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  • 3x magnification and 30mm objective lens
  • See targets more than 500 ft. away day or night with a power built-in IR illuminator
  • Stream live video to your mobile device
  • Control zoom, video recording, image capture and IR brightness directly from your mobile device
  • Capture high-quality 1080p video, day or night

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Three quarter view of the Bushnell Equinox Z2 Night Vision Monocular

Observe Your Surroundings in Complete Darkness

Equipped with a powerful built-in infrared illuminator, the Bushnell Equinox Z2 Night Vision Monocular enables clear viewing in low-light conditions and even total darkness. The infrared-sensitive complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) sensor provides edge-to-edge resolution and outstanding image quality, while the fully multi-coated optics increase light transmission and decrease glare for a clear, illuminated image. With 6x magnification and a 50mm objective lens, this compact night vision monocular lets you effectively view objects up to 900 feet away in night mode when the infrared illumination level is set to high.

Bushnell Equinox app on a smartphone

Record and Stream Video

Not only can you view your subject at night with the Equinox Z2 Night Vision Monocular, you can also record its image as a still photo or video clip. Simply insert a micro SD card (not included) to capture high-quality video (up to 1080p) and images and then easily upload the files to your smartphone, tablet, or computer. You can also stream live video footage via Wi-Fi using the Bushnell Equinox app, which features robust menu options for remote operation and is ideal for monitoring and controlling a tripod-mounted Equinox Z2 unit.

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Comprehensive and Affordable Night Vision Solution

While night vision capabilities are extremely useful, until now, most night vision monoculars have been prohibitively expensive. The Bushnell Equinox Z2 Monocular is a robust yet cost-efficient solution for seeing clearly in the dark. Whether you’re looking to use night vision for recreational purposes like hunting, fishing, and camping, or for security and surveillance applications, the Equinox Z2 offers the comprehensive features.

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Bushnell: The Industry Leader in High-Performance Sports Optics

Since 1948, our guiding principle is to provide the highest-quality, most reliable and affordable sports optics on the market. Our award-winning products enhance the enjoyment of every outdoor pursuit and empower everyone to get out and experience their passion. Combining cutting-edge design and performance with a commitment to being accessible to all, Bushnell is the most recognized and reputable sports optics brand in the world.

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The Bushnell Equinox Z2 night vision monocular enables you to see targets more than 1,000 ft away day or night with a power built-in IR illuminator. Stream live video to you mobile device and control zoom, video recording, image capture, and IR brightness directly from your mobile device. Fine focus for optimal clarity by turning the objective lens up to a full rotation depending on the distance of the object. Because the digital night vision isn’t as sensitive to light, you can keep the cap on when changing from day to night mode. The adjustable IR illuminator helps keep items from washing out at closer distances. The 3x model is great for viewing objects within 50 yards where a wider field of view is preferred. Available in base optical magnification of 3x, 4.5x and 6x with 3x digital zoom to assure the appropriate field of view. The larger the optical magnification the smaller the field of view.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
485 global ratings

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Customers like the night vision of the aiming scope sight. They say it sees really well into the darkness. They also like the value, and distance. However, some customers have reported issues with the image quality and battery life. They mention that the viewing screen is fairly low resolution and grainy. They feel the battery life is abysmal and the illumination uses the battery up quickly. Customers also dislike graininess. They disagree on performance, and quality.

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16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the night vision of the aiming scope sight. They mention that it sees really well into the darkness, the image in the nightvision mode is superb, and the viewfinder was lit up like daylight. The built-in illuminator is remarkably bright, and it built this night vision device very well. The IR illuminatior is very powerful even at the low setting and uses the battery up.

"...Cannon 850 nm IR torch onto the target area and the viewfinder was lit up like daylight - so much that I could make out details well beyond 600..." Read more

"Night vision is decent, especially with the light on. Doesn`t save time/date and settings after you power off so I disabled the timestamp on videos...." Read more

"...There is no provision for an external power source. The IR illuminator is very powerful even at the low setting and uses the battery up quickly...." Read more

"...This thing is pretty amazing in the dark; with the built in illuminator (850nm), I was able to get useful illumination out to 286 yards-at that..." Read more

10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers like the value of the aiming scope sight. They mention it's a great night vision for the money.

"...All in all, when used properly, it seems to be a great unit at this price point...." Read more

"...they are not to the level of what the military uses, but pretty damn good for the money." Read more

"Cheapy. Not a good replacement for the older version which was far better quality...." Read more

"Good for the price point... Other reviews are correct that (1) it's best for stationary use like a spotting scope, (2) it does seem to be a 1080p..." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the distance of the aiming scope sight. They mention that it has a good range both close and distant, and is great out to 100 yards or so. The IR emitter is fairly powerful, and it gives you a shooting chance.

"...Good range both close & distant. Definitely lights it up in the dark. Once set up focused etc, pretty good results...." Read more

"...Great out to 100 yards or so, takes good pics and video." Read more

"...but good enough for finding night critters on the farm and decent long distance. Fairly powerful IR emitter...." Read more

"Gives you a shooting chance..." Read more

28 customers mention10 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the aiming scope sight. Some mention that it works great, has pretty good results, and the WiFi function works reasonably well with the Android and iOS apps. However, others say that it didn't work 2 weeks later when they went on a trip, it's useless unless you are next to a wall USB power source, and it'll not function with new batteries.

"...Looking through glass or window screens it does not work well.Outside it is very sharp both night and day time." Read more

"...The WiFi function works reasonably well with the Android and iOS apps although there is a 1/2 second lag with the live view; that makes focusing..." Read more

"...It is useless unless you are next to a wall USB power source." Read more

"...Thanks again Amazon. The replacement unit works great, actually better than expected...." Read more

27 customers mention8 positive19 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the image quality of the aiming scope sight. They mention that the viewing screen is fairly low resolution and grainy, the picture clarity has to be adjusted each time, and the field of view is small. They also say that the eyepiece display is much coarser than the 1080p resolution, and that the optics are not the best. Overall, customers are disappointed with the quality of this product and recommend looking for a different aiming Scope Sight.

"...The viewing screen is fairly low resolution and grainy but that is to be somewhat expected in a lower end night vision unit...." Read more

"Overall, it preforms very well.Video is a nice feature.Changing modes is easy...." Read more

"Night vision is decent, especially with the light on. Doesn`t save time/date and settings after you power off so I disabled the timestamp on videos...." Read more

"...well with the Android and iOS apps although there is a 1/2 second lag with the live view; that makes focusing difficult...." Read more

17 customers mention10 positive7 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the aiming scope sight. Some mention that it's well-made and rugged, with a solid feel to it. However, other customers say that the field of view is extremely narrow, and the magnified field of vision is small.

"...to probably be built slightly sturdier but it can give some great quality viewing." Read more

"...although there is a 1/2 second lag with the live view; that makes focusing difficult...." Read more

"The scope is well-built with a solid feel to it. Bushnell didn't scrimp on quality of parts with this scope...." Read more

"...The instrument is well made and appears to be rugged and highly portable in size...." Read more

10 customers mention0 positive10 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the aiming scope sight. They mention that it uses the battery up quickly, even at the low setting.

"...Only minor downside is battery life." Read more

"...The battery life with traditional batteries is atrocious. Then again, this thing is essentially a video camera with a light constantly running...." Read more

"...IR illuminator is very powerful even at the low setting and uses the battery up quickly...." Read more

"...Battery life is abysmal,especially with WiFi and the internal illumination set to max brightness...." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the graininess of the aiming scope sight. They mention that it's pretty grainy and shaky when zoomed in.

"...The viewing screen is fairly low resolution and grainy but that is to be somewhat expected in a lower end night vision unit...." Read more

"...As far as working it’s a great night vision, pretty grainy and shaky when zoomed in hopefully they’ll get the image stabilizer on the z3, and the..." Read more

"...A bit too grainy for my liking. Overall a decent purchase." Read more

"Like the title says, the image in the viewfinder is very grainy...." Read more

UPDATED: Maybe it's just misunderstood...
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UPDATED: Maybe it's just misunderstood...
EDIT: For anyone having issues with battery life: I purchased AA style, rechargeable Li-ion batteries and they do not disappoint. Bushnell recommended these in the manual and what a difference. I've gone from either using a battery pack or getting 15 minutes to several hours on the LI batteries and still not even down to half a charge.I received this in the mail yesterday as a secondhand Amazon purchase. First, let me say, for the price, it's going to be hard to beat. I've seen mixed reviews but most negative ones were focused on the battery life, power of the IR beam, and the screen being too low of a resolution. I'll share what I found in just a few hours of messing with this:1.) The battery life with traditional batteries is atrocious. Then again, this thing is essentially a video camera with a light constantly running. And although our eyes don't perceive it, it's a bright light in terms of power consumption. You will be lucky to get 20 minutes on a full, new set of standard or rechargeable batteries.That being said, I ran this with a 10,000 mAh li-ion power bank for close to an hour without depleting a quarter. I have to wait for the rechargeable AA li-ions to get here before I can attest to how long they will last. Bushnell could definitely throw in a rechargeable battery unit for this price point and probably have a lot better sales for little extra cost.2.) Several people were complaining about distance of use. Using the on board illuminator, I was able to see and focus on objects around 400 yards on a cloudy, low light night, and hand holding the device. This device is a camera, and as such, to gain the maximum function, there are some trade offs. A slower shutter speed setting will allow more light into the sensor between opening and closing. The slowest "refresh" setting will allow you to see farther, but will result in a more "ghostly" look to the user. If you're viewing items that are closer, you can get away with using the fastest refresh of the three options and gain sharper imaging. This only allowed me to see around 100 yards with good brightness.I also added an IR flashlight clipped into a light holder for a bike. A pack of four was around $10 on amazon and you can use 1/4-20×1/2 inch machine screws to fit almost any female tripod mount. I bought the 940 nm light due to the fact that the onboard is an 850 nm. The 850 will give you a slightly brighter detail but the 940 nm allows more covert use, as it is presents as almost invisible even looking directly into the light.3.) The viewing screen is fairly low resolution and grainy but that is to be somewhat expected in a lower end night vision unit. The same goes with low end thermal units. It is a digital replication and presentation versus an optical one. It's not going to be perfect. Zooming about halfway on a subject will allow for better ability to focus. Since it is digital zoom, the focus will not change when zooming back out, given that you do not change it and your subject stays stationary. The diopter adjustment seems to be extremely limited, however.All in all, when used properly, it seems to be a great unit at this price point. It could stand to probably be built slightly sturdier but it can give some great quality viewing.
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EDIT: For anyone having issues with battery life: I purchased AA style, rechargeable Li-ion batteries and they do not disappoint. Bushnell recommended these in the manual and what a difference. I've gone from either using a battery pack or getting 15 minutes to several hours on the LI batteries and still not even down to half a charge.

I received this in the mail yesterday as a secondhand Amazon purchase. First, let me say, for the price, it's going to be hard to beat. I've seen mixed reviews but most negative ones were focused on the battery life, power of the IR beam, and the screen being too low of a resolution. I'll share what I found in just a few hours of messing with this:

1.) The battery life with traditional batteries is atrocious. Then again, this thing is essentially a video camera with a light constantly running. And although our eyes don't perceive it, it's a bright light in terms of power consumption. You will be lucky to get 20 minutes on a full, new set of standard or rechargeable batteries.
That being said, I ran this with a 10,000 mAh li-ion power bank for close to an hour without depleting a quarter. I have to wait for the rechargeable AA li-ions to get here before I can attest to how long they will last. Bushnell could definitely throw in a rechargeable battery unit for this price point and probably have a lot better sales for little extra cost.

2.) Several people were complaining about distance of use. Using the on board illuminator, I was able to see and focus on objects around 400 yards on a cloudy, low light night, and hand holding the device. This device is a camera, and as such, to gain the maximum function, there are some trade offs. A slower shutter speed setting will allow more light into the sensor between opening and closing. The slowest "refresh" setting will allow you to see farther, but will result in a more "ghostly" look to the user. If you're viewing items that are closer, you can get away with using the fastest refresh of the three options and gain sharper imaging. This only allowed me to see around 100 yards with good brightness.
I also added an IR flashlight clipped into a light holder for a bike. A pack of four was around $10 on amazon and you can use 1/4-20×1/2 inch machine screws to fit almost any female tripod mount. I bought the 940 nm light due to the fact that the onboard is an 850 nm. The 850 will give you a slightly brighter detail but the 940 nm allows more covert use, as it is presents as almost invisible even looking directly into the light.

3.) The viewing screen is fairly low resolution and grainy but that is to be somewhat expected in a lower end night vision unit. The same goes with low end thermal units. It is a digital replication and presentation versus an optical one. It's not going to be perfect. Zooming about halfway on a subject will allow for better ability to focus. Since it is digital zoom, the focus will not change when zooming back out, given that you do not change it and your subject stays stationary. The diopter adjustment seems to be extremely limited, however.

All in all, when used properly, it seems to be a great unit at this price point. It could stand to probably be built slightly sturdier but it can give some great quality viewing.
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