CONCLUSIONS ??

Now that we know all about the subject (??) we can all have our say.

As professional user of both Thermal and Image Intensifying night vision equipment, I will have my say.

While there is a place for both types, (I have and have used Digital, I will not include them here as it is my opinion that Digital has no place in commercial operations) I will state without hesitation that Thermal is by FAR the most workable option.

Where you will find Image intensifying equipment a benefit is if you operate as I do, for example, making observations from a fixed place, ie, a stationary vehicle, then a unit such as a Gen 3 PVS 14C is invaluable, as it allows you to see through a glass window. 

Thermal will not see through glass, it means you either need to be looking through an open window or exiting the vehicle. Shooting obviously does not apply, Personally, I don't normally shoot through closed windows!

I admit that throughout these pages I have always promoted Thermal as the best option and I will always have that view.

When it comes to "taking a shot" a thermal scope will ALWAYS out perform an Image intensifying scope. Thermal will show up trees, bushes etc. not just "hot" objects, all objects will "show" some degree of heat.

So, when deciding what to purchase, always try for the best you can. If the problem is cost and you think OK I will get something that I can afford now but not that I am really happy with. 

DO NOT do it. Wait until you can afford what will do the job properly. Otherwise you will always regret the purchase and blame it for any poor result, which will probably be the case. 

Once you have spent your money it is gone for good, as you will have trouble reselling a low end product, because who else will want it if you consider it is no good?