Advice on IR or NV Optics for Monitoring property

MikeGoob · February 16, 2018, 01:52 PM

I have a new home with huge field in back with some trees and would like to look out there at night and see what critters come and go. Taking video a plus.

I don't want to install a security system, just look out there with a device and see.

I've looked into little IR devices (which can't see out a window unless it's open) and Night vision which might be 'real' or just a glorified security camera.

Anyone have advice what to get?

2damnold4this · February 17, 2018, 09:56 PM

Thermal doesn't work through a closed window but it's great for spotting critters in many other circumstances.

February 16, 2018, 01:52 PM	#1
MikeGoob Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Posts: 876	Advice on IR or NV Optics for Monitoring property I have a new home with huge field in back with some trees and would like to look out there at night and see what critters come and go. Taking video a plus. I don't want to install a security system, just look out there with a device and see. I've looked into little IR devices (which can't see out a window unless it's open) and Night vision which might be 'real' or just a glorified security camera. Anyone have advice what to get?

February 17, 2018, 09:56 PM	#2
2damnold4this Senior Member Join Date: August 12, 2009 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 2,526	Thermal doesn't work through a closed window but it's great for spotting critters in many other circumstances.