Bushnell 26-0300

Pros: Compact, easy to use, decent performance, tripod mount.

Cons: Infrared beam works at longer range, but is narrow and can't be focused.

The Bottom Line: If your needs are recreational, this is a good choice. If you need higher performance for security, water navigation, or astronomy, go for a 2nd or 3rd gen scope.

Review: The Bushnell 26-0300 is an entry level night vision (NV) spotting scope that also includes a directional microphone for listening to those things that go bump in the dark. It utilizes a 1st generation intensifier tube. See my "background" entry below for ...