, filmed vs filmless, and how to read a spec sheet before you buy.

Two completely different technologies. One shows you the world in the dark; the other shows you heat. Which one you need depends entirely on what you're trying to do.

The mount system is part of the system. How the Rhino base, J-arm, and shroud interface work — and how to configure it correctly for your helmet.

Four tubes, 120° FOV, same architecture. The GPNVG-18 is military-only. The PANOS puts the same capability in civilian hands.

Both are Gen 3. Both are fielded by the US military. But they're built for different roles — and choosing wrong is expensive.

A data-driven comparison of spectral response, halo, and real-world low-light performance.

Part 2: 1970s through early modern history. The optical lies of the Cold War era.

From pre-electronic attempts to the first real night vision devices.

Walkthrough of L3 tube specs and how to interpret them when buying.