![]() The objective lens is set about 5mm within the end of it, which helps to protect the lens when the cap is removed. The lens housing is made from a metal which I think is machined aluminum. Whilst this coating is way too thin to be described as armour designed for protection, it definitely improves grip and makes the surface very unreflective, which for those wishing to remain hidden is an important feature. The exterior housing is constructed from a hard plastic type material which has then had a super thin rubberized coating applied to the top of it. There are two buttons on the device, the one nearest the eyepiece is the main on/off switch, whilst the other activates the IR illuminator. The hand strap can be adjusted in length for a secure fit as with handycams, works really well. I found either way worked equally as well once I had got used to it. If however you prefer to hold it in your left hand you will now access these switches with your thumb as they will now be under the unit. If held in your right hand, you will use your index and middle fingers to press the Infrared or Power buttons which will be on top of the device. You can use either your left or right hand. You hold it in one hand, in a very similar way to that of most camcorders and just like most of them it has a strap that wraps around the back of your hand to keep it in place when pressing a button or when you loosen your grip. The overall shape and design of the NOXM42-AL is very similar to the other monoculars in the Night Owl stable and indeed if you have ever used a gen1 night vision monocular before, you should feel fairly at home with this unit. The new NOXM42-AL monocular uses a 42mm objective lens, has a 3x magnification and an on-board infrared illuminator for use in complete darkness. This first generation device is obviously aimed at the the more affordable end of the NV market and is roughly based on Night Owls popular NOXM50 and NONM3X-G monoculars. High Quality Generation-1 Intensifier Tube. ![]() ![]() Night Owl Optics recently sent me one of their newest products to review, the NOXM42-AL Night Vision monocular and after over a month of testing you can read my full findings and opinions below: ![]()
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