EyeClops Infrared Goggles

EyeClops infrared goggles make everyone’s dream of seeing in the dark a reality. These EyeClops goggles provide true infrared night vision for the price of a toy. Who hasn’t dreamed of conquering the nighttime darkness? Kids of all ages (including young-at-heart adults) will love the night vision capabilities provided by the EyeClops infrared goggles, appropriate for anyone 8 years old and up. Whether you want to emerge as the absolute master of hide-and-seek or you just want to be able see to change the lightbulb in your pitch dark basement, EyeClops infrared night vision goggles make you the master of dark (without having to become a vampire!).

With a list price just under $70 and sale prices at Amazon under $50, these night EyeClops goggles are priced like toys but function with infrared technology that allows you to see up to 50 feet away in absolute darkness with the Long-Range mode or at lesser distances in the dark with Stealth mode. Kids who love to play spies, searchers, and seekers will fall in love with the night vision they’ve only dreamed of having before the EyeClops infrared goggles came along. Imagine their thrill at experiencing real night vision with the technology of the EyeClops infrared night vision goggles. Whether they’re playing games, camping out under the inky black sky, or in unfamiliar territory for a slumber party, EyeClops infrared goggles are your kid’s best friend.

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Vision Modes with EyeClops Infrared Goggles

EyeClops infrared goggles come with four night vision modes to fit every stealth situation your child might want. The Eyeclops goggles feature four different modes for different types of super-spy nighttime (or dark interior daytime) stealth operations. Stealth Mode makes you utterly invisible by removing the light that is emitted by the binoculars. Long-range mode helps you focus on people or objects that are as far as 50 feet away. Both Spy mode and Military mode alter your field of vision to simulate the effect of using real infrared binoculars.

Using your EyeClops infrared gogles for maximum distance surveillance? Use the Long-Range mode, which emits a barely-visible ring of red LEDs around the eyepiece so you can see up to 50 feet in absolute darkness. Need to be beyond certain that no one else in the dark can spot you and your EyeClops goggles? Go for the stealth mode to remain completely invisible while you explore the dark landscape in your immediate vicinity. You’ll love switching to spy mode for your stealthy covert operations, or choose the military mode for peripheral surveillance.

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Version 2 Improvements to EyeClops Goggles

The new EyeClops Infrared goggles released in 2010 offer that rare combination of improved features for a reduced price. The new EyeClops goggles available for Christmas 2010 are now binocular in vision (two eyes) rather than the limits to monocular vision (one eye) that was all that the previous version provided. This makes the EyeClops infrared goggles safer for kids to run with, as their depth perception and field of vision is less limited than it was with the earlier version of the EyeClops goggles. However parental supervision is always recommended and the manufacturer strongly suggests that you check the area for objects, obstructions, and other potential safety hazards before using the EyeClops infrared night vision goggles in the dark.

The version 2 EyeClops goggles also include the ability to fine tune vision by adjusting the interpupillary distance and an improved design that makes the straps more comfortable and improves wearing comfort overall, for kids who just never want to take the EyeClops goggles off!

Jakks Pacific Makers of Night EyeClops Goggles, EyeClops Projector and More

Jakks Pacific has some of the coolest gadgets for kids around. The Jakks company manufactures the EyeClops Mini Projector that connects to a TV, video game console, or movie players to project games and other videos as large images on the wall or ceiling.

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EyeClops Infrared Night Vision Goggles Review

EyeClops Night Vision Goggles – Surprising Performance With Some Warnings

The EyeClops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles are being sold as a toy, and I’m not so sure this is a toy. Anybody who has seen the movie The Silence of the Lambs has probably wondered where somebody would get goggles like the kind used in one of the final scenes of that movie. These only show you one eye at a time but work just as good as those.

These performed much better than I expected. The box says it’s made for ages 8 and up, but I think this is probably more suited to VERY mature kids or your older friends. An immature person could get into a lot of trouble playing pranks with a toy like this. Still, I could see this being a learning aid for kids studying nocturnal animals. I could also see this being a fun toy on a camping trip. However you use this, it’s a great gift idea and a pretty good value.

PROS:
+ The performance in the dark is surprisingly good!
+ The price for this type of item is very reasonable
+ Nice adjustable power lets you see farther at night
+ Very good fit makes them relatively comfortable once you size them
+ Works well in both *green* or *black and white* modes
+ Easy installation (though time consuming! See below)
+ Nice portable unit that can be taken on camping or hiking trips
+ Allows you to wear glasses under the goggles
+ Left eye flips open so you can see a little before you turn them on
+ Included safety list is well thought out and should be read and followed

CONS:
- Plastic body and rubber straps do not feel durable; handle with care
- Somewhat large lens and sensor on the top makes this top heavy
- Only shows the image in one eye
- Your depth perception is way off while wearing these
- Takes 5 AA batteries and uses up juice fast!
- Really difficult and time consuming to remove from packaging
- You have to be careful who you give these to!

SETTING UP

While I normally would not quibble about this, taking this guy out of the packaging took me 30 minutes. This is a very poorly designed interconnected system of cardboard and plastic, held together by tape everywhere. When you are done you have a pile of cardboard and plastic that would be difficult if not impossible to put back together. The goggles come attached to a half face made of green plastic, but that is hardly adequate for storing them.

Then you have to slowly adjust the rubber bands holding the unit to the plastic in order to get enough room to fit your head inside. Finally, you have to unscrew the battery top to add in 5 AA batteries. So this was a long installation, about 45 minutes in all. Just be warned if you are giving this on Christmas. If your kids try to quickly tear through this package, they will have a surprise coming to them. So take your time when you’re opening this on Christmas morning.

PERFORMANCE

Once you do get to the point of adjusting the rubber and putting this on, you will find that the inside of the right eye has a small screen, almost like a min-TV screen. When you turn them on, the screen comes to life just like a TV. The performance in darkness was absolutely better than I had hoped for. These things really do work.

The only thing that makes them less than ideal is that your depth perception is WAY OFF. It looks like things are closer than they are. This may be due to a delay in the image being processed to that screen. Whatever the reason, you should not be doing any obstacle courses with these on.

TIPS

= The left eye actually flips open, but you have to gently apply pressure till it opens. Make sure not to apply too much force, because once it opens it snaps back all the way and seems like something that would easily be broken.

= The small knob next to the right eye is supposed to adjust your sensor for distance between the *stealth mode* for close proximity or the *surveillance mode* for far away. In my opinion, the stealth mode works best and allows you to see far enough (20-25 feet). The surveillance mode also emits a little bit of light so others may be able to see you.

= Under the right eye, there’s a small button to switch between green coloring (like the Silence of the Lambs) and black and white. The image seems equally visible in either, at least in my opinion. Perhaps this might matter more for somebody who is color blind.

= The included booklet has a list of “Stealth Safety” tips on the second to last page (page # 6 in my book). These tips are very sound and should be read carefully. The best tip among all of them is to make sure you have extra batteries (5 AA) and a small Phillips screwdriver, because the batteries are supposed to last 3 hours or so.

= While it says that you can fit glasses within the goggles, there is not too much room in there between the screen within the right eye and your eye. So if you have glasses that fit close to your face you should be fine. But curvy lenses that are far from your eye may be too big for use with these goggles. Plan to use contacts or a closer fitting pair of glasses if you can.

= Invest in rechargeable batteries! Nice sets with batteries, spacers and a charger can be had for $20 to $40. You will be glad you did.

CONCLUSION

When I saw this up close and started getting it ready, I thought I was in for a disappointment. When I put them on, I was blown away. These perform much better than they look. I wish they were more solidly constructed, but perhaps that’s how they were able to keep the price so low. Give them a chance. Just be careful who you give these to!

Enjoy!

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Originally posted 2009-11-27 23:40:45. Republished by Blog Post Promoter