Videos tagged with Light Transmission

This video provides an exclusive first look at the Sightron S6 benchrest scope, a new model not yet released to the public. The scope features a powerful 10-60x magnification range and a 56mm objective lens, designed for extreme long-range shooting and precision disciplines like benchrest and airgun competitions. Key features include high-quality Japanese glass with Zach-7 coatings, ED glass for reduced chromatic aberration, and a unique illumination system with 11 settings and an 'off' position between each level.

This video from SHOT Show 2025 highlights Athlon Optics' updated scope lines, including the Argos BTR, Midas Tac, Aries BTR, and Aries ZR. Key improvements across these models focus on enhanced turrets with tactile detents, larger designs, integrated throw levers, and the inclusion of flip caps and sun shades. The Midas Tac also receives a new 5-30 magnification range. Despite these upgrades, Athlon aims to maintain competitive pricing and their signature optical clarity and light transmission.

This video evaluates the Bear Creek Arsenal SSCP 5-30x56 rifle scope at extreme distances, specifically 1400 yards. The presenter notes that while the scope provides a clear image at its lowest power (5x), image quality degrades significantly at maximum magnification (30x), with a 'milky' appearance and reduced light transmission. Despite this, the center of the image remains sharp enough to identify small targets at range.

This video compares Athlon and Nightforce rifle scopes, focusing on performance, optical quality, and value. While Nightforce offers superior light transmission and optical quality, its significantly higher price point makes Athlon a compelling option for the majority of shooters. The Athlon scope is praised for its reticle design, considered excellent for spotting, despite compromises in glass quality and accessory offerings like lens caps and the neoprene cover.

This video reviews a spotting scope, highlighting its excellent edge-to-edge clarity and noticeable light transmission difference compared to other optics. While acknowledging its high cost, the reviewer considers it a worthwhile investment for military, law enforcement, hunting, and competition use due to its compact size, light weight, and modularity. Potential drawbacks include optical distortion and chromatic aberration at the extreme edges of the image.

This video provides an in-depth comparison of the Nightforce CFS and Athlon Ares G2 UHD spotting scopes, focusing on their suitability for long-range shooting. It details their features, performance in field tests, and offers guidance on choosing between a budget-friendly option and a premium, high-performance optic. The review highlights optical quality, reticle design, and value for money.

This video discusses the advantages of holographic sights, specifically EOTech models, for passive aiming with head-mounted night vision. The large window size, lack of a blue tinge, and high light transmission are highlighted as key benefits. The presence of a dedicated night vision button on some EOTech models is also noted as a convenient feature for mode switching.

This review of the Maven B1.2 binoculars highlights their upgraded features, including improved field of view and light transmission. The presenter emphasizes the high-quality Japanese glass and US assembly, along with a lifetime unconditional warranty. The binoculars are noted for their durable construction, waterproof/fogproof capabilities, and comfortable ergonomics, making them a strong contender in the premium optics market.

This video compares the $150 Monstrum Panzer 1-6x LPVO against the $300 Vortex Venom 1-6x, focusing on durability, clarity, and zero-holding capabilities. Despite its budget price, the Monstrum Panzer demonstrates impressive resilience through various abuse tests, including drops, impacts with a rock, and submersion. While the Vortex offers slightly better clarity and illumination in bright daylight, the Monstrum proves to be a surprisingly capable and affordable option for many applications.

Leupold introduced the Mark 5HD family of rifle scopes at Shot Show 2024, building on the legacy of the Mark 4 tactical scope. New offerings include various magnification ranges, 30mm and 34mm main tubes, zero locking dials, and options for illuminated or non-illuminated reticles. Enhancements to the Mark 5HD line include Flat Dark Earth finishes and the addition of the PR2 Mil reticle. The BX4 Pro Guide HD binoculars also received an upgrade to Gen 2, featuring improved optics, glare reduction, and interchangeable eyecups.

This video compares the Monstrum Tactical Banshee ($150-$200) and the EOTech Voodoo 1-8 ($1400-$1500) LPVOs. While specs are similar, the EOTech excels in glass clarity and light transmission, justifying its higher cost for heavy use, competition, or law enforcement. The Monstrum is deemed sufficient for casual shooters and hunters who don't abuse their gear, offering good value for its price point.

This video compares various Aimpoint red dot sights, focusing on their performance, especially with night vision. The Aimpoint PRO, while durable, has inferior night vision capabilities due to its limited bandwidth (420-700nm) and lower light transmission (60%) compared to older models like the Comp M3. The Duty RDS boasts high light transmission (85%) but a very narrow bandwidth (420-620nm), also hindering NV performance. The Sig Sauer Romeo 4XT-PRO is presented as a strong competitor offering better value and comparable NV performance to the Aimpoint T2.