Solomark 7x31mm Digital Night Vision Binoculars
The Solomark 7 x 31mm is a valuable equipment for different uses. It’s suitable for hunting, bird watching, hiking, and security enforcement.
This binocular is a valuable choice because it comes at an affordable price, is reliable, and packs a lot of features. It also gives bright illumination in the dark. And because of its lightweight, you can bring it anywhere.
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What are The Key Features
Design
The Solomark binoculars feature a simplistic ergonomic design with portable dimensions. It measures 215mm x 145mm x 65mm and weighs just 2lbs. The surface is wrapped with a nonslip material to give you a solid grip when you are using it.
This binocular Is made from plastic but feels solid to easily withstand harsh bumps and knocks. Durability is further helped by the fact that the binocular has an Ipx4 waterproof rating. Meaning that it withstands rain, fog, and snow.
Range and Magnification
The binoculars have remarkable clarity in the dark. It uses an infrared-sensitive CMOS sensor. Assisted by a bright 3W 850nm illuminator with adjustable brightness depending on the ambient lighting outside. These features give you a viewing range of up to 1400ft.
The binoculars have a variable 3.5X- 7x magnification a stand out compared to similar models. This enables you to zoom in on distant objects to get a better view.
Display
The binoculars come with a 2” TFT viewing screen measuring 320 X 240 pixels. Here you can preview the captured images and enlarge them using the 2X digital zoom. The image isn’t crisply clear but it’s an excellent quality considering the price range and what the competition offers.
The images displayed on the screen are bright thanks to the 31mm aperture opening. That lets in more light into the lens. A decent 9-degree field of view also allows for better tracking of moving targets. And shows a broader picture of the target on the screen.
Picture and Recording
It’s easy to capture images and video recordings with the Solomark binoculars. The recordings can then be stored on a micro-SD card of up to 32 GB. The binoculars only come with a 4GB SD card with the purchase but you can always upgrade.
Controls
The Binoculars feature 5 buttons located at the top each used to control the following features; Power on/off, mode, IR on/off, Image and video capture, and digital zoom. The magnification wheel is located on one of the objective lenses and you rotate it to acquire desired magnification.
Battery
The binoculars are powered by 8 AA batteries located in 2 compartments on either side. The compartments are easy to open but care should be taken with the doors once open because they are not sturdy and would easily break. The batteries will last at least 7 hours with continuous use which is a fair amount of time for most activities outdoors.
Mounting options
Mounting the Solomark 7x31mm binoculars on a tripod is easy and intuitive. This is helped by the fact that it includes a tripod adapter compatible with most of the tripods on the market.
What’s in the Box?
- Solomark 7x31mm digital night vision binoculars
- User’s Manual
- Cleaning Cloth
- Storage Pouch
- Neck strap
- USB Cable
- AV Cable
- 4GB micro-SD card.
Solomark 7x31mm Digital Night Vision Binoculars Disadvantages
Every good thing has drawbacks and so does the Solomark 7x31mm night vision binoculars. The drawbacks are;
- The quality of the image decreases past 200 meters in the dark but it’s still decent for the price.
- The resolution of the viewing screen is low, but the binoculars make up for this with sufficient lighting for a brighter image
- The buttons are hard with a click sound once pressed. They also require some effort to be responsive.
- The binoculars cannot be used with rechargeable batteries. You have to rely on AA alkaline/lithium batteries.
CONCLUSION
Irrespective of the drawbacks of the Solomark 7x31mm night vision binoculars, they offer immense value considering what they cost. The binoculars lack fancy features but are extremely functional. This is a sure buy if you want something that you can use outdoors without hurting your wallet.
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