Best IR illuminator for Hik 4k lite

[12gsnapcaps]

hey gang,

As the title suggests.

The basic VCELS look ok for roughly £50

Don’t really want to spend more than that

I’ll just be rabbiting and ratting within 75 yards.

Do i
Need the vcel or will an LED work better within 100y?

 

[camo304]

Led will be fine

 

[leej]

No need for vcel at those ranges.

ATB
Lee

 

[12gsnapcaps]

The LED and VCEL are the same price though, so surely I might aswel go with VCEL if it’s better?

 

[BenBhoy]

The LED and VCEL are the same price though, so surely I might aswel go with VCEL if it’s better?

Not necessarily. Pretty sure Ian @Blackwood Outdoors says led at those ranges will give cleaner image. I use blacksun led for closer stuff.

 

[Warbucks]

The LED and VCEL are the same price though, so surely I might aswel go with VCEL if it’s better?

From my experience with cheap VCEL's they give a "dirty n/v picture", if your only wanting to spend sub £50, your better off with something like a Blacksun B22, or similar.

Dave (warbucks)

 

[Pellet Pinger]

I can tell you with first hand experience this torch will give you a crisp image and will perform more than double the distance you have quoted.
I have one and i’d still be using it if i didn’t need the extra legs foxing, its a great little torch.

XB5 850NM Infrared Torch | Nightfox | UK

The XB5 is a compact 5W handheld infrared torch, used to boost the range of your night vision device. Buy yours here today.

nightfoxstore.com

 

[Cyres]

Agree I have the 940 version and absolutely excellent on a Photon. Also just about to start using it on my Yukon N470s.
It's very covert a tiny red glow so v handy for wary quarry.
Trouble is with some IR is they look very bright so any fox looking at you will see a v bright glow. Not helpful.

I am currently testing a big assortment of LED and laser illuminators trying to find the best one for my N470s as whilst the on board is v good it eats batteries.
D

 

[12gsnapcaps]

So if I was to get a 940 LED torch, consensus is that that would do me best out to 100 yards?

Sorry, it’s all very confusing. I’ve never had to buy one before as my Arken Zulus has one built in. I just turn it on and it works as part of the whole package:

 

[Pellet Pinger]

So if I was to get a 940 LED torch, consensus is that that would do me best out to 100 yards?

Sorry, it’s all very confusing. I’ve never had to buy one before as my Arken Zulus has one built in. I just turn it on and it works as part of the whole package:

Not sure, mines an 850 but i spot and range with a thermal, the only time they get chance to see a glow from the torch its too late

 

[BenBhoy]

N470s as whilst the on board is v good it eats batteries.

And I found myself frustrated at not being able to position the beam & whiteout on foreground. Still the best nv image I've ever looked through though.

 

[Cyres]

Just in, 940 nm works just dandy. Mounted mine with the latest Ludicrous Lumens picatiny mount. Allows you to get the beam alignment spot on. Once tightened up rock solid.
Anyway Vixen went down at 135 paces and the dog fox was a bit of hid and seek in-between some bushes..Excellent illumination and v happy with it. Only issue is the rechargeable battery packs are just useless but at least last longer as on board IR not needed.
D

 

[Blackwood Outdoors]

JUst go full beast mode...

SuperNova VCSEL IR Torch

SuperNova VCSEL IR 850NM torch with adjustable tail switch and power intensity control, to allow for full intensity adjustment. Spot to flood design.

www.blackwoodoutdoors.co.uk

 

[BenBhoy]

JUst go full beast mode...

SuperNova VCSEL IR Torch

SuperNova VCSEL IR 850NM torch with adjustable tail switch and power intensity control, to allow for full intensity adjustment. Spot to flood design.

www.blackwoodoutdoors.co.uk

What's the weight of them mate?

 

[12gsnapcaps]

I’m still non the wiser haha. What’s the lightest/smallest one I can get for £50 that will give me a crisp hassle free image under 100 yards?

I don’t know what one is inbuilt into my Zulus v1 but that’s spot on. Such a shame the hik 4k mini doesn’t have an inbuilt IR.

 

[Cyres]

Night fox. See if they will supply a 940 pill as well so all bases covered.
D

 

[Cyres]

Here you are. 300 grm which includes battery and Ludicrous Lumens mount.
D

 

[leej]

So if I was to get a 940 LED torch, consensus is that that would do me best out to 100 yards?

Sorry, it’s all very confusing. I’ve never had to buy one before as my Arken Zulus has one built in. I just turn it on and it works as part of the whole package:

Can I ask why you didn't buy another zulus and decided to go for the Hik?

 

[12gsnapcaps]

Can I ask why you didn't buy another zulus and decided to go for the Hik?

I fancied something different

and also I prefer the traditional tubed scope look/feel/ergonomics.

If there was a DNT Zulus but as a tubed scope it would be perfect.

 

[BenBhoy]

I’m still non the wiser haha. What’s the lightest/smallest one I can get for £50 that will give me a crisp hassle free image under 100 yards?

I don’t know what one is inbuilt into my Zulus v1 but that’s spot on. Such a shame the hik 4k mini doesn’t have an inbuilt IR.

Night Blaster Mini LED IR Torch • Blackwood Outdoors Night Blaster Mini LED IR Torch