AstroScope for Law Enforcement

Intensify your camcorder or digital camera with AstroScope Night Vision and transform dark low-light scenes otherwise too dark to record into bright, high-resolution images. The AstroScope night vision system is available for use on a variety of common professional and prosumer camera platforms such as Canon and Nikon digital SLR cameras, many Canon, Sony and Panasonic camcorders including HD models as well as C-mount security cameras. The AstroScope can also be used as a handheld pocketscope for quick night-time viewing.

The AstroScope assembly is ideal for law enforcement surveillance, television and feature film production and electronic news gathering (ENG). At the heart of the AstroScope system is a professional grade Gen III Central Intensifier Unit (CIU) that produces bright green images that can be recorded by the attached host digital platform. An invisible infrared laser illuminator is also available as an accessory for capturing scenes in no light.


Features Include:

• Professional-grade accessory
• Improved low-light performance by 8 to 10 F-stops
• User-friendly design
• Installs in less that 30 seconds

Models (Adapters)

9350-37-3LPRO	AstroScope Night Vision Adapter Kit for Sony HVR-A1U/E High-Definition Camcorder. Includes Base Bracket, Night Vision Module, 40° FOV (1X) F1.2 High-Speed Objective Lens and two AAA batteries
9350-GL2-3LPRO	AstroScope Night Vision Adapter Kit for Canon GL2 Camcorder. Includes Base Bracket, Night Vision Module, 40° FOV (1X) F1.2 High-Speed Objective Lens and two AAA batteries
9350-HVX-3LPRO	AstroScope Night Vision Adapter Kit for Panasonic AG-HVX200 High-Definition Camcorder. Includes Base Bracket, Night Vision Module, 40° FOV (1X) F1.2 High-Speed Objective Lens and two AAA batteries
9350-PD-3LPRO	AstroScope Night Vision Adapter Kit for Sony DSR-PD150/PD170/VX2100 Camcorders. Includes Base Bracket, Night Vision Module, 40° FOV (1X) F1.2 High-Speed Objective Lens and two AAA batteries
9350-XHG1-3LPRO	AstroScope Night Vision Adapter Kit for Canon XHG1 High-Definition Camcorder. Includes Base Bracket, Night Vision Module, 40° FOV (1X) F1.2 High-Speed Objective Lens and two AAA batteries
9350-Z1U-3LPRO	AstroScope Night Vision Adapter Kit for Sony HVR-Z1U/E and HDR-FX1 High-Definition Camcorders. Includes Base Bracket, Night Vision Module, 40° FOV (1X) F1.2 High-Speed Objective Lens and two AAA batteries
9350-CCD-3PRO	AstroScope Night Vision Adapter Kit for C-mount Cameras. Includes Night Vision Module, C-mount lens adapter. Requires objective lens and 3-14 VDC
9350-EOS-3PRO	AstroScope Night Vision Module for all Canon Digital SLR Cameras. Accepts Canon EF and EFS objective lenses
9350-NIKS-3PRO	AstroScope Night Vision Module for all Nikon Digital SLR Cameras. Accepts Nikon F-type objective lenses
9350-XL-3PRO	AstroScope Night Vision Module for Canon XL-type removable lens Camcorders including XL-1, XL-2 and HD-1. Accepts Canon XL-mount objective lenses

 
 

Accessories Call 866-451-2258 for Pricing

9900 Laser Illuminator	Illuminates areas with near-infrared light invisible to the naked eye for those circumstances that have "no light"
Scope Adapter	Converts above night vision modules to pocketscope for handy night-time viewing
C-mount Lens Adapter	Adapter enabling the use of C-mount lenses. For 3LPRO versions
C-Mount Lenses	A variety of wide-angle, telephoto and zoom lenses are available

Applications Include:

Criminal Investigation Law enforcement professionals rely on night vision to capture high-resolution images that can greatly assist in a successful prosecution. The ability to capture images in low light that provides facial recognition and vehicle registration identification is now available. AstroScope is easy to install on existing film, digital, and video cameras expanding the capabilities of law enforcement department’s investment in photographic equipment. Force Protection Today, confronting terrorism dominates the headlines. The military’s response is to set up a secure perimeter and infrastructure at military installations. Thermal imaging technology provides detection at long range but cannot provide identification. Night vision technology and extreme low-light CCD cameras meet the requirement of identification while still operating in a covert manner. Public Area Security Delivering 24/7 security and surveillance coverage of public areas is a daunting challenge for any public or private community. Today there are new technologies available that upgrade or replace the systems currently used. Extreme low-light CCD cameras are capable of seeing into almost total darkness to produce identifiable images. Banks of stadium lights can be replaced with infrared illuminators that can see farther and in a covert manner. Special Operations Special Ops units are always the first to go in, usually under the cover of darkness, to identify targets, perform covert intelligence gathering, and threat assessments. Since 1969, Electrophysics has been the leading supplier of sophisticated night vision systems for photographic and video imaging to these elite groups around the globe. Using satellite transmission systems to send images instantly from the remotest locations, targets can be identified and appropriate action taken with no wasted time or chance for the target to escape. Border Patrol Due to increased security concerns, the commitment to secure a nation’s borders has become a priority. Night Vision technology is playing an increased role in shutting down illegal border crossings. Long-range thermal imaging solutions and wide area infrared illuminators combined with low-light monochromatic cameras can render a “line in the sand” impenetrable. Coastal Surveillance A country’s coast is the most vulnerable area for the incursion of illegal immigrants and terrorists. Long-range detection is critical to ensure the ability to respond to suspicious sighting. In addition, marine based systems are subjected to extremely harsh conditions and system availability is critical to the mission. The ability of a system to handle the environment and see under difficult marine conditions is an important consideration when selecting the right solution. Home Land Security With today’s security concerns, the demand for cost-effective video security systems is increasing. Thermal and low light night vision based systems are available for wide area surveillance and long-range detection. Electrophysics systems are ideal for large industrial infrastructure facilities including power plants, chemical plants and public areas such as dams and reservoirs and entertainment complexes. Electronic News Gathering Major networks around the globe have been capturing images under the most extreme conditions. Imbedded news crews are required by their news directors to provide images day and nighttime. The AstroScope professional night vision modules for ENG cameras are available for 1/3”, ½” & 2/3” B3 & B4 mount cameras. In addition, there are night vision modules for Canon XL-1S and Sony PD150 professional camcorders. Feature Film Production Night vision has supported the military and law enforcement communities for years. Today, night vision finds applications in feature film production, delivering image quality that is required for broadcast production. Special scenes can be created that delight and captivate audiences with spectacular low-light imaging.