ATN PVS7-3 Night Vision Goggles Review
So you’ve been searching for the perfect night vision device. There’s only one problem. You go online and after a brief search for the best night vision goggles, you realize that there are way too many options to decide. For this reason, we spent the last 12 months testing out various NVD’s to narrow it down to the best on the market. In this ATN PVS7-3 Night Vision Goggles review, we are going to share with you how this device made our list.
The ATN PVS7-3 night vision goggles (Click here to check the price on Amazon) are lightweight, have great resolution, are extremely sensitive in lower light condition, and incredibly easy and comfortable to wear. Something that was impressive about the ATN PVS7-3 that we noticed is that when properly adjusted, they were so comfortable that we never experienced any eye fatigue. On the day we tested this unit it was an extremely cloudy night with a full moon, and the result was an unbelievably clear picture. We took these on a local trail that goes through the woods and even without using the built-in IR illuminator and could see individual leaves on a heavily wooded country lane approximately 50 yards away, with even a slight misting of rain.
The ATN PVS7-3 night vision goggles are a generation 3 night vision device. This means overall the image appears crisp, clear, bright and sharp with a very minor amount of noise on dark cloudy nights. There was definitely a huge difference between this model and the generation 1 night vision devices we tested. One thing that is worth noting on the PVS7-3 is that it has 40-degree field of view, after a few minutes you do get used to the “tunnel vision”. In addition, the optics are good and show no real distortion. The 40-degree field of view feels like “tunnel vision” but after awhile you get used to it.
ATN PVS7-3 Night Vision Goggles Features
- Standard Military Issue
- Multi-purpose: Handheld, head-mounted, helmet-mounted
- Lightweight
- Equipped with momentary or continuous IR switch
- Internal low battery and IR indicators
- Combat proven
- Waterproof
- Limited two-year warranty
ATN PVS7-3 Night Vision Goggle Specs
- Standard 1X magnification
- High-resolution generation 3B intensifier tube with B-rated low-occurrence blemish rating for small black specs in viewing
- Resolution: 57-64 lp / mm
- 300m detection range, 225 m recognition range
- Built-in infra-red illuminator works like a flashlight for close viewing to 50 yds.
- Digital controls allow you to activate or deactivate all of the features with the push of a button
- Lens System: 35 mm, F 1:1.2, 6-elements all infra-red sensitive glass front lens system and an all glass three element eye-piece offer a wide field of view with excellent clarity
- 40º FOV
- Diopter adjustment: -6 / +5
- Minimum focus: 1 ft.
- Fully adjustable head mount for hands-free use
- Automatic bright light shut off
- “IR On” indicator and low battery blinking indicator are both in field of view
- -40 °C to +40 °C operating temperature
- Comes with soft-side carry case, demist shield, sacrificial filter for objective lenses, shoulder strap, 3 brow pads for head mount, lens tissues, neck cord and front lens cover
- Uses 1 AA battery (included) for 10-20 hours of operation
- Approx. 6 1/2 x 3 x 6″ and 24 ozs.
The ATN PVS7-3 Night Vision Goggle In Action
Frequently Asked Questions About The ATN PVS7-3 Night Vision Goggle
Q: What kind of batteries does the PVS7-3
A: The PVS7-3 takes 2 AA batteries
Q: Do these auto adjust to light?
A: It would be recommended to keep this out of direct artificial light. Too much exposure will damage the lenses.
Q: Are these handheld?
A: Yes. These are meant to be handheld.
Conclusion
We have to admit testing the ATN PVS7-3 night vision goggles was a blast. There is a lot to like about this night vision device, but we were just astounded by how clear of a picture we were able to see. Even without the IR Illuminators active, it was fairly easy to see even in darker conditions. If you found this ATN PVS7-3 night vision goggles review helpful, please take a moment to share this post on social media.