SiOnyx Aurora BASE Night Vision Monocular

About this product

The SiOnyx Aurora is an innovative range of night vision monoculars that utilise SiOnyx’s Ultra Low-Light Sensor Technology to record colour footage, not only during the day but also in both low light and at night. This added colour can assist with the accurate detection and identification of certain species. Its electronic image stabilisation technology will also minimise potential blur and compensates for any camera shake.

This BASE model can record videos at a frame rate of 60 frames a second and in HD quality onto a 32GB MicroSD card. The SiOnyx Aurora has an integrated WiFi module that allows the device to be remote controlled, and any recorded footage to be streamed using the SiOnyx Aurora App on a smartphone or tablet. This original model has an inbuilt GPS module which automatically geotags and timestamps any recorded videos or images, which can help with reviewing and organising footage taken in the field. It also comes with a longer manufactuerer's warranty than the Aurora SPORT model.

Its ergonomic design and light weight allows it to sit comfortably in one-hand and its switch and dial settings are simple to use, allowing for quick adjustment in the field. The scene ring allows for a custom viewing experience for different times of day and the settings dial allows for fast operating mode changes. Users can also adjust the lens focus and dioptre. The device includes a variety of camera recording modes, including: burst mode, time-lapse, panoramic view, self-timer, loop mode, slo-mo (shutter control) and HDR (High Dynamic Range). The Aurora has a robust bodyshell and is shock- and waterproof and has a 1/4" tripod mount thread. 

Included in the box:

* Aurora camera
​* 2 camera batteries
* 32 GB microSD card
* Quick-start guide
* Microfiber bag
* USB charge/data cable

Take a look at our blog post and video (below) where we test and review the Aurora BASE and Aurora SPORT for wildlife watching:
 

Specification

Power:
* Battery: SX-50 Lithium-Ion 
* Battery Life: Up to 2 hours
* Recharge Time: 2 hours
* Recharge Via: USB 2.0 (USB-B)
* Auto Power-Off Option: Yes

Optical:
* Sensor: Ultra Low-Light CMOS
* Lens: 16mm
* Focus: Manual & Auto
* Shutter Speed 1.5, 1.0, 1/2, 1/4, 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/120, 1/240, 1/480, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000 & 1/8000 second
* Video Frames Per Second: 7.4, 15, 24, 30, 60
* Photo Resolution: 0.9MP
* Photo Files: .jpeg
* Video Resolution: 360p/720p
* Video Files: .MOV
* Viewfinder: Micro OLED Display
* Display: Colour, phosphor green, monochrome
* Zoom: 3x
* Image Stabilisation: Yes
* HDR (High Dynamic Range): Yes
* Scene Control: Night, Twilight & Day
* Diopter Control: Yes
* Gain Control: Yes
* White Balance: Auto

Other:
* Storage: Micro SD Class 10 (32GB MicroSD included)
* Connectivity: WiFi, USB 2.0
* IMU: GPS, accelerometer, compass
* Recording Modes: Burst, time-lapse, panoramic, self-timer, loop, slo-mo (via shutter speed), HDR (High Dynamic Range)
* Tagging: Geo tagging
* Built-In WiFi: Yes
* SiOnyx Aurora App: iOS & Android
* Remote Access: Via SiOnyx App (photo & video transfer, live feed, control and alter device settings)
* Audio: Yes
* Date & Time Settings: Yes
* On-Screen Gallery: Yes
* Protection: IP67
* Dimensions: 118.55 x 63.2 x 52.5 mm
* Weight: 230g
* Operating Temperature: *100C - 400C at 90% humidity

Warranty:
 * 2 Years

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