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Hunkydory
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2660 City/Region: Cokeville, Wyoming
State or Province: WY
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hunkydory
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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This one.
IR illuminator Flashlight, UltraFire 850nm Focus Adjustable IR Led Flashlight Infrared Light Torch on Amazon.
It doesn’t come with batteries, so ordered them separately.
I will be working on what mount might work best with maybe a ram clamp mount to my anchor light pole perhaps best. I’m considering a go pro mounted to this same spot for day time video recording of special occurrences & then switched to the night vision if needed.
Jay _________________ Jay and Jolee 2000 22 CD cruiser Hunkydory
I will not waste my days in trying to prolong them------Jack London
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20829 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | I'm thinking making a small platform out of starboard to mount the Sionyx and an IR flashlight parallel to each other. |
You might consider an IR floodlight, you can get 850 nm 18 watts, 11" light bar with 18 LEDs for about $70 from "SuperBrightLED.com. The light bar would go under the bow rail and the Scope would go on the top--
This would give you a brighter LED pattern than a flashlight. Most likely a further Imaging distance.
But Dead Heads are often just below the surface--and might not be seen, any way--I assume you would be going slowly. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
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Knipet
Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Posts: 262 City/Region: Orcas Island
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Pan-A-C'ya
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 3:24 pm Post subject: |
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thataway wrote: |
But Dead Heads are often just below the surface--and might not be seen, any way--I assume you would be going slowly. |
Absolutely I would be going slowly! After reading your mention of the Sionyx a few months ago I purchased one thinking it would be a good item to have if ever forced to operate at night such as moving to a different anchorage if the wind changes, etc.
After looking up the term deadhead, I now realized I use the term wrong, other than being a Grateful Dead fan, in that it is a description of tree just below the water surface which is more specific than just the common floating logs that seem to be all over in the PNW. Either way, I want to watch out for all of them! _________________ Steve & Joanie
2021 Venture 23 "Pan-A-C'ya
Formerly C-Sharp - 2006 22 Cruiser |
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Peter & Judy
Joined: 03 Dec 2014 Posts: 552 City/Region: Olds
State or Province: AB
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Mistaya
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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I just watched the impressive video and picked up this threat. My immediate reaction is 'I need one'. But, my second thought is how do I sell my frugal wife on one. I did buy a cheaper thermal night vision scope a few years ago on a bargain table and after taking out a couple of nights it went back as I could not see it as being very useful. This one looks much, much better. So I am letting a few of you other brats try it out and report back. I have never boated in the dark, as I am mostly in northern waters where the days are very long, but there are always emergency situations where it would be useful. Another use that would add versatility to the scope would be to have a rear facing mount to be used as a rearview camera when boating in daylight. I have on a few occasions had boats sneak up behind me because they were in a blind spot. Now if I can determine if the scope could be used at home for security or checking bison in the dark, I might be able to sell Judy on it. _________________ Peter & Judy Haase
Buffalo Horn Ranch
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jkidd
Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 1622 City/Region: Northern, Utah
State or Province: UT
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2021 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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Would be great for counting bison in the dark ( Tax right off ). _________________ Jody Kidd
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mstrpo
Joined: 27 Aug 2021 Posts: 48 City/Region: Battle Ground
State or Province: WA
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C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
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Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:04 pm Post subject: |
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Resurrecting this thread as I see SIONYX has released a camera specifically for boats and wondered if anyone has any experience with it?
https://www.sionyx.com/pages/boating
There's quite a thread (or 2!) on THT (https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-forum/1058864-sionyx-aurora-sport-night-vision-camera-anybody-have-one.html) about the aurora sport. Some boaters have added the IR flood lights to great effect.
Pat _________________ Pat Sandfort
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jkidd
Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 1622 City/Region: Northern, Utah
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 1:10 am Post subject: |
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I think I still prefer a handheld so I can take it camping and not be limited to just the boat. I only set it up if I need it so it's not out in the sun all the time. I set mine on a small tripod and just set it outside the center window. It blue tooths to my Ipad. |
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mstrpo
Joined: 27 Aug 2021 Posts: 48 City/Region: Battle Ground
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:51 am Post subject: |
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Portability is certainly a benefit of the hand-held. I assume most of us are only rarely out in the dark, it makes portability more meaningful as you can set it up only when you need it. If this new unit had come in close to the hand-held price, I'd be interested just for the convenience but 2+x the price pushes it out of my consideration. |
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