The DV2 is a fun and useful tool for wildlife observation, especially during low-light conditions. The thermal imaging makes it much easier to spot animals that would otherwise be difficult to see, and the display is clear enough to identify movement and heat signatures at a distance.I like the rotatable screen so it makes viewing easier from different angles. The unit feels well-built, and the controls were fairly straightforward to learn. Battery life has been adequate so far, and the size is compact and makes it easy to carry along.There is a bit of a learning curve when adjusting settings and focusing for the best image quality. While the thermal detection work enough to get the just of it, I found that image clarity can vary depending on conditions and distance.Overall, this is still a solid thermal monocular for birding and wildlife observation. It offers good performance for the price and has made spotting animals much easier.