Qinux BlackOptic video quality in pitch black?

I haven’t tested mine in total pitch black, but in pretty dark woods it was fine for seeing shapes and movement. Definitely not crystal clear like daytime footage, but I could tell what I was looking at within maybe 20-30 feet. Grainy blobs might be a bit harsh, but don’t expect HD movie quality either.

I think the “grainy blobs” worry is a bit overblown. I’ve used mine in a pitch black room just to test it, and while it’s not high-def, you can clearly make out objects and movement. It’s definitely usable.

I haven’t used mine in total darkness yet, but from what I’ve seen in dim conditions, the footage is decent enough for basic identification. I think people expect too much from something at this price point, it’s not gonna look super crisp but it does the job for hiking and stuff.

I just took mine out last weekend in a completely dark field and the footage was way better than I expected. You can clearly see animals moving and what they are, not just blobs. It’s not cinema quality but for what it is, it does the job fine for identifying stuff.

I’ve had mine for a few weeks now and I’ve taken it out on a couple of really dark trails. The video is definitely clear enough to tell what’s an animal vs. a bush or a person, not like some grainy mess. It’s not going to blow you away with detail, but I’ve been happy enough with what I can see in the footage.

I’d just assume it’s gonna look grainy. That’s how cheap IR stuff always looks.