Posted: 11/19/2015 6:23:15 PM EDT
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**WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING PRE-ORDERS. PACKAGES WILL BEGIN SHIPPING EARLY JANUARY** The TNVC NVG Adapter for GoPro HERO cameras allows you to capture the highest quality night vision video from the operator’s perspective. GoPro is the industry leader in extreme-use, professional video and photo camera systems. As the go-anywhere / do-anything digital camera, GoPro is in use by professional athletes, sportsmen, drivers, law enforcement, military, and just about anybody with a social media account. While these tiny cameras have long been a staple in the tactical shooting community for recording matches, training, and real-world operations, night vision compatibility has remained elusive… Until now. Enter the Tactical Night Vision Company NVG Adapter for GoPro Hero Cameras.  The NVG Adapter will attach any HERO model to a night vision goggle with a PVS-14 Eyepiece Assembly. The PVS-14 Eyepiece assembly is the most commonly-used eyepiece in professional night vision and thermal equipment; insuring maximum versatility. A translucent amber beam-splitter attaches to the rear of the goggle, bouncing the night vision image 90° into a perpendicular-mounted GoPro HERO camera. The camera mounts snugly against the goggle to minimize profile, via a clamp arm that attaches around the NVG Eyepiece Locking Ring. The user sees through the beam-splitter eyepiece normally while the first person POV is recording. The Amber Beam-Splitter has a non-glare/reflective coating to insure no light flare in the video while also reducing the green glow signature on the operator’s face. However, the tradeoff is a slight reduction in light transmission. We recommend setting the NVG’s gain to its highest and using an infrared illuminator in extreme low light environments. While the TNVC NVG Adapter for GoPro HERO will technically interface with all standard HERO models, it is optimized for the HERO4 Black and Silver as well as HERO3 and HERO3+. These latest models have better light-metering and narrow Field of View settings. Because it is important to gather as much light as possible through a night vision goggle, legacy GoPro HERO cameras may not produce the best results. For the first time ever, night vision operations and hunting trips can be filmed in high definition from the operator’s perspective. This amazing new capability produces unlimited tactical advantages for the Warfighter and Law Enforcement Professional on the battlefield while providing an invaluable training aid. Sportsmen can now record their stage runs during increasingly popular nighttime 3-Gun Competitions. And of course, hunters can finally show their buddies the moment they dropped that trophy hog. If you use night vision goggles, you should be using the NVG GoPro Adapter. Don’t let darkness keep you from being a HERO.  We offer the NVG GoPro HERO Adapter in several packages. Obviously, you can buy just the adapter system if you already own a GoPro camera. The HERO4 Black Package includes the NVG GoPro HERO Adapter assembly and the GoPro HERO4 Black Camera. This 4K capable camera provides the highest definition video. The HERO4 Silver Package includes the NVG GoPro HERO Adapter assembly and the GoPro HERO4 Silver Camera. This 1080p capable camera provides high definition video with a video play-back screen on the rear of the camera. **NOTE** The HERO4 Silver Camera’s video screen will face outwards and glow brightly. If you purchase this package, we highly recommend you also buy the GoPro Blackout Housing (sold separately). Order your GoPro NVG Adapter Now! https://tnvc.com/shop/nvg-adapter-for-gopro-hero-cameras/ |
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Originally Posted By 35Remington:
Any estimate of the percentage of light transmission lost due to the beam splitting? This Some videos look pretty dark. Others are more than acceptable. Does the 3+ and 4 have much differences for this application? I have a 3+ currently and it would be an expensive upgrade just for this I am interested if it works well, but if it cuts out too much that could be less than desirable for $400 Lol I love the disclaimer about NVG not included, obviously... That's hilarious |
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Originally Posted By chase45: This Some videos look pretty dark. Others are more than acceptable. Does the 3+ and 4 have much differences for this application? I have a 3+ currently and it would be an expensive upgrade just for this I am interested if it works well, but if it cuts out too much that could be less than desirable for $400 Lol I love the disclaimer about NVG not included, obviously... That's hilarious Originally Posted By chase45: Originally Posted By 35Remington: Any estimate of the percentage of light transmission lost due to the beam splitting? This Some videos look pretty dark. Others are more than acceptable. Does the 3+ and 4 have much differences for this application? I have a 3+ currently and it would be an expensive upgrade just for this I am interested if it works well, but if it cuts out too much that could be less than desirable for $400 Lol I love the disclaimer about NVG not included, obviously... That's hilarious Also, the system uses a modified Wilcox Industries Amber Beam Splitter Eye Piece. The amber lens reduces the green splash on the user's face while also providing a non-glare lens to stop any weird light artifacts from happening. Glares and such can happen when you stack lenses like sacrificial demist shields. One side effect of the amber is that it does cut some of the light (roughly 15-20% depending on the conditions). It's impossible to say exactly how much it reduces the light because environmental conditions change all the time. These numbers are provided by Wilcox. |
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Originally Posted By TNVC_Clasky:
The 4 does have a significantly better light metering system than the 3 series. But, a lot of the video darkness comes from different lighting conditions more than the different GoPros. For instance, the shoot house navigation video is super dark because it's indoors with all the lights turned off. That means there's a lot less ambient light to gather for the goggle. In those situations, it is always advised to have an IR illuminator. Some of the other videos that are a bit darker are because of less outdoors light (overcast skies) which have a noticeable effect on night vision performance. Also, the system uses a modified Wilcox Industries Amber Beam Splitter Eye Piece. The amber lens reduces the green splash on the user's face while also providing a non-glare lens to stop any weird light artifacts from happening. Glares and such can happen when you stack lenses like sacrificial demist shields. One side effect of the amber is that it does cut some of the light (roughly 15-20% depending on the conditions). It's impossible to say exactly how much it reduces the light because environmental conditions change all the time. These numbers are provided by Wilcox. Originally Posted By TNVC_Clasky:
Originally Posted By chase45:
Originally Posted By 35Remington:
Any estimate of the percentage of light transmission lost due to the beam splitting? This Some videos look pretty dark. Others are more than acceptable. Does the 3+ and 4 have much differences for this application? I have a 3+ currently and it would be an expensive upgrade just for this I am interested if it works well, but if it cuts out too much that could be less than desirable for $400 Lol I love the disclaimer about NVG not included, obviously... That's hilarious Also, the system uses a modified Wilcox Industries Amber Beam Splitter Eye Piece. The amber lens reduces the green splash on the user's face while also providing a non-glare lens to stop any weird light artifacts from happening. Glares and such can happen when you stack lenses like sacrificial demist shields. One side effect of the amber is that it does cut some of the light (roughly 15-20% depending on the conditions). It's impossible to say exactly how much it reduces the light because environmental conditions change all the time. These numbers are provided by Wilcox. Thanks for the clarification I wish I could get my hands on one of these to test out with the 3+ in person before taking the plunge Such is life I suppose |
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Originally Posted By chase45: Thanks for the clarification I wish I could get my hands on one of these to test out with the 3+ in person before taking the plunge Such is life I suppose Originally Posted By chase45: Originally Posted By TNVC_Clasky: Originally Posted By chase45: Originally Posted By 35Remington: Any estimate of the percentage of light transmission lost due to the beam splitting? This Some videos look pretty dark. Others are more than acceptable. Does the 3+ and 4 have much differences for this application? I have a 3+ currently and it would be an expensive upgrade just for this I am interested if it works well, but if it cuts out too much that could be less than desirable for $400 Lol I love the disclaimer about NVG not included, obviously... That's hilarious Also, the system uses a modified Wilcox Industries Amber Beam Splitter Eye Piece. The amber lens reduces the green splash on the user's face while also providing a non-glare lens to stop any weird light artifacts from happening. Glares and such can happen when you stack lenses like sacrificial demist shields. One side effect of the amber is that it does cut some of the light (roughly 15-20% depending on the conditions). It's impossible to say exactly how much it reduces the light because environmental conditions change all the time. These numbers are provided by Wilcox. Thanks for the clarification I wish I could get my hands on one of these to test out with the 3+ in person before taking the plunge Such is life I suppose You can always buy the adapter assembly separately. Try it with a 3+ that you own and if it doesn't work as well as you want, sell the 3+ to someone who will just be using it during the day and buy a 4. |
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www.tnvc.com
(909) 796-7000
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Originally Posted By TNVC_Clasky:
You can always buy the adapter assembly separately. Try it with a 3+ that you own and if it doesn't work as well as you want, sell the 3+ to someone who will just be using it during the day and buy a 4. Originally Posted By TNVC_Clasky:
Originally Posted By chase45:
Originally Posted By TNVC_Clasky:
Originally Posted By chase45:
Originally Posted By 35Remington:
Any estimate of the percentage of light transmission lost due to the beam splitting? This Some videos look pretty dark. Others are more than acceptable. Does the 3+ and 4 have much differences for this application? I have a 3+ currently and it would be an expensive upgrade just for this I am interested if it works well, but if it cuts out too much that could be less than desirable for $400 Lol I love the disclaimer about NVG not included, obviously... That's hilarious Also, the system uses a modified Wilcox Industries Amber Beam Splitter Eye Piece. The amber lens reduces the green splash on the user's face while also providing a non-glare lens to stop any weird light artifacts from happening. Glares and such can happen when you stack lenses like sacrificial demist shields. One side effect of the amber is that it does cut some of the light (roughly 15-20% depending on the conditions). It's impossible to say exactly how much it reduces the light because environmental conditions change all the time. These numbers are provided by Wilcox. Thanks for the clarification I wish I could get my hands on one of these to test out with the 3+ in person before taking the plunge Such is life I suppose You can always buy the adapter assembly separately. Try it with a 3+ that you own and if it doesn't work as well as you want, sell the 3+ to someone who will just be using it during the day and buy a 4. I could be a guinea pig for you guys on the 3+ as well 
Of course I would charge you guys nothing and do it for solely the sake of science 
Ill kick the idea around. Id love to be able to record night shoots. Just hard to pony up that kind of money without getting hands on experience is all |
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