Photon

[bilbobagins 92]

I know this might sound daft or been asked before but once zeroed does the photon remain zeroed when I take the batteries out to charge them or do I have to re zero every time I use it

[villaman 9,980]

Should be OK

[bilbobagins 92]

Hmm should be haha; also did anyone else find that when setting up everything was totally opposite of what the booklet said X was horizontal Y was vertical plus and minus were opposite to what they should have been

[3175darren 1,093]

Just doing mine now and it seams good, but putting it on a 223, and will have to initially set at short distance, is it better set at dusk,?????

[Tremo 138]

Zero it at any time throughout the day. Just remember to limit the amount of light that is thrown at the sensor - attach the front cap. I know of people who also attach the front cap for use at night, but just push out the centre disk.

 

Removal of the batteries will not lose your X&Y settings.

[mel b 1,147]

ive had one since last august , mine regularly looses zero , im hoping to get it sent back to be checked over , its a real shame because when its working its absoutely brilliant.

[3175darren 1,093]

ive had one since last august , mine regularly looses zero , im hoping to get it sent back to be checked over , its a real shame because when its working its absoutely brilliant.

what do you mount it on? Mel

[mel b 1,147]

 

ive had one since last august , mine regularly looses zero , im hoping to get it sent back to be checked over , its a real shame because when its working its absoutely brilliant.

what do you mount it on? Mel

 

its on top of my cz452 .22lr , i only ever use subs so recoil isnt an issue , ill use it once or twice and it can be fine(acceptable) , then it can lose zero by 10" - 12" , each time ive tried to convince myself that if i rezero it , itll be ok , its time now that i need to get it sent back before the warranty is out , its a shame because i really like it when its working.

[3175darren 1,093]

 

 

ive had one since last august , mine regularly looses zero , im hoping to get it sent back to be checked over , its a real shame because when its working its absoutely brilliant.

 

what do you mount it on? Mel

its on top of my cz452 .22lr , i only ever use subs so recoil isnt an issue , ill use it once or twice and it can be fine(acceptable) , then it can lose zero by 10" - 12" , each time ive tried to convince myself that if i rezero it , itll be ok , its time now that i need to get it sent back before the warranty is out , its a shame because i really like it when its working.

Its the first time I have used NV gear, apart from a dabble with a old Russian unit a mate had back in the early 90's which wasn't good, I like, it havnt zerod it yet, had to shim the scope up at the back, it seem's a common issue,it's actually lighter than the scope I have taken off the rifle, it's made it better handling in my opinion, looking forward to trying it,

[Tremo 138]

ive had one since last august , mine regularly looses zero , im hoping to get it sent back to be checked over , its a real shame because when its working its absoutely brilliant.

 

There is something wrong here mate. Get it sent back under warranty.

 

I've had three Photons. I still have two, and only sold the other one because I felt that it wasn't getting enough use. For the money they are absolutely superb. . I converted all mine to the "XTreme" models. This is some of my footage.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urj8uh8azQI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okhzbfyDBjQ

[mel b 1,147]

 

 

 

ive had one since last august , mine regularly looses zero , im hoping to get it sent back to be checked over , its a real shame because when its working its absoutely brilliant.

what do you mount it on? Mel

its on top of my cz452 .22lr , i only ever use subs so recoil isnt an issue , ill use it once or twice and it can be fine(acceptable) , then it can lose zero by 10" - 12" , each time ive tried to convince myself that if i rezero it , itll be ok , its time now that i need to get it sent back before the warranty is out , its a shame because i really like it when its working.

Its the first time I have used NV gear, apart from a dabble with a old Russian unit a mate had back in the early 90's which wasn't good, I like, it havnt zerod it yet, had to shim the scope up at the back, it seem's a common issue,it's actually lighter than the scope I have taken off the rifle, it's made it better handling in my opinion, looking forward to trying it,

 

nv is fantastic when its set up correctly , the photon is a cracking piece of kit , i use mine with a t50 and can see clearly out to cf ranges , if i can get the issue sorted with my photon i will be looking to buy another one for my .243 and maybe doing an upgrade.

 

 

ive had one since last august , mine regularly looses zero , im hoping to get it sent back to be checked over , its a real shame because when its working its absoutely brilliant.

 

There is something wrong here mate. Get it sent back under warranty.

 

I've had three Photons. I still have two, and only sold the other one because I felt that it wasn't getting enough use. For the money they are absolutely superb. . I converted all mine to the "XTreme" models. This is some of my footage.

 

im very tempted by the conversion , i was just worried about losing the warranty on mine.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Urj8uh8azQI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okhzbfyDBjQ

 

[3175darren 1,093]

 

ive had one since last august , mine regularly looses zero , im hoping to get it sent back to be checked over , its a real shame because when its working its absoutely brilliant.

 

There is something wrong here mate. Get it sent back under warranty.

 

I've had three Photons. I still have two, and only sold the other one because I felt that it wasn't getting enough use. For the money they are absolutely superb. . I converted all mine to the "XTreme" models. This is some of my footage.

 

Tremo can I ask what you did to convert them?? To xtreme models I have yet to buy a t50 and mount, but will shortly ,

[Tremo 138]

Hi mate.

 

In short all that you are doing is replacing the front lens with a camera lens. You will have to procure an adapter that allows the connection of the camera lens (SRB Grittum in the UK), but after that you can use whatever size camera lens that you want. A 55mm lens will give you about a x5 magnification. A 135mm lens will give you roughly a x12 magnification. Have a look on the Nightvision UK forum. You will find loads of threads on this topic there. There is also loads of discussions on the best IR source for the job.

 

Let me know if you require any more info.

 

Cheers.

 

Tremo

Edited May 15, 2016 by Tremo

[3175darren 1,093]

Cheers Tremo, I have zeroed mine today and all is well,

[mel b 1,147]

quick update on my photon , i spoke to scott country last monday and a courier picked the photon up on tuesday , ive got back from work today and what appears to be a new photon was waiting for me , just need to get it mounted and give it a go now.