This really is an amazing little piece of equipment, especially for such a low price.
The first thing I noticed was the light weight, which can sometimes be an indication of cheap equipment - but definitely NOT here - this unit does everything it claims to do, and quite well, in my opinion. As well, it passes the (gentle) shake test - there are no loose pieces of plastic, etc rattling around inside.
The Product Description states it has an LCD screen, but the user guide indicates it as TFT - whichever type it is, the colour display is small but bright, very usable and shows battery status, recording time, etc.
Setting up the menu-driven video recording size, resolution, refresh, etc is very simple and straightforward. As well, the controls are well laid out and easy to learn.
Although small, the lens quality is quite acceptable, and very usable - especially at this price point. There is no microphone, so audio isn't recorded. The camera focus adjustment is manual, but it has digital zoom.
And just for the record - this unit DOES have switchable, adjustable 3 watt IR output, and can take videos and still images up to ~98 feet distance in total darkness.
It comes with a 32GB memory card, but can accept up to a 128GB TF card. Happily, the data port/charge connector is USB-C, and there is a charge indicator. Though not mentioned in the user guide, the internal battery is replaceable, although you may wish to contact Sheawasy customer service first if battery performance were to become an issue.
The Sheawasy night vision monocular comes with a 32GB TF memory card, data/charge cable, and a black carry sack. Also supplied is a well-written English user guide, giving clear instructions for resetting the device back to factory default settings, and how to get technical and warranty support from Sheawasy. Their website also shows some other interesting video devices. Interestingly, their focus is solely on quality portable digital video devices.
| Manufacturer | Sheawasy |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer reference | SH-R7 |
| Product Dimensions | 13.97 x 4.32 x 3.3 cm; 205 g |
| ASIN | B0CKYMVYTK |
