After a fair bit of research the Photonis Echo tubes seem like a good value proposition for me. I'm looking for a monocular that doesn't break the bank, and I'm in Canuckistan (home of the looming gun ban!) so that means I am part of the unwashed masses that ITAR hates. So please do not tell me to get a Gen 3 tube. Thanks!
Do the autogating Photonis Echo tubes whine audibly? Presumably the autogating is worth it on the tubes?
Undecided between green or white phosphor. I read someplace that the green phosphor tubes have better specs - how would an amber filtered green phosphor tube compare to a white phosphor tube all else equal? The Act In Black amber filter looks nice - any thoughts?
No interest in the Intens tubes as I just don't want to spend that kind of $$ and it seems to me that a couple of blems in zones 2 and 3 aren't a big deal (assuming I can see where they are before buying). Hell, I have a couple of super annoying floaters in my eyes already and I can still shoot!
Anything I should keep in mind when I start looking at spec sheets beyond SNR and resolution?
Thanks!
Do the autogating Photonis Echo tubes whine audibly? Presumably the autogating is worth it on the tubes?
Undecided between green or white phosphor. I read someplace that the green phosphor tubes have better specs - how would an amber filtered green phosphor tube compare to a white phosphor tube all else equal? The Act In Black amber filter looks nice - any thoughts?
No interest in the Intens tubes as I just don't want to spend that kind of $$ and it seems to me that a couple of blems in zones 2 and 3 aren't a big deal (assuming I can see where they are before buying). Hell, I have a couple of super annoying floaters in my eyes already and I can still shoot!
Anything I should keep in mind when I start looking at spec sheets beyond SNR and resolution?
Thanks!