blueeyes 29 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 They will do for Rimmy no bother but I would pay extra for decent camera etc will pay for its self in the long run. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plummerterrier 291 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 Mines a cheap setup and goes out to about 75 yards but would be great on a rimmy for rabbits and stuff. Mines on a 17hmr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rodp 316 Posted January 15, 2015 Report Share Posted January 15, 2015 The loss of light through the scope is a big problem. have you thought about a scopeless? Bit more work and a few more dollars but worth it for the extra range. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,125 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 https://www.dropbox.com/lightbox/home/DIY%20NV Dont know if this link will work lads but Ive nearly finished my NV, Just few finishing touches to go. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,125 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Big thanks to plummerterrior. Kindly gave me a 16mm lens he had spare, wouldnt even take anything for postage! Cheers fella, Its perfect! Ry 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Plummerterrier 291 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 No bother mate how you getting on with diy build? Mines about as good as it can be with the stuff I used. I'm comfortable identifying and shooting out to about 50 yards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,125 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I have just about done it today. thats the link I put on above. I wanted to give it a try tonight but its pissin it down now! typical! I have been checkin it to my wood shed which is 30 yards and thats clear as a bell. havent tried any further yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,125 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Just had a look across padock at the front of the house to the fence line, about 60 yards. wasnt very good im afraid, I could see the fence and wouldve easily seen eyes if they were there but pic went a bit grainy? Seemed to be strugglin for light so wonderin if its the IR torch I have? O muat add I am reserving judgement, it wasnt a proper trial seen as I was stood out the front of my house in my calvins in the wind and the rain! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rodp 316 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Well we did tell you the chinky camera would be a waste of money, but at least you tried it. Try the ej230 and you'll be amazed at the difference. Oh, and get a good monitor as well, some of them are crap. You'll be better off going to the nv forum and reading up for a day or so, everything you need is tried and tested on there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,125 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 yeah, I did wonder if it was the camera. Its perfect at 30 yard. I will make sure everything is fully charged and give it a proper run out soon and see what I think but the ej230 may be getting ordered soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rodp 316 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 did you remove the ir filter ? has it got one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,125 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 errrr, No I didnt and I dont know! Complete amateur! Would it work at 30 yard and not 50 if it had ir filter in? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rodp 316 Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Yep, possibly. The ir filter blocks out infra red light for daytime use giving you colour vision. Without it daytime colour goes to pot. Usually an ir filter is a reddish glass glued to the camera sensor. Some will just flick off with your thumbnail, some need a scalpel under them and other knacker the sensor up. If you get the camera against the light you can usually see the filter reflecting the light a sort of pinky / red. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,125 Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Thanks for that rod. I have just seen it on a roloids vid on youtube. I have my fingers crossed and will be checking in the morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ryaldinhio 4,125 Posted March 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2015 Well that did not go to plan........new camera now required! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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