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The AstroScope utilizes Gen III image-intensifier technology. No traditional night vision device will work without at least some ambient light available (including pocketscopes and monoculars like the AN/PVS-14 and night vision goggles like the AN/PVS-7). Image intensifiers are basically light amplifiers some ambient light must be available to produce the familiar green imagery; even just starlight, moonlight, or near-infrared illumination that is invisible to the naked eye.

The technology is export-controlled by the US Government. Please contact us for more information about export licensing requirements.

NO! Packaged with each new unit, we provide a Start Here Card that you can carry your cargo pocket. The basic instructions are short and simple. For example, when using the AstroScope 9350EOS-P for Canon or the 9350NIKS-P for Nikon, we recommend that photographers operate the SLR camera in Manual mode (not shutter priority, aperture priority or automatic program modes) using initial settings of 800 ISO, 1/30 second shutter speed, lowest f-stop (wide open aperture), using Manual focus.

The AstroScope 9350-series products are cost effective modular solutions We designed the AstroScope with modularity in mind to save you money and to build in a level of forwards compatibility. You can take advantage of the unique opportunity to swap our patented Gen III AstroScope common module Central Intensifier Unit from one night vision imaging platform to another (for example, use one CIU for both a camcorder and an SLR camera setup).

Yes! Contact us for our updated GSA Contract Number and Contract Period. Our CAGE Code is 61834.

YES! Sofradir EC, Inc. is an ISO 9001 certified US manufacturing company. We design and build the AstroScope products under stringent quality controls in our facility in Fairfield, NJ.

Mounting the AstroScope to your camera could be quicker or easier. The AstroScope 9350EOS-P for Canon and the 9350NIKS-P for Nikon are specifically designed for these SLR camera platforms and our adapters mount between the camera body and the native objective lenses using the manufacturers standard lens bayonets. AstroScope's battlefield-proven design delivers seamless integration with your camera body, requires no back focus adjustment, no additional batteries, and delivers sharp, full-frame images with little or no vignetting on most platforms. Install the AstroScope in the field, in the dark, in under 10 seconds and use the same high performance lenses that you carry for daytime photography.

When using the AstroScope 9350EOS-P for Canon or the 9350NIKS-P for Nikon, we recommend that photographers operate the SLR camera in Manual mode (not shutter priority, aperture priority or automatic program modes) using initial settings of 800 ISO, 1/30 second shutter speed, lowest f-stop (wide open aperture), using Manual focus. Without the aid of an image-intensifier, Canon and Nikon SLR cameras will unsuccessfully attempt to auto-focus under nighttime low-light conditions. Auto focus is unreliable in low light because the auto focus algorithms built into the Canon and Nikon camera firmware are based upon contrast comparisons. Simply put, SLR cameras are designed to take pictures under typical daytime ambient lighting conditions; they are not designed with nighttime picture-taking in mind. Even with the aid of a night vision device, low-light level noise and phosphor effects can confuse the focus sensors. This is a limitation of the camera, NOT the AstroScope hardware. SLR cameras are not designed with night vision behavior in mind.

YES! AstroScope maintains seamless electronic communications between the SLR camera body and the objective lens. Lens functions are retained, including image stabilization.

Electrophysics Corp. changed its name to Sofradir EC, Inc. in 2009 when the company joined the Sofradir Groupe of companies. The location remained the same and new AstroScope models continued to be designed to maximize end customer performance.