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Oct 06, 2026
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Best IR illuminators for digital night vision in 2026

Best overall for wavelength choice: Z-Vision NV-303. Best dedicated 850nm LED option: PBIR-X. Best model-matched option for Nocpix NITE: Nocpix IR Infrared 850nm Torch. This 2026 guide compares IR illuminator choices at GoingDark for Australian hunters using digital night vision,...

Oct 06, 2026
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Thermal clip-on buying guide for Australian hunters

Australian hunters’ thermal clip on setup is a thermal attachment fitted ahead of a compatible daytime scope to add thermal viewing while retaining the existing optic. This 2026 guide explains how to choose the attachment, check the mounting system and...

Oct 06, 2026
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Thermal monoculars for hunting: choosing lens size

Choose the lens on a thermal monocular for hunting by matching its field of view to your scanning task: shorter focal lengths favour searching wider areas, while longer focal lengths favour detail at distance when detector size stays the same....

Oct 04, 2026
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Best 10 thermal scopes for hunting in Australia (2026)

Best overall: NOCPIX Bolt H50R. Best for a supplied quick-detach mount: GUIDE TU650P 3.0. Best for a lightweight tube format: PARD Pantera 256 Mini. This 2026 guide compares eight thermal riflescopes for Australian hunters, with Goingdark as the retailer reference....

Aug 24, 2026
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4 Tips for Choosing a Scope

There are dozens of scopes on our website, and they're all great products. They're all at different price points, but choosing the right scope isn't just about price. More expensive isn't always better for your situation.

Budget is just one of the four things you should always consider when you're choosing a scope. Here are the others.

Aug 17, 2026
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Monoculars - Shaun's top picks: Best value options for various budgets

Monoculars: Shaun's top picksWe've been going on about thermal scopes recently - but what about monoculars? They work the same, but they have a distinctly different job.

Aug 10, 2026
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Impressive thermal sensitivity at impressive price points

We've just added a new brand to our range of thermal scopes and monoculars!

GUIDE thermal optics are well known for their high-sensitivity VOx detectors, fast 50Hz frame rates, and rugged IP67-rated design. Perfect for low-light detection , observation and monitoring of wildlife in Australia.

Aug 03, 2026
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Ever Used Your Thermal Gear In The Daytime?

A common question is about using thermals in daytime - can you do it and how effective are they?

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Jul 27, 2026
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Picking the Perfect Colour Palette

At Going Dark, we don't just want to sell you gear, we you to go out and use it.

Today we're taking a look at colour palettes.

Why are there so many?

Which is best for you?

As always, there's no one 'right' answer. But if these tips help you get more out of your scope or monocular, that's a win!

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