Sprocker101 Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Hi, Looking into possibly buying one of the above. Anyone used one, and how do you rate it? Also how easy is it to attach extra IR light source to it? Cheers everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redditch Posted October 30, 2011 Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Hi, Looking into possibly buying one of the above. Anyone used one, and how do you rate it? Also how easy is it to attach extra IR light source to it? Cheers everyone Don't know what the new ones are like, but the old ones weren't upto much in my experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprocker101 Posted October 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2011 Don't know what the new ones are like, but the old ones weren't upto much in my experience Didn't think they would be great, I shall try and test one sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixhills 69 Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I have just Bought one i have not had it out in the field yet but have tried it at night in the street. The new ones use a ccd type lens which gives a very clear picture i had a yukon shadow and that was very grainy the ranger i have used out to about 100yrds and i can see the Ariel on a house and its sharp as anything. The IR that comes built in seems to be quite good but i can not see anyway of attaching another IR, i have been told they work great with a laser. I am going out tommoorow night and will be able to tell you a bit more but so far i am very happy with my purchase. :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprocker101 Posted October 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Thanks let us know how you go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixhills 69 Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Hi Guys well i went out last night with the Yukon Ranger apart from in the street this is the first time i have used it i have compered it to a yukon shadow which has 3 times mag with a 42mm lens. Firstly to answer one question there is no way of adding extra IR Taking the shadow first the focusing is ver similer and you move the front and reat lens until you get a clear picture which is green i would say at 100meters you can see the eyes of the fox but not body outline due to the fox staying close to the buildings. Now on the Yukon ranger the focusing of the lens is still the same way moving the front an then the front lens which is shown on what i could only discribed as a small lcd screen but in black and white. I took the ranger out to about 250meters and could see the rushes around the top lake and as is scanned around i could clearly see the bushes and trees moving in the wind and the further you go out or if you get a dark sheltered are there isa brightness button. Now Using the IR is so differnt and i was spotting rabbits out at 130meter which were clear to shoot as i have attached a laser and matched it with my cross hairs at 100yrds using a 223 i was spoting and taking the shot in seconds. Likes and dislikes Dislikes first 1- the focusing is a bit fiddely and very light so if you put it down then you are bound to change the focus. 2- the rear veiw finder coulb be larger giving a more comfortable view i am going to see it it will hook up to an old digital camcorder. to give a better view. Likes I liked the whole package i feel wit a bit of practise i will find the ranger easier to focus, i feel that the picture is much better than other Monoculars i have owned inn the past and i also like that you can adjust the main IR power output with a plus and a neg on the section next to the power and IR on and off button and the brightness control certainly helps were the dark hedge rows. Overall It is early days yet but a purchase i think well made i have not got lots of money so have to be careful what i get this exceeds my thoughts and has made me very happy and would give 4.5 out of 5. I hope this helps members that can not get there hands on one to try and questions please ask :good: THansk For reading Nige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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