60FPS for Fast, Erratic Movement Wildlife, in particular bats, don’t move slowly, and your night vision shouldn’t either. Nightfox Nova’s 60 frames-per-second sensor and display delivers smooth, real-time motion clarity, making it easier to track fast, unpredictable flight paths. This exceeds the Bat Conservation Trust's recommended minimum of 25fps for night vision equipment used in bat surveys, as set out in their technical guidance on night vision aids. Wide-Angle Viewing for Survey Work With a 55° field of view (or 70° with the detachable wide-angle lens), Nova allows you to monitor a broader section of building, woodland edge or hedgerow without constantly repositioning. Ideal for Static & Transect Surveys The integrated tripod thread provides stable, hands-free observation during emergence surveys or fixed monitoring points. HDMI output allows connection to an external field monitor or TV. Sync a Bat Detector via the Microphone Jack Nova's microphone jack lets you plug in a bat detector directly, syncing its audio with your night vision footage in real time. Instead of trying to line up two separate recordings afterwards, you get flight behaviour and call characteristics together in one file, making species identification far easier. Add a simple audio splitter and you can listen to the detector live while it's still recording. Reliable in Field Conditions (IP54 Rated) Built for damp evenings, light rain and dusty environments, Nova’s IP54 rating ensures dependable performance during real-world ecological fieldwork. Practical Detection Range With up to 140m viewing distance and 3x digital magnification, Nova is optimised for clear, immersive observation within typical bat survey distances rather than extreme-range zoom. 64GB Memory Included With Nova's pre-installed 64GB TF card, record over three hours of AVI video. Select either 1080p @ 30fps or 720p @ 60fps on the Settings menu. Increase the recording time by using your own TF card, up to a maximum of 256GB. Over Eight Hours of Runtime Powered by two high-capacity 3500mAh 18650 batteries, Nova is designed for extended evening surveys. For even longer operating time, the LCD display can be turned off using the dedicated screen on/off button. Not sure if the Nova is right for you? See our buying guide to compare products by use case.
